Its official now. Im now a training parts advisor for Brian Jessel BMW! [Archive]

!SG

11-20-2009, 03:46 PM

You dont know how happy i am. Seriously, my resume doesnt look all that great especially in the automotive field. I may know a lot about cars, but there is still plenty to be learned, and there is only so much u can say on the resume. Im thankful for being given the chance.

Im pretty sure all the ppl that know me know im a total car nut. ive never knocked a car, ok, cept for audis, because they are a bitch to lower!

But to be given the opportunity. this is awesome!

Im sure there are more than a few other guys on RS that work at brian jessel bmw. Don't be afraid to walk up and say hi. Seriously, im not all that scary! Sure im a big shaved head asian that looks like i can eat small children, but everyone that gets to know me, nickname me the happy Lucky buddha.

Me on my day off...
http://dollarstoregalore.net/images/buddha_2.jpg

jeffied aint got nothing on me... gold buttons on jeans, pfff, im ALL GOLD... hahahaha

ADVMOTORS

11-20-2009, 03:52 PM

Congrats Shoei!

Now we know where to get OEM BMW parts!

!SG

11-20-2009, 03:57 PM

thanx thanx, feel free to call for quote, ill do my best!

Rich Sandor

11-20-2009, 04:10 PM

perfect timing.. I just bought a bmw 528i and i know it's gonna need parts!! :)

unit

11-20-2009, 04:15 PM

sweet!!!!! although i live like 1 min from auto west bmw

!SG

11-20-2009, 04:16 PM

that new x6M is seriously growing on me. but then i saw it was gone from the show room... then i found out, ohhh brian jessel took it for a spin...

perfect timing.. I just bought a bmw 528i and i know it's gonna need parts!! :)

TOPEC

11-20-2009, 04:20 PM

hey mang hook me up with a job, i wanna work there too!!

rageguy

11-20-2009, 04:34 PM

congrats on your new job!

sexyaccord

11-20-2009, 04:50 PM

congrats,
my car prob needs service soon, will come by and say hi,
donno how you look like though

Ikkaku

11-20-2009, 04:54 PM

he just said he looks like buddha

justfortoday

11-20-2009, 05:24 PM

lol parts "adviser" How old are you? Proud enough to post about it?!
Embarrassing! Maybe one day they will let you even wash a REAL BMW! :O

Jackygor

11-20-2009, 05:30 PM

are you going to get a bmw anytime soon? Anyways, congrats :)

Alphamale

11-20-2009, 05:53 PM

I foresee bcrdukes paying you a visit in the future, repeatedly and indefinitely.

goaleR

11-20-2009, 05:57 PM

Congrats and welcome to the club!

!SG

11-20-2009, 06:01 PM

yes, very proud. anyone and everyone knows, to get in a dealership, u gotta start somewhere. Going from a completely different career, i am proud to be a parts advisor to start at. I'm lucky i dont have to start from washing cars =)

Im fortunate enough that i dont have to slave at a job i dont like, and now i have the chance to work for a great company and at something i love. It may be a hard concept to understand, especially for some folk.

And hey, i actually enjoy washing cars... Anyone that knows me, knows i clean my car way too often already. =)

And im 31 this year, going into my umm 4th complete career change. Gotta do it while im still young. =)

Don't judge a person by their job. They may not be in a better job position as you, but may probably be 10 fold richer.

lol parts "adviser" How old are you? Proud enough to post about it?!
Embarrassing! Maybe one day they will let you even wash a REAL BMW! :O

!e.lo_

11-20-2009, 06:04 PM

awesome man! congrats.
now we should talk about that $50 oem coolant... lol

some_punk

11-20-2009, 06:07 PM

lol parts "adviser" How old are you? Proud enough to post about it?!
Embarrassing! Maybe one day they will let you even wash a REAL BMW! :O

If you acutally know anything about the industry a good parts guy for the techs can be really good to your buisness.

!Aznboi128

11-20-2009, 06:29 PM

awesome man, back to doing what you love and bmw! Maybe should of went to lexus :p
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!SG

11-20-2009, 06:52 PM

yah, thought about lexus, but lexus give no love. plus they dont even give the time of day.

honestly, im very happy they giving me a chance. if anyone knows how the dealerships are, they are always looking for experienced ppl. thus if u want in, u start at the very very bottom. i was given the chance to start off in parts. my credentials arent the best, but they are willing to give me a try.

and again, its back into something i love, cars!

MWR34

11-20-2009, 07:12 PM

Best of luck my man.

Dinan3

11-20-2009, 07:57 PM

Congrats. When are you starting? Maybe I'll see you at work tomorrow. Cheers.

bcrdukes

11-20-2009, 08:14 PM

I foresee bcrdukes paying you a visit in the future, repeatedly and indefinitely.

Fucker! :lol

So...umm...how much for a steering rack? :D

!SG

11-20-2009, 08:17 PM

I actually start tuesday! I'll be the new guy for a while, thinking if i should just get a huge name tag, "the new guy" hahahaha

Congrats. When are you starting? Maybe I'll see you at work tomorrow. Cheers.

BEEB

11-20-2009, 09:29 PM

too bad Michael Ho doesn't work there anymore, or else, you can have a cool buddy to hang out with ! Seriously, hook me up with some 10W60 oil and e46 hard top

11-20-2009, 09:36 PM

Congrats SG. I dont need any parts, just a hookup for a BMW hat and jacket... and maybe a BMW badge that'll fit over an H badge :p

Mugen EvOlutioN

11-20-2009, 09:45 PM

COOL

!Shuya80

11-20-2009, 09:47 PM

best of luck to u dude. I know who to refer people who want bmw parts from now.

Congrats on the job =D.

hal0g0dv2

11-20-2009, 09:53 PM

fuck thats sick

jtanner_

11-20-2009, 10:08 PM

Wow congratulations man, mind if I ask what your previous career's were as this is your 4th change? I'm having a hard time trying to decide what I want to go into... haha

JulyZerg

11-20-2009, 10:08 PM

good luck @ BJBMW!

ilvtofu

11-20-2009, 10:12 PM

Maybe you'll meet danizer's brother!

TOS'd

11-20-2009, 10:17 PM

good luck @ BJBMW!

mmmm getting blowjobs in a bmw...

congrats sg!

seakrait

11-20-2009, 10:42 PM

congrats !SG. always nice to see someone finding the path of their future... :)

impactX

11-21-2009, 05:17 AM

Congrats and well deserved :)

Vansterdam

11-21-2009, 06:15 AM

:bowrofl: congratss!

!SG

11-21-2009, 06:38 AM

lets see,

my first career choice was to be an architect. i did everything from being CAD certified before i graduated highschool, to taking on a summer job interning at an architectual firm. sure i was pretty much just a "go-for" but like with every career, u have to start somewhere. Every so often, one of the architects would let me finish duplicating parts of some of the drawings back on paper before putting a copy on the computer. i even did 2 work experiences co/op based on engineering/drafting design at ulstein maritime and burnaby parks n rec, w/ the outcome being the designer of the south court yard @ burnaby north secondary.

2nd career, family business, i still help out, but i have no intent on taking it over.

3rd career, computer related. switched majors in uni, eventually graduated in business financing. however right out of uni, u take whatever job u can, and working for a few companys data processing (again with getting into a company or a new career path means starting at the bottom)

4th career, furthering progressing in financials, dabbling in online day trading, decided to take the CSC (canadian securities cert). Though the money is out there for the grabbing. its also not something i decided to pursue.

This isnt including all the little jobs i did here and there, working retailing, grocery boy, warehouse, and even starting companies that ultimately did not work and fail (FlyersBC Media inc). ALL JOBS IN YOUR LIFETIME BRING EXPERIENCE, ON AND OFF PAPER

Its when i was asked to take over a position at Advance was when i realized, i actually like this! And thus after a year off, i really wanted to get back into the automotive industry.

So my suggestion, if u really have no idea what to choose as ur path, dont get discouraged, most ppl, and this is true, not just BS out of me, but most ppl go thru at least 7 career changes in their life time. I think they count little jobs here and there as a career too, but it just means it takes a lot of time for some ppl to find what they are good at & what they like doing.

If you want a more finite answer for yourself, i suggest seeing a career councillor. they actually went to school to learn how to help ppl decide what to go to school for! They will help find what ur good at, where your skills lay, where they can be applied, and even probably figure out if u will be happy doing that job. haha, im just happy i discovered all this before i retire at 65 hahahaha...

