I've recently purchased a 2001 740iL with an after market G.E. (General Electric) warranty, and need to get some things serviced, ie;

Navigation, Suspension, Audio system, Seat switches, Rearview mirror, Power Steering...



So... I'm in need of a good mechanic in the Los Angeles (Hollywood) area.

Here's a list of shops I've gathered off this site and others. Any comments, good or bad, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks (dealers included).

Also please feel free to add any name to this list.

FYI - I'm posting this in the BimmerForums 7 Series Forum and in the Regional Forum as well, to get most feedback possible.
(not allowed to post urls yet, so I had to work around it. If anyone has the ability to get in here and correct them, be my guest... please. )


Many thanks for any help anyone can give,
Christopher


Los Angeles BMW Area Mechanics

1. Avus Autosport, Inc.

312 Vine Street
Glendale, California 91204-1607
(818) 500-7663 Telephone

www dot avusautosport dot com


2. Bimmers Clinic

18417Gault St.,
Reseda, CA 91335
818-342-8048

www dot bimmersclinicinc dot com


3. CheckPoint Automotive

Grand View Blvd.
Mar Vista, CA
(310) 391-9774 ask for Chris or Steve


4. Eli's Autocenter

8435 W. 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 653-0309

www dot eliautobody dot com


5. Eurasian Automotive

2165 E. Colorado Blvd. (Unit 6 & 7)
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-793-5512

www dot eurasianautosport dot com


6. GT International Motors (John Norris)

2221 Colby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310)-575-4249


7. European Motor Works (John Handel)
86 W. Live Oak Ave,
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 445-6600


8. European Motors

2511 Glendale Bl.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 688-0339

www dot emw1 dot com


9. JF Pro BMW Service

14412 Victory Bl. #B
Van Nuys, CA 91401


10. Autotech International

3817 Sepulveda Blvd,
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-1108

www dot autotechint dot com


11. Bavarian Workshop

7121 Alabama Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303
818.346.9363

www dot bavarianworkshop dot com


12. Swiss Motors

3929 Sepulveda Bl.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 398-5111

www dot swissmotors dot com


13. Alexander BMW (Dealer)

6333 S. Alameda St.,
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(800) 800-NICK (6425)
Fax: (323) 584-5032

www dot alexanderbmw dot com


14. Beverly Hills BMW (Dealer)

8825 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90211
866-849-3816

www dot bmwofbeverlyhills dot com


15. Century West BMW (Dealer)

4245 Lankershim Blvd.
Universal City, CA 91608
818-432-5800

www dot centurywestbmw dot com


16. Pacific BMW (Dealer)

4648 San Fernando Rd.
Glendale, CA 91204
818-552-4725

www dot pacificbmw dot com


17. Santa Monica BMW (Dealer)
1127 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 829-353

www dot smbmw dot com

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