Stuttgart Parts Center

[drag86]

Yes i do.car sold.You have my number but you did not call. why takut i make money out of you ka?

No..la, just for extra knowledge, how to build up a junk car so I decided to stick to my plan. Bought for 2.8k repair,paintwork,replace front seat and back one change to syn leather, these all cost around about 6k. So okay....la.

 

[johnj]

STruttgard?

why do you guys even bother going there... your money is better off given to help feed some dogs at the shelter or even given to the baggers on the road for that matter as oppose to paying for the kind of service they are offering.

that idiot manager of their's AH jwan or something seems like he has a bloody foot stuck up his anal orifice (or maybe its a N x number of dissatisfied customers foot) for an attitude.

case in point... that idiot sold me an engine block that does not have a valid AP or should i say its probably from one of his reaped off customer's car. so i ask for a change for another with a valid AP, was told its gonna be another 1000 from the 800 i'd already paid him.... demanded a refund but was told to bugger off... anyhow, its lucky i paid my purchase with my credit card, with a quick call to the card centre and the charges were reversed due to the dispute. struttgard was even given a warning by their legal department.

ANyway, i take it as a blessing in disguise as i got another block WIth valid papers for only 200 at another place with 5 star service.

another case in point, my cousin's e60 was sent there for a standard oil service and was given two oily hand marks on his A pillar as a souvenir. ask them to clean it up but was told they were already there from the beginning.... RIGHT! thats the last $700 they will ever see from my cousin or any of our friends for that matter...

HANG struttgard, you get better service and better pricing else where.

wow..scary man!!

 

[berserkdroid]

A previous mechanic of mine told me of a problem his client had with a gearbox. Client bought a gearbox for a lot of money, it looked brand new and clean. Took it to the mechanic for installation but once installed the car felt as if there was a huge power loss and noisy. Put the old gearbox in, power was back.

They both went over there and kicked up a fuss. Demanded to see inside the gearbox. After a lot of shouting and yelling the gearbox was opened and it was full of sludge clinging to all the parts. All they did was to sandblast the external housing to make it look brand new which of course they denied.

So therefore the gearbox must have sandblasted itself is what they were effectively saying.. :stupid:

 

[leforte]

moral of the story.....


dont patronized/buy from a shop that also does servicing and chop parts imports. a good example being this one.

 

[E46Fanatic]

My advise is for any troubleshooting of symptoms etc, send it back to AB/SA instead of 3rd party mechanics. Only if you know exactly what you want done and what parts you want, then you can go to 3rd party and inspect the new part and watch them work on your car to get it replaced.

I've found that mechanics who run 3rd party shops not as trustworthy as authorized BMW centers. A few cases, had been due to wrong diagnosis, with hefty quotes, only to be given 2nd opinions from BMW dealer that it was something else which was much cheaper to replace.

As far as the wrong diagnosis given, whether its due to incompetency or greed, I cant 100% prove it, but its always been heftier replacement quotes than simple fixes.... So,.. can make your own judgements from there.

just my 0.02.

 

[David Yong]

My advise is for any troubleshooting of symptoms etc, send it back to AB/SA instead of 3rd party mechanics. Only if you know exactly what you want done and what parts you want, then you can go to 3rd party and inspect the new part and watch them work on your car to get it replaced.

I've found that mechanics who run 3rd party shops not as trustworthy as authorized BMW centers. A few cases, had been due to wrong diagnosis, with hefty quotes, only to be given 2nd opinions from BMW dealer that it was something else which was much cheaper to replace.

As far as the wrong diagnosis given, whether its due to incompetency or greed, I cant 100% prove it, but its always been heftier replacement quotes than simple fixes.... So,.. can make your own judgements from there.

just my 0.02.

I truly agree with E46F.

At least we have a peace of mind when we send it back to AB or SA for any repair. If they are not doing a good job, we can always complain till it is done properly. I feel more confident in them.

But if it's 3rd party workshops or those so-called BMW specialists..... hmmmm..... I won't comment much but I can tell you that it is so much hassle to keep going back to them and yet problems are not solved, or maybe ended up paying more or getting other parts/areas into problem.