Wow congratulations man, mind if I ask what your previous career's were as this is your 4th change? I'm having a hard time trying to decide what I want to go into... haha

!SG

11-21-2009, 06:43 AM

yeah yeah, i know some of you are like "wtf, its just a parts advisor job" and most are thinking, "so u will be stock boy huh"...

I got into a dealership with ZERO dealership experience. Most ppl that apply start at the very bottom, washing cars, valet, "go fors". Im thankful they recognized my ability and even more thankful for the oppurtunity. Those that do work at a dealership know exactly how hard it is. Its within line with some of the trade work out there, and if any of you work in the trade industry, u know you have to start at the bottom, apprentice, and eventually after some years, be accepted as full feldge. I never look down upon someones job. im sure there are more aspects to the job, i know for sure i will have to brush up on my reynolds system use.

and besides, again, i get to play around with cars =P BEAMERS, whats so bad with that????

Come on by in the future, those that knew me when i was at Advance, know i always welcome a visit.

6041zzfe

11-21-2009, 09:53 AM

oh... no wonder i saw you walking around in there... i was there and getting my brake fix.. for te 3rd time....congarts

dink

11-21-2009, 10:07 AM

Congrats, I just created your door pass. See you Tuesday.

babyshortie

11-21-2009, 10:50 AM

see u at work!

?NR

11-21-2009, 11:17 AM

Congrats!

I knew how hard you were trying for these jobs. It's Autowest's loss that they didn't consider you.

Best of luck @ Brian's. Any questions on Reynolds/ETK/REX feel free to let me know.

?NR

11-21-2009, 11:20 AM

awesome man! congrats.
now we should talk about that $50 oem coolant... lol

$50?!

BMW OE coolant is $24 per 4l jug ... :confused:

?NR

11-21-2009, 11:24 AM

If you acutally know anything about the industry a good parts guy for the techs can be really good to your business.

:thumbsup: absolutely correct.

just imagine a partsman that doesn't know a control arm from a tie rod dealing with fast-paced shop enviroment and monke...err...techs, especially flat rate techs.

he/she will get a new arsehole torn into them by techs all day long cus their productivity cannot be hindered by stupidity.

ReD-DrAgOn

11-21-2009, 11:30 AM

Parts is a solid career, congrats. I know in the heavy truck industry you can make some decent coin for what you do.

Im trying to get into it right now, but im stuck in the Warehouse :(

danizer

11-21-2009, 12:13 PM

haha congrats to you SG! i bet you know my brother, hes in used car sales dept. ;)

!SG

11-21-2009, 12:20 PM

I honestly only know 1 guy there right now, Richard. That and John (the HR guy), seems like a cool person, and was kind enough to be my embassador as i join the brian jessel team.

I'll see you guys on tuesday!

cho

11-21-2009, 12:23 PM

i love how you guys are talking about work in a thread on rs haha

!SG

11-21-2009, 12:29 PM

its car related! and plus, i knew there's gotta be at least 1 other member here on RS that works there!

punkwax

11-21-2009, 01:04 PM

Congrats Shoei.

Best of luck.

My bro bought his bimmer @ BJ, I'll send him to see you :)

Rich Sandor

11-21-2009, 01:37 PM

ugh i hate reynolds.. so 1980's...

btw, add me to the list of multi-career 'suckers'
- started off wanting to be an architect (took 4 years of drafting in school)
- saw Top Gun and decided I was going to be a fighter pilot (joined cadets)
- got my ppl but realised I would never be a fighter pilot cuza my eyes, so I decided to be a commercial pilot instead, and spent $40k on that.
- got all my licences and decided I did not want to spend 4+ years working in buttfuck BC
- spent 6 years in the hospitality industry, which actually was a ton of fun, made great friends, and learned how to deal with people properly and what real customer service is!
- now I'm selling cars and after 2 years+ I've learned more in this business then you can learn in any school. Honestly.

If you spend your whole life in one career, you may be exceptionally good at that, but you'll suck arse at everything else. I'd rather be a well rounded person.

Hey SG!, how much for a cup holder for a '99 E39 528i? Mines broken..

skyxx

11-21-2009, 01:40 PM

There's more to a "parts advisor" than meets the eye.;) It's not as simple as it looks.

maxxxboost

11-21-2009, 01:54 PM

Congrats, not a lot of people find a job they are happy with. I am glad you found yours.

!SG

11-21-2009, 02:00 PM

i gave up trying to be an architect after i found out i would have to spend 15+ years to be recognized, and thats only if i was good.

- 4 years civil eng
- 2 years minimum in architect course or school (depends which education route u go)
- 5 years minimum apprenticing at either a architect school or under another architect, then maybe, just maybe, if ur good, then u get ur name out.

ugh i hate reynolds.. so 1980's...

btw, add me to the list of multi-career 'suckers'
- started off wanting to be an architect (took 4 years of drafting in school)
- saw Top Gun and decided I was going to be a fighter pilot (joined cadets)
- got my ppl but realised I would never be a fighter pilot cuza my eyes, so I decided to be a commercial pilot instead, and spent $40k on that.
- got all my licences and decided I did not want to spend 4+ years working in buttfuck BC
- spent 6 years in the hospitality industry, which actually was a ton of fun, made great friends, and learned how to deal with people properly and what real customer service is!
- now I'm selling cars and after 2 years+ I've learned more in this business then you can learn in any school. Honestly.

If you spend your whole life in one career, you may be exceptionally good at that, but you'll suck arse at everything else. I'd rather be a well rounded person.

Hey SG!, how much for a cup holder for a '99 E39 528i? Mines broken..

tofu1413

11-21-2009, 02:16 PM

congrats!

dealerships usually hire the new ppl as lower positions first.. lot boys, wash boys etc.

you are one lucky guy to get into there directly as a parts advisor. =]

rich sandor// what? you guys use reynolds too?!??! wow.. and i thought only carter motors was ghetto to use it.. ugh.. i dont like using it at all. oh well, im not paying for the system =.=

CorneringArtist

11-21-2009, 03:07 PM

I've already committed to being an auto service tech myself, I got waitlisted for one of the programs at BCIT. I'm in my last year of HS and took my school co-op program again, taking my work experience this time at JP Toyota in Surrey (I was at Nissan last year).

One of the guys there mentioned to me that I should go into parts (not sure exactly what he said, but something about them getting benefits but techs don't?), which I considered and sounds promising, but there's no point in doing so since I won't learn anything I can apply to my own car. If anything, the service manager is probably gonna hire me on as a lot boy when the school work experience ends, knowing that I'm at the bottom, but due to the fact I've got experience with a wrench, I kind of know what I'm doing..

Even I had/thought about multiple jobs and I'm only 17.Thought about racing professionally when I was in grade 8, but I missed the talent threshold years ago for a million reasons. I've already taken and quit/got laid off of jobs as a plastic part manufacturer, McSlave, gas boy, sales in a retail clothing store, and parts person at Crappy Tire (two of those jobs didn't last one shift because I felt like I was thrown under the bus during training and I felt that I would be extremely unhappy working there), and now I'm looking for work with little luck. I've also thought about teaching, but my marks weren't good enough for UBC/SFU, and maybe if I lose the motivation of being a tech, I'll go into teaching.

Lots of really good insight on career choice in here, thought I'd share my piece.

ToneCapone

11-21-2009, 03:21 PM

Yeah it’s definitely very hard to find a job you like and you can actually stick to. On top of that, finding a good job, that leads to a career you like, and that’s not at the bottom of the barrel to begin with...is extremely lucky.
I find this thread inspirational, I like what you’ve done with the place.
Keep posting, maybe share how your first 2 weeks at the job go. It will remind us all of that one happy time when we started something new and exciting.

Props Lucky Buddha looking guy aka !SG, all the best on your new career path!

hk20000

11-21-2009, 03:26 PM

Yeah but Shoei looks like an established man from the outfit so BJ probably thought he can handle himself pretty good behind the counter.

Not to mention his experience in the auto parts sales industry before.

Congrats !SG with a click!

!SG

11-21-2009, 03:35 PM

thanx, but thats one part of the experience that really didnt help my cause.

I got to chat with another HR from another dealership, and even some friends in the field like niteraven. My gained experience working at Advance would not give me any edge at applying to a dealership. Though some similar if not more job duties can be applied to both, dealership experience is just that, dealership experience. Ive looked at some other places, and applied at some other dealerships. My resume was tossed aside faster than parsley on a juicy steak (mmMmm steak...)

