Recommended mechanics in CPT

Thalion

New member
Hi all,

I know the question's been asked in a couple of other threads but some are a bit old or outdated.

I've got an 2002 E46 318i (facelift) that's consuming way too much oil. From what some members tell me it could be various reasons like valve stem rings etc.

I need good honest mechanic that can have a look for me.

Anyone want to recommend a mechanic or shop? (I'm in northern burbs but don't mind driving to town or southern side :)
 

Donovan2412

///Member
Thalion said:
Hi all,

I know the question's been asked in a couple of other threads but some are a bit old or outdated.

I've got an 2002 E46 318i (facelift) that's consuming way too much oil. From what some members tell me it could be various reasons like valve stem rings etc.

I need good honest mechanic that can have a look for me.

Anyone want to recommend a mechanic or shop? (I'm in northern burbs but don't mind driving to town or southern side :)

Brilliant Mechanical Workshop

Address: 117 Garfield Weg, Claremont, Kaapstad, 7708, South Africa

Phone: +27 21 671 0559
 

AdiS

Well-known member
Donovan2412 said:
Thalion said:
Hi all,

I know the question's been asked in a couple of other threads but some are a bit old or outdated.

I've got an 2002 E46 318i (facelift) that's consuming way too much oil. From what some members tell me it could be various reasons like valve stem rings etc.

I need good honest mechanic that can have a look for me.

Anyone want to recommend a mechanic or shop? (I'm in northern burbs but don't mind driving to town or southern side :)

Brilliant Mechanical Workshop

Address: 117 Garfield Weg, Claremont, Kaapstad, 7708, South Africa

Phone: +27 21 671 0559

I second this. The first thing Rolf usually tries is a LiquiMoly product which might help the seals re-seal and reduce oil consumption. Its worth at try at only R350, even if it is not a true fix.


Thalion said:
ChrisBrand@TheFanatics said:
Thalion said:
ChrisBrand@TheFanatics said:
Garage 808

I phoned them this morning and with the clock on 277 000km they unfortunately can't help me :(

Have never heard of someone being turned down because of the mileage of the car??

Me neither but I guess there's a 1st for everything :p

Older cars are trickier to work on, more comebacks. So Garage808 decided its not worth their time to service older cars.
 

Woodies

Well-known member
Yeah I just took my car to Garage 808 and Colin is trying to stay away from the normal servicing etc. I'm sure he will still be taking returning customers, but probably not taking on new customers etc for that kind of work.
 

Tinuva

Staff & Webmaster
Staff member
Thalion said:
ChrisBrand@TheFanatics said:
Thalion said:
ChrisBrand@TheFanatics said:
Garage 808

I phoned them this morning and with the clock on 277 000km they unfortunately can't help me :(

Have never heard of someone being turned down because of the mileage of the car??

Me neither but I guess there's a 1st for everything :p

Very interesting. Currently my 2003 e46 318i goes to them, but I have been going there for a while now, also my mileage is at 175k now. This is a little worrying, because they really do outstanding work.
 

AdiS

Well-known member
Tinuva said:
Thalion said:
ChrisBrand@TheFanatics said:
Thalion said:
ChrisBrand@TheFanatics said:
Garage 808

I phoned them this morning and with the clock on 277 000km they unfortunately can't help me :(

Have never heard of someone being turned down because of the mileage of the car??

Me neither but I guess there's a 1st for everything :p

Very interesting. Currently my 2003 e46 318i goes to them, but I have been going there for a while now, also my mileage is at 175k now. This is a little worrying, because they really do outstanding work.


I suspect it's fine for customers where they have been maintaining the car for awhile, but they probably won't touch an old car that that they are not familiar with.
 
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