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BMW shark nosed 525e 1987.
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jphillips



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:02 pm    Post subject: BMW shark nosed 525e 1987. Reply with quote
Inherited beautiful 1987 BMW 525e and running as everyday transport, 4000 miles a year. Can anyone recommend a sympathetic to older cars , honest, and friendly garage where we can get servicing, repairs done ? Local to Calder Valley, W. Yorkshire... Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford, Brighouse etc.
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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi jphillips, I'm not sure how many forum members live in that neck of the woods. So do you plan to continue running this car? isnt the 'eta' version of the E28 the one geared for economy? could be useful in this day and age!! I've owned a couple of E28s, and my brother has had 6 or 7 at least over the years. Have you tried contacting a BM owners club to see if anyone in your area can recommend a garage??

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jphillips



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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 1:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yup, its the only way we'll ever be able to afford to run a BMW ! Thanks for the advice.
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Guy



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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I use D.W.Auto's, Spring Garage, Cluntergate, Horbury, near Wakefield (tel. 01924 260323) when needed for my daily runabout M reg. 520 touring.

I have always had good service and reasonable prices from there, they specialise in BMWs.

Having said that I prefer to do most of my own repairs & service.
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Guy
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jphillips



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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 12:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks Guy, thats useful. MOT coming up! Any home fixes to turn off the annoying service indicator lights?
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47p2



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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 1:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think you can buy plug in boxes for around £20 ish which will reset them
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Guy



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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, they plug into the service point and re-set the lights.
Unfortunately they don't do the service at the same time. Wink
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