I really thank you guys for all the kind words. Im really psyched about giving my first try at a dealership, and at a BMW one at that! I was really surprised to hear that Brian Jessel liked to meet each and every new employee. Some places ive worked that, the big boss would not even know you. You'll be lucky to get a generic letter with their signature stamped on. So that in its own, was very cool. Thats totally something i would do as a boss. Why not meet ur staff? If your staff doesnt feel like they can tell you a problem, how can u resolve the issue if u dont know about it right?

Yeah but Shoei looks like an established man from the outfit so BJ probably thought he can handle himself pretty good behind the counter.

Not to mention his experience in the auto parts sales industry before.

Congrats !SG with a click!

!SG

11-21-2009, 03:36 PM

haha, i gotta learn how to use the system there first before i can find you a price for a cup holder!

for now, ill say the cheapest cup holder out there, is the one where a friend bums a ride, thats what their 2 hands are for, and thats what bumming a ride off you entales! hahaha

ugh i hate reynolds.. so 1980's...

btw, add me to the list of multi-career 'suckers'
- started off wanting to be an architect (took 4 years of drafting in school)
- saw Top Gun and decided I was going to be a fighter pilot (joined cadets)
- got my ppl but realised I would never be a fighter pilot cuza my eyes, so I decided to be a commercial pilot instead, and spent $40k on that.
- got all my licences and decided I did not want to spend 4+ years working in buttfuck BC
- spent 6 years in the hospitality industry, which actually was a ton of fun, made great friends, and learned how to deal with people properly and what real customer service is!
- now I'm selling cars and after 2 years+ I've learned more in this business then you can learn in any school. Honestly.

If you spend your whole life in one career, you may be exceptionally good at that, but you'll suck arse at everything else. I'd rather be a well rounded person.

Hey SG!, how much for a cup holder for a '99 E39 528i? Mines broken..

threezero

11-21-2009, 03:40 PM

^ bad idea, I had my frds hold my bubble tea when I had a rental car cause it only had 1 cup holder.

I took a sweet turn and the bubble tea end up all over the car my buddy and me.

cup holder > frd's chicken arms all day

!SG

11-21-2009, 03:41 PM

niteraven speaks the truth! if anything i have learned working at any job, is that its a whole team system. co ordinated effort to bring a great end result to a satisfied customer. everyone on the team counts. from the first person that greats them, to the last person that sends them off.

and yup, im pretty pumped!

for those of you that do work at Brian Jessel, dont get pissed at me if i constantly ask where is where. its gonna take me a bit to get my barrings. im not a human GPS, and i know for sure Brian Jessel BMW doesnt have those mall directory "you are here" maps around.

!SG

11-21-2009, 03:46 PM

communication!

"WOOT, right turn ahead, prepare yourself!"

then ur friend would gyro to counter act the cetriforce... hahaha, i learned this from experience.

hmm, i cant find it, but there was a commercial a ways back that showed like the perfect passenger, would know when to provide fries and or sip of drink to the driver... hahaha

^ bad idea, I had my frds hold my bubble tea when I had a rental car cause it only had 1 cup holder.

I took a sweet turn and the bubble tea end up all over the car my buddy and me.

cup holder > frd's chicken arms all day

BoS_DC2

11-21-2009, 03:46 PM

Congrats!

Starting off in Parts is pretty amazing, especially in a dealership that's well known in the lower mainland and probably around the country, etc.

LanEvoMR

11-21-2009, 03:59 PM

congrats

can you hook me up with dinan parts?

threezero

11-21-2009, 04:21 PM

communication!

"WOOT, right turn ahead, prepare yourself!"

then ur friend would gyro to counter act the cetriforce... hahaha, i learned this from experience.

hmm, i cant find it, but there was a commercial a ways back that showed like the perfect passenger, would know when to provide fries and or sip of drink to the driver... hahaha

I'm training my gf to the perfect passenger. So far she can provide fries, burger, sip of drink, smoke, takin off and putting on jackets and middle finger at asshole drivers :bigthumb:

!SG

11-21-2009, 05:38 PM

i give props on that! last time i tried to train my ex gf that, i got a fry up the nose and she gave me the middle finger me instead and told me to go fuck myself =/

I'm training my gf to the perfect passenger. So far she can provide fries, burger, sip of drink, smoke, takin off and putting on jackets and middle finger at asshole drivers :bigthumb:

maxx

11-21-2009, 05:49 PM

time to buy a bimmer buddy!

!SG

11-21-2009, 06:21 PM

haha, those that know me, know exactly which beamer im holding out for. and until i find that right one, i will be a lexus owner.

nothing wrong with lexus. i have all the tools for it =P if i get a beamer, ill need to invest in more tools, haha, a german 14mm wrench! (13mm) :D

!Tigger

11-21-2009, 06:30 PM

congrats Sohei. maybe ill see your GS more in the area now~

ahhaha my friend just quit his that job there too.... I think there might be someone i know named Marco thats still working there.....

and DHPEM1 Works there too! i bought something from him he's the used BMW manager.. i think hahaha all i remember is his plate was BJ6

StylinRed

11-21-2009, 06:32 PM

grats, sounds cool

thumper

11-21-2009, 06:35 PM

i suspect that are next RS meet will be at brian jessel? hint? hint? :lol

i wonder how long it will take before there will be a BMW roundel stuck on his lexus :haha:

ImsBB1prelude

11-21-2009, 08:33 PM

LOL...that was my last job

have fun over there :twirleye:

ImsBB1prelude

11-21-2009, 08:33 PM

LOL...that was my last job

have fun over there :rolleyes:

vietfx

11-21-2009, 08:34 PM

No wonder that lexus parked at the dealership looked so familiar. Was working all day and noticed it quite a few times.

thumper

11-21-2009, 09:29 PM

LOL...that was my last job

have fun over there :twirleye:

what happened? :confused:

Dinan3

11-21-2009, 09:47 PM

what happened? :confused:

Probably got fired. :p

!SG

11-21-2009, 10:04 PM

no RS meet at brian jessel, we would take over the lot and then some. As big as the place is, we are pushing 400+ cars at these meets! vancouver is just getting too small for all of us! =D

!SG

11-21-2009, 10:07 PM

=( i was at brian jessel 3 times, first interview, 2nd interview, and met brian jessel himself.

the only other time was hmm... back when i worked at advance, i dropped off some stuff on my way home. that main enterance way off boundary isnt all that good for my GS.

No wonder that lexus parked at the dealership looked so familiar. Was working all day and noticed it quite a few times.

thumper

11-21-2009, 10:25 PM

slightly off topic... SG, is the old wolfe chevrolet lot being used for brian jessel's overflow stock? i see a lot of inventory over on that side...

dink

11-21-2009, 10:37 PM

slightly off topic... SG, is the old wolfe chevrolet lot being used for brian jessel's overflow stock? i see a lot of inventory over on that side...

drive by again, look at the sign ;)

thumper

11-21-2009, 10:39 PM

drive by again, look at the sign ;)

egh did something change? all i remember was anything that said "chevrolet" was covered up in black paint :confused:

dink

11-21-2009, 10:41 PM

egh did something change? all i remember was anything that said "chevrolet" was covered up in black paint :confused:

oh yeah, its changed. look at where the old red wolfe sign used to be.

skyxx

11-21-2009, 10:58 PM

BJBMW is buying out property around that area to store cars lol. They're expanding fast! I remember the last time I went to the Service department, the cars waiting to be serviced are packed in the back lot :lol

!SG

11-22-2009, 08:06 AM

There isnt much detail as of yet to the 2ndary lot. As far as i can figure out, they are expanding, probably because brian jessel bmw already out grew its current lot.

You ever try visiting? besides the fact there are beamers EVERYWHERE :lol, it seems they are using just about every ounce of space on the lot!

You know a dealership is busy and out growing themselves, when u walk into the show room, and the cars parked on display in there seem a tad bit closer than other dealerships. From my experience, you dont bring in inventory, especially cars, unless you know you will be selling them. otherwise, its just too costly to keep around.

woot final weekend of freedom =P, which i honestly dont mind. i look forward to being back on a regular schedule =)

turb0fr3ak

11-22-2009, 08:16 AM

good job dude, i had to wash cars for half a year then got into shipping for another year and finally im a service adviser now and im lovin it

ImsBB1prelude

11-22-2009, 09:07 AM

Probably got fired. :p

is this shawn?

ImsBB1prelude

11-22-2009, 09:12 AM

what happened? :confused:

No I quit a year ago and I think two more employees left after me.

They have had a ad up for parts advisor for like a year :rolleyes:

ImsBB1prelude

11-22-2009, 09:14 AM

slightly off topic... SG, is the old wolfe chevrolet lot being used for brian jessel's overflow stock? i see a lot of inventory over on that side...

