BMW Workshop by BMW Lover

[alantiong]

It has been always the case where car lovers like us hoping to find a workshop to send our beloved UDMs to people who cares and knows these babies, but always the case we end up with Butchers and wannabees. some downt even have the correct tools or even to understand the fault codes from the GT1. what a heartache. After spending lots of $.. still no solution and most of the time causes more damages! other times, have to wait for parts for weeks where we can mail order it and have it in days either from UK/Germany or singapore.So many times we look for custom job to install some goodies and no one will be interested to do it, just because they do not understand it and say.. "tak boleh lah.. BMW manyak Kacau oh!". How many times have we heard that! even just to retrofit a HID.Cars has been my passion for all my life and DIYs, Mods and fixing details are my passion. I am growing fonder of my UDMs.. and in this matter any good rides.. everyday. And I am tired of the rat race i am in. I have been talkign to a few good mechanics, real good sifus from AB and CC to join up to set up a joint where all our bros can hang out, either to fix their cars or teh tarik talking about their rides. Since i have most of the diagnotic tools, special tools, rotary port and polishing tools, mandrel benders and even a compressor in my apartment already!Imagine a shop of 2000sqft of work area, complete with Gearbox Overhaul, AFR tuning, 4 jacks, Old School "thread and tape" alignment, 300sqft waiting room with 42in LCD, Xbox, coffee machine, WiFi.And a BMW for you to drive if you are in a major repair which going to take a few more days. Do you guys think it would work? If there are supporter from the brotherhood, i am seriously considering doing this.Ciao

 

[cloudbuster]

It's definitely a noble idea you have there, no matter what the obstacles and challenges may be in making this into a reality. Theoretically it sounds good. Practically, i have my own reservations especially with the number of sifus who you mentioned would be part of it. When there are sifus in the same territory, there ultimately will be some egos conflicting one another. Just my thought.

 

[avicena]

yes, i believe there'll be a market in ur planned endeavour. if this is truly ur passion and if u truly believe in giving ur best, u'll do a good job and words will get ard. cheers

 

[vish]

one of the reasons why i didnt get an E36 (my dream car at the time) and bought an sv4 accord instead in 09 was because of bmw workshop wallet-emptying horror stories...i support this idea bro, go for it

 

[alantiong]

dun get me wrong.. me aint CHEAP!! LOL

 

[bmwjackiee36]

Suggest to do a franhise and spread to the whole malaysia.... Haha since BMWCM is nation wide....

 

[bmw7833]

Suggest to do a franhise and spread to the whole malaysia.... Haha since BMWCM is nation wide....

Wahh good good good, i take the franchise in Perak and Pg then :4:

 

[bmwjackiee36]

I book for JB.... hahaha

 

[ICEMAN 68]

a BMW overhaulin garage ...kewl idea but there is lotsa work ...but everyhting starts from a dream ...hope to see you achieve one ...

 

[vish]

dun get me wrong.. me aint CHEAP!! LOL

haha not cheap never mind bro, honest and dont simply say must buy new parts good enough...

 

[docrayboy]

haha not cheap never mind bro, honest and dont simply say must buy new parts good enough...

As long as alan charges appropriately and fairly..I am sure his workshop will do brilliantly throughout Malaysia( all the francisees have already been self-appointed, I see)!
Tell us Alan...do you model yourself after Air Asia or MAS? What is your franchise fee, etc, etc?

 

[seewai]

AirAsia pricing with MAS services would be good, no?

 

[alantiong]

Mas has not been cheap.. and service has been crap!.. so no MAS for me.

Lets put it this way, it will be competitive and fair. But no free treats.. deal?? LOL.. bros.. when the service is right, people forget about price!

 

[bmwjackiee36]

Mas has not been cheap.. and service has been crap!.. so no MAS for me.

Lets put it this way, it will be competitive and fair. But no free treats.. deal?? LOL.. bros.. when the service is right, people forget about price!

Totally agreed!!!!!

 

[docrayboy]

Fantastic Alan! Charge fairly and don't make more than 3% profits margin.....that would be a good and fair deal for BMWCM official members. Forumers/Club Guests 6% profit margin...others you can charge as you wish...hee hee

 

[BobTheBuilder]

Fantastic idea Alan.

I'm sure i can be your regular customer coz my car sure need a lot of work, mechanically and cosmetically.

 

[alantiong]

GUYS its coming...

 

[docrayboy]

GUYS its coming...

Great!! Hey..join BMWCM as an official member, Alan! Then I'm sure you'll get more customers for your shop!! Only MR150 a year lah...