<![CDATA[Need a Trusted Mechanic *New to WI*]]>I have a 2012 135i that has been experiencing some coolant leaks. Dealer said it was a head gasket, my mechanic in Georgia warned me that the pan gasket may start leaking. I have an aftermarket warranty and need a trusted dealer known to be able to work on BMW.

Does anyone have any suggestions? International isn't available until the 24th to work on it, Reina isn't available until the 27th. Coolant leak is severe. Start with filling it up in the morning and by night I have the coolant warning on again.

Suggestions please???

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shovz said:

I'm looking at getting a dinan tune and Kummrow is listed as an authorized dealer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ya, no thanks. Take it somewere else.

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DrLeadFoot said:

Kummrow is okay for simple direct replacement parts but they don't use oem BMW most of the time. If you want them to do anything custom... RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN.

I'm looking at getting a dinan tune and Kummrow is listed as an authorized dealer

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/49070https://wibimmers.com/post/49070Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:13:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need a Trusted Mechanic *New to WI* on Fri, 24 Oct 2014 00:23:24 GMT]]>Kummrow is okay for simple direct replacement parts but they don't use oem BMW most of the time. If you want them to do anything custom... RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/49057https://wibimmers.com/post/49057Fri, 24 Oct 2014 00:23:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need a Trusted Mechanic *New to WI* on Mon, 20 Oct 2014 20:59:57 GMT]]>Milwaukee MotorWerks did a great job on my car.

Check out this site for anyone else looking
http://www.bimmershops.com/search?q=New+Berlin%2C+WI

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48934https://wibimmers.com/post/48934Mon, 20 Oct 2014 20:59:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need a Trusted Mechanic *New to WI* on Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:49:51 GMT]]>I am about 1 hr and 15 min from MIwlaukee. Would be mroe than happy to look at it. Diag cost would be $85. I use all bmw oem parts, which i get at employee pricing and do not upcharge. Have a lift and oem bmw scan tool. If you need to stay in the milwaukee area go to urban motorworx. Stay away from Kummrow. After seeing a e30 m3 they sold to a friend and a e30 track car they prepped I'd say the work is questionable. Anymore info please pm me.

Thanks

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48556https://wibimmers.com/post/48556Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:49:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need a Trusted Mechanic *New to WI* on Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:49:58 GMT]]>Matt @ UrbanMotorworx is a great guy too, ex. Concours tech and his shop is also near Concours.

Just please stay away from international autos!

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DJKapeesh said:

I have a 2012 135i that has been experiencing some coolant leaks. Dealer said it was a head gasket, my mechanic in Georgia warned me that the pan gasket may start leaking. I have an aftermarket warranty and need a trusted dealer known to be able to work on BMW.

Does anyone have any suggestions? International isn't available until the 24th to work on it, Reina isn't available until the 27th. Coolant leak is severe. Start with filling it up in the morning and by night I have the coolant warning on again.

Suggestions please??

Concours Motors

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48544https://wibimmers.com/post/48544Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:38:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need a Trusted Mechanic *New to WI* on Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:27:52 GMT]]>You will find conflicting opinions on this topic. 

The only dealer in town that I would ever take a BMW to is Concours. They provide excellent service and have a stellar reputation. I've used them for all warranty work on my prior CPO 135 and have nothing but good things to say about them. Steer clear of International Autos - they are some of the worst people. 

For independents, 2 popular options are Kummrow Auto (mentioned above) and also Milwaukee Motorwerks (in Waukesha). There will be people who tell you one is better than the other, that they are both questionable in quality, etc. They both run about $75/hr for labor which is literally half the price of Concours ($149/hr as of 2 weeks ago when I called them). 

I have personally had experience with Milwaukee Motorwerks and have been happy with their service. Every time I've gone there I've seen customers with higher-end BMWs in for service, which is always a good sign to me - Z3 M, M6, etc. They are predominately a BMW shop. As an indie shop I had to follow-up with them proactively but they were always polite and courteous, and my car was done when they said it would be.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48524https://wibimmers.com/post/48524Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:27:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need a Trusted Mechanic *New to WI* on Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:06:10 GMT]]>I have UV dye and a UV light if you want to see where it is leaking from. Located in New Berlin, would just ask for a cash donation to cover the cost of the UV dye. 

This would at least help reduce the diagnostic fees or possibly show you where its actually coming from.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48523https://wibimmers.com/post/48523Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:06:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need a Trusted Mechanic *New to WI* on Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:05:56 GMT]]>If has to be a dealer did you also try Concours on Green Bay Ave?

There are several area independents that folks have also used including Kummrow Automotive.

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