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xcharles1 · 12-26-2012, 08:29 AM

Hi guys,

Just wondering if anyone had any experience with Sharp Performance (in South Melbourne), as far as servicing as an alternative to dealer servicing?

Thanks.

timbo_3101 · 12-26-2012, 03:24 PM

Southern BM excellent (efficient, informative and authoritative).
I have also heard more favourable reports about BMW Melbourne over Bib Stillwell and Doncaster, so am sorry to hear these issues.

xcharles1 · 12-27-2012, 01:28 AM

Thanks, Timbo. Heard anything of Sharp Performance? Appreciate the feedback on Southern BM.

sharkatron · 12-27-2012, 06:32 AM

Did you go to the King's Way BMW in Melbourne? Or the Southbank one, just outside Crown?

Can't really help you if it's the King's Way one, but at the Southbank one, I dealt with a SA called Chris. Friendly and very helpful. Even topped up my empty tank for free one time. Speak with him if you went through Southbank.

PeteA · 12-27-2012, 09:40 AM

+1 for Chris Mayes. I bought my car through him only a few months ago and he was on my level in every way (as far as my needs for a 'drivers' car) and has a passion for the product. He is in sales though so I am not sure how much his influence delves into the servicing department, but he's worth a try. I believe he is currently on annual leave so you will have to catch him when he's back.

Have spoken with SoutherBM in the past regarding a Qualfe LSD install, I ended up getting information overload on how they build it and as such, demonstrated exceptional levels of understanding in their technical expertise.

xcharles1 · 12-27-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkatron

Did you go to the King's Way BMW in Melbourne? Or the Southbank one, just outside Crown?

Can't really help you if it's the King's Way one, but at the Southbank one, I dealt with a SA called Chris. Friendly and very helpful. Even topped up my empty tank for free one time. Speak with him if you went through Southbank.

Thanks, Sharkatron - appreciate the feedback. I was a customer at BMW Kings Way, but I've found other alternatives to servicing now.

ATSE · 12-27-2012, 10:51 PM

Active Motorwerke - Clayton

http://www.activemotorwerke.com.au/index.php

Speak to Steve or Jin. Nothing but praise for these guys. Jin knows BMW's back to front.

Not close to the City obviously... but just another choice.

BMJ · 12-28-2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ATSE

Active Motorwerke - Clayton

http://www.activemotorwerke.com.au/index.php

Speak to Steve or Jin. Nothing but praise for these guys. Jin knows BMW's back to front.

Not close to the City obviously... but just another choice.

+1 for Active, Jin and Steven are great guys and they do a top job! had Oil chaged oil manifold gasket and transfilter and oil changed mid month. only place i am taking my car to.

ATSE you don't happen to own a alpine white 135i do you?

Ninjaoz · 12-28-2012, 01:34 AM

+1 another happy customer from Active Motorwerke, Jin is an ex-BMW Melbourne technician and knows his stuff really well!

They've recently moved from Clayton to Burwood if that helps - location-wise.

xcharles1 · 12-28-2012, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ATSE

Active Motorwerke - Clayton

http://www.activemotorwerke.com.au/index.php

Speak to Steve or Jin. Nothing but praise for these guys. Jin knows BMW's back to front.

Not close to the City obviously... but just another choice.

Thanks for the recommendation, ATSE. Great to know other enthusiasts have found dealer alternatives to servicing around town. Appreciate it!

I wonder: anyone have experience with Sharp Performance in South Melbourne?

AussieRacer · 01-21-2013, 03:22 AM

I can recommend Northern BM (www.northernbm.com.au) in Fairfield for those in the east/northeast

Ninjaoz · 01-21-2013, 07:03 AM

I used to take my E21 for service at Northern BM, Phil Showers is an E30 lover...not sure about newer BMW like E90 F30 etc.

ATSE · 01-21-2013, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

+1 for Active, Jin and Steven are great guys and they do a top job! had Oil chaged oil manifold gasket and transfilter and oil changed mid month. only place i am taking my car to.

ATSE you don't happen to own a alpine white 135i do you?

Indeed I do

BMJ · 01-22-2013, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ATSE

Indeed I do

had a look at your beast while i was there... very nice 135 man!

ATSE · 01-22-2013, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

had a look at your beast while i was there... very nice 135 man!

Thanks mate!

Gonna pay Jin a visit soon... got more CF bits to put on her!

AussieRacer · 01-23-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaoz

I used to take my E21 for service at Northern BM, Phil Showers is an E30 lover...not sure about newer BMW like E90 F30 etc.

He is an E30 lover, but services my 135, and my family member's X1 and E90 330d just fine too. Sure if you are into "rice" upgrades, you won't be taken seriously, but then I wouldn't either

sharkatron · 01-25-2013, 12:05 AM

Do any of these guys do intake valve cleaning? Walnut shell blasting? And any idea of costs???

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12-26-2012, 03:24 PM	#2
timbo_3101 Second Lieutenant Drives: 125i, 1M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 256 iTrader: (0)	Southern BM excellent (efficient, informative and authoritative). I have also heard more favourable reports about BMW Melbourne over Bib Stillwell and Doncaster, so am sorry to hear these issues.

12-27-2012, 01:28 AM	#3
xcharles1 New Member Drives: E87 130i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, Timbo. Heard anything of Sharp Performance? Appreciate the feedback on Southern BM.

12-27-2012, 06:32 AM	#4
sharkatron Second Lieutenant Drives: `09 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 257 iTrader: (0)	Did you go to the King's Way BMW in Melbourne? Or the Southbank one, just outside Crown? Can't really help you if it's the King's Way one, but at the Southbank one, I dealt with a SA called Chris. Friendly and very helpful. Even topped up my empty tank for free one time. Speak with him if you went through Southbank.

12-27-2012, 09:40 AM	#5
PeteA Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 166 iTrader: (0)	+1 for Chris Mayes. I bought my car through him only a few months ago and he was on my level in every way (as far as my needs for a 'drivers' car) and has a passion for the product. He is in sales though so I am not sure how much his influence delves into the servicing department, but he's worth a try. I believe he is currently on annual leave so you will have to catch him when he's back. Have spoken with SoutherBM in the past regarding a Qualfe LSD install, I ended up getting information overload on how they build it and as such, demonstrated exceptional levels of understanding in their technical expertise.

12-27-2012, 10:51 PM	#7
ATSE New Member Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Active Motorwerke - Clayton http://www.activemotorwerke.com.au/index.php Speak to Steve or Jin. Nothing but praise for these guys. Jin knows BMW's back to front. Not close to the City obviously... but just another choice.

12-28-2012, 01:34 AM	#9
Ninjaoz Diesel rocks Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 810 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [0.00] 2007 BMW X5 3.0d [0.00]	+1 another happy customer from Active Motorwerke, Jin is an ex-BMW Melbourne technician and knows his stuff really well! They've recently moved from Clayton to Burwood if that helps - location-wise.

01-21-2013, 07:03 AM	#12
Ninjaoz Diesel rocks Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 810 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [0.00] 2007 BMW X5 3.0d [0.00]	I used to take my E21 for service at Northern BM, Phil Showers is an E30 lover...not sure about newer BMW like E90 F30 etc.

01-25-2013, 12:05 AM	#17
sharkatron Second Lieutenant Drives: `09 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 257 iTrader: (0)	Do any of these guys do intake valve cleaning? Walnut shell blasting? And any idea of costs???