what dealerships are good?

[SP33DYV]

where to go:
-auto glen bmw (antonio santos.. [email protected]) +2
-BMW Ermelo (melissa) +1
-Cedar Isle BMW Joy +7
-Continental Cars in PE +1
-Zambesi Auto - Johan for sales +1
-Donfords CPT +1
-autohaus monti East london +0
-Clearwater BMW (bookings Juan, consultant Colin Chellan) +2
-Auto Alpina Boksburg +3
-BMW Supertech - Durban +0
-Forsdicks BMW - Pinetown +1
-Auto Bavaria in Midrand +3 (Jacques Hayes) (Pieter in spares specially on the classic cars!) (Jacques Hays has helped me out of the dwang a couple of times-SP33DYV)
-Bmw northcliff auto +1 (but only if you deal with Ronnie Roussouw, I think he is at Auto Bavaria now)
-Pinnacle Auto in Secunda +0
-Auto Atlantic Cape Town +2
-JSN Motors +1
-Midrand +1
-Bruma +1
-isando/Autobahn BMW +5 (Kate Terry-Smith)
-Joburg city Auto +1
-Auto Umhanga +1
-

List of shame:
-Leo Haese in Hatfield (diesel they fixed with a shirt/table cloth!!!)(also replaced fan with wrong part) -6
-NOT LYNDHURST AUTO!!!! -2
-Sovereign in Kimberley -1
-SMG Durban -1
-Eastview bmw nelspruit -1
-Menlyn -1 (Werner van Zyl Plthumbsdown )
-club motors fountains,in pretoria -1
- Leo Haese Centurion -3 (raciest, cant give a quote on thier own part and blamed customer for electrical fault)
-

 

[Philip Foglar]

where to go:
-auto glen bmw (antonio santos.. [email protected]) +2
-BMW Ermelo (melissa) +1
-Cedar Isle BMW Joy +7
-Continental Cars in PE +1
-Zambesi Auto - Johan for sales +1
-Donfords CPT +1
-autohaus monti East london +0
-Clearwater BMW (bookings Juan, consultant Colin Chellan) +2
-Auto Alpina Boksburg +3
-BMW Supertech - Durban +0
-Forsdicks BMW - Pinetown +1
-Auto Bavaria in Midrand +3 (Jacques Hayes) (Pieter in spares specially on the classic cars!) (Jacques Hays has helped me out of the dwang a couple of times-SP33DYV)
-Bmw northcliff auto +1 (but only if you deal with Ronnie Roussouw, I think he is at Auto Bavaria now)
-Pinnacle Auto in Secunda +0
-Auto Atlantic Cape Town +3 (friendly and helpful, dealt with Allie Isaacs)
-SMG Canal Walk +1 (a few mishaps with them, but helpful and solved the problems)
-JSN Motors +1
-Midrand +1
-Bruma +1
-isando/Autobahn BMW +5 (Kate Terry-Smith)
-Joburg city Auto +1
-Auto Umhanga +1
-

List of shame:
-Leo Haese in Hatfield (diesel they fixed with a shirt/table cloth!!!)(also replaced fan with wrong part) -6
-NOT LYNDHURST AUTO!!!! -2
-Sovereign in Kimberley -1
-SMG Durban -1
-Eastview bmw nelspruit -1
-Menlyn -1 (Werner van Zyl Plthumbsdown )
-club motors fountains,in pretoria -1
- Leo Haese Centurion -3 (raciest, cant give a quote on thier own part and blamed customer for electrical fault)
- Forsdicks BMW - Tygervalley -1 (won't take my lawnmower to them - make mistakes and just not willing to help, seem to be more interested is quantity of work rather than quality!)

Edit: just added mine for Auro Atlantic Cape Town, SMG Canal Walk and Forsdicks Tygervalley...

SMG Canal Walk: scratched a few wheels and the engine cover, forgot to stamp the service book. Over adjusted the handbrake causing it to bind and over-heat! Outcome was that they were very sincere and apologetic - repaired the damaged engine cover and replaced the rear disks and handbrake shoes. Wheels left as is since TWT had scratched them before hand. At the end of the day they sorted everything out and were friendly and accommodating!

