BMW - Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire

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Tue 31 Jan 2006 20:46
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Chips with everything
Hi All,

I'm looking into (re)buying into the BMW brand.

I used to use RG Lewis near Tattenhall who were absolutlely unbeatable on service and price compared to, lets say a well established competitor in Chester.

However, they are somewhat out of the way know and I'd appreciate any recommendations of a indepenant BMW agent in the Northwich area in order to make ownership achieveable!!

Thanks in advance.

Edited by Pugugly on 25/06/2008 at 19:42

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Wed 1 Feb 2006 11:30
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Bill Payer
As no-one has answered, try one of the BMW specific forums, or perhaps the BMW forum in Pistonheads.com
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Wed 1 Feb 2006 11:31
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Chips with everything
Cheers Bill - will do.
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Wed 1 Feb 2006 11:30
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Chips with everything
Nobody uses a BMW independant for servicing in Cheshire?

Oh well, thanks anyway.
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Wed 1 Feb 2006 11:52
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Dude - {P}
The following URL may be of some help :-

www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/garages_seng.html
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Wed 1 Feb 2006 12:05
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Bill Payer
Ah, thanks - I was searching for that and couldn't find it!

In case it's not obvious, that link is for garages in the South East. The front page is:
www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/garages.html
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Wed 1 Feb 2006 12:15
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - jacks
Also register with BMWland uk independent forum

www.bmwland.co.uk/


This has a specific separate forum for BMW garage recomendations and one's to avoid. Should be info for your area.
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Wed 1 Feb 2006 13:38
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Chips with everything
Thanks all.

I'm checking out the sites now.

Cheers.
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Wed 1 Feb 2006 15:05
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - trancer
I use David Paul in Warrington, they came well recommended and haven't let me down yet. No loaner cars and a very sparse waiting area, but then I would rather not pay higher labour charges to cover the cost of such things.

Unit 1, Dover Court
Dover Road
Latchford
Warrington
WA4 1NW
01925232515
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Tue 24 Jun 2008 22:43
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - cybernet70
David Paul of Warrington contact details are:
Unit 1, Dover Court
Dover Road
Latchford
Warrington
WA4 1NW
Tel: 01925 232515
www.davidpaulofwarrington.co.uk

I have used these independent BMW and Mini specialists for quite a few years now and they have always delivered.
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Wed 25 Jun 2008 09:42
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Chips with everything
Thanks cybernet70.

Very conciencious replying to this '06 post - much appreciated.
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Wed 1 Feb 2006 19:41
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - JH
There's a garage just outside Weaverham, dunno if it specialises in BMWs but there's certainly always a load of them outside for servicing. The neighbour uses it, seems ok. Trouble is I can't think how to find the name without driving past and I don't go that way! I'll look into tracking it down, hope that helps.
John
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Wed 1 Feb 2006 19:49
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - JH
Got it! The wonders of the internet:
Rudi Frommert & Sons
Homestead Garage, Gorstage Lane, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2ST
Tel: 01606 852288

Not a personal recommendation you understand but, as I said, the neighbour uses it and seems happy. You could give them a ring and how how they stand with BMWs. There's always a load outside.

Looking them up on Google I got Arval's web site so maybe Arval use them.

John
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Wed 1 Feb 2006 21:55
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - reddy03
Hi I've read for a while but new at posting - so forgive any faux paux's . I've had great service from Trenics at Queensferry (nearly Cheshire) on 01244 812504. They are ex BMW Guys from the Chester Dealer. Really know their stuff and good value.
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Thu 2 Feb 2006 08:49
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Chips with everything
Thanks reddy. I work in Chester so I might go and check it out later.
Cheers.
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Thu 2 Feb 2006 09:10
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Chips with everything
Thanks JH, extremely useful info there.
I'll be contacting them in due course.

Many thanks.
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Tue 24 Jun 2008 23:46
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - astrabob
RG Lewis in Tattenhall is only 20 miles from Northwich. If you are happy with them why not stay with them?
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Wed 25 Jun 2008 09:40
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Chips with everything
Thanks Bob - I have done.

It's only 20 miles, but takes 45-50 minutes to get there, so I was wondering if there was anywhere more accessible.

I still highly recommend them on service and costs, so will continue to use them.

Cheers.
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Thu 26 Jun 2008 22:21
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - jbif
Chips with everything :

Amazing! People replying to a question you asked 29 months ago [despite the initial slow start to replies], and you are around to reply to the latest helpful posts! It goes to prove just how excellent the "community spirit" on this forum is.

Long may it continue.

Edited by jbif on 26/06/2008 at 22:22

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Thu 26 Jun 2008 21:32
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - zm
Dave Murphy who trades as Hind Heath Garage in Sandbach is very very good. He is on 01270 762741. Has been an established BMW specialist for years.
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Fri 27 Jun 2008 00:35
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - MichaelR
Before using an indy check the prices of your local BMW dealer - you might be pleasantly suprised.

I get all my servicing and minor repair work done at the main dealer now for only a few pounds more than the independants in the area -

Oil Service is about £130
Inspection 1 I paid £210 all in

Handy hint is to supply your own oil - as long as its BMW Approved this is fine and saves you 30-40 quid.

Some BMW dealers also go above and beyond the 4Plus scheme, Scothall in Hampshire offer ServicePlus for 6 year old cars - 50% off labour, 30% of parts and fluids. This means an oil service is well under 100 quid and an Inspection 2 even is just £265.

With prices like that why bother going anywhere else? You even get coffee in a posh cup and an 08 plate loan car.
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Fri 27 Jun 2008 10:22
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Chips with everything
Thanks MichaelR.

I used to use the main dealer in Chester, but the price differential is just too high.

For example, I was quoted £250 for an Inspection 1 plus a further £200 for an annual inspection. My independant did both jobs for (just) under £250.

I like the tip about supplying my own oil - thanks, I didn't realise it would save so much. Is there a favoured place to by the oil?

Thanks again.
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Fri 27 Jun 2008 13:10
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Bill Payer
Is there a favoured place to by the oil?

if the car can use Mobil 1 then Costco is about the cheapest, if you or a friend have membership.
It's £23.50 inc VAT there for 4L, although it's been that price for years and I keep expecting it to go up.

I supplied my own oil to MB Chester when they did the first service on my Merc - they charged then (this was 2+yrs ago) £12.95 +vat per litre - so the 6.5L my car needs would be near enough £100. I'm astonished that they'll cheefully throw away what must be £70+ of clear profit by using customers oil. They didn't even tack on an oil disposal charge.
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Mon 12 Mar 2012 14:35
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Cyan1980

Hi There,

I've just purchased a 2006 330D and I work in Chester I was just wondering did you use an independant in Chester? It would be really handy as I will most probably have the car serviced while I'm at work.

Cheers!

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Fri 27 Jun 2008 09:52
Independant BMW servicing in Cheshire - Chips with everything
Cheers - I may well give him a call.
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