Yea jessel bought it out and also bought the knight & day next door.

Dinan3

11-22-2009, 09:30 AM

is this shawn?

No. Shawn left too. Who's this?

?NR

11-22-2009, 10:01 AM

!SG

11-22-2009, 10:02 AM

wow, didnt know about the knight n day next door.

but then its for the better. they just havent been up to par, not like years ago when they still had the knight n day location in richmond.

!SG

11-22-2009, 10:02 AM

me love e39's!

skyxx

11-22-2009, 01:14 PM

Are you gonna buy a BMW as your next car. :eek: :lol

thumper

11-22-2009, 02:04 PM

wow, didnt know about the knight n day next door.

but then its for the better. they just havent been up to par, not like years ago when they still had the knight n day location in richmond.

wow... that knight and day has been there since... forever.

what's next.... mcdonalds? :eek:

!SG

11-22-2009, 04:49 PM

wow that position was opened for a year. then im really greatful they giving me a try. my only auto parts experience was at advance, and i told that to them. i even said i didnt know the reynolds system, but only played around with it via websites that use the system for their online parts stores.

i get to start the day after the Brian Jessel BMW Christmas party =) haha.

babyshortie

11-22-2009, 07:18 PM

the party was tonight!!

Spaceship_coupe

11-22-2009, 07:23 PM

Congrats Shoei!! Maybe I'll see you when I drop off some stuffs.

BTW, babyshortie do you work at the front counter/reception area?

dink

11-22-2009, 11:12 PM

the party was tonight!!

and it was great! thank youuuuuuuu

!SG

11-23-2009, 02:34 AM

gezzz, there are a lot of guys on here that work there huh?

ok, well, dont make me feel like a goof and a stranger on tuesday. I'll answer to either shoei or SG, im use to ppl calling me by my user name.

babyshortie

11-23-2009, 09:55 AM

Congrats Shoei!! Maybe I'll see you when I drop off some stuffs.

BTW, babyshortie do you work at the front counter/reception area?

i used to :)

see you tomorrow shoei! WELCOME!

Cman333

11-23-2009, 10:47 AM

I remember there were some cute female service advisors there. Make sure to keep it up.

You might see me there soon.

VR6GTI

11-23-2009, 10:53 AM

The parts department at BJBMW are total noobs. Terrible customer service because no 1 knows whats going on there.

!SG

11-23-2009, 11:00 AM

well, if thats the case, i hope i can change your opinion.

Those that have delt with me on and off RS, and when i was at Advance, know i pride myself on providing the best customer service, no BS, treat every person with respect attitude. I do not plan on changing that fact about me.

the thing u gotta understand is that if u have ordered any part from any dealership, u will see the part number is like 000-000-000L or something. u know how many possibilities there are in that part number? slip ups happen, its however how well the person deals with it that counts. acknowledging of the slip up, and swift action is what matters. accidents, mix ups, they happen, no matter how hard you train or do well at ur job. Parts guys are human too.

Death2Theft

11-23-2009, 11:43 AM

They say that it would cost 3 times as much to build a 135 from parts than buying a new one.
sure sure. ill be the guy piecing together his own beamer in the back lot with all the spare parts! hahahaha.

falcon

11-23-2009, 01:09 PM

They say that it would cost 3 times as much to build a 135 from parts than buying a new one.

That's normal. A new engine for a BMW G450X is 6k, the Ohlins rear shock is 2k. The bike, new... is 8k. Try to figure that one out...

q0192837465

11-23-2009, 01:52 PM

congrats, I'll be needing some parts for my repair, should I PM u?

Oh, and I dunno if I should mention it, but I dun really like that Jackie guy in the service department or wutever. He screwed me over a couple of times.

DD//M3

11-23-2009, 02:35 PM

Bought my car at BJ.

Good to see someone in the parts dept. on here.

Also it's:

Beamer = Motorcycles.

Bimmer = Cars.

Get that right and you are golden! :thumbsup:

moomooCow

11-23-2009, 06:03 PM

Bought my car at BJ.

Good to see someone in the parts dept. on here.

Also it's:

Beamer = Motorcycles.

Bimmer = Cars.

Get that right and you are golden! :thumbsup:

Is that true?? I never knew that!

!SG

11-23-2009, 06:07 PM

thats also new to me

beam her = drunkeness being recorded for you tube! :lol

but yes, i frequent that john volk motorcycle shop on grandview hwy often... mmmmmMm, 2 wheels!

so my question is...

where do you guys park when u work at brian jessel bmw?

NSX

11-23-2009, 06:30 PM

^^haha Shoei, park at subway, in the cop spot. lol. Actually, I see them parked all over boundary road. Guess they get there early.

Dont forget to set you alarm tonight dude!

!SG

11-23-2009, 06:48 PM

should i put some lube around the tail pipe... u know, in case my car gets raped =P

Just curious because i did drive aroudn to see where to park. broadway/lougheed cant park from 3-6pm

and parking is very limited on boundary.

i guess parking a few blocks away isnt bad.

NSX

11-23-2009, 06:50 PM

^^park at AK, and get a ride there =) haha. Oh yea, you should watch that huge ditch entrance on boundary, in front of reflex supplements. Eveyone drives sideways around that monster. And that damned speedbump right after you turn right.

dink

11-23-2009, 07:00 PM

some people park on lougheed, but you have to move your car at 3pm. others park at mcd.

!SG

11-23-2009, 07:00 PM

i already 3 wheel when i enter off the front enterance on boundary. =( its ok, i dont qualify as customer parking anymore! =P

^^park at AK, and get a ride there =) haha. Oh yea, you should watch that huge ditch entrance on boundary, in front of reflex supplements. Eveyone drives sideways around that monster. And that damned speedbump right after you turn right.

Dinan3

11-23-2009, 08:52 PM

Dinan3

11-23-2009, 08:54 PM

EmperorIS

11-23-2009, 09:00 PM

did u put revscene on ur resume ?

!SG

11-24-2009, 06:42 AM

i honestly did not want to push RS too much, i want them to give me a chance via my abilities, and not who im affiliated with.

in fact, if u met me at an RS meet, i intro myself as either Asian1, or asianhypa (which both are not true at all) =)

But i definately want to get something going with Brian Jessel BMW. I think it would be great for both, especially at events, automotive reviews, autoblogs, u name it =)

RFlush

11-24-2009, 06:49 AM

I used to work at BJ BMW as well. Is Charlie still in charge of the parts department? Todd and Kristy still there?

I haven't been back in ages but I still play poker with the business managers there.

!SG

11-24-2009, 06:56 AM

Charlie is still there!

He was one of the guys at my first Interview! Seem's like such a nice guy, i was perfectly honest with him about my ability in automotive parts department, so im greatful he didnt put a big red X on my resume, hahaha...

RFlush

11-24-2009, 07:05 AM

Who else is still working the parts department?

Do you play poker?

!SG

11-24-2009, 07:33 AM

actually, i dont know anyone in parts, my first interview process consisted of walking and and out of charlies office.

never met any of the guys.

hence why i posted here on RS, to see who else worked there =)

dink

11-24-2009, 03:53 PM

Saw SG today for a bit, when he was taking his tour and when I was walking through shipping and parts. Looks like you're doing just fine.

vietfx

11-24-2009, 06:24 PM

so my question is...

where do you guys park when u work at brian jessel bmw?
I'm Mike in the drive thru. The really young looking asian guy.

- Boundary, usually filled up by 7:30am
- Lougheed/broadway good until 3pm (gotta move behind mcdonalds or get lucky and find a spot on boundary) I suggest making a friend that finishes at 3pm, like me lol
- Street behind mcdonalds/harley
- Mcdonalds parking lot, if you have a parking pass or if you want to test your luck.
- There is another street beside lot 2, across the street from the dealership (quite a bit of a walk)

You'll see my white civic si parked on lougheed until 3pm.

Wolfe will soon be used, from I've been told. You'll find out soon enough. :thumbsup:
So far, we have spa (detail), alloy rim repair, colourworks stationed there.

EDIT: Got bored, so I made you some maps. Highlighted in red is where you can park.
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1894/parking1.jpg

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/3426/parking2.jpg

!SG

11-24-2009, 07:01 PM

dang, yeah, i parked on the street across from mcdicks.

when i get time and a hold of andre, ill ask if he let me park in mcdonalds lot, even thought we not suppose to take up all the parking spots. (good to know friends that work at that mcdicks)

dink

11-24-2009, 07:13 PM

ask for me too, i always park at mcd's customer parking hahaha shhhhh

dang, yeah, i parked on the street across from mcdicks.

when i get time and a hold of andre, ill ask if he let me park in mcdonalds lot, even thought we not suppose to take up all the parking spots. (good to know friends that work at that mcdicks)

!SG

11-24-2009, 07:18 PM

So my first day. OMG THERE ARE SO MANY PPL!!!!

