Indy shop to work on my 09 135i

KidRobot · 05-22-2015, 02:45 PM

Are there any good and reasonably priced (for labour) indy shops around Markham/Richmond Hill/Scarborough that can work on my 09? even in Pickering?

Just got my car back from dealer and they quoted over $2500 to replace my A/C evaporator.

I know that's a big task to begin with, taking out the dash, etc. But they quoted 11 hours of labour for that task, which just sounds exaggerated, and plus their base labour rate is outrageous to begin with.

I have a connection to get OEM parts, so obtaining the parts isn't an issue.

I just need a reputable shop that can do work on a BMW and know what they're doing, as I'm out of the warranty already.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT : I just tried contacting Bavarian Motors in Markham, and waiting for their quote for this job.

magha · 05-23-2015, 09:03 AM

try ivo at columbus auto, is in mississauga though

KidRobot · 05-23-2015, 01:25 PM

Is that from personal experience with your 1 series? Or just a mechanic at a shop that you know of?

haiger1110 · 05-23-2015, 06:46 PM

woodbine and 407 there is a shop. Mechanic name Leslie, specialize in bmw. pm me if you want

magha · 05-24-2015, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KidRobot

Is that from personal experience with your 1 series? Or just a mechanic at a shop that you know of?

been to him for a bunch of stuff, see posts about him on the Canada section in e90

KidRobot · 05-25-2015, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the referrals/suggestions in this thread (and in PM).

andrey_gta · 05-25-2015, 10:50 AM

Most of the time I use BMW Wizard - Matt @ Hwy 7 & Bowes rd.

Paneristi · 06-11-2015, 01:17 PM

cheers,

Quote:

Originally Posted by KidRobot

Thanks for the referrals/suggestions in this thread (and in PM).

Lucky1 · 07-16-2015, 09:21 PM

Lakeside Motors also specializes in BMW. Others have mentioned some indy shop in Markham or Richmond Hill that always has tons of BMW's waiting to be repaired, search this forum you'll find it.

Jettt · 07-16-2015, 10:56 PM

+1 for Ivo.

05-22-2015, 02:45 PM	#1
KidRobot Enlisted Member 7 Rep 45 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Indy shop to work on my 09 135i Are there any good and reasonably priced (for labour) indy shops around Markham/Richmond Hill/Scarborough that can work on my 09? even in Pickering? Just got my car back from dealer and they quoted over $2500 to replace my A/C evaporator. I know that's a big task to begin with, taking out the dash, etc. But they quoted 11 hours of labour for that task, which just sounds exaggerated, and plus their base labour rate is outrageous to begin with. I have a connection to get OEM parts, so obtaining the parts isn't an issue. I just need a reputable shop that can do work on a BMW and know what they're doing, as I'm out of the warranty already. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. EDIT : I just tried contacting Bavarian Motors in Markham, and waiting for their quote for this job.
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05-23-2015, 09:03 AM	#2
magha Lieutenant 93 Rep 523 Posts Drives: '18 M2 AW 6 spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	try ivo at columbus auto, is in mississauga though __________________ 18 M2 6 Spd AW - VRSF DP / CP & Race FMIC, ER TIC & GFB DV+ with BM3 Stage 2 Retired 09 135 JB4 G5 ISO w/BEF, N54 Tuning Performance DPs, BMS DCI, ER Charge Pipe
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KidRobot Enlisted Member 7 Rep 45 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Is that from personal experience with your 1 series? Or just a mechanic at a shop that you know of?
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haiger1110 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	woodbine and 407 there is a shop. Mechanic name Leslie, specialize in bmw. pm me if you want
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05-25-2015, 10:02 AM	#6
KidRobot Enlisted Member 7 Rep 45 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Thanks for the referrals/suggestions in this thread (and in PM).
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05-25-2015, 10:50 AM	#7
andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Most of the time I use BMW Wizard - Matt @ Hwy 7 & Bowes rd. __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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Lucky1 Colonel 647 Rep 2,051 Posts Drives: '08 128i Coupe SGM 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00] 2008 128i Coupe [0.00] 2006 Z4 M Roadster [0.00]	Lakeside Motors also specializes in BMW. Others have mentioned some indy shop in Markham or Richmond Hill that always has tons of BMW's waiting to be repaired, search this forum you'll find it.
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Jettt Gun Slinger 28 Rep 344 Posts Drives: slow and with caution Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	+1 for Ivo.
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