Everyone likes to save a dollar here and there. With the internet, comparison shopping has never been easier. Some people will take their European automobile to a discount mechanic shop that is used to working on economy cars and fleet vehicles. Those types of shops make a habit of making economical car repairs. They will glue broken plastic components, use silicone instead of factory gaskets, and install the cheapest aftermarket parts they can find. This leads to a cheaper repair bill at first, but adds up when the car has to be repaired again by a reputable shop such as Bimmer Motors.
BMW, Mercedes, and other German auto manufacturers don’t take well to improper repairs or cutting corners. Original equipment parts guarantee the repair will last. Attention to detail, experience, and following proper procedures with the right equipment are what allow Bimmer Motors, a European auto repair shop in New York, to make repairs that last.
Every so often, we have a new car come in that has been the victim of shoddy repair work. Most of it tends to be work where another shop cut corners and glued something in place instead of replacing the damaged component. As engine bays go through heat cycles, the glue used by some other shop weakens, and the component will fail or leak. Then you will rely on the shop that did the shoddy work to warranty it. Sometimes the shoddy repairs are outright dangerous, such as another shop that plugged a tire hole on the sidewall. The average person will not think anything of it, but in fact, plugging a tire’s sidewall is very dangerous, as the tire’s structure has been compromised.
It is always a safe bet to bring your European automobile to a repair shop that specializes in European makes, as they will have the specialized computer tools and knowledge. Also, we invite you to compare our estimates with those of the dealer. You will save thousands of dollars by having your BMW, Mercedes, Mini, Land Rover, and Porsche repaired by us.
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