I forgot most of the ppl's names already,

I remember Todd, the parts guy, because he drove me over to wolfe briefly to see the other lot, and also because we share the same hair cut.

So my first day, i was upstairs filling forms for a bit, took the whmis test, went over some proceedures, then by the time that was over, it was lunch break. was bored, and so went to n-motion to say hi, and chat. went back got to finally meet the staff, met a lot of ppl A LOT OF PPL!!! i dont even remember their names, i feel bad!

but so this is how things goes, there is another new parts guy there, he's got more experience than me and plus hes in since monday, and so he is being trained first. im gonna be working in shipping for the next while, which is cool, so i get a hang of the system, how parts work there, and so on, and there are a lot of parts! a LOT! its like bmw canadian tire in there!, parts everywhere but no bob villa look alike!

So for the next few weeks, im gonna dress down so i can do parts handling with them.

Overall, a great first day and experience meeting everyone. Everyone really does feel like family in there, so its very cool! I actually kinda know one of the parts guys, he was at honda before, as the parts guy i delt with =P

If you work there, and are on RS, feel free to call me SG. =)

danizer

11-24-2009, 08:11 PM

!SG

11-24-2009, 08:14 PM

well thats the thing, there was 2 new guys from what i saw off one of the comps

new parts guy started on monday. easiest way to say it, he's white, so thats not me! plus i think he got a mustache going, which i cant, i tried, it just looks bad.

the 2nd one is me, bald big asian guy with glasses.

skyxx

11-24-2009, 08:32 PM

Sooner or later, SG is gonna be talking In #s :lol

bcedhk

11-24-2009, 08:51 PM

so what really happen with michael HOE i mean Ho?

seems like hes still ballin around

http://www.michaelho.ca/

.. i want to get a roof rack base and snowboard mount for E90.. any deals ??>!>!

!SG

11-24-2009, 08:58 PM

no clue, but the group of ppl working there right now seem very friendly, so thats awesome to me! i feel so "green" there, complete noob!

Iron Chef

11-24-2009, 09:11 PM

threezero

11-24-2009, 09:18 PM

^^ ditto my ex used to work there she didn't like it very much

bcedhk

11-24-2009, 09:32 PM

from what i hear BJ isn't a good place to work. ther seems to be an extremely high rate of turn over. The company i work for poached a bunch of techs from there and non of them had anything good to say about it.

On the surface it might seem like a prestigious place to work but once you get down to it its a toxic work environment.... well from what i hear at least.

is all about the name, people will go "WOO AHHHH, EEE!!!" when you shout out the bmw name.

kinda reminds me of this comic that i read yesterday...
http://businessguysonbusinesstrips.com/art/alister.jpg

I lol'd quite a bit , this site has all of the guys comic

www.businessguysonbusinesstrips.com

BEEB

11-24-2009, 09:43 PM

your VIP Lexus probably won't fit in to all those machanics' autox cars - M3, ITR, S2K, etc.

Senna4ever

11-24-2009, 10:41 PM

Congrats on your new job!!

!Tigger

11-24-2009, 11:49 PM

i always see that yellow 240 on boundary hahah does he work at bmw?

!SG

11-25-2009, 05:28 AM

haha, im trying to find my fit in place right now =P

yeah i know, but then us VIP'ers/Executive'ers are are a rare breed. we even walk with our legs extremely tilted in

i honestly dont know. it seems like everyone is super busy yesterday running around, so all the greetings i got were quick. Forget about trying to remember what cars ppl drive, im still just trying to remember names for now!

So this for at least this week, they got me in the back helping out with shipping to learn the computer system ropes. then after the other new guy gets fully trained, its my turn. And since i didnt get a work shirt yet, ill be walking around flossin my RS work shirt. so if that doesnt make me stick out like a sore thumb, i dont know what will!

your VIP Lexus probably won't fit in to all those machanics' autox cars - M3, ITR, S2K, etc.

thumper

11-25-2009, 06:10 AM

JV6

11-25-2009, 08:04 AM

Congratz man! GL to you!!! oh and discount on car services plzzz :)

Gumby

11-25-2009, 01:51 PM

Congrats SG! Judging from your posts, you have an excellent attitude. BJBMW did the right thing in giving you a chance. :)

Skittlez160

11-25-2009, 05:12 PM

On the surface it might seem like a prestigious place to work but once you get down to it its a toxic work environment.... well from what i hear at least.

I've heard the same from a friend who worked there. First few months was all rainbows and smiles. Then as time sets in, it was just a nightmare.

In any case, me being a parts guy myself, congrats! If you like working in the auto industry but not nesccesarily with fixing cars, parts is a great department. It's a bit overwhelming at first with so many numbers but you'll get used to it. My first month I literally had numbers floating in my mind when I would sleep. Now it's a breeze and it's a lot of fun.

!SG

11-25-2009, 06:10 PM

Well, first official day of work! i just missed their order of shop shirts so i had to sport my own Revscene shirt today =P

Anyhow, they've given me a couple of tshirts to sport the Brian Jessel BMW logo for now, to tie me til either they place an order (in a few weeks, which i may be moved into parts officially) but i really like doing shipping for now. the crew is awesome! I guess the one in charge of shipping (i guess we call her the shipping manager) has taken the time and even stayed late teaching and answering all my dumb questions.

It sounds kinda stupid to some of u guys, but going form small shop, to highly organized big dealership like this is a dream for someone thats slightly OCD. organization is as top as can be, and an efficient system worked out. Parts guys work closely with shipping guys and vice versa. the whole system is just amazing!

I stayed late a bit to learn off of the manager, and she was kind enough to take me under her wing to teach me. I feel a little bad because the other new guy, they threw in like that. while ive been given the chance to learn at a slower pace, without the high traffic pressures.

G2TegLS

11-25-2009, 06:48 PM

That's normal. A new engine for a BMW G450X is 6k, the Ohlins rear shock is 2k. The bike, new... is 8k. Try to figure that one out...

A long block (no accessories) V10 M5 motor is 60gs alone :P

!SG

11-25-2009, 06:59 PM

just very amazed how everything works, how everyone has their part of the job.

its much different coming from a shop, where i did sales, shipping, receiving, parts, payroll, book keeper, mechanic, installer, human resources, janitor at times, inventory stock... so honestly, im having a hard time figuring out what im suppose to do, and what im not suppose to do.

but man, those parts guys are insane, yes its very fast pace, but they RUN!

!SG

11-26-2009, 05:28 PM

My learning curve has been very interesting.

Seems like every possibly scenario that can happen, has happened, but in a good way, i get to learn from it. Kinda like those "what if?" situations.

It just amazes me how they keep order in there with soooooo many parts. Every car has different rotors, pads, air filters, oil filters. these are just regular stuff, then u got the custom stuff, body panels, covers, bumpers, GLASS even! then tires, wheels, hoses... the list goes on and on.

and the pace at which the parts guys work at is intense! you got ur tech mechanics blasting in asking for parts, the parts guys running, no... sprinting to get the part for them, while the shipping/receiving guys are constantly getting parts in to put into inventory and stock them back up!

Everyone works in teams, as a system. one kink in the system and bam, everything gets jammed! Just makes u really realized what team work is all about!

Today, i learned about "cores" and "warranties" tommorow, i will absorb what i learned! :D

!SG

11-27-2009, 12:26 PM

kinda cool to live so close. can come home for lunch and do some quick RS work if needed

skyxx

11-27-2009, 01:11 PM

^Doing RS work means Slacking. :lol JK JK

!SG

11-28-2009, 10:41 AM

nope, it means i gotta find balance.

servers have been acting up lately as of this week, so im gonna have to keep an eye on whats going on

!Tigger

11-28-2009, 11:29 AM

you live in east vancouver?

!SG

11-28-2009, 12:24 PM

yup
always have

boostfever

11-28-2009, 01:18 PM

i worked at BJBMW for about 5 months. worked as lot staff for service. too crazy busy, many slackers, and way low wage. only guys making good money there are the managers.

!SG

11-28-2009, 02:44 PM

hmm, i donno about slacking. ive been in the parts and shipping department.

there isnt even time to slack, everyone is encouraged to take their lunch break because u need that break for food and to recharge.

so far, they have me learning in the shipping department. this is what i do thru the day.

