Good shop to get a car checked before buying it in Socal

KwlAznKid · 02-22-2012, 11:13 PM

I might be picking up a new car soon and want to get it checked before i purchase it, of course there's the bmw dealership but i feel like some independent shops might do a better job and be cheaper.

any suggestions? has to be in socal area between la and orange county

thanks
jon

ameers335i · 02-23-2012, 01:37 AM

South bay autohaus in 310 area
4875 Rosecrans Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250

feenin4rich · 02-23-2012, 01:01 PM

Bullet Performance
3017 Enterprise St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

http://www.yelp.com/biz/bullet-performance-costa-mesa-2

I've never had an inspection done here, but these are the guys I've gone to since my maintenance plan expired. They know their stuff and they do inspections too.

jrdnlc · 02-23-2012, 01:49 PM

BMW dealer is the best place.

KwlAznKid · 02-23-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ameers335i

South bay autohaus in 310 area
4875 Rosecrans Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250

gave em a call, thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by feenin4rich

Bullet Performance
3017 Enterprise St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

http://www.yelp.com/biz/bullet-performance-costa-mesa-2

I've never had an inspection done here, but these are the guys I've gone to since my maintenance plan expired. They know their stuff and they do inspections too.

thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mecka

BMW dealer is the best place.

i called bmw of santa monica for some reason they don't do PPIs werid..

ameers335i · 02-23-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

gave em a call, thanks!

thanks!

i called bmw of santa monica for some reason they don't do PPIs werid..

np
they have never did me wrong in the past
great checks when it came to the ppi there
saved me from buying 2 junk cars and wheni brought the 3rd one they said it was in very good condition

tom @ eas · 02-23-2012, 11:05 PM

european auto source
4015 E. Leaverton Court
Anaheim, CA 92807
714.369.8524

jrdnlc · 02-24-2012, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

gave em a call, thanks!

thanks!

i called bmw of santa monica for some reason they don't do PPIs werid..

Try Century West BMW. Iv'e had great experiences there with cars I took. Do NOT go to Beverly Hills BMW they are assholes.

rorkor · 02-24-2012, 12:18 PM

Bullet is great for an inspection in OC. we have all our out of warranty cars serviced there. if the car you are checking out does't pass, some of the technicians can point you toward a good deal. Bullet also has a new service, they have a pre owned sales office at their shop.

KwlAznKid · 02-24-2012, 07:10 PM

what's a reasonable price to be paying for this inspection?

thanks again guys

mochi · 02-25-2012, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

what's a reasonable price to be paying for this inspection?

thanks again guys

good question, i would like to know that too

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