Help! Need to find a good autoshop in DMV area.

xiaoyan_ · 02-27-2023, 11:31 PM

So, guys, I live in Bethesda, MD, and I recently ordered myself a Valvetronic mid-pipe and had some interior trims that need to be installed into the car. Do you recommend which auto shop can do the installation for me? I don't have the tools and space to do it since I live in an apartment. The car is a 22 G80 m3 xdrive. Thank you!

MSYm4 · 02-28-2023, 09:35 AM

I would check out Speed & Tech in Sterling. A bit of a drive from Bethesda, but the guys there are outstanding!

slow_g82 · 02-28-2023, 12:06 PM

Not much in Maryland, definitely make the trip to Speed and Tech. Luc knows BMW's like the back of his hand.

ss_m5 · 02-28-2023, 08:07 PM

Highly recommend GT Peace Automotive in VA as well.

ProfM3 · 03-31-2023, 12:23 PM

For mechanical related mods (not clear to me if any of these places would be appropriate for interior mods...).
I have F80 M3 and had a Autosolutions short shift kit installed by Scandinavian Import Servicenter in Rockville. In contrast to their name, they work mostly on BMWs and Minis.
https://scandinavianimports.com

Years ago, I took my E46 M3 to Dan Martin's Auto Services in Gaithersburg. Owner-operator BMW shop.
https://www.craigshipp.com/martins

I have heard that TAG Motor Werks in Gaithersburg is good, but have no experience with them.
http://www.tagmotorwerks.com (terrible website)

02-27-2023, 11:31 PM	#1
xiaoyan_ Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW G80 M3 xdrive'22 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	Help! Need to find a good autoshop in DMV area. So, guys, I live in Bethesda, MD, and I recently ordered myself a Valvetronic mid-pipe and had some interior trims that need to be installed into the car. Do you recommend which auto shop can do the installation for me? I don't have the tools and space to do it since I live in an apartment. The car is a 22 G80 m3 xdrive. Thank you!
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02-28-2023, 09:35 AM	#2
MSYm4 Private First Class 116 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2020 M4 CZP Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00] 2020 BMW M4 [0.00]	I would check out Speed & Tech in Sterling. A bit of a drive from Bethesda, but the guys there are outstanding!
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02-28-2023, 12:06 PM	#3
slow_g82 Private 202 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 22 G82CX 23 X3M Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Northern Va iTrader: (0)	Not much in Maryland, definitely make the trip to Speed and Tech. Luc knows BMW's like the back of his hand.
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ss_m5 Private First Class 73 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Compitition Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: V iTrader: (0)	Highly recommend GT Peace Automotive in VA as well.
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03-31-2023, 12:23 PM	#5
ProfM3 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 39 Posts Drives: '18 M3 & '05 M3 (to be sold) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MD/DC iTrader: (0)	For mechanical related mods (not clear to me if any of these places would be appropriate for interior mods...). I have F80 M3 and had a Autosolutions short shift kit installed by Scandinavian Import Servicenter in Rockville. In contrast to their name, they work mostly on BMWs and Minis. https://scandinavianimports.com Years ago, I took my E46 M3 to Dan Martin's Auto Services in Gaithersburg. Owner-operator BMW shop. https://www.craigshipp.com/martins I have heard that TAG Motor Werks in Gaithersburg is good, but have no experience with them. http://www.tagmotorwerks.com (terrible website) __________________ ============ 2018 F80 M3 YMB 6MT ZCP 2005 E46 M3 Silver Gray 6MT ZCP (sold)
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