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If anyone has any updates, I'm happy to add them. (I need to add RRT and some other info... Car maintenance has been taking precedence over web maintenance, lately.)
Two comments on shops. First Auto Advantage is now "Advantage Certified" and I have recently had several excellent experiences with them. I can go into more detail if anyone likes, but I would recommend them based on my experience.Originally Posted by SharkD
The second comment is actually a question (and the reason I went to Advantage). Briefly, I went to a local independent who advertises in db and who was recommended by another NCC member. I had an *awful* experience with them, including bad advice, incomplete jobs, lack of knowledge about my car ('98 540i), "fixes" that caused other problems, and difficulty in getting warranty work done. I ended up going to Advantage and they were very straightforward, honest (including inviting me into the shop to see particular problems myself), reasonably priced, and they actually fixed all the problems (and found obvious others that the first shop missed).
So, here is my question. Do I leave it alone and attribute my bad experience to luck? To me? Or do I let other NCC members know about it? I wouldn't want others to have the same bad (and expensive) experience I had but recognize that I am an n=1 of my interaction may not be representative of how this shop does business.
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Feel free to express your opinion about your experience.Originally Posted by Psi5
Everyone has had good and bad experiences from the same independent or dealer.
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Yea, Bill is no longer at J&F. And thanks for the list!
Where is he now?Yea, Bill is no longer at J&F.
John in VA
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'85 535i
'86 535i
'03 530i
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I want to say the Tidewater area of VA but I'm not sure.Originally Posted by John in VA
Bill Brochu is somewhere in Tidewater with his brothers I believe.
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He went to work for Terry Baker in VA Beach. I believe it's Atlantic Autowerks.Originally Posted by John in VA
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So, is there anyone we "like" at J&F these days? I haven't been there in ~8 years. I have old cars, so that might make a difference.
John in VA
NCC concours program
'74 2002tii
'85 535i
'86 535i
'03 530i
'06 330ci ZHP
'15 228i M Sport
Yes there is and actually it is a better shop than J&F ever was. Problem is they aren't taking any new customers. Shop is great for older cars especially E30's and M's.
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