Can anyone recommend a BMW indy shop in Washington DC area

[bmw m3 s50]

Can anyone recommend a good BMW indy shop in the Washington DC area? Looking at buying a 5 series and wanted to get a proper PPI done. Thanks.

[Estoril]

Roughly where in the area?

[bmw m3 s50]

Roughly where in the area?

Ehh good question, I believe the seller mentioned he was just south of Washington DC if that means anything.

[eacmen]

RRT is expensive but top notch.

I also hear good things about Craftsman Auto Care.

I take my car to York Automotive in Mt Airy, MD, but it would be a hike from DC.

[BlueBimmers]

Martin Motorsports in Alexandria. Owner Gary Martin has done two PPIs for me, he's an enthusiast and knows what to look for. https://martinmotorsportsinc.com/about

[bmw m3 s50]

Martin Motorsports in Alexandria. Owner Gary Martin has done two PPIs for me, he's an enthusiast and knows what to look for. https://martinmotorsportsinc.com/about

Thank you. How was your experience with the PPIs? Did the shop actually do a detailed PPI to catch any lurking problems or future repairs?

[Estoril]

I agree - Martins in the South of DC.

Either bring a PPI Tech sheet of your choosing or ask for their PPI plus your specified areas of interest.

[BlueBimmers]

Thank you. How was your experience with the PPIs? Did the shop actually do a detailed PPI to catch any lurking problems or future repairs?

Yes, once he found enough to stop me from making an offer. A second time (my current 02 Lemans) he found some things seller and I negotiated over. His policy is to have both buyer and seller present to promote transparency. Or at least was his policy, it's been a few years.

Craftsman is a good business as well, they are a sponsor for NCC DIY events. Good people.

[bmw m3 s50]

I agree - Martins in the South of DC.

Either bring a PPI Tech sheet of your choosing or ask for their PPI plus your specified areas of interest.

Are they thorough with their PPIs?

I have ISTA so I will scan the car when I initially look at it. I have had some bad experiences going to dealers for PPIs because I feel the techs want to blow through the PPI. I have had on occasions been told that I the car was good come to find out that the car had all this repairs needed and was never notified about it.

[bmw m3 s50]

Yes, once he found enough to stop me from making an offer. A second time (my current 02 Lemans) he found some things seller and I negotiated over. His policy is to have both buyer and seller present to promote transparency. Or at least was his policy, it's been a few years.

Craftsman is a good business as well, they are a sponsor for NCC DIY events. Good people.

Well I hope he permits the PPI without me being there, I am like 2.5hrs drive and don’t want to drive there just for the PPI where the results good be given over the phone. I will definitely give them a call tomorrow to get more information.

[Estoril]

Are they thorough with their PPIs?

I have ISTA so I will scan the car when I initially look at it. I have had some bad experiences going to dealers for PPIs because I feel the techs want to blow through the PPI. I have had on occasions been told that I the car was good come to find out that the car had all this repairs needed and was never notified about it.

They haven't done a PPI for me. I know them by good reputation.

To your question on thoroughness - that is why I recommended that you ask for their PPI plus whatever sheet you prefer. Here is one, as an example:

http://njbmwcca.org/wp-content/uploa...rm-V3-2022.pdf

You can add things to meet your interests.