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Garage 808

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We would like to say a huge thank you to each and every passionate BMW driver / owner who has supported us during the past 20 months. It's been a phenominal journey - from very humble beginnings to where we are today. Blessings, Colin & Adele :=):
 

Twinz

Forum - Support
Staff member
Hi colin

Welcome to you and adele

Before the mods delete your thread. :=):
Tell us a little more about your business and pix of your Bmw rides would be welcome to.

I am planning to pop in at your place soon. We have a shortage of independent bmw/mini specialist workshops on the forum and it would be great if you guys would come onboard as an advertiser supporting the forum in that way as well.

:thumbs:
 

Garage 808

New member
Thanks for the welcome,

We are based in the Bellville area, just off Voortrekker Road, so it's very central.

At this stage, it's just Colin and myself working here. He fixes the cars, while I do the admin.

We work on the following system: we quote customers based on the car's VIN number. If the customer accepts the quote, we require the parts payment up front as a deposit to secure a booking. Based on this system, we are booked a week to 2 weeks in advance. (sometimes a bit longer, but we are in the process of looking at employing someone to help shorten the waiting period).

Colin qualified as a mechanic with distinction in 1998. He worked at a general workshop for about 8 years before moving across to a BMW dealership. There he worked for another +- 8 years, before we opened up shop in August 2011. At BMW, he worked his way through the technician statusses.

The highlight of this was when he was the Best BMW Group Certified Diagnostic Technician in 2008. This also secured him a spot as one of the Top 10 Technicians that year. And a year later, he reached BMW Group Certified Master Technician status.

But as he says: "you're only as good as your last job".

We specialize in the repairs of BMW's and Mini's. Our work environment is relaxed and we are on a first-name basis with our customers. If we can't help you (or are not willing to do certain work), we'll gladly refer customers to other workshops.

If you need to know anything else, please just ask. I'll gladly answer and help where I can.

Blessings
Adele
 

Bazza

Active member
Welcome Garage808, from first hand experience with you, I know exactly how great an asset Garage808 is to EVERY BMW driver/owner.

Enjoy the stay!!
 

Garage 808

New member
Bazza said:
Welcome Garage808, from first hand experience with you, I know exactly how great an asset Garage808 is to EVERY BMW driver/owner.

Enjoy the stay!!

Thank you! I have to admit, I am figuring out this website as I go along... And not knowing who's who with the different usernames, makes it even more interesting. Keeps us on our toes! :rollsmile:
 

Fraser

///Member
I'm Fraser.
The more attractive one amongst this lot.

I place my fisted hands on my hips, tilt my head back and bellow welcome to the Forum, good to have you here.

(Don't worry you'll get used to them eventually)

:idea:
 

Garage 808

New member
Fraser said:
I'm Fraser.
The more attractive one amongst this lot.

I place my fisted hands on my hips, tilt my head back and bellow welcome to the Forum, good to have you here.

(Don't worry you'll get used to them eventually)

:idea:

Thanks Frasier, really appreciate it.
 

moranor@axis

///Member
Official Advertiser
Garage 808 are now one of my CPT Vanos fitters and retailers... welcome to the family looking forward to working with you :rollsmile:
 

Garage 808

New member
moranor@axis said:
Garage 808 are now one of my CPT Vanos fitters and retailers... welcome to the family looking forward to working with you :rollsmile:

Thanks everybody, you really made us feel welcome.
 
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