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2011 BMW 528i
Mileage
186,742
Service Date
7/12/2024
Services Performed
TROUBLE SHOOT VEHICLE ELECTRICAL, VISUAL MECHANICAL & BASIC VEHICLE STATE OF HEALTH.- FAULTS STORED IN DME AIR LEAK FAULTS STORED. SEE LAST RECS TO HAVE VALVE COVER REPLACED. TECH ALSO NOTED VANOS SOLENOIDS ARE WORN & WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. TESTED BATTERY SYSTEM- WARNINGS ON DISPLAY & WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
BMW OIL SERVICE. RESET ALL TIRE PRESSURES, TOPPED ALL FLUIDS. REMOVED AND REPLACED VALVE COVER ASSEMBLY. REPLACES CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER SOLENOID. ROAD TEST AFTER REPAIRS – OK COMPLETED BATTERY REGISTER & CLEARED ALL FAULTS.
AKIN E. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/15/2024
2011 BMW 535xi GT
Mileage
100,925
Service Date
7/11/2024
Services Performed
PARKING BRAKE – INSPECT – [Check function and pre-burnish.] AIR CLEANER/ELEMENT – REPLACE – [After every 2nd engine oil change: replace the air filter element (reduce replacement interval in dusty operating conditions).] ENGINE OIL & FILTER – REPLACE SPARK PLUGS – REPLACE – [Replace Spark Plugs at 45000 miles or at every 3rd engine oil service.] CONDITION BASED SERVICE SYSTEM (CBS) – RESET – [Reset the CBS after every service.]
AUTOMATIC ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM – ACTIVATE – [Open convertible top. Activate automatic rollover protection system via OBD diagnostic link.] HORN, HEADLAMP FLASHERS, HAZARD FLASHERS, TURN SIGNALS – CHECK A/C & HEATING SYSTEMS – INSPECT – [Inspect heater and air-conditioning blower.] BATTERY – INSPECT – [Check state of charge (magic eye) and charge if required.] BRAKE SYSTEM – INSPECT – [For the Brake System Connections and Lines: check for leaks, damage and correct positioning.] COOLANT LEVEL – INSPECT – [Check coolant fluid level and concentration.] LIGHTS & CONTROLS – INSPECT – [Check lighting system, i.e.: headlights, foglights, parking, back-up, license plate, interior (including map reading lights), glove box, flashlight, illuminated makeup mirrors, luggage compartment/area lights.] POWER STEERING FLUID – INSPECT – [Check fluid level.] REAR VIEW MIRRORS – INSPECT SEAT/SAFETY BELTS – INSPECT – [Check condition and function.] SRS AIRBAG UNITS – INSPECT – [Visually inspect units for torn covers, obvious damage or attachment of stickers.] STEERING SYSTEM – INSPECT – [Check for clearance, leaks, damage and wear.] TIRES – INSPECT – [Check tread depth, wear pattern, outer condition, inflation pressure. Correct pressure if necessary.] UNDERBODY CONTACT POINTS & LINKAGE – INSPECT – [Inspect underbody, including all visible parts (i.e. transmission, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust system), check for damage, leaks and corrosion.] WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID AND ANTIFREEZE PROTECTION – INSPECT – [Check protection level, fluid level, top if necessary.] WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER SYSTEMS – INSPECT – [Check windshield wiper and washer jet positions.] CONDITION BASED SERVICE SYSTEM (CBS) – RESET – [Reset the CBS after every service.] TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSORS – RESET VEHICLE – ROAD-TEST – [Check brakes, including burnishing of parking brake pads; check steering, shock absorbers (visual) and transmission.]
REPLACED HOOD CABLES. INSTALLED NEW RIVITS.
REPLACED INNER RELEASE CABLES.
LOUISE H. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/11/2024
2015 BMW 328i xDrive
Mileage
13,208
Service Date
7/10/2024
Services Performed
PARKING BRAKE – INSPECT – [Check function and pre-burnish.] AIR CLEANER/ELEMENT – REPLACE – [After every 3rd engine oil change: Intake air cleaner: replace air filter element (reduce replacement interval in dusty operating conditions).] ENGINE OIL & FILTER – REPLACE BRAKE FLUID EXCHANGE- REPLACE CABIN AIR FILTER- REPLACE
MICHAEL B. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/10/2024
2011 BMW 328xi
Mileage
119,527
Service Date
7/2/2024
Services Performed
DRAINED AND FILLED TRANSFER CASE FLUID WITH 2 QUARTS.