- day starts off for me at 7:30. we get a list of whats coming in for the day. shipping companies drop stuff off for us so the bay is usually packed, and thus u gotta move ur ass to clear room as other shipping companies keep coming in and dropping more stuff off. we are talking about local tire wholesalers, ups, puralator, dhl, greyhound, etc...

- so u get a list like 50 pages long of parts that are suppose to come in, parts on back order, specially ordered parts. we are trying to find them, tick them off the list, seperate where they go in the inventory, all while more couriers drop off more stuff. its endless.

- by noon, everything is seperated and we start putting the packs together. thus like customers place orders, we put them together to either ship out or to drive out for tommorow. we also tag items that have been spoken for, place them seperately. putting packages together for the driver to deliver the next day. we place that on the side for him, and usually he is double checking in the morning when we are unpacking the shipments.

- 2-4pm, couriers come by and pick up the packages we put together for shipping. all through out the day, we are helping the parts guys put their packages together. it might be a customer waiting outside for the part, or it can be the mechanic waiting for the part. there are like 99 million different parts from a little metal clip, to a whole sub frame! all are catalog'd, all have their own part numbers, all are organized so that everyone can find them when need be.

thats why i keep thinking, OMG, thank you for putting me in shipping. this gave me the chance to see and learn how the system works! if they threw me in parts right away, i may be having a mental break down right now. the parts guys have to keep the mechanics happy, the waiting customers happy, and even sales guys that want to throw in some floor mats for the cars. everything must be cleared thru the parts guys first! no free for grabs because that will throw off the inventory!

for anyone else, im sure it will be overwhelming, it still is for me, but im slightly OCD, and thus, the organization is an absolute treat for me.

i just touched upon the warranty and core parts on friday from one of the shippers. im sure every dealership has a similar system, but now i really really really really do understand why parts and shippers work so closely and organized. i cant even imagine what the service side is like. ppl coming in, booking appointments, having the right tech work on what. to me, it looks like a football play, but you are only giving 1 down to get the touchdown.

then you got all the internals, the valets, lot staff, just wow! I dont see many slackers, but what i do see sometimes is everyone waiting on 1 guy to finish so that the rest can move. u are only as fast as ur slowest member. and i dont plan on being the slowest, nor be just an individual, but a team player.

Im just happy to be there, my first week and everyone's been so well received and nice to me. I was expecting marlene (my current buddy learning partner) to be killing me right now from my endless questions. thank god for her patience. :D

vietfx

11-28-2009, 10:19 PM

Kinda odd how I'm always visiting parts bugging thomas and todd, yet I've never seen you yet.

BEEB

11-28-2009, 11:03 PM

hey, is there any hardtop for e46 kicking around in the back?

!SG

11-29-2009, 07:08 AM

are you a tech?

they have me learning the remstar so if u see the back of what looks like a big asian, thats probably me.

or just ask the techs who shoei is. just tell them to yell for me or something, ill come out and greet.

Kinda odd how I'm always visiting parts bugging thomas and todd, yet I've never seen you yet.

!SG

11-29-2009, 07:10 AM

thats something you gotta ask the tech guys.

im getting an idea of the part numbering system, but i dont fully know how to actually go look for the part other than the brief description and its location. thats this coming weeks lesson for me =P

hey, is there any hardtop for e46 kicking around in the back?

vietfx

11-29-2009, 09:41 PM

are you a tech?

they have me learning the remstar so if u see the back of what looks like a big asian, thats probably me.

or just ask the techs who shoei is. just tell them to yell for me or something, ill come out and greet.

I'm not a tech yet. Currently residing in the drive thru :rolleyes:
My apprenticeship should be starting around March/April.

!SG

11-30-2009, 05:10 AM

no shame in that. everyone started somewhere. you can always swing on by the shipping/receiving area and ask one of the guys who i am.

no shame, in a big company, every person counts in order to make efficiency, EVERY.

I'm not a tech yet. Currently residing in the drive thru :rolleyes:
My apprenticeship should be starting around March/April.

sky52

11-30-2009, 06:58 AM

say hi to colin for me.....

!SG

11-30-2009, 12:38 PM

cools, who should i say said hi?

i pretty much work with colin, he's the new guy in parts, and im 2nd in line after he gets trained. but working in shipping is like less than 20ft away from his computer counter

!SG

12-02-2009, 01:44 PM

to the guy that swung by to say hi today, sorry bro, i wasnt able to help ya out just yet. they havent trained me for parts as of yet, and i was running upstairs to finish up bin check (gives me a great chance to know where parts go)...

sexyaccord

12-02-2009, 08:11 PM

spotted SG's car and him in person at BJBMW, he said hes busy, but i think hes slacking. lol

j/k.

!SG

12-02-2009, 08:24 PM

was that you?

sorry man, my ears were ringing from the constant buzzing from the door alarm upstairs (we had the doors open while the elevator was being serviced)

i didnt recognize you at all, but then i was expecting jack sparrow or the joker, hahahaha.

the rest of the crew is probably better at helping you out at the moment, until i familarize myself with parts system. im still very green to the computer systems they use =/

spotted SG's car and him in person at BJBMW, he said hes busy, but i think hes slacking. lol

j/k.

sexyaccord

12-02-2009, 09:29 PM

was that you?

sorry man, my ears were ringing from the constant buzzing from the door alarm upstairs (we had the doors open while the elevator was being serviced)

i didnt recognize you at all, but then i was expecting jack sparrow or the joker, hahahaha.

the rest of the crew is probably better at helping you out at the moment, until i familarize myself with parts system. im still very green to the computer systems they use =/

lol yeah, that was the "normal" me, not dressed up.
i was finding parking along lougheed, i walked past your car and i was like thats SG's car. lol he must be working so came in to say hi.
yea unfortunately Kristin told me i can't fit the BT module in my car. oh well. :D

!SG

12-03-2009, 05:31 AM

ill do some research in the learning center if i can in the next little while. there may be a way.

found out you can rewire the cd changer in the trunk of the e46's to accept an ipod adapter via a friend.

but the sounds of it you may need to either do a slight custom on an aftermarket bt unit.

?NR

12-03-2009, 05:40 AM

dependent on options that came from factory (tel prep prewiring and certain production dates) for bt.

same for ipod as well. CD changers cannot be used in conjunction with ipod retrofit kits.

and no, the lil button on steering wheel with the guy speaking icon doesn't mean you have tel prep.

!SG

12-03-2009, 06:00 AM

hehe, i havent gotten that far yet! ive gotten to re organized the kidney grill section upstairs! haha :lol

dependent on options that came from factory (tel prep prewiring and certain production dates) for bt.

same for ipod as well. CD changers cannot be used in conjunction with ipod retrofit kits.

and no, the lil button on steering wheel with the guy speaking icon doesn't mean you have tel prep.

?NR

12-03-2009, 08:31 PM

wait till you count the fluids in 1/10th for inventory.... =D

!SG

12-07-2009, 04:32 PM

im kinda curious how inventory day will be like!

anyhow, ugggg, we got like a super dump of winter wheels/tire packages in. i never moved so many wheels n tires in my life in one go! seriously, our shipping bay was packed!

willsol

12-07-2009, 04:43 PM

Is there anyone named James that works there? white guy... just curious if he's still working there, not in good contact with him anymore.

I heard pay at Brian Jessel BMW sucks, wonder what you'd be making then.

!SG

12-07-2009, 04:53 PM

James?

there are sooooooo many departments!

there is service, quick service, sales, customer service, vip, accounting, marketing, HR, mechanics, quick techs, parts, shipping, valet, lot staff... soooo many ppl! i think at brian jessel bmw, there are over 200 ppl! As far as the parts department, i dont think i know a james =/ sorry. im still pretty green there, and just knowing a lot of the guys.

Dinan3

12-07-2009, 08:48 PM

spork sport

12-07-2009, 09:51 PM

welcome to the exciting world of automotive after-sale services, you will want to die soon enough:)

!SG

12-08-2009, 01:40 PM

skyxx

12-08-2009, 03:32 PM

SG is gonna try to fit some M series bumpers on his car and a CSL style trunk. LOL :lol

//RacingSpirit>>

12-08-2009, 04:22 PM

haha, it isnt that bad is it?

well, i cant wait to announce the new project once its up!

very excited because ill finally be able to put all my skills and knowledge from the automotive field to use!

