Good BMW Mechanic in Columbus, OH?

tjbuggy2b · 08-16-2023, 09:11 PM

Looking for recommendations for a good BMW mechanic in the Columbus, OH area.

I found an old thread on Bimmerforums suggesting Best Motorwerks. Any other suggestions to consider?

ppointer · 08-17-2023, 12:42 PM

My indy moved on a few years ago. So, you will find this surprising -- Kelly BMW has been treating me very well lately. Obviously not going to be the cheapest, but they are way cheaper than South Florida. I haven't once had to go back to get a fix corrected.

I have had them do suspension refreshes on an e90 and e92. They allowed me to bring my own parts because they don't stock Bilstein. They even installed my tires, because they don't carry the Michelins I prefer (A/S 4+). Most dealerships will not do that.

The e90 now belongs to my daughter, and it is going to need a valve cover gasket in the spring. If you find another mechanic you're happy with, please post or DM me. Otherwise, I'll just send her to Kelly.

tjbuggy2b · 08-17-2023, 12:46 PM

Ok, cool. Thanks for the info. I called them and asked for a quote to install MMS springs and replace the flex plate. That was like 10 days ago. No one has called me back, yet.

Joe-BMW33 · 08-18-2023, 11:22 AM

EAG?

tjbuggy2b · 08-20-2023, 02:23 PM

EAG is in Cincinnati, right? Too far when you don't have a backup vehicle or someone to shuttle your there/back.

VAB5 · 08-20-2023, 02:49 PM

Try BIMRS to search for an indy near you: https://www.bimrs.org/index.html

tjbuggy2b · 08-20-2023, 02:56 PM

Ugh, looks like none in the Columbus area.

GSMCCASH · 08-20-2023, 08:40 PM

Try Harris Automotive in the Columbus area.

NGT2 · 08-20-2023, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ppointer

My indy moved on a few years ago. So, you will find this surprising — Kelly BMW has been treating me very well lately. Obviously not going to be the cheapest, but they are way cheaper than South Florida. I haven't once had to go back to get a fix corrected.

I have had them do suspension refreshes on an e90 and e92. They allowed me to bring my own parts because they don't stock Bilstein. They even installed my tires, because they don't carry the Michelins I prefer (A/S 4+). Most dealerships will not do that.

The e90 now belongs to my daughter, and it is going to need a valve cover gasket in the spring. If you find another mechanic you're happy with, please post or DM me. Otherwise, I'll just send her to Kelly.

I talked to them a lot when I was looking for my M550. If their service is anything like their sales, I’m not surprised you’ve had a good experience. They’ll be on my list to check out for any future pre owned BMW purchases.

tjbuggy2b · 08-21-2023, 07:36 AM

Looks like I'll have to give Kelly's another try. Also, I'll check out Harris.

ppointer · 08-25-2023, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tjbuggy2b

Looks like I'll have to give Kelly's another try. Also, I'll check out Harris.

I was just back there this week. Water pump failed in daughter's e90 with no warning, and we had it towed there first thing Wednesday morning. They diagnosed it Wednesday evening and finished the repairs by noon Thursday. Yes, it was expensive, but I was out of town and happy they could get us in to their rotation within one day.

08-16-2023, 09:11 PM	#1
tjbuggy2b Lieutenant 183 Rep 416 Posts Drives: 2018 540i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Good BMW Mechanic in Columbus, OH? Looking for recommendations for a good BMW mechanic in the Columbus, OH area. I found an old thread on Bimmerforums suggesting Best Motorwerks. Any other suggestions to consider?
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ppointer Major 743 Rep 1,094 Posts Drives: '01 Z3M, '12 335is, '22 540i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: FLL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i [5.25] 2012 BMW 335is [5.00] 2008 Infiniti QX56 [0.00] 1967 Chevrolet Corv ... [10.00] 2001 M Roadster [10.00] 2022 BMW 540i [0.75] 2009 528i [9.50]	My indy moved on a few years ago. So, you will find this surprising -- Kelly BMW has been treating me very well lately. Obviously not going to be the cheapest, but they are way cheaper than South Florida. I haven't once had to go back to get a fix corrected. I have had them do suspension refreshes on an e90 and e92. They allowed me to bring my own parts because they don't stock Bilstein. They even installed my tires, because they don't carry the Michelins I prefer (A/S 4+). Most dealerships will not do that. The e90 now belongs to my daughter, and it is going to need a valve cover gasket in the spring. If you find another mechanic you're happy with, please post or DM me. Otherwise, I'll just send her to Kelly.
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08-17-2023, 12:46 PM	#3
tjbuggy2b Lieutenant 183 Rep 416 Posts Drives: 2018 540i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Ok, cool. Thanks for the info. I called them and asked for a quote to install MMS springs and replace the flex plate. That was like 10 days ago. No one has called me back, yet.
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08-18-2023, 11:22 AM	#4
Joe-BMW33 Major General 7338 Rep 6,749 Posts Drives: '18 M550i\|'21 X5\|'03 540i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 VW Tiguan [0.00] 2015 Infiniti QX60 [0.00] 2021 BMW X5 [0.00] 2003 BMW 540i [0.00] 2018 BMW M550 [10.00]	EAG? __________________ 2018 M550ix\|Carbon Black\|Dinan Modifications\|2003 540i\|Jet Black\|M-Sport\|2021 X5 Mineral White Prior BMW's: 1987 325e\|1993 740i\|1998 740il\|2001 530i\|2002 745li\|2007 750li\|2006 750li\|2001 530i\|2012 535xi\|
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08-20-2023, 02:23 PM	#5
tjbuggy2b Lieutenant 183 Rep 416 Posts Drives: 2018 540i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	EAG is in Cincinnati, right? Too far when you don't have a backup vehicle or someone to shuttle your there/back.
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VAB5 Private 21 Rep 57 Posts Drives: '15 535; '15 328; '05 ZHP conv Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Try BIMRS to search for an indy near you: https://www.bimrs.org/index.html
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08-20-2023, 02:56 PM	#7
tjbuggy2b Lieutenant 183 Rep 416 Posts Drives: 2018 540i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Ugh, looks like none in the Columbus area.
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08-20-2023, 08:40 PM	#8
GSMCCASH Private 171 Rep 96 Posts Drives: BMW 550i (2023) Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M550i xDrive [9.50]	Try Harris Automotive in the Columbus area.
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08-21-2023, 07:36 AM	#10
tjbuggy2b Lieutenant 183 Rep 416 Posts Drives: 2018 540i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Looks like I'll have to give Kelly's another try. Also, I'll check out Harris.
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