[mikex25]

Hey my warranty is up and I wanted to know if you guys know of any independent shops that does things like oil change and etc in the Northern California South Bay.

[AnthonyT]

Originally Posted by mikex25

Hey my warranty is up and I wanted to know if you guys know of any independent shops that does things like oil change and etc in the Northern California South Bay.

I would recommend 2 shops.

Speed Element
1701 Rogers Ave, Ste 10, San Jose, CA 95122

Or


Fast Lane European
350 Kiely Blvd, Ste F2, San Jose, CA 95129


As far as quality they are both amazing, and around the same price. I go to both depending on what service I need.

[iturbo_bmw]

bavarian motorsport and sonic motorsport are some other shops.. i personally wouldn't go to speed element. they've messed up too many times on my car.. but they could probably do an oil change lol

[Pnutz295]

Originally Posted by iturbo_bmw

bavarian motorsport and sonic motorsport are some other shops.. i personally wouldn't go to speed element. they've messed up too many times on my car.. but they could probably do an oil change lol

Please tell what they mess up on your car.

[Mahhvinn]

Originally Posted by iturbo_bmw

bavarian motorsport and sonic motorsport are some other shops.. i personally wouldn't go to speed element. they've messed up too many times on my car.. but they could probably do an oil change lol

Curious to know too. I've gone to them numerous times (service, install and walnut blasting) and have never had one issue.

[Mahhvinn]

OP, if you're in the East Bay I recommend Performance Technic in Pleasanton. If you're in the South Bay I recommend SpeedElement in San Jose.

[kosmicman335]

+1 for Performance Technic.

I've gone to them a few times and have always got fantastic service. They are super friendly and very knowledgeable. Definitely worth the drive.

[AlanH]

Can anybody recommend a shop where I should bring in my car in for a thermostat and water pump swap?

[sjthegreat1]

do it yourself. pretty easy just time consuming.

[dman77]

Looking to get fenders rolled near walnut Creek / Concord..... Any suggestions?

[mikex25]

also fenders shaved? I know places that does fender rolling, but not shaved

[Flow415]

Hey all, bringing this post back from the dead. I don't mind driving around the bay if the service is worth it, I'd like to have one shop familiar with me and my car so I don't have to go a million different places. I used to live in Marin and always heard good things about Bill Arnold but I've never been there. Is there anyone who specializes on E9x's around? From what I know, most of the shops in San Jose and the North Bay specialize on older models (E36, E46, etc.) It's been some time, I just want to get my car running properly again. I have an E92 with an N51 engine (2009 328i Coupe). I'm pretty comfortable with my car and I can do most things if I have the DIY. However, I need to do the valve cover because my PCV is blown, the valvetronic is a bit scary since I've never done it before. I may still end up doing it on my own, but it would be great to have a specialist in my back pocket. Any recommendations? Seems like Performance Technic is the go to...

[F80Mmm]

Performance Dynamic in Santa Clara...Greg’s a former tech at Dinan and BMW who’s very knowledgeable, has high attention to detail and is passionate about his work/the car community. I wouldn’t let anyone else touch my car.

[Flow415]

Originally Posted by E90Crack

Performance Dynamic in Santa Clara...Greg’s a former tech at Dinan and BMW who’s very knowledgeable, has high attention to detail and is passionate about his work/the car community. I wouldn’t let anyone else touch my car.

Thanks E90Crack! I will check him out! We all know that having a good helping hand is everything, especially with these cars!!! Anyone know anything about Bav Pros in Berkeley?

[fastboatster]

Originally Posted by Flow415

Thanks E90Crack! I will check him out! We all know that having a good helping hand is everything, especially with these cars!!! Anyone know anything about Bav Pros in Berkeley?

If you are under 140kmiles and your car is not older than 15 years, you can get that valve cover replaced under SULEV warranty. Applies only to n51 engines. Had my valve cover replaced this way by dealer.

[rhdc2itr]

Performance Dynamic... boy Greg is the man...

[Flow415]

Originally Posted by fastboatster

If you are under 140kmiles and your car is not older than 15 years, you can get that valve cover replaced under SULEV warranty. Applies only to n51 engines. Had my valve cover replaced this way by dealer.

Thanks fastboaster! I actually knew this already and my car has been in for a couple of SULEV things over the years, but they never needed to replace the VCG or VC. I've owned my car since 2012 so I even called my regular SA to ask if there was a goodwill program since my car has been in so many times, but he said there wasn't. I have 160k on it now and I plan on driving it at least another 160k at minimum! I think the best thing I can do for my car is to keep it as far away from the stealership as possible!