Introducing... Brian Jessel Autohaus

[AdamCo]

In my experience Euro owners don't seem to mind paying double the going rate.

[BEEB]

Originally Posted by AdamCo

In my experience Euro owners don't seem to mind paying double the going rate.

yet the smarter Euro owners are somewhat a cheapass that don't wanna get ripped off ....... but, a hot blondy at the front desk may help - just like Boundary MB !

also, some Euro owners may also own these P.O.S 18 years old Honda Civic

[!SG]

i dont know the full details on the shop rate, but i was promised it will be lower than the set BMW Canada shop rate for all the BMW dealerships.

Carrying the Brian Jessel name means there are set levels of high quality standards that wont be lowered. However, this doesnt meant it has to come with a premium price. I can garantee that the shop rate will be significantly lower. Probably not to the level of the smaller shops, but at a very competitive rate with licensed skilled technicians.

Like I said before, Brian Jessel BMW shares the same owner with Brian Jessel Autohaus, but is a different seperate shop garage.

Originally Posted by BEEB

^ yeah, what's the shop rate? BJ BMW is like what... $150/hr? and Autohaus is ........ ? any way to beat/match some reputable shops like Advance automotive (No.6 road / Steveston hwy) $60-70ish?

[!SG]

there wouldnt be this thread if they werent

Originally Posted by lowside67

So, are they becoming RS sponsors?

[!SG]

i probably can... in about a months time =D if you want to wait til then, then i will have full access to all the programs, suppliers, and equipment to give you a proper quote.

Autohaus is being outfitted with some of the best equipment. Its just gonna be aweseome!

Originally Posted by kchan

nice SG!
can you pm a quote for rear brake pads install w/ parts and labour?
and labour for installing a BBK
on a '03 996 C2?

thanks!

[sonick]

Are they going to be trained on 80's and 90's late model euro's as well? e.g. E30, E34

[Lude S]

oh wow, u were just at parts training and now u are gonna take the big step and run the show at BJ Autohause? Congrats man, thats a fast step up!

Good to hear about this

[CRS]

Any news on a BMW alarm retrofit for the 3/09 BMWs that aren't prewired?

[q0192837465]

LOL, guess ppl will have a better alternative than taking their cars to No.1 collision

[!SG]

going to be? hell, i learned to drive in an E30! =D

Originally Posted by sonick

Are they going to be trained on 80's and 90's late model euro's as well? e.g. E30, E34

[!SG]

brian jessel autohaus wont be a collision autobody shop. BUT the alternative is, you can leave the car for us to take care of the claim. we will simply be sending the car to one of our many trusted autobody shops that we deal with. or even, if u just want a referral to a bodyshop in your area, we can do that too.

Originally Posted by q0192837465

LOL, guess ppl will have a better alternative than taking their cars to No.1 collision

[!SG]

Nope, im not running the show, i will however be part of a team, full of experience from service to technical. If anything, ill be humbley learning off them being the new guy and all!

Originally Posted by Lude S

oh wow, u were just at parts training and now u are gonna take the big step and run the show at BJ Autohause? Congrats man, thats a fast step up!

Good to hear about this

[sonick]

Originally Posted by !SG

going to be? hell, i learned to drive in an E30! =D

lol you better lay down some E30 knowledge on the staff... I can't imagine the mechanics at new BMW dealerships knowing much about old models anymore, which is why I take 'em to specialty shops that know the car inside and out and all the niggles and tendencies they have.

Best of luck, hope to hear some good experiences.

[eurochevy]

its about time a private dealer did something like this..i don't know why others don't

[freakshow]

This sounds pretty awesome.. keep us updated!

[dohboi]

that being said why would anyone bring their car to bj bmw service over this service if they are more competitively priced with the same quality?

[Grandmaster TSE]

bringing my audi there, so close to home

[too_slow]

Cool, if the shop rates are fair, I might just go and import that RS4 after all..

[!Tigger]

haha i would totally go there it just down the hill for me. but i don't own a bmw.

im suprised that you got BJ Autohaus as a sponsor!

maybe some sexy BMW's at the meet now?

[!SG]

here is my understanding.

when you have a new car, you are required to bring the car in for servicing due to warranty. now say during its duration under warranty, and you decide to get the job done at some other place, and then you have another issue that can be related to the first time, BMW canada has every right to be suspicious, and can even void your warranty.

now that the warranty is up, you have every option out there to take ur car to! however, this is where Brian Jessel Autohaus comes in? If you can take your car to a place with licensed technicians at a very competitive rate with renowned quality service and parts, why wouldnt you? The point is to retain our customer base. Im sure if u had ur car serviced at Brian Jessel BMW, you will have experienced the great service. Brian Jessel Autohaus hopes to retain that quality level, while offering alternatives to high quality parts and high quality service.

Originally Posted by dohboi

that being said why would anyone bring their car to bj bmw service over this service if they are more competitively priced with the same quality?

[!SG]

once i know more fine details like shop rate, hours of operation, and my position at the new shop, ill be able to help you guys out.

they are still renovating autohaus as i know it. but its gonna be sweet. i got to see the front show room already and man, its HUGE!!!

[dink]

Originally Posted by dohboi

that being said why would anyone bring their car to bj bmw service over this service if they are more competitively priced with the same quality?

if your car is under warranty, would you bring it back to your dealership?

[?NR]

Originally Posted by !SG

here is my understanding.

when you have a new car, you are required to bring the car in for servicing due to warranty. now say during its duration under warranty, and you decide to get the job done at some other place, and then you have another issue that can be related to the first time, BMW canada has every right to be suspicious, and can even void your warranty.

now that the warranty is up, you have every option out there to take ur car to! however, this is where Brian Jessel Autohaus comes in? If you can take your car to a place with licensed technicians at a very competitive rate with renowned quality service and parts, why wouldnt you? The point is to retain our customer base. Im sure if u had ur car serviced at Brian Jessel BMW, you will have experienced the great service. Brian Jessel Autohaus hopes to retain that quality level, while offering alternatives to high quality parts and high quality service.

there has been instances where BMW voided the vehicle warranty because the customer decided to go without the run-flat tires and smoked a pothole, causing damages to the suspension and the rim.

.....it's mentioned somewhere in the very, very fine print.

the idea is BMW's (newer models) were designed with run flats in mnd, altering it by fitting conventional tires on it changes the dynamics drastically.

and people! if you lease a BMW, remember there are only certain brands that will be accepted by BMW Financial upon lease return.

Bridgestone, Goodyears, Michelins, Dunlops, Pirellis, Continentals will be accepted. Not Kumho, not Falken, etc.

[?NR]

Originally Posted by freakshow

This sounds pretty awesome.. keep us updated!

Did you know your car qualifies for classic club service (reduced door rate + parts discounts)?

[Iron Chef]

doesn't bmw canada see this as a huge conflict of interest?