Forsdicks Tygervalley: asked to service my Wife's car and check the PCV for blockage. They were unable to reach me first thing in the morning, then after not being able to get hold of the service adviser later that morning left messages - phoned a few times through the day to hear from them and get a quote for the extra work needed to be done. Eventually it was close to the end of the day and we went through to collect the car. Was given a hand written quote for the rear brakes and PCV replacement, and told to make a booking for this. Sitting in peak hour traffic halfway home car begins to missfire to the point of being virtually un-driveable, and by that stage the dealership had already closed for the day. Service book not stamped and one of the wheel lock nut covers was missing. Phoned them the next morning to find out why the car was returned to us in an un-driveable state, service book not stamped, and missing part etc! Within a short time had a very rude workshop foreman on the other end of the phone - spoke to the dealer principle who seemed sincere in the beginning, but at the end was simply not willing to help and respect my property. Car was un-driveable and required a flat-bed, but they insisted that they would not be willing to cover this cost but would come out and fetch/drive it - and cause further potential damage! Outcome was that the dealer principle was simply not willing to help me and out of frustration I simply ended the call, saying that they will never see my business again - won't even bring my lawnmower to them! Insurance covered flat-bed to a third party repair shop - bought the required parts from Forsdicks parts department (at least they are okay) and had them replace. At the same time collected the missing lock nut cover and had the service book stamped. Useless and just about everyone that we speak to, have had similar bad experiences! And BTW, this was a few weeks after the few issues that I had with SMG, and I made a point to deal with the same guy on the floor that helped me with the handbrake problem on my 330i since they were nearest to me when I had this problem - so with that in mind you would think that they would take extra care somehow!! Madness!

Auto Atlantic Cape Town: only thing that I can maybe complain about is that my floor mats have a few dirty marks that I must still try and clean, the driver's side lower door frame has a few dark shoe scuff marks on the grey trim. Other than that they appeared to have worked carefully on the car, although it was just to make sure everything is fine before the car goes out of motorplan. Software was updated, and a slightly loose exhaust bracket tightened. Outcome is that I am very happy overall with the experience, although the rattle noise that I was complaining about is still present.

Please delete my comment above for future additions to the list - just wanted to elaborate a bit more with regards to my various experiences so far... :thumbs:

 

[Matt Q]

where to go:
-auto glen bmw (antonio santos.. [email protected]) +2
-BMW Ermelo (melissa) +1
-Cedar Isle BMW Joy +6
-Continental Cars in PE +1
-Zambesi Auto - Johan for sales +1
-Donfords CPT +1
-autohaus monti East london +0
-Clearwater BMW (bookings Juan, consultant Colin Chellan) +2
-Auto Alpina Boksburg +3
-BMW Supertech - Durban +0
-Forsdicks BMW - Pinetown +1
-auto Bavaria in Midrand +2 (Jacques Hayes) (Pieter in spares specially on the classic cars!)
-Bmw northcliff auto +1 (but only if you deal with Ronnie Roussouw, I think he is at Auto Bavaria now)
-Pinnacle Auto in Secunda +0
-Auto Atlantic Cape Town +2
-JSN Motors +1
-Midrand +1
-Bruma +1
-isando/Autobahn BMW +5 (Kate Terry-Smith)
-Joburg city Auto +1
-Auto Umhanga +1
-Goch & Cooper Cape Town (Matt Q)

List of shame:
- ZEEMAX!!!!
-Leo Haese in Hatfield (diesel they fixed with a shirt/table cloth!!!)(also replaced fan with wrong part) -6
-NOT LYNDHURST AUTO!!!! -2
-Sovereign in Kimberley -1
-SMG Durban -1
-Eastview bmw nelspruit -1
-Menlyn -1 (Werner van Zyl Plthumbsdown )
-club motors fountains,in pretoria -1
- Leo Haese Centurion -3 (raciest, cant give a quote on thier own part and blamed customer for electrical fault)

 

