Looking for a good independent shop in Inland Empire

Rat70fj · 07-16-2017, 10:57 PM

Daughter in Upland just bought a healthy '01 525it. She's 400 miles from me and am looking for recommendations. It'll need maintenance, and someone who won't take advantage of a 23 year old woman.

wiliulfo · 07-17-2017, 02:53 AM

I live about 15 minutes away in Ontario.

After buying a 2003 E85 last October, I took the car to Cisco's Benz & Beemers in Rancho Cucamonga for a pre-purchase inspection (I know, I did that bass-ackwards...).

Anyways, Cisco kept the car for a few days and when I came back he had a list of recommended things that should eventually be addressed. He basically gave the car a clean bill of health, but alerted me to some potential issues with the suspension, thermostat, weather stripping, etc...and gave me what seemed to be reasonable estimates.

The best part of my experience (and why I will return for several repairs I can't/don't want to do myself) is that the inspection was completely free and during my visit he even took time to explain the reasons for his recommended repairs (I was appreciative since this is my first BMW).

The address is 9851 8th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 and their phone is (909) 522-4002.

Check them out and see what you think...

~Will

mrcheezle19 · 07-18-2017, 08:05 PM

I have 2 shops that have done work to many of my personal cars as well as my friends/family. Both shops are BMW blood for 20 plus years. Shoot me a PM and I'll get you in touch.

tom @ eas · 07-18-2017, 08:11 PM

We're not far, located in Anaheim.

Feel free to send me over a PM of what you need and I can get you taken care of.

Rat70fj · 07-20-2017, 12:29 PM

Thanks guys, pms sent (and then some!).

bd307 · 07-20-2017, 12:55 PM

I have been to Bavarian Garage in Glendora a few times. Good people and work.

Did not know EAS does maintenance and checkups until now. EAS is also recommended.

Rat70fj · 01-11-2018, 10:39 PM

Forgot to update this thread. Went to Bavarian Garage and we're more than happy. Great shop. I've never been there physically, but am able to communicate well by phone from 400 miles away.

mike in o.c. · 01-11-2018, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

We're not far, located in Anaheim.

Feel free to send me over a PM of what you need and I can get you taken care of.

I can vouce for these guys

floydarogers · 01-12-2018, 12:46 PM

(Just a tiny troll, here.)

BMWCCA has an Inland Empire Chapter. It's in Spokane, WA; not in CA. Please be careful when using "Inland Empire" to not confuse us all.

07-16-2017, 10:57 PM	#1
Rat70fj New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2016 535i MSport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Eldorado County, California iTrader: (0)	Looking for a good independent shop in Inland Empire Daughter in Upland just bought a healthy '01 525it. She's 400 miles from me and am looking for recommendations. It'll need maintenance, and someone who won't take advantage of a 23 year old woman.
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wiliulfo New Member 3 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	I live about 15 minutes away in Ontario. After buying a 2003 E85 last October, I took the car to Cisco's Benz & Beemers in Rancho Cucamonga for a pre-purchase inspection (I know, I did that bass-ackwards...). Anyways, Cisco kept the car for a few days and when I came back he had a list of recommended things that should eventually be addressed. He basically gave the car a clean bill of health, but alerted me to some potential issues with the suspension, thermostat, weather stripping, etc...and gave me what seemed to be reasonable estimates. The best part of my experience (and why I will return for several repairs I can't/don't want to do myself) is that the inspection was completely free and during my visit he even took time to explain the reasons for his recommended repairs (I was appreciative since this is my first BMW). The address is 9851 8th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 and their phone is (909) 522-4002. Check them out and see what you think... ~Will
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mrcheezle19 Lieutenant 381 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 21 M2C 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: lake elsinore iTrader: (0)	I have 2 shops that have done work to many of my personal cars as well as my friends/family. Both shops are BMW blood for 20 plus years. Shoot me a PM and I'll get you in touch. __________________ Present: 21 M2C 6MT/Ford something Past: M2 Mineral Grey 6MT Past: BMW e30 m52 turbo 628whp/558wtq
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tom @ eas General 8674 Rep 19,149 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (19) Garage List 2018 BMW i3s [5.00] 2010 BMW M3 [6.50] 2015 BMW M4 [6.20]	We're not far, located in Anaheim. Feel free to send me over a PM of what you need and I can get you taken care of. __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x22 GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM
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Rat70fj New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2016 535i MSport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Eldorado County, California iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, pms sent (and then some!).
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bd307 Chef 925 Rep 1,059 Posts Drives: Things with wheels or no wheel Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0)	I have been to Bavarian Garage in Glendora a few times. Good people and work. Did not know EAS does maintenance and checkups until now. EAS is also recommended.
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Rat70fj New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2016 535i MSport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Eldorado County, California iTrader: (0)	Forgot to update this thread. Went to Bavarian Garage and we're more than happy. Great shop. I've never been there physically, but am able to communicate well by phone from 400 miles away.
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floydarogers Curmudgeon and Pedant 692 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, 2014 328d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	(Just a tiny troll, here.) BMWCCA has an Inland Empire Chapter. It's in Spokane, WA; not in CA. Please be careful when using "Inland Empire" to not confuse us all.
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