Good Maryland Shops

[rlomba8204]

I have a late model 95 540 and am new to the Montgomery County Maryland area. We live on the Silver Spring side of the county. In any event, wondering if anyone could recommend a good BMW shop, dealer or private. I am pretty picky about the car, so any leads you could provide would be appreciated.

[jagman2k]

Dealer: Tischer BMW in the Montgomery Auto Park or

Indie: Dan Martin see link below
'91 850i schwartz black on black
'93 750iL schwartz II black on black
'94 Dodge Dakota Magnum V8
'00 Jaguar S-Type V8

[pseto1]

[Dan in D.C. || 1987 635CSi 5spd ||]

http://www.dvsmith.net/bmw/dc_service_shops.html

Dan Smith
Arlington, VA
BMWCCA Member since 2003
dvsmith.net/

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[oiseaux]

I've patronized Dave Toy's shop, Autoy, for abt 25 years. Has always treated me fairly. I've got some parts on order right now. Tell him Roger Byrd sent you.
Cheers!

BimmerShifter since 1969; currently
'82 733i 5-spd

'93 850CiA

[rlomba8204]

Thanks for the list. The only thing is alot of the MD shops are in the Rockville/Gaithersburg area, which is on the other side of the county and in the opposite direction that I go in the morning. Do you have any experience or have you heard anyting about Rossi's in Silver Spring or Einstein's in College Park? Thanks again for your help.

[rlomba8204]

Thanks. I have had a bad experience with Tischer. Right at the time when I was living in DC and in Philly, before we permanently moved, I learned that my car needed a new transmission (the 5hp30). My shop in Phlly, BMW of the Mainline (formerly Don Rosen) gave me a price of $5k installed including tax. I called Tischer because I figured I might as well try someone down here too, and they gave me a price of $8k. That's not a misprint or a typo. Now I know that my dealer gave me a good (for a dealer) price, but $3k more from Tischer. When I asked the Tischer BMW service advisor why the large price differential versus my PA BMW dealer, and volunteered to fax over my printed estimate from BMW of the MAinline, he got all defensive and said my dealer must not be using a BMW trans, which is nonsense. That, plus the fact that I also considered getting a newer 7, but found that Tischer's prices were about 10-15% higher than other BMW dealers, at least asking. I never got to the serious negotiation stage. Just giving you and others a potential heads-up on those guys. Again, I appreciate your advice.

[Dan in D.C. || 1987 635CSi 5spd ||]

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Dan Smith
Arlington, VA
BMWCCA Member since 2003
dvsmith.net/

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[Russell in Columbia, MD]

Some of us have had not so great experiences with Autoy. Conclusion of those with bad experiences is that the shop only caters to their long time patrons, and not new customers.

FYI Being young (under 30) doesn't help.

Russell

[shaz]

Autoy is fine as well but somewhat overpriced.
Shiznutts

99 M3 ECIS Intake - first mod!
97 Jetta

[Faisal_in_Laurel]

Now I am back to the beginning trying to decide if I want to introduce my car to Autoy.

[Russell in Columbia, MD]

but it's all the other things that go with bringing your car to a small indy place that I didn't like so much. And oh yeah, be prepared to turn your wallet upsidedown.

Russell

[shaz]

you have a unique car. They seem to prefer exotic cars like M3's rather than regular old BMW's. But you will still pay a lot more than say- Einsteins.
Shiznutts

99 M3 ECIS Intake - first mod!
97 Jetta

[Russell in Columbia, MD]

charge 3 arms and 2 legs, and still manage to sleep at night.

Russell

[oiseaux]

this year alone and each one (all BMW drivers) has personally thanked me for the referral several times since. So I remain very comfortable with my recommendation.
Cheers to all!

Live long, drive well and prosper!
BimmerShifter since 1969; currently
'82 733i 5-spd

'93 850CiA

[Faisal_in_Laurel]

Exotic lineage than the M3 or M5.

[johnfuston]

His technicians are quite skilled but Dave is the type of guy that would cheat his own mother for a dollar. I recommend you steer clear of his shop. Rgds...
- John
'92 850i Twin Turbo

[rlombardo]

Much appreciated. I mapquested Einstein's and he is fairly convenient so I will give him a try.

[oiseaux]

... without running afoul of slander and libel, of which I believe you have crossed the line. But you go ahead and do whatever.

I'm going on vacation for a week and cannot/will not be able to respond to further attacks on someone I have known for over 25 years as honest, reputable and friendly supplier of parts, service and advice to people of all persuasions, driving the least to the highest price BMWs (6 of which were mine).
Regards, not cheers.

[johnfuston]

I believe that he treats some fairly and others not-so-fairly. I guess it is because you are friends that you are part of the "lucky" group.

But let's face it, Roger. If Dave conducted business in an honorable manner, we wouldn't even be having this exchange. Rgds...
- John
'92 850i Twin Turbo