Your job/career at any workplace is only as good as the manager(s) there and your coworkers make it. It's nice to see another parts guy that takes pride in his work and willing to learn the trade through hard work. If you have spare time at work, go log on to extranet (you should have access to it already, or someone there should be able to give you access), and view the different topics in the knowledge library. There is a wealth of knowledge there that will help you out immensely. You'll find that BMW's are very different from other cars like Hondas and Toyotas, and when you come across things you don't understand (and can't find anyone to explain it to you clearly), you can usually find the answers in the knowledge library.

!SG

12-08-2009, 08:34 PM

thanx for the heads up, i was planning on doing some studying time upstairs in the library room after the holidays.

i need to brush up on my reynolds knowledge and the ETK program and i know they have access to all the books up there!

Its just amazes me because i came from a small car mod shop, and all the organization i wished we had, are a must and in place at a large dealership. it cannot survive without it! The parts manager is absolutely cool. He keeps asking me if everything is ok, haha. And the team, i guess my immediate boss right now, is really cool. She bares with all the questions i have, and basically procedures.

eg, today, while putting parts away in the remstar machine (this huge organizing storing and retreiving machine) i found parts in a section that should have been empty. Sounds really stupid but i just cant go and grab it to move it because its in inventory at that location and thus if anyone else tries to look for it, and gets the same problem, we are all screwed! in the end, problem solved, but was cool seeing that my thought process of what to do was correct and verified by my immediate boss. I know it sounds stupid, but being on the other end of the stick, trying to look for something that someone else put away in a sloppy way, and cant find it, is really damn annoying!

Ive always worked for small to medium sized companies before, and thus working for a big company like this is somewhat surprising and a welcome change.

And hey, working with ppl that actually are car guys as well is an added bonus.

i dont plan on being the weakest link in the chain in the parts department. ive never been the slacker, so its also a personal pride thing to knowledge up, learn up, and at least try to keep up with the fast pace guys there. so far the only thing i got going is organization, and fast typing, hahaha. as i said before, im still getting lost in such a huge building! i walked thru the mechanics bay for the 2nd time ever since starting at brian jessel's.

boy i miss the scent of motor oil and general metal smell =P

spork sport

12-08-2009, 08:58 PM

haha, it isnt that bad is it?

well, i cant wait to announce the new project once its up!

very excited because ill finally be able to put all my skills and knowledge from the automotive field to use!

at least you're in parts, it's always chill and relax in there. I'm in service now, dealing with bitchy managers,customers,advisors,techs, everybody bitches about everybody :p. I had fun when I was in parts though, always chill in there :)

!SG

12-08-2009, 09:40 PM

you at brian jessel too? cool. just today i met one of the techs, he spotted me as the RS guy, and also mentioned how his account went inactive, hahaha.

well, i was in ur position before, front line, sales/service. i dont mind dealing with all the variety of ppl. customer service was/is what im good at. ppl dont realize how long it takes to get somethign done on a car. they may have went to some budget place before, so you have to remind them, if they want that type of speed, no problem, we will just have to over look some safety issues and possibly even say we did somethings, but not actually do them. after the brief talk, most are understanding. Whoever said that sales n service is something ANYONE can do, is full of shit, and are arrogant fucks. It may be the single most over looked profession, that DOES require finesse, and a lot of personel skills.

i donno about chill n relaxed. in the morning, we are rushing to help the driver get on his way, putting his orders and lists together. all that before 1030, then after that we are putting all the other orders for the parts advisor guys together, and meet the demands of the techs (mechanics). we are running around putting away parts while helping getting and locating parts.

at least you're in parts, it's always chill and relax in there. I'm in service now, dealing with bitchy managers,customers,advisors,techs, everybody bitches about everybody :p. I had fun when I was in parts though, always chill in there :)

spork sport

12-08-2009, 10:18 PM

you at brian jessel too? cool. just today i met one of the techs, he spotted me as the RS guy, and also mentioned how his account went inactive, hahaha.

well, i was in ur position before, front line, sales/service. i dont mind dealing with all the variety of ppl. customer service was/is what im good at. ppl dont realize how long it takes to get somethign done on a car. they may have went to some budget place before, so you have to remind them, if they want that type of speed, no problem, we will just have to over look some safety issues and possibly even say we did somethings, but not actually do them. after the brief talk, most are understanding. Whoever said that sales n service is something ANYONE can do, is full of shit, and are arrogant fucks. It may be the single most over looked profession, that DOES require finesse, and a lot of personel skills.

i donno about chill n relaxed. in the morning, we are rushing to help the driver get on his way, putting his orders and lists together. all that before 1030, then after that we are putting all the other orders for the parts advisor guys together, and meet the demands of the techs (mechanics). we are running around putting away parts while helping getting and locating parts.

i worked parts at volvo, now service at mercedes. trust me, the rush/stress level in parts is minimal compare to service. Maybe someday I'll see you at mercedes since there're a bunch of ex-bmw ppl working in mercedes. have fun at your new job, it's always exciting to start something new.

originalhypa

12-09-2009, 03:34 PM

congrats SG!
Now that I know where you've landed again, I'm going to stop by and say hello. I'll give you a few weeks to settle before I bug you though.

:D

cheers!

!SG

12-09-2009, 04:45 PM

sure sure, but i think its gonna be more than a few weeks til they move me to parts advisory.

but come spring time, come visit me all you want :D... at "Brian Jessel Autohaus"

We just got a set of M wheels mounted on WINTERS for the M X5... nothing crazy but still DAMN!

and mmMMmm DINAN!!!

skyxx

12-09-2009, 06:06 PM

^ They're changing their name to Brian Jessel Autohaus?. When's the official date?

!SG

12-09-2009, 06:15 PM

sigh..

go drive down boundary and take a look

Brian Jessel BMW is staying Brian Jessel BMW. 2 stores down from Merc Benz dealership on Boundary, you will see a newly renovating building, Brian Jessel Autohaus.

Basically, Brian Jessel BMW is just growing so big and successful, they need more room!

skyxx

12-09-2009, 07:25 PM

So there's technically no difference between them eh. Unless autohaus caters to the aftermarket people. :/

Dinan3

12-09-2009, 08:51 PM

So there's technically no difference between them eh. Unless autohaus caters to the aftermarket people. :/

Autohaus will be for non-BMWs if I'm not mistaken.

richee

12-09-2009, 08:57 PM

Autohaus will be for non-BMWs if I'm not mistaken.

you are mistaken :)

dink

12-09-2009, 09:36 PM

Just wait until 2010. More information will be available on a later date.

!SG

12-10-2009, 05:57 AM

yup, its not that we are being tight lipped about it. its just that we are all curious too, and no one knows all the details! cant wait though! i just assume that with Brian Jessel BMW growing so big, they need room for expansion.

haha, everyone laughs at me cuz im always in the a cheery mood in the morning, especially in shipping. i treat opening all the shipment boxes like christmas! :lol

OH LOOK! SANTA SENT ME ROTORS AND PADS! YAY!!! :lol hahahaha

im 1/2 expecting them to give me a sleeping bag n a pillow and send me on my way if they move me over to autohaus side =P

skyxx

12-10-2009, 11:18 PM

Can we have a camp day at BJ Autoahaus for a night! With an oxy acetylene camp fire! :lol

Harvey Specter

12-11-2009, 04:49 AM

SG, keep an eye out for OEM 19" style 230 wheels for the e92's, you might get these rims on a lease return that the dealership might want to unload. A set of these wheels brand new are too expensive and finding a used set is very hard.

!SG

12-11-2009, 05:12 AM

ohh, you want a set?

hmm, u got a picture? there are soooooo many styles that i have a hard time keeping track.

we have been moving a lot of sets lately because of the demand for winter tire packages. its actually kinda crazy! That one winter @ advance, we moved sooooo many tires, but this is insane. im talking about parts advisors, and even us in shipping helping move sets upon sets upon sets of tires to help the tech's out. at the same time, im trying to help find room for all of them! the amount of volume being moved is just... wow! on top of stock orders, and stuff.

just the other day, i go put some filters into stock. im like why do we need to stock this many? that was until i got to the location and looked up :O wtf?! where did all the filters go from yesterday?! i swear there was like 20 left! all the parts advisors are running around, its kinda funny because its like a hockey team skating on the floor, the difference is we dont all stand up to sing the national anthem in the morning =P

anyhow, if u show me a picture, ill keep an eye out.

godwin

12-11-2009, 05:21 AM

http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/?felge=2300
reminds me of an audi rim

anyhow, if u show me a picture, ill keep an eye out.

