Good Shops in Houston

BadassBlaze · 05-21-2013, 10:26 AM

Hey all,

Looking for a shop to maybe do my clutch install. I'm always a DIYer and hate paying someone to do something that I can do myself, but I'm really having a hard time finding the time to do it between work, traveling, and my other hobby (building a rockcrawler). I'm new to BMWs and don't really know where to look for a good shop in Houston. I called one place and got a quote for $750 in labor to do the clutch, with me providing all the hard parts. For that kind of money, the car can sit till I have time to work on it. Hoping I can find someone to do the clutch/flywheel for a reasonable amount in labor. If I can I'll just drop the car off and let someone else do it, as much as I hate to.

So, Houston peeps... good shops/recommendations?

Thanks,

Cory

quattr0 · 05-21-2013, 08:37 PM

Prolly have better responses if u post in sw sub forum.

C&C Northside motors on 249 is not bimmer only shop but I always take mine there as they always do it right. Not cheap tho.

georgelb · 05-22-2013, 05:06 AM

You should check out Advanced BMW Repair on Kuykendahl too.
https://www.facebook.com/BMWdoctor

jgoldsmith729 · 05-22-2013, 07:45 AM

I took my car to Collins Automotive north of the City. I was recommeded to him by another guy who works on quite a few BMW's (price was near your quoted #). Mike installed my spec 2+ and did a great job. I would not advise you to take it to a shop who is unsure of what they're doing - quite a few horror stories with the clutch work on these platforms. Shoot me a PM if you need more details.

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BadassBlaze Enlisted Member 5 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 07 Montego Blue E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: The Woodlands, Tx iTrader: (0)	Good Shops in Houston Hey all, Looking for a shop to maybe do my clutch install. I'm always a DIYer and hate paying someone to do something that I can do myself, but I'm really having a hard time finding the time to do it between work, traveling, and my other hobby (building a rockcrawler). I'm new to BMWs and don't really know where to look for a good shop in Houston. I called one place and got a quote for $750 in labor to do the clutch, with me providing all the hard parts. For that kind of money, the car can sit till I have time to work on it. Hoping I can find someone to do the clutch/flywheel for a reasonable amount in labor. If I can I'll just drop the car off and let someone else do it, as much as I hate to. So, Houston peeps... good shops/recommendations? Thanks, Cory
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quattr0 First Lieutenant 153 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 335i DD, 991.2 weekend toy! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Prolly have better responses if u post in sw sub forum. C&C Northside motors on 249 is not bimmer only shop but I always take mine there as they always do it right. Not cheap tho.
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georgelb nsomneeak 39 Rep 501 Posts Drives: E92 RB 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [8.00]	You should check out Advanced BMW Repair on Kuykendahl too. https://www.facebook.com/BMWdoctor
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jgoldsmith729 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 203 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I took my car to Collins Automotive north of the City. I was recommeded to him by another guy who works on quite a few BMW's (price was near your quoted #). Mike installed my spec 2+ and did a great job. I would not advise you to take it to a shop who is unsure of what they're doing - quite a few horror stories with the clutch work on these platforms. Shoot me a PM if you need more details.
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