Name: German Car Service
Address: 6215 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA, 98516, United States
Telephone: (360) 491-6443

2018 BMW 320i xDrive
Mileage
98,186
Service Date
7/22/2024
Services Performed
Technician notes CEL is on, air mass evap, fuel trip lean faults stored. Hesitation at 1K RPM- Rough running only on hot starts. At idle-smoke tested crankcase and intake and found no leaks. Technician verified proper crankcase vacuum, Technician installed tester MAP and noted no change. Technician cleaned original MAP, reset adaptations and found rough running to no longer be present. Technician advises evap fault may return. Front right shock is leaking. TEchnician recommend replacing both front shocks and front tension. Strut bushings are cracking and advising to monitor.
MULTIPOINT INSPECTION
TEST DRIVE
ADRIENNE C. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/24/2024
2008 BMW 328i
Mileage
123,027
Service Date
7/11/2024
Services Performed
PERFORM LUBE, OIL, AND FILTER CHANGE.
MULTIPOINT INSPECTION
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT – Remove & Replace
CABIN AIR FILTER – Remove & Replace
TEST DRIVE
MARGO M. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/20/2024
2005 BMW Z4
Mileage
53,670
Service Date
7/2/2024
Services Performed
verified Ac at ambient temperature – evaluate system only 200g in system – leak at low pressure service port – replace high and low pressure valves – charge system – ac temp now at spec – monitor for further leaks throw out bearings making noise-
MULTIPOINT INSPECTION
TEST DRIVE
FERNANDO A. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/4/2024
2004 BMW 330Ci
Mileage
114,490
Service Date
6/28/2024
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE OIL LEAK
RICK F. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/30/2024
2011 BMW 740Li
Mileage
122,064
Service Date
6/7/2024
Services Performed
PERFORMED OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED OIL FILTER HOUSING AND COOLANT GASKETS. VERIFIED NO LEAKS.
OIL PAN GASKET IS LEAKING- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. OIL FILTER HOUSING/OIL COOLER IS SEVERELY LEAKING- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. VALVE COVER GASKET IS LEAKING- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. BATTERY DISCHARGED LIGHT ON- RECOMMEND NEW BATTERY. BRAKE FLUID IS DIRTY- RECOMMEND BRAKE FLUID FLUSH. REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS LEAKING- MONITOR
TEST DRIVE
SUKHJEEVAN S. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/11/2024
2011 BMW 328xi
Mileage
124,426
Service Date
6/6/2024
Services Performed
WHILE ON TEST DRIVE BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, TC LIGHT, AND 4X4 LIGHT (ALL LIGHTS CAME ON)- NEED TIME TO DIAGNOSE. COULDN'T VERIFY CUSTOMER CONCERN ABOUT BRAKES. PASSENGER SIDE SKIRT IS OFF SLIGHTLY.
MULTIPOINT INSPECTION
TEST DRIVE
ROD D. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/8/2024
2011 BMW 328xi
Mileage
102,161
Service Date
5/10/2024
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE COOLANT LEAK
PRESSURE TESTED COOLING SYSTEM AND FOUND THE RADIATOR IS CRACKED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT AS 100K MILE MAINTENANCE. VALVE COVER GASKET HAS SEVERE LEAK- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET HAS SEVERE LEAK- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. OIL PAN HAS SEVERE LEAK- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. DRIVE BELT SOAKED WITH OIL AND COOLANT- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. REAR SHOCKS ARE BLOWN- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. TRANSMISSION PAN LOOKS TO BE LEAKING- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF GASKET AND PERFORM TRANSMISSION SERVICE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE THAT OCCURS- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST WILL NEED TIME TO DIAGNOSE. TENSION STRUTS ARE ORIGINAL TO VEHICLE- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT DUE TO MILEAGE AND AGE. BATTERY HAS DISCHARGE- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. RIGHT FRONT PARKING LAMP, RIGHT REAR BRAKE LIGHT, LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT, RIGHT FRONT LOW BEAM ARE ALL OUT- RECOMMEND NEW BULBS. OIL CHANGE, VEHICLE CHECK, BRAKE FLUID FLUSH ARE ALL DUE BY CBS.
TEST DRIVE
RADIATOR – Remove & Replace – [Includes: Bleed System (where applicable).]
ENGINE OIL FILTER HOUSING – Remove & Replace
ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT – Remove & Replace – Automatic Trans – [Includes: Serpentine and V-Belt type Belt(s).]
REMOVE AND REPLACE BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND SENSORS.
BRAKE FLUID FLUSH-ALL 4 WHEELS
BATTERY – Remove & Replace – [Includes: Test.]
RESET CBS LIGHTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED VALVE COVER, FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. PERFORMED BRAKE FLUID FLUSH. REMOVED AND REPLACED DRIVE BELT KIT, BATTERY, AND RADIATOR. VEHICLE MAY SMOKE AND HAVE BURNING OIL SMELL UNTIL BURNT OFF. RESIDUAL OR OTHER OIL LEAKS BURNING ON EXHAUST- CLEANED TO BEST ABILITY. DURING ROAD TEST TECHNICIAN FOUND STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AT 70MPH DUE TO BENT WHEELS. ENGINE HAS MISFIRE- NEED TIME TO DIAGNOSE.
JOHN A. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/14/2024
2015 BMW 328i
Mileage
125,059
Service Date
5/9/2024
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL
FRONT RIGHT CENTER PDC SENSOR FALLEN INTO BUMPER- REQUIRES BUMPER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ALL PDC BRACKETS WHILE BUMPER IS OFF. REPLACED FRONT LEFT BLINKER BULB. FRONT TENSION STRUT BUSHINGS ARE STARTING TO CRACK- MONITOR. OIL FILTER HOUSING IS SEEPING- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT AT NEXT OIL CHANGE.
TEST DRIVE
KAYLA F. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/10/2024
2021 BMW M5
Mileage
48,262
Service Date
4/26/2024
Services Performed
DIAGNOSE BRAKES
TEST DROVE VEHICLE AND VERIFIED BRAKE SQUEAL. FRONT ROTORS AT