 

[johnj]

I did my servicing and some troubleshooting for my e39 at M power, behind STG...quite satisfying..

 

[SarJeePekAi]

I say, JohnJ, why not post the bill from mpow for us to learn
about their charges? Will be veli beneficial to all bmw owners
don't you thinkso? Show la, plz......

 

[bluepanther]

i agree to SarJeePekAi

 

[berserkdroid]

Yeah, that list of charges would be very helpful. Please let us know, mate.

 

[maccasel]

hey bros,

i know mpower for a "servicing" labour cost is RM60
as for parts an oil filter can cost bout RM35-40, whereas if u buy your own it will be RM 20 on average..the list just goes on..the labour is on the high side..

 

[johnj]

Varta battery : RM 600.00
Engine Flush : RM 25.00
Brake Sensor : RM 38.00
Oil Filter : RM 46.00
Auto Filter : RM 110.00
Auto Gasket : RM 80.00
Ac Filter : RM 90.00 x2
Service charge for the above : RM 120.00
Lubricant 7 1/2 ltrs : RM 360.00 ( Fully Synthetic )
ATF Lubricant 8 ltrs : RM 520.00

 

[vmsdisc]

Bro

Avoid MPower .. Need help with workshop , i can recommand 1 or 2 which i been using for last 7 years:rock:

I did my servicing and some troubleshooting for my e39 at M power, behind STG...quite satisfying..

 

[vmsdisc]

I hv few bill frm M Power frm the previous e38 owner . I see the price , PENGSAN oreadi ..

More ever , I hv personal talk / advice frm the Boss Mr Nathan , DONT TRUST everything he tell u . I lean my leason the hard way :bawling:

I say, JohnJ, why not post the bill from mpow for us to learn
about their charges? Will be veli beneficial to all bmw owners
don't you thinkso? Show la, plz......

 

[vmsdisc]

Bro, lubricant why 7. 5lit , E 39 only 7 lit . Wat brand did they used? Next oil change pakai Semi Synthetic ok 1 , just dont wait till till all 5 green light off . I normally do oil change when the 3rd light off ..:wink:

Varta battery : RM 600.00
Engine Flush : RM 25.00
Brake Sensor : RM 38.00
Oil Filter : RM 46.00
Auto Filter : RM 110.00
Auto Gasket : RM 80.00
Ac Filter : RM 90.00 x2
Service charge for the above : RM 120.00
Lubricant 7 1/2 ltrs : RM 360.00 ( Fully Synthetic )
ATF Lubricant 8 ltrs : RM 520.00

 

[jagmalhi]

holy shit so expensive they charge you..lol..vmdisc what is a good workshop you can recommend.i live in ttdi.

 

[bluepanther]

Vmsdisc, please share with us the w/shop that u recommend...

 

[drag86]

petrol pump

Hey Bros,
After all ur comments bought another pump at Bavaria Auto, cost me RM400. Fixed up now running but rpm quite high @ 1300rpm w aircon. Need tuning this time, any recommendation and how much will be cost??
Next to refurbish the whole interior and the paint job. Will be ready couple of days.:top:

 

[vmsdisc]

Dear All

It my habit for me to get part on my own and only pay labaur chgs only.

I normally get all my Part frm Bomin Auto. The manager there my friend ,his price to me, ok to me 1 . He also sell OEM part

As for workshop , i hv to options

1)Yau Enterprise in Jln Kuching . 1 note of advice for this workshop The boss , u need to tolate his Temperment and character. At time u pay money also kena fuck1 :thefinger: . But this is my fav workshop as AH Yau very very experience. The best thing about YAu is operate after office hour . Mon - Fri - 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm . Sat - Sun - 9 - 5 pm

2) Sim Lim Workshop - Jlan Ipoh . Next door to Bomin Auto. If i cant wait for AH Yau . I go here . Workman ship ok , but tech knowhow , u judge yr self, They are friendly and good CS . Operation hour . 9 - 6pm Mon - Sat

U can reference me , Just tell them 909 ask to come 1 :rock:

By the way my ride is a e 39 and e 38

holy shit so expensive they charge you..lol..vmdisc what is a good workshop you can recommend.i live in ttdi.

 

[drag86]

Thanks Bros. for the information.