[mo_s]

where to go:
-auto glen bmw (antonio santos.. [email protected]) +2
-BMW Ermelo (melissa) +1
-Cedar Isle BMW Joy +6
-Continental Cars in PE +1
-Zambesi Auto - Johan for sales +1
-Donfords CPT +1
-autohaus monti East london +0
-Clearwater BMW (bookings Juan, consultant Colin Chellan) +2
-Auto Alpina Boksburg +3
-BMW Supertech - Durban +0
-Forsdicks BMW - Pinetown +1
-auto Bavaria in Midrand +2 (Jacques Hayes) (Pieter in spares specially on the classic cars!)
-Bmw northcliff auto +1 (but only if you deal with Ronnie Roussouw, I think he is at Auto Bavaria now)
-Pinnacle Auto in Secunda +0
-Auto Atlantic Cape Town +2
-JSN Motors +1
-Midrand +1
-Bruma +1
-isando/Autobahn BMW +5 (Kate Terry-Smith)
-Joburg city Auto +1
-Auto Umhanga +1
-Goch & Cooper Cape Town (Matt Q)
-Northcliff Auto +1...good with services...freindly staff etc..+2 for management..if you have a mechanical problem speak to the service manager, the foreman is rude unfortunately..if they make a mistake they own up and rectify quickly..just always check the invoice and make sure the right parts get used..lolz

List of shame:
- ZEEMAX!!!!
-Leo Haese in Hatfield (diesel they fixed with a shirt/table cloth!!!)(also replaced fan with wrong part) -6
-NOT LYNDHURST AUTO!!!! -2
-Sovereign in Kimberley -1
-SMG Durban -1
-Eastview bmw nelspruit -1
-Menlyn -1 (Werner van Zyl Plthumbsdown )
-club motors fountains,in pretoria -1
- Leo Haese Centurion -3 (raciest, cant give a quote on thier own part and blamed customer for electrical fault)

 

[moranor@axis]

where to go:
-auto glen bmw (antonio santos.. [email protected]) +2
-BMW Ermelo (melissa) +1
-Cedar Isle BMW Joy +6
-Continental Cars in PE +1
-Zambesi Auto - Johan for sales +1
-Donfords CPT +1
-autohaus monti East london +0
-Clearwater BMW (bookings Juan, consultant Colin Chellan) +2
-Auto Alpina Boksburg +3
-BMW Supertech - Durban +0
-Forsdicks BMW - Pinetown +1
-auto Bavaria in Midrand +2 (Jacques Hayes) (Pieter in spares specially on the classic cars!)
-Bmw northcliff auto +1 (but only if you deal with Ronnie Roussouw, I think he is at Auto Bavaria now)
-Pinnacle Auto in Secunda +0
-Auto Atlantic Cape Town +2
-JSN Motors +1
-Midrand +1
-Bruma +1
-isando/Autobahn BMW +5 (Kate Terry-Smith)
-Joburg city Auto +1
-Auto Umhanga +1
-Goch & Cooper Cape Town (Matt Q)
-club motors fountains,in pretoria +1
-Northcliff Auto +1...good with services...freindly staff etc..+2 for management..if you have a mechanical problem speak to the service manager, the foreman is rude unfortunately..if they make a mistake they own up and rectify quickly..just always check the invoice and make sure the right parts get used..lolz

List of shame:
- ZEEMAX!!!!
-Leo Haese in Hatfield (diesel they fixed with a shirt/table cloth!!!)(also replaced fan with wrong part) -6
-NOT LYNDHURST AUTO!!!! -2
-Sovereign in Kimberley -1
-SMG Durban -1
-Eastview bmw nelspruit -1
-Menlyn -1 (Werner van Zyl Plthumbsdown )
- Leo Haese Centurion -3 (raciest, cant give a quote on thier own part and blamed customer for electrical fault)

 

[herr bmw]

had wonderful service at club motors fountains,tried zambisie,but will never take my car back there again

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Club Motors Fountains FTMFW

 

[moranor@axis]

added +2 for them now they off the bad list with +1 lets hope they keep it up...

