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Hello,
I was wondering if anyone can recommend any good BMW mechanics/garages in the Rochester, NY area. I was bringing my car to the dealer here, (john holtz), for regular maintenance and any issues/problems, but the quality of work done there was very poor. Any recommendations would really be appreciated.
Thanks,-p
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Everyone has their own favorite shop. Mine is Ekstens. They are off Dewey, up in Greece. 621-8200
Jim Dresser
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Hello p60151,
Here's two:
Ekstens Autoworks
78 Bennington Drive
Rochester, New York 14616
(585) 621-8200
Ekstens owner Larry Eksten (owner) is very knowledgeable in Foreign and Domestic automobiles. (He was a crew member winning IMSA team in the late 1980's.)
Macs ll
3301 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 272-7700
http://www.macs2.com/
I've had simple mechanical work done at Macs, tires mounted and some body work. One of the owners is a fellow track enthusiast.
Hope that helps,
Cheeers,
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| Thanks for all the info. I had heard about Eksten's frrom someone at work too. Anyone had any experience with Universal Imports, in Perington I think, or Performance Auto in Webster? Anyone know if having certified BMW mechanics at a garage is a good thing to have? I guess john holtz has them but that was no guarantee of a good shop. Thanks again, -p
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 Universal Imports is in East Rochester, on Linden Ave., which runs from Rte 441 to Whitney/5 mile line Rd. It would be on your left, turning right,from rte 441, maybe half a mile or so. John Holtz has a fellow named Ludwig, who worked at Mt. Read BMW with another German mechanic nemed Heinz, some 25 years ago, when Mt. Read BMW used to have "tech. sessions"., on a Saturday every now and then. I had an Atlantik blue '74 2002 back then and went to Mt. Read frequently. I've been to Eksten's on a few occasions and was pleased with them.Tim 1969 Neue Klasse BMW 2000 (you got it, the vintage boxy 4 door!!)
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| I've had one bad experience at MacsII, perhaps it is not representative. But since it involved brakes, after paying for 1 hr brake diagnostics, hearing "all is fine" and finding out a month later that the inner pads were shot to the metal (and having to pay for new rotors), I wouldn't go there again. OTOH, i've heard nothing but good thing about Eksten and Phoenix.
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Another vote for Ekstens. Honest work, very knowledgeable, and they support our chapter. How can you go wrong?
Ian
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| Fountain Motorsports is at 1744 Route 104 Ontario, New York 14519. (585) 857-3096. www.fountainmotorsports.com 
While they have been racing E46 330is in GrandAm Cup / Koni Challenge for the last 3 years, they recently have changed ownership and begun to offer general repair along with their tuning / dyno / and race prep services. The new owner, Jeff Bock has an admirable level of integrity in his approach to repairs and people.
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