london trip

[datsunnismo]

hi all...Im planning a london trip to visit my brother by end of this month. Therefore, im looking for ur advice of the nice places to visit. i believe the bmw spareparts and accessories are cheap compare to malaysia over there. if yes, anybody can advice where i can get it?thanks.

 

[eau-rouge]

there's one bmw breakers somewhere in cardiff i think..cant remember the exact place though

 

[mizhan]

buy an E30 M3, sneak it back

 

[docrayboy]

Drive down the northern coast of Scotland...especially that stretch from Ullalpool to Thurso...mindblowingly beautiful scenery! Even can see seals swimming in the ocean...so north, the climate is almost tundra.Sometimes you won't see another car for miles and miles!

 

[BMW9700]

there's one bmw breakers somewhere in cardiff i think..cant remember the exact place though

i think the BMW breakers is in Newport just across the severn bridge from england. Get the Exchange and Mart magazine to get to all breakers advertisments

regards

 

[mizhan]

email this guy, he's a BMW breaker: Mark Baite at markbaite@yahoo.com

 

[haywire]

The biggest and best breakers in UK are:

1) Quarry Motors - in Sheffield

http://www.quarrymotors.co.uk/

2) Fab Direct - Cinderford, Gloucestershire

http://www.fabdirect.com/

3) LK Spares - Harlow, Essex

http://www.bmspares.co.uk/index.htm


Also since you're going to be in London I ran a search and there's one BMW breakers close by:

BMW Spares
25B Milmead Ind Centre/Millmead Rd, London N179QU
020 8365 9379

 

[haywire]

Complete list taken from Bimmerforums.co .uk

Here is a listing of tried and tested Breakers, Garages, Bodyshops etc

Headings
//Company Specialises in//Location //Contact Number//Email//Website//



Leicestershire BMW BMW (Breakers) all models Coalville Leicester 01530 811212 N/A

GMW Accident Repair BMW Specialists Leicester 0116 2764656 www.gmwleicesterltd.co.uk

Kensington Automotive Independent BMW specialist mechanics Leicester 0116 283 7258 N/A

Chigwell Car Servicing Co Independent BMW specialist mechanics South

Woodford,London 020 8559 1414 N/A

Spyros Automotive Mechanics NW London 020 896115253 N/A
All Gears ( Box-Doctor) Transmission & Differential Specialists Notts 01909 470581 N/A

Quarry motors BMW Breakers (All Models) Sheffield 01142 769 076
01142 755 916 www.quarrybmwspares.co.uk

HYPER TURISMO Styling, Alloys, Kits, Exhausts,Suspension Bournemouth Tel : 0870 080 81 82
Fax : 0870 080 81 83 Email: htrevolution@tiscali.co.uk
Web:www.hyperturismo.com

BM Town Styling, Alloys, Kits, Exhausts,Suspension Liverpool 0151 281 9077 Email :bmtown@aol.com
Web: www.bmtown.com

Lyon Road Autos BMW recognised garage Hersham, Surrey 01932 253499 N/A

FAB Direct New & Used Parts (3 Series Specialists) Gloucestershire 01594 827333 www.fabdirect.com

www.autoq.com services, valets, car sales, body work Belfast, Nothern Ireland www.autoq.com

PMW Ltd BMW independent specialist mechanic Chelmsford, Essex 01245496739 N/A

DH Auto Services BMW independent specialist mechanic Ongar, Essex 07899 840 904 www.dhautoservices.co.uk

Birds UK Limited BMW specialists, Hartge & Dinan importers Uxbridge, Middlesex
01895 810 850
fx 01895 237 171 www.birdsauto.com
info@birdsauto.com

Custom Service BMW independent specialist mechanic Hayes, Middlesex 020 8573 0414 5% discount to members

Bodystyle UK Body shop Trafford Park, Mancs 0161 877 6355 davidhill@bodystyleuk.com

Bexley Motor Works General BMW service and repairs Kent DA6 8NR 0208 304 9797

Spray St Autos BMW independent specialist mechanic Woolwich, London020 8855 8111 N/A

Autotech BMW independent specialist mechanic Liverpool 0151 236 6966 N/A

Coventry BM Spares BMW (Breakers) all models Coventry, West Mids 02476 684 302 N/A

Motech Styling, Alloys, Kits, Exhausts,Suspension Christchurch, Dorset 01202 423447 N/A

 

[HaqimRashid]

hi all...

Im planning a london trip to visit my brother by end of this month.

Therefore, im looking for ur advice of the nice places to visit.

i believe the bmw spareparts and accessories are cheap compare to malaysia over there. if yes, anybody can advice where i can get it?

thanks.