!SG

12-11-2009, 01:28 PM

i like the slight twist in the spokes.

that means the whole set, all 4 wheels will be different!

ill keep an eye out for a set.

Hondaracer

12-11-2009, 02:38 PM

those are the nicest rims for the E92's imo

!SG

12-11-2009, 06:21 PM

they ARE nice, but having directional spokes + directional tires + difference sized n offset tires and wheels means it truely is a true staggered setup. each wheel and its design is meant for each corner of the car.

those are the nicest rims for the E92's imo

Harvey Specter

12-13-2009, 06:36 PM

Thanks !SG and yes, imo they're one of the hottest OEM wheels for the e92.

sonick

12-14-2009, 09:40 AM

Not sure if it's appropriate, apologize if it's not. I am looking for a specific part for my E30 BMW, if anybody who works at a dealership could help me out to look for it that would be great.

PM me, I want to avoid cluttering up the thread, thanks!

!SG

12-14-2009, 11:29 AM

call the dealership, ask for any of the parts guys, tell them shoei told you to call them at brian jessel. Unfortunately, i cant help you just yet as im not fully trained with all the computer programs. maybe in a month or 2 i could be able to help you.

just on my lunch break right now.

bcrdukes

12-18-2009, 09:28 AM

Who is the guy with the British/Austrialian accent in parts?

!SG

12-18-2009, 01:23 PM

Collam, i think thats how u spell his name.

freakshow

12-18-2009, 04:09 PM

I popped in today to talk to Chris and Jackie in service.. had to rush to work, so I didnt have a chance to say hi though
I might need an e39 fog light from you soon :P

//RacingSpirit>>

12-19-2009, 05:36 AM

Who is the guy with the British/Austrialian accent in parts?

I think his name is Mick??? I'm pretty sure he's Australian...

!SG

12-19-2009, 06:27 AM

we dont have a mick. but ill tell Cull that.

In parts, we got Cullam (i think thats how u spell his name), Kristen, Rob, Andrew, Colin, Thomas, Todd (assist manager), and Charlie (Parts manager). In shipping we got Teddy, Marlene, Michael (Close, but he's chinese), Alex, and me =)

We work as an awesome team! I was worried i wouldnt fit in, but they adopted me, and really appreciate how everyone works together.

Haha, ok, sounds stupid, but when the chance, i love hanging out in the tech bay (mechanics bay). its so freakin clean, and i just love cars.

Yesterday was a welcomed surprise, had a couple friends swing by to say hi. also ran into an old friend i would see clearing customs at the border when i use to work at advance.

?NR

12-19-2009, 07:02 AM

I think his name is Mick??? I'm pretty sure he's Australian...

Mick Pierce is ex-manager for Autowest BMW and transferred to Autowest Infiniti.

vietfx

12-19-2009, 10:41 AM

The british guy at parts is named Callum. heck, i'm not even sure if that's how you spell it either lol.

!SG

12-19-2009, 04:36 PM

haha, you didnt get the chance to see him floss a hot pink womens top today, haha, was hilarious!

we were doing inventory today, so had to go in on saturday. bonus is that i dont need to move my car off lougheed/broadway at 3pm!

The british guy at parts is named Callum. heck, i'm not even sure if that's how you spell it either lol.

G2TegLS

12-19-2009, 04:53 PM

i like the slight twist in the spokes.

that means the whole set, all 4 wheels will be different!

ill keep an eye out for a set.

:P
I've changed those rims before, they aren't 4 different wheels, just staggered front and rear
19x8 or 19x9s
oem tires are just inside/outs potenza re050a

if you want to talk about 4 different wheels, the new x6 hybrid has different rims on each corner, due to being more aerodynamic :D

!SG

12-19-2009, 05:19 PM

how so? then if u dont have a left and right 19x9, the twist in the spoke will be all twisting to one side only. i guess its not a big deal, unless ur super picky.

ohhh you mean the dark gunmetal set? well technically its 4 different wheels as the tires they come are directional. but because the offset for the fronts are different from the rears, that makes the tag for them as being "front left, front right, rear left, rear right"

haha, i would know. i unloaded all of them, and moved almost all the sets upstairs into storage! =P

if u happen to work at brian jessel bmw, the green tape marking off the those sets was done by me =P

:P
I've changed those rims before, they aren't 4 different wheels, just staggered front and rear
19x8 or 19x9s
oem tires are just inside/outs potenza re050a

if you want to talk about 4 different wheels, the new x6 hybrid has different rims on each corner, due to being more aerodynamic :D

G2TegLS

01-03-2010, 06:30 PM

I'm pretty sure they are just different from front to rear by width, and they spin all the same direction.
I've replaced them, go check if u want :P

how so? then if u dont have a left and right 19x9, the twist in the spoke will be all twisting to one side only. i guess its not a big deal, unless ur super picky.

ohhh you mean the dark gunmetal set? well technically its 4 different wheels as the tires they come are directional. but because the offset for the fronts are different from the rears, that makes the tag for them as being "front left, front right, rear left, rear right"

haha, i would know. i unloaded all of them, and moved almost all the sets upstairs into storage! =P

if u happen to work at brian jessel bmw, the green tape marking off the those sets was done by me =P
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VR6GTI

01-05-2010, 01:59 PM

That kristen girl has a stick up her ass. If i get her i usually hang up the phone and phone the BMW store. I have a $2500 parts order im filling in the next day im debating which place to use :\

!SG

01-05-2010, 03:39 PM

if you know what parts you want, u can call around for pricing.

if you do call Brian Jessel BMW, call and ask for andrew or thomas. Car enthusiasts are always better and more entertaining to chat with on the phone.

//RacingSpirit>>

01-05-2010, 04:33 PM

That kristen girl has a stick up her ass. If i get her i usually hang up the phone and phone the BMW store. I have a $2500 parts order im filling in the next day im debating which place to use :\

I've never had a problem dealing with Kristen....but then again, I always had the part number handy and all she had to do was punch the number in and tell me if it's available for sale or not.

VR6GTI

01-06-2010, 10:10 AM

I've never had a problem dealing with Kristen....but then again, I always had the part number handy and all she had to do was punch the number in and tell me if it's available for sale or not.
Even with the part # she sounds like i am bothering her by ordering parts. I delt with collam the other day and he was fine :thumbsup:

!e.lo_

01-06-2010, 12:29 PM

The british guy at parts is named Callum. heck, i'm not even sure if that's how you spell it either lol.

I have a british friend named Callum, so maybe it's spelt the same.

!SG

01-06-2010, 03:52 PM

Callum is a cool guy too to deal with. he mainly works front counter but also does phone in parts. It's getting so busy that even teddy's gonna be moving up to parts in the near future, so there will be even more parts advisors to help out!

im sure you caught kristen on an off day, everyone has there good days and their bad days.

shantz

01-09-2010, 03:31 PM

I've gotta say, I've been super happy dealing with you guys lately. I've made several orders from Bavara Auto Haus (www.bavara.ca) and other than some getting used to the G.R.A.V. Aluminum sundries required and the waiting for back ordered parts I have no complaints at all. I look forward to doing more business with you guys :)

Jeff

!SG

01-09-2010, 04:04 PM

OH! if the BrianJessel BMW tags (white sticky notes w/ your company name and invoice number hand written on) look barely legible, thats probably my hand writting hahaha =P

Yeah, its an absolutely great parts team im a part of. The thing is we all care about making sure everything is put together as perfectly as possible. If there is a door panel that comes in, we have like 3 or 4 ppl going thru it to make sure there was no damage from shipping. We generally all give a helping hand loading the deliver van up, and all care about how its packaged in there!

The cool thing is since ive been there, we have all had the same general idea, high quality service and keeping the shipping bay as clean as possible. We even had Brian Jessel swing thru the shipping area and impressed him how organized we are. Ive been moving as much as i can to the storage rooms, and everyones been pitching in keeping every area in parts well organized. It sounds stupid but that organization means everything can be found faster, everything can be packaged better, and everyone knows where everything is.

Yeah back orders are a bummer. Its a bummer for everyone, and even for me because im still learning and understanding how the paper work works for backorder parts. We've now got a little system going in the back for anything backordered from germany. It sucks because unless you know how the paper work works, you will be digging thru the pile of parts that came in, in the morning, for that single part, only to find out after frantically looking for it, its backordered...

I've gotta say, I've been super happy dealing with you guys lately. I've made several orders from Bavara Auto Haus (www.bavara.ca) and other than some getting used to the G.R.A.V. Aluminum sundries required and the waiting for back ordered parts I have no complaints at all. I look forward to doing more business with you guys :)

Jeff