EUGENIO A. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/2/2024
2010 BMW 328xi
Mileage
127,932
Service Date
7/2/2024
Services Performed
REMOVED AND INSTALLED FRM MODULE. CUSTOMER PROVIDED PART. TESTED AFTER REPAIRS – OK
LARRY L. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/2/2024
2014 BMW M5
Mileage
61,466
Service Date
6/6/2024
Services Performed
A/C CONDENSER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
REMOVED AND INSTALLED NEW A/C CONDENSER. TESTED A/C AFTER PLACEMENT BLOWS COOL AIR – OK
ANTHONY O. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/28/2024
2006 BMW M3
Mileage
87,580
Service Date
6/1/2024
Services Performed
TROUBLE SHOOT VEHICLE NOISE FROM RIGHT SIDE REAR- NOTICED ROTATIONAL NOISE FROM PARKING SHOE AREA- REMOVED & INSPECTED- FOUND BROKEN RETAINER SPRINGS. REPLACED BOTH REAR PARKING SHOE HARDWARE KIT. ROAD TESTED AFTER REPAIRS- OK TECH NOTED OIL LEAKS FROM OIL PSI VALVE.
REPLACED FAULTY OIL PSI VALVE. CLEARED AWAY OIL DEPOSITS. LEAK TESTED POST REPAIRS- OK
KARL G. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/3/2024
2011 BMW 528i
Mileage
184,238
Service Date
5/3/2024
Services Performed
TROUBLE SHOOT SYSTEM ELECTRICAL, IN DEPTH TROUBLE SHOOTING OF THE AFFECTED SYSTEM ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL & OVER ALL VEHICLE HEALTH.- ALL COILS & SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. TECH NOTES VEHICLE WILL NEED ALL SPARKS & OIL SERVICE COMPLETED. FAULTS IN SYSTEM LEAD TO INSPECTION OF VALVE TRAIN. FULL VALVE COVER MUST BE REMOVED TO INSPECT FOR DAMAGE. UPON INSPECTION -FOUND INTAKE GEAR DAMAGED. BOTH VANOS UNITS MUST BE REPLACED.
COMPLETED SERVICE. FLUSHED OUT SYSTEM & RE-TESTED OP- NOTICED HIGH AMOUNTS OF METAL IN SUMP- VEHICLE WILL NEED TO SHORTEN OIL SERVICE INTERVALS.
REPLACED BOTH VANOS UNITS- REPLACED ALL NEEDED SEAL & GASKETS. RESET SYSTEM TIMING- OK AT THIS TIME.
REPLACED ALL SPARK PLUGS & PERFORMED VEHICLE PURGE- ROAD TESTED AFTER REPAIRS- OK POST REPAIRS- LEAN CODES STORED- SMOKE TEST SHOWS FAULT IN VALVE COVER ASSEMBLY. MINOR CRACK ON CENTER OF COVER & WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED IN THE FUTURE.
AKIN E. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/3/2024
2018 BMW X5
Mileage
63,133
Service Date
4/4/2024
Services Performed
BRAKE FLUID – REPLACE – [Change brake fluid every 24 months, or when specified by CBS.] CONDITION BASED SERVICE SYSTEM (CBS) – RESET – [Reset the CBS after every service.]
COMPLETED- VEHICLE HAS OIL LEAKS FROM OIL PAN GASKET & REAR PINION SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) SLIGHT LEAK FROM OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET. VEHICLE IS IN OVERALL GOOD CONDITION- NO MAJOR ELECTRICAL FAULTS IN DIAG SYSTEM. ALL SUSPENSION SYSTEMS ARE WITH IN RANGE.
RODNEY W. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/4/2024
2008 BMW 528xi
Mileage
96,786
Service Date
3/18/2024
Services Performed
TROUBLE SHOOT VEHICLE ELECTRICAL, VISUAL MECHANICAL & BASIC VEHICLE STATE OF HEALTH.
JEAN N. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/18/2024

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