Courtney Motors

Just came across first review and simply did not recognize it as the same place I go to. Yes, it’s a cramped space to leave a car, but my experience of over close to two decades has been nothing but positive. The guys do answer the phone, they do keep you informed on any work they’re doing and they are particularly strong on BMWs and Mercedes. While from the outside it appears «back street» (which it is), It is also a top quality professional workshop with highly skilled mechanics.
The previous reviewer thought € 50 for diagnotics too expensive. I see things differently. I have a 14 year old 320 Touring which is in impeccable working order because I bring it to Courtneys for regular servicing and any additional mechanical work. The garage has fully up-​to-​date diagnostics because that’s what’s needed to work efficiently and effectively on any car built post 2000. They are far less expensive than going to a main dealer and I am confident I will get another 100,000 miles from the car with Dave and Tom Courtney’s assistance. I am really grateful to the person who first pointed me in their direction all those years ago.

It’s hard to rate this garage, because I’ve been there only twice.
It’s hard to think of anything great about this place. I’d guess that their mechanical skills are good, especially for BMWs. As this is what they advertise on — BMW specialists.
What’s not good here? Well, no space to park your car. Garage is located on this small Bessborough Avenue, where residents already fulfill almost all driveway parking spots.
When collected my car, I found a scratch on the rear bumper. Obviously, it’s not safe to leave you car there for a day or two. It’s very difficult to drive out, once you finished your business.
Another issue is contacting over the phone. Someone would answer, but then you’d be asked to call back or mechanic is never there.
Diagnostics cost, I was told, is € 50, which I refused to get done as it is too pricy.
I had my starter changed there. Got job done cheaper than expected, but they kept the old/​broken one, which was weird.
They had the job done, but never called me to inform about it. God knows how many days it would have taken, if I hadn’t called in first.
Don’t go here, unless you definitely must.
I might update my review, if I’ll come back to them.