Drive down the northern coast of Scotland...especially that stretch from Ullalpool to Thurso...mindblowingly beautiful scenery! Even can see seals swimming in the ocean...so north, the climate is almost tundra.Sometimes you won't see another car for miles and miles!

Also, drive down to land's end.. :driver: superb view.. ++ southern coast > Southapton - Hastings.. Plenty of nude beach around this time.. lagi superb view..:listen:

Hope u enjoy your trip :top:

 

[datsunnismo]

wah...... mouthfull!!!!!!!

thanks alot to everybody

 

[Jipster]

dude, if you need better directions and where to drive, get top gear magazine. Every month they highlight something like a 'road you have to drive before you die' kind of thing. Its got pics, descriptions and directions too i think.

 

[datsunnismo]

topgear mag?... sure i'll get it.
thanks!!

 

[Jipster]

On my last trip to UK (2009) my cousin gave me the impression that driving in the UK has gotten to be quite expensive due to insurance, taxes, petrol and stuff.

Traffic laws are brutal and there are speed cams everywhere.

if you are thinking of renting i would suggest just checking with car rental people whether they will just accept malaysian driving licence or will require international etc.

If you are thinking of borrowing a car from friend or family be sure to check insurance details. They are quite strict on named drivers etc. My cousin wouldnt even let me drive her very nice C-Class saying something about afraid of voiding the insurance thing. The point is just be clear with them on implications so no 'fights' later on if (touch wood) something happens.

I think the top gear guys will say something about gatsos (speed cams etc) if they appear on the route of their featured road so that would be useful. I have read a few recently and the roads they feature look very nice to drive in terms of driver experience as well as the scenery.... bring a camera!

I love road trips dude..... make yours a good one by planning ahead!

Godspeed my friend.

 

[BlackCat]

Jip,

I miss the chips BIG time... and you're making me feel hungry now! Hahahaha...

 

[datsunnismo]

on my last trip to uk (2009) my cousin gave me the impression that driving in the uk has gotten to be quite expensive due to insurance, taxes, petrol and stuff.

Traffic laws are brutal and there are speed cams everywhere.

If you are thinking of renting i would suggest just checking with car rental people whether they will just accept malaysian driving licence or will require international etc.

If you are thinking of borrowing a car from friend or family be sure to check insurance details. They are quite strict on named drivers etc. My cousin wouldnt even let me drive her very nice c-class saying something about afraid of voiding the insurance thing. The point is just be clear with them on implications so no 'fights' later on if (touch wood) something happens.

I think the top gear guys will say something about gatsos (speed cams etc) if they appear on the route of their featured road so that would be useful. I have read a few recently and the roads they feature look very nice to drive in terms of driver experience as well as the scenery.... Bring a camera!

I love road trips dude..... Make yours a good one by planning ahead!

Godspeed my friend.

thanks for the very usefull info and advice

 

[Jipster]

Jip,

I miss the chips BIG time... and you're making me feel hungry now! Hahahaha...

go changkat bukit bintang (is that what its called?) got chip shop..... apparently quite ORI..... yum yum

 

[BlackCat]

go changkat bukit bintang (is that what its called?) got chip shop..... apparently quite ORI..... yum yum

Is that the corner Irish pub you are referring to?

 

[Jipster]

Is that the corner Irish pub you are referring to?

Someone said magnificent fish and chip shop or something like that.

 

[imrao]

Can post some pics when you get back, ah? Especially if you you visit the nude beaches

Also, drive down to land's end.. :driver: superb view.. ++ southern coast > Southapton - Hastings.. Plenty of nude beach around this time.. lagi superb view..:listen:

Hope u enjoy your trip :top:

 

[Traveler]

On my last trip to UK (2009) my cousin gave me the impression that driving in the UK has gotten to be quite expensive due to insurance, taxes, petrol and stuff.

Traffic laws are brutal and there are speed cams everywhere.

if you are thinking of renting i would suggest just checking with car rental people whether they will just accept malaysian driving licence or will require international etc.

I rented a car in the UK last year and have some relevant info for you:

1. Rental companies accept Malaysian driving licence.
2. Fuel costs are much higher than here. Expect to pay 4-5x more.
3. They are very strict on traffic law enforcement. Speed cameras are everywhere. Look for the warning signs (all speed cameras have warning signs), and the big yellow box on a pole next to the road. The big yellow box is the speed camera.
4. Common areas for speed cameras are just after the speed limit drops to 30/40mph when entering a town and intersections without traffic lights.
5. On motorways, the locals tend to drive up to 80mph.