If there is one elusive thing in life, it is finding a reliable, and honest auto mechanic. Look no further, Tony is your guy!
If you own a BMW, the Fields dealership will talk about all the "perks" they offer in their fancy establishment. Warning, these are not free, you are paying for them, and you are paing dearly! Mom took X5 in for oil change. She got suckered into replacing CV boot while there. By the time she got home, she said her car was making a loud noise, and alternator light was on. Took car back to dealer, who said, "boy, we have never seen this before, but the alternator literally broke in half!". Charged here $2000 to fix it! I told her she was scammed, as they probably damaged it while working on the CV boot. About 7.5K later, she had ABS and 4 x 4 lights on. Went back to Fields. i told her to not authorize any service, other than the oil change, until I could review it with the delaer. They wanted $6000 to replace the transaxle, among other things.
With compete frustration, talked to freinds, and found Tony at NCA Motorsports in Morton Grove.
Took the car, and the Fields diagnostic report to him. $1200 later, the real problem was fixed. Tony showed us the parts he replaced, the problems he found and repaired, and walked us through the reccomended future maintenance the car actually needs (by pointing out the signs, and showing us the parts that need attention). This guy is tops! Go to the dealer for the free car wash and food, then take your car to NCA motorsports for honest, and excellent service!!!!!