Recommended indie shops in Cleveland Ohio area

Sigman · 12-10-2019, 08:12 PM

Hi all. Any members out there in NorthEast Ohio have any independent BMW shops they would recommend. No urgent need but will need some maintenance I am unable to do at home. Thanks.

wcr3d · 12-10-2019, 09:28 PM

A good place to use to search is this site.
Recommended by enthusiasts.
www.bimrs.org

FrannieMoral2017 · 12-11-2019, 05:12 AM

Someone get this guy a shop! I live in Cincinnati and would like to see whats up north and if theyre worth a drive.

labenzm5 · 12-11-2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sigman

Hi all. Any members out there in NorthEast Ohio have any independent BMW shops they would recommend. No urgent need but will need some maintenance I am unable to do at home. Thanks.

What do you need done?

Sigman · 12-12-2019, 04:26 AM

Preventive stuff. I am close to 100k. Transmission filter specifically. I do not have lift and stands are a pain in the ass. Also to have in case my BMW's have am issue. I have 535 and X5. Good to have a place known before stuff hits the fan. CPO is over so I am no longer going to BMW shop for stuff. Their prices are crazy. I am willing to pay fair rate for good work. I do not need latte machine in waiting room. Just a good mechanic to help where I can not do the work.

labenzm5 · 12-12-2019, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sigman

Preventive stuff. I am close to 100k. Transmission filter specifically. I do not have lift and stands are a pain in the ass. Also to have in case my BMW's have am issue. I have 535 and X5. Good to have a place known before stuff hits the fan. CPO is over so I am no longer going to BMW shop for stuff. Their prices are crazy. I am willing to pay fair rate for good work. I do not need latte machine in waiting room. Just a good mechanic to help where I can not do the work.

Koala motorsports in novelty (East side) is considered one of the best in the country. The owner Brett Anderson writes for bmw tech magazines. Not sure how much cheaper than a dealer but they are the real deal.

Years ago I stopped there and he had a new m6 long before they were even pictures out of them... I think he was a mechanic for the bmw race team

lsturbointeg · 12-12-2019, 11:19 PM

I took my car to German Auto Pros in Cleveland to get my alignment done since my car sits super low. the owner said it was a piece of cake since they have a pit setup. they pretty much can do anything you need done

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Sigman New Member 6 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 535xi Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: County 18 Ohio iTrader: (0)	Recommended indie shops in Cleveland Ohio area Hi all. Any members out there in NorthEast Ohio have any independent BMW shops they would recommend. No urgent need but will need some maintenance I am unable to do at home. Thanks.
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wcr3d Captain 461 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2013 535i XDrive M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	A good place to use to search is this site. Recommended by enthusiasts. www.bimrs.org
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FrannieMoral2017 Private 6 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 550i GT Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Someone get this guy a shop! I live in Cincinnati and would like to see whats up north and if theyre worth a drive.
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Sigman New Member 6 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 535xi Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: County 18 Ohio iTrader: (0)	Preventive stuff. I am close to 100k. Transmission filter specifically. I do not have lift and stands are a pain in the ass. Also to have in case my BMW's have am issue. I have 535 and X5. Good to have a place known before stuff hits the fan. CPO is over so I am no longer going to BMW shop for stuff. Their prices are crazy. I am willing to pay fair rate for good work. I do not need latte machine in waiting room. Just a good mechanic to help where I can not do the work.
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