Need a good BMW shop in the western suburbs of Philly

jwbeck17 · 02-10-2013, 09:28 AM

I recently purchased a 2005 BMW 330xi as my first BMW. Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations of good shops that are experienced with BMWs in the western suburbs of Philly. I plan on doing some of my own work, but it's always good to have someone to go to for more challenging work.

Any suggestions?

saxual328ci · 02-10-2013, 02:29 PM

My family is in that area. And I can't remember seeing any in Rosemont. I'm pretty sure they go to the dealer.

I did a quick search here in this forum for "shops philly" and came up with these. I hope it helps

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/search....27286962&psa=0

John in VA · 02-11-2013, 11:11 AM

http://www.bavarianspecialties.com/home.shtml

jwbeck17 · 02-11-2013, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John in VA

http://www.bavarianspecialties.com/home.shtml

Thanks! Have you or anyone had experience with them? How do they compare with dealer work? Love any feedback.

Richard C2S · 02-11-2013, 11:40 AM

I'm a long time car guy but recent BMW daily driver. I've been a member of the BMW club (Delaware Valley chapter) for many years. Bavarian Specialties is (or was) owned by Mike Yaskin, who is highly regarded by the local BMW guys with whom I have contact. There are some other indies around, but Bavarian has been doing primarily BMW work for a long time.

jwbeck17 · 02-11-2013, 09:26 PM

Now that at you mention them, I remember passing by there on Church Rd. in KoP when I used to work out that way. Glad to heat that they are a good place to go and I'll check them out.

sishac · 02-12-2013, 08:32 AM

I will second Bavarian Specialties...I just had my car there yesterday to replace a thermostat, rear brakes, belts & brake fluid. Very nice guys.

jwbeck17 · 02-12-2013, 11:53 AM

Glad to hear that you liked them. Are their rates fair?

02-10-2013, 09:28 AM	#1
jwbeck17 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Villanova Posts: 70 My Ride: 2005 330xi View My Garage	Need a good BMW shop in the western suburbs of Philly I recently purchased a 2005 BMW 330xi as my first BMW. Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations of good shops that are experienced with BMWs in the western suburbs of Philly. I plan on doing some of my own work, but it's always good to have someone to go to for more challenging work. Any suggestions?

02-10-2013, 02:29 PM	#2
saxual328ci Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,237 My Ride: 2004 325ci View My Garage	My family is in that area. And I can't remember seeing any in Rosemont. I'm pretty sure they go to the dealer. I did a quick search here in this forum for "shops philly" and came up with these. I hope it helps http://forum.e46fanatics.com/search....27286962&psa=0 __________________ _________________________________ my b u d d y

02-11-2013, 11:11 AM	#3
John in VA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 552 My Ride: '00 Farngrün 328i View My Garage	http://www.bavarianspecialties.com/home.shtml __________________ John in VA '03 530i '00 328i '86 535i '85 535i '85 325e - RIP '74 2002tii

02-12-2013, 08:32 AM	#7
sishac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 6 My Ride: BMW 300cic & 65 Ford View My Garage	Bavarian Specialties I will second Bavarian Specialties...I just had my car there yesterday to replace a thermostat, rear brakes, belts & brake fluid. Very nice guys.

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02-11-2013, 11:40 AM	#5
Richard C2S Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 7 My Ride: E46 325i View My Garage	I'm a long time car guy but recent BMW daily driver. I've been a member of the BMW club (Delaware Valley chapter) for many years. Bavarian Specialties is (or was) owned by Mike Yaskin, who is highly regarded by the local BMW guys with whom I have contact. There are some other indies around, but Bavarian has been doing primarily BMW work for a long time.

02-11-2013, 09:26 PM	#6
jwbeck17 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Villanova Posts: 70 My Ride: 2005 330xi View My Garage	Now that at you mention them, I remember passing by there on Church Rd. in KoP when I used to work out that way. Glad to heat that they are a good place to go and I'll check them out.

02-12-2013, 11:53 AM	#8
jwbeck17 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Villanova Posts: 70 My Ride: 2005 330xi View My Garage	Glad to hear that you liked them. Are their rates fair?