 

[Iceman007]

So far I have good service from SMG Cape Town. ANY bad experiances in cape towin.
:fencelook:

ARE there any other comments from Cape Town area

 

[moranor@axis]

where to go:
-auto glen bmw (antonio santos.. [email protected]) +2
-BMW Ermelo (melissa) +1
-Cedar Isle BMW Joy +6
-Continental Cars in PE +1
-Zambesi Auto - Johan for sales +1
-Donfords CPT +1
-autohaus monti East london +0
-Clearwater BMW (bookings Juan, consultant Colin Chellan) +2
-Auto Alpina Boksburg +3
-BMW Supertech - Durban +0
-Forsdicks BMW - Pinetown +1
-auto Bavaria in Midrand +2 (Jacques Hayes) (Pieter in spares specially on the classic cars!)
-Bmw northcliff auto +1 (but only if you deal with Ronnie Roussouw, I think he is at Auto Bavaria now)
-Pinnacle Auto in Secunda +0
-Auto Atlantic Cape Town +2
-JSN Motors +1
-Midrand +1
-Bruma +1
-isando/Autobahn BMW +5 (Kate Terry-Smith)
-Joburg city Auto +1
-Auto Umhanga +1
-Goch & Cooper Cape Town (Matt Q)
-club motors fountains,in pretoria +1
-Northcliff Auto +1...good with services...freindly staff etc..+2 for management..if you have a mechanical problem speak to the service manager, the foreman is rude unfortunately..if they make a mistake they own up and rectify quickly..just always check the invoice and make sure the right parts get used..lolz
SMG CPT +1
-

List of shame:
- ZEEMAX!!!!
-Leo Haese in Hatfield (diesel they fixed with a shirt/table cloth!!!)(also replaced fan with wrong part) -6
-NOT LYNDHURST AUTO!!!! -2
-Sovereign in Kimberley -1
-SMG Durban -1
-Eastview bmw nelspruit -1
-Menlyn -1 (Werner van Zyl Plthumbsdown )
- Leo Haese Centurion -3 (raciest, cant give a quote on thier own part and blamed customer for electrical fault)

 

[Gerusarus]

Leo Haese in Hatfield, Belinda Duke is your sales executive, her customer service is out of this world and with any technical questions speak to Phillip in the parts department, their service is exceptional. They really walk the extra mile for their customers. :rollsmile:

 

[moranor@axis]

where to go:
-auto glen bmw (antonio santos.. [email protected]) +2
-BMW Ermelo (melissa) +1
-Cedar Isle BMW Joy +6
-Continental Cars in PE +1
-Zambesi Auto - Johan for sales +1
-Donfords CPT +1
-autohaus monti East london +0
-Clearwater BMW (bookings Juan, consultant Colin Chellan) +2
-Auto Alpina Boksburg +3
-BMW Supertech - Durban +0
-Forsdicks BMW - Pinetown +1
-auto Bavaria in Midrand +2 (Jacques Hayes) (Pieter in spares specially on the classic cars!)
-Bmw northcliff auto +1 (but only if you deal with Ronnie Roussouw, I think he is at Auto Bavaria now)
-Pinnacle Auto in Secunda +0
-Auto Atlantic Cape Town +2
-JSN Motors +1
-Midrand +1
-Bruma +1
-isando/Autobahn BMW +5 (Kate Terry-Smith)
-Joburg city Auto +1
-Auto Umhanga +1
-Goch & Cooper Cape Town (Matt Q)
-club motors fountains,in pretoria +1
-Northcliff Auto +1...good with services...freindly staff etc..+2 for management..if you have a mechanical problem speak to the service manager, the foreman is rude unfortunately..if they make a mistake they own up and rectify quickly..just always check the invoice and make sure the right parts get used..lolz
SMG CPT +1
-

List of shame:
- ZEEMAX!!!!
-Leo Haese in Hatfield (diesel they fixed with a shirt/table cloth!!!)(also replaced fan with wrong part) -5
-NOT LYNDHURST AUTO!!!! -2
-Sovereign in Kimberley -1
-SMG Durban -1
-Eastview bmw nelspruit -1
-Menlyn -1 (Werner van Zyl Plthumbsdown )
- Leo Haese Centurion -3 (raciest, cant give a quote on thier own part and blamed customer for electrical fault)

 

[clutz]

Not Auto Alpina Boksburg.

They broke a spark plug on my M3. Driiled it out and dropped a piece into the cylinder, then reved the motor to get the piece out destroying the piston and head of that cylinder also bending a valve. Thenthey blame it on a water leak in the head. I took the car away and had a strip report done and sent the information to Germany M division. I then got a written apology from BMW SA and a new engine from Germany. No response from dealer, not even a loaner car.

Autobahn Bmw in Kempton give great service espically on the M cars and Fosdicks Sandton do great services.

 

[SP33DYV]

Not Auto Alpina Boksburg.

They broke a spark plug on my M3. Driiled it out and dropped a piece into the cylinder, then reved the motor to get the piece out destroying the piston and head of that cylinder also bending a valve. Thenthey blame it on a water leak in the head. I took the car away and had a strip report done and sent the information to Germany M division. I then got a written apology from BMW SA and a new engine from Germany. No response from dealer, not even a loaner car.

Autobahn Bmw in Kempton give great service espically on the M cars and Fosdicks Sandton do great services.

WTF!!!!:thumbdo: This is unbelievable!:dropjaw: Rev the engine to get the bits out.:hammerhead: Yeah, that should do the trick.:floggin:

 

[moranor@axis]

where to go:
-auto glen bmw (antonio santos.. [email protected]) +2
-BMW Ermelo (melissa) +1
-Cedar Isle BMW Joy +6
-Continental Cars in PE +1
-Zambesi Auto - Johan for sales +1
-Donfords CPT +1
-autohaus monti East london +0
-Clearwater BMW (bookings Juan, consultant Colin Chellan) +2
-BMW Supertech - Durban +0
-Forsdicks BMW - Pinetown +1
-auto Bavaria in Midrand +2 (Jacques Hayes) (Pieter in spares specially on the classic cars!)
-Bmw northcliff auto +1 (but only if you deal with Ronnie Roussouw, I think he is at Auto Bavaria now)
-Pinnacle Auto in Secunda +0
-Auto Atlantic Cape Town +2
-JSN Motors +1
-Midrand +1
-Bruma +1
-isando/Autobahn BMW +5 (Kate Terry-Smith)
-Joburg city Auto +1
-Auto Umhanga +1
-Goch & Cooper Cape Town (Matt Q)
-club motors fountains,in pretoria +1
-Northcliff Auto +1...good with services...freindly staff etc..+2 for management..if you have a mechanical problem speak to the service manager, the foreman is rude unfortunately..if they make a mistake they own up and rectify quickly..just always check the invoice and make sure the right parts get used..lolz
-SMG CPT +1
-Autobahn Bmw in Kempton +1
-Fosdicks Sandton +1
-

List of shame:
-Auto Alpina Boksburg -5 (destryed an M3 by dropping spark plug bits in the engine then revving it to try get the bits out)
- ZEEMAX!!!! -3
-Leo Haese in Hatfield (diesel they fixed with a shirt/table cloth!!!)(also replaced fan with wrong part) -5
-NOT LYNDHURST AUTO!!!! -2
-Sovereign in Kimberley -1
-SMG Durban -1
-Eastview bmw nelspruit -1
-Menlyn -1 (Werner van Zyl Plthumbsdown )
- Leo Haese Centurion -3 (raciest, cant give a quote on thier own part and blamed customer for electrical fault)
-

 

[moranor@axis]

Not Auto Alpina Boksburg.

They broke a spark plug on my M3. Driiled it out and dropped a piece into the cylinder, then reved the motor to get the piece out destroying the piston and head of that cylinder also bending a valve. Thenthey blame it on a water leak in the head. I took the car away and had a strip report done and sent the information to Germany M division. I then got a written apology from BMW SA and a new engine from Germany. No response from dealer, not even a loaner car.

Autobahn Bmw in Kempton give great service espically on the M cars and Fosdicks Sandton do great services.

damn :thumbdo: gave them -5 for that...

 

[orange]

If you're looking for the best independent BMW guy out there after motorplan, Ross Duncan in Midrand (011 805 3219). He's looked after my E36 and is the reason I want another BMW.... Just don't try and book some other make of car or he may tell you to F-off ;-)

 

[Dippies]

If you're looking for the best independent BMW guy out there after motorplan, Ross Duncan in Midrand (011 805 3219). He's looked after my E36 and is the reason I want another BMW.... Just don't try and book some other make of car or he may tell you to F-off ;-)

+ 10000000000000000000000000000000

Moranor also add Ross Duncan as part of the good Guys...

My car went in this morning and he is and will be the only one touching my BMW. :thumbs:
Will recommend him to anybody out of motor plan.:thumbs: Excellent Service.

 

[moranor@axis]

where to go:
-auto glen bmw (antonio santos.. [email protected]) +2
-BMW Ermelo (melissa) +1
-Cedar Isle BMW Joy +6
-Continental Cars in PE +1
-Zambesi Auto - Johan for sales +1
-Donfords CPT +1
-autohaus monti East london +0
-Clearwater BMW (bookings Juan, consultant Colin Chellan) +2
-BMW Supertech - Durban +0
-Forsdicks BMW - Pinetown +1
-auto Bavaria in Midrand +2 (Jacques Hayes) (Pieter in spares specially on the classic cars!)
-Bmw northcliff auto +1 (but only if you deal with Ronnie Roussouw, I think he is at Auto Bavaria now)
-Pinnacle Auto in Secunda +0
-Auto Atlantic Cape Town +2
-JSN Motors +1
-Midrand +1
-Bruma +1
-isando/Autobahn BMW +5 (Kate Terry-Smith)
-Joburg city Auto +1
-Auto Umhanga +1
-Goch & Cooper Cape Town (Matt Q)
-club motors fountains,in pretoria +1
-Northcliff Auto +1...good with services...freindly staff etc..+2 for management..if you have a mechanical problem speak to the service manager, the foreman is rude unfortunately..if they make a mistake they own up and rectify quickly..just always check the invoice and make sure the right parts get used..lolz
-SMG CPT +1
-Autobahn Bmw in Kempton +1
-Fosdicks Sandton +1
-Ross Duncan in Midrand (011 805 3219) +2
-

List of shame:
-Auto Alpina Boksburg -5 (destryed an M3 by dropping spark plug bits in the engine then revving it to try get the bits out)
- ZEEMAX!!!! -3
-Leo Haese in Hatfield (diesel they fixed with a shirt/table cloth!!!)(also replaced fan with wrong part) -5
-NOT LYNDHURST AUTO!!!! -2
-Sovereign in Kimberley -1
-SMG Durban -1
-Eastview bmw nelspruit -1
-Menlyn -1 (Werner van Zyl Plthumbsdown )
- Leo Haese Centurion -3 (raciest, cant give a quote on thier own part and blamed customer for electrical fault)
-

 

[realtrevor]

where to go:
-auto glen bmw (antonio santos.. [email protected]) +2
-BMW Ermelo (melissa) +1
-Cedar Isle BMW Joy +6
-Continental Cars in PE +1
-Zambesi Auto - Johan for sales +1
-Donfords CPT +1
-autohaus monti East london +0
-Clearwater BMW (bookings Juan, consultant Colin Chellan) +2
-BMW Supertech - Durban +0
-Forsdicks BMW - Pinetown +1
-auto Bavaria in Midrand +2 (Jacques Hayes) (Pieter in spares specially on the classic cars!)
-Bmw northcliff auto +1 (but only if you deal with Ronnie Roussouw, I think he is at Auto Bavaria now)
-Pinnacle Auto in Secunda +0
-Auto Atlantic Cape Town +2
-JSN Motors +1
-Midrand +1
-Bruma +1
-isando/Autobahn BMW +5 (Kate Terry-Smith)
-Joburg city Auto +1
-Auto Umhanga +1
-Goch & Cooper Cape Town (Matt Q)
-club motors fountains,in pretoria +1
-Northcliff Auto +1...good with services...freindly staff etc..+2 for management..if you have a mechanical problem speak to the service manager, the foreman is rude unfortunately..if they make a mistake they own up and rectify quickly..just always check the invoice and make sure the right parts get used..lolz
-SMG CPT +1
-Autobahn Bmw in Kempton +1
-Fosdicks Sandton +1
-Ross Duncan in Midrand (011 805 3219) +2
-

List of shame:
-Auto Alpina Boksburg -5 (destryed an M3 by dropping spark plug bits in the engine then revving it to try get the bits out)
- ZEEMAX!!!! -3
-Leo Haese in Hatfield (diesel they fixed with a shirt/table cloth!!!)(also replaced fan with wrong part) -5
-NOT LYNDHURST AUTO!!!! -2
-Sovereign in Kimberley -1
-SMG Durban -1
-Eastview bmw nelspruit -1
-Menlyn -1 (Werner van Zyl Plthumbsdown )
- Leo Haese Centurion -3 (raciest, cant give a quote on thier own part and blamed customer for electrical fault)
-

+100 for Fosdicks Sandton