Indy Shops in the Seattle Area

[jazz47]

Strictly BMW prices are very similar to dealer when called them for quotes too. I had to buy new components for a melted lamp socket and strictly BMW parts guy was not as sure about the replacement process as the dealer parts guy who was very helpful. Parts price was the same.

I moved to Seattle from Portland two years ago and still get my car serviced at the dealer in Portland as their prices are the same as aftermarket shops in Seattle. I have heard a few good things about Eastside Bavarian however I never used them.

[jazz47]

I paid about $1000 for both CV boot replacement plus bushing. (Kuni BMW in Portland). Most of the cost is the labor (75%)

[m5james]

Originally Posted by BrockWed

My X5 broke down last week and unfortunately is about 7 months out of warranty. I was wondering if anyone can recommend me to an indy shop in the Seattle area, because the dealer will charge an arm and a leg.

Define broke down...what's it doing? I was born and raised in Edmonds, and I've still got friends in Kirkland and Medina that I stay w/ when I come and visit. I'm not adverse to road trips and I'd honestly be willing to come out there and do the work for you at $35 per hour. Last time I was there was probably about a month and a half ago to replace the fuel pump and clutch in my moms 328ci...took me all of 7hrs for everything from beginning to end. I do this on the side out of my home www.boisebimmer.webs.com - it's WAY overdue for an updating and reformatting, but it'll give you an idea of my capabilities.

[belatedm3]

I'd vote for Eastside Bavatian in Issaquah - quick trip down 90 from Seattle.

Prices are only marginally cheaper than the dealer but they've done great work on a series of old and newer BMWs for me. They also were great with communication, at least for me.

[rocky1536]

The absolute best service you will find is at Signature BMW in Kirkland.

Prices are cheaper than any shop I have been to and they don't assume you are an idiot from the start.

The owner (rick) walks you through the shop and works on all of the cars- they are a NO BS place and I can't say enough positive things about my experience there.

[m5james]

I've never been to Signature and so far no one has said anything bad about them, so maybe you should try them Brock.