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04-20-2012, 11:08 PM
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#211
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Muskoka
Posts: 20
Car: 330cic zhp
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Originally Posted by Deep 3.2TL
Dude - I drove from MILTON for Stance... You're not far at all...
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Haha... you're right of course... Barrie is on the way for me to just about anywhere I want to go.
Thanks!
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04-20-2012, 11:11 PM
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#212
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Milton
Posts: 3,235
Car: '06 TL, '07 Z4
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I meant that comment for the other guy who lived in Scarborough... But honesty and quality work without overcharging is worth the drive.
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04-21-2012, 07:07 AM
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#213
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 598
Car: E90 M3
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Originally Posted by wc123wc
I just called them and the lady was very friendly. I am seeing them this evening. I was also advised on another thread to call Mister John and I did and the lady was VERY, VERY friendly! I am seeing them tomorrow!
(Both in Toronto)
I also called Auto Trend for mechanical work, but the man was not friendly at all and sounded more like a scammer than a mechanic! I asked him how much inspection costs, and he asked what car I was bringing in. I told him an e39 and he said, "$900-$1000!" When I explained to him it is only a check-up he said $113 because the checkup will take him an hour and he charges $113/hr. (RMP Motors charge only $80 and it takes them only 30 minutes!) He said for $900-$1000 he will change every filters, etc; buy how can he say that when he hasn't seen the filters yet? The strange thing is that the auto trend website is offering a spring special for $205, while he wanted to charge me $1000 for "changing everything!" So unprofessional. Not going to see them, and don't recommend them.
I am still looking for a mechanic along side RMP Motors. Not that RMP Motors is not good, it's just that I am seeking a second opinion before I go ahead with the maintenance.
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Don at Auto Trend knows these cars inside and out. He's a no bullshit guy who will do what is required. I've taken my car there for maintenance and an hour later get a call listing whats up. By the end of the day the car is perfect - no scam. He was even nice enough to use BMW parts I had brought. He has a strong return customer base which should tell you something. I am very particular who works on my car...I have no issue with leaving my car with auto trend.
I get a feeling you want a $40 (1/2 hour) assessment and then complain that something was missed or what they found doesn't sound "right".
However, there is Bimmersport and others listed here that are excellent...but seriously give Don a break - he's one of the honest ones, and his techs are good....
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04-21-2012, 02:51 PM
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#214
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Groove Machine
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Toronto
Posts: 87
Car: E31s,E38,E39,E46.
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Autotrend is great shop for those who are in the downtown Toronto area. Price was fair and work was both thorough and expeditious. Sure beats going to the outer limits for a Bimmer specialist.
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2000 540i Sport 6-Speed Black & Tan, 18" OEM M-Pars 
2000 740i Sport Black All Around, 20" OEM Style 32s 
1991 850i Platinum Gray / Oyster, 18" OEM M-Pars 
1995 840Ci Hellrot / Black, 17" OEM Style 5s 
2003 M3 Cabriolet Black/Cinnamon, 19" OEM
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04-24-2012, 05:32 PM
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#215
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Muskoka
Posts: 20
Car: 330cic zhp
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E46 vert wind deflector?
Wrong thread but couldn't find an appropriate one so hopefully I'll be bumped to proper place. New to this and trying to find a wind deflector for a (new to me) 2005 330zhp cic. Cost of new is crazy so looking for used. Hope someone can help.
Thanks... love the car BTW.
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04-24-2012, 06:08 PM
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#216
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Milton
Posts: 3,235
Car: '06 TL, '07 Z4
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Yea, really wrong spot... try ebay for cheaper. The ones for the 3 series aren't cheap... my Z was $245 new for an aftermarket plexiglass one.
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04-24-2012, 11:59 PM
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#217
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Milton
Posts: 3,235
Car: '06 TL, '07 Z4
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And who are you???
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04-30-2012, 03:11 PM
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#218
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Muskoka
Posts: 20
Car: 330cic zhp
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deep 3.2TL
Yea, really wrong spot... try ebay for cheaper. The ones for the 3 series aren't cheap... my Z was $245 new for an aftermarket plexiglass one.
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I did find a new wind deflector on ebay for under #300. In keeping with this thread, I used North Star service in Barrie and Alek the owner was simply great. He understood the car was new to me and took me on a tour of things he checked out (found it to be a very sound car) slotted me into his day with absolutely no wait. Small shop but he's a quality guy who knew BMW's.
You asked who I was, I'm new to BMW, bought a low mileage 3X black 2005 330CIC ZHP from the States. So far... I love it.
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04-30-2012, 03:13 PM
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#219
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Milton
Posts: 3,235
Car: '06 TL, '07 Z4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 330zhp
I did find a new wind deflector on ebay for under #300. In keeping with this thread, I used North Star service in Barrie and Alek the owner was simply great. He understood the car was new to me and took me on a tour of things he checked out (found it to be a very sound car) slotted me into his day with absolutely no wait. Small shop but he's a quality guy who knew BMW's.
You asked who I was, I'm new to BMW, bought a low mileage 3X black 2005 330CIC ZHP from the States. So far... I love it.
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Acutally - the "and who are you" post was directed to a post that seems to have been deleted - not you
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04-30-2012, 03:18 PM
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#220
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Muskoka
Posts: 20
Car: 330cic zhp
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deep 3.2TL
Acutally - the "and who are you" post was directed to a post that seems to have been deleted - not you 
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haha... greetings for Muskoka anyway.
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05-01-2012, 05:52 PM
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#221
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 243
Car: 2012 135i msport 6MT
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Darren at Alphawerx - he's located in Thornhill right off the DVP. He's extremely professional and does quality work.
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05-02-2012, 12:10 AM
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#222
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Brampton, Ontario
Posts: 284
Car: E39 540
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barnsdale
Darren at Alphawerx - he's located in Thornhill right off the DVP. He's extremely professional and does quality work.
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+1 very nice guy...answers every question no matter how noobish it is. would def go again
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E39 IV.IV
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05-18-2012, 11:03 AM
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#223
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3
Car: e39 540i/6spd
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Auto-Eurotic / Eglinton & Leslie
I taken all my cars to Auto-Eurotic on Laird. Domenic is a 1 man show. Extensive knowledge on BMW. Integrity, Honest and Dependable. Quality work. I cannot say enough good about him. If you are looking for a cheap shop, keep looking as this isn't it, but if you want it fixed right the first time, he's your man.
Domenic Papaglia
Auto-Eurotic
199 Laird Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 3W3
http://www.autoeurotic.com
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05-18-2012, 01:57 PM
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#224
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 249
Car: 2003 BMW 530i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dinanstu
Don at Auto Trend knows these cars inside and out. He's a no bullshit guy who will do what is required. I've taken my car there for maintenance and an hour later get a call listing whats up. By the end of the day the car is perfect - no scam. He was even nice enough to use BMW parts I had brought. He has a strong return customer base which should tell you something. I am very particular who works on my car...I have no issue with leaving my car with auto trend.
I get a feeling you want a $40 (1/2 hour) assessment and then complain that something was missed or what they found doesn't sound "right".
However, there is Bimmersport and others listed here that are excellent...but seriously give Don a break - he's one of the honest ones, and his techs are good....
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I've never dealt with Autotrend after that phone call. Don wasn't at the shop that day so I talked to someone else. Whoever I talked with was more of a scammer than a mechanic. First he asked what car I was bringing in, and when I told him an E39, he said, "It will cost you $900-$1000. And I will change everything." So unprofessional. What kind of a mechanic changes everything before even seeing the car? Oh, I own a BMW so I must have money left at my doorsteps every morning and I just want to give it away! And no, I am not looking for a $40 (1/2 hour) assessment, but I am also not looking to throw my money away by "changing everything".
I even called the highest recommended BMW mechanic in this site for my car shake problem and I was told they will charge $90 for the inspection, and an extra $45 for identifying the problem! What kind of a mechanic charges extra for telling you what's wrong with the car?! If he won't tell me what's wrong with the car then what's the point of the inspection?! Imagine how ridiculous it would sound if you went to the doctor for check up and he says, "Ok, so I know what's wrong with you, and you paid for my time. But if you want to know what's wrong with you then you will have to pay more!" And they won't take it on a test drive, so they will only inspect it in the shop and try to figure out what was causing the vibration.
While Darren at Alphawerx charged me nothing for test driving the car, hoisting it up, inspecting it, his time, and trying to identify the problem. Sorry, but I only take my car to Darren from now on. +10 for Alphawerx.
ALPHAWERX AUTO INC.
371 John Street, Unit 4
Markham, Ontario L3T 5W5
416-722-6268
Just tell Darren that Fadi recommended Alphawerx to you and he will take even better care of you.
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05-18-2012, 09:52 PM
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#225
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Banned
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 27
Car: E30 W/ S54 Plan's
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wc123wc
I even called the highest recommended BMW mechanic in this site for my car shake problem and I was told they will charge $90 for the inspection, and an extra $45 for identifying the problem! .
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Who was this? I think you are talking shit to promote alpha I never heard of a shop asking for extra $ to tell you what's wrong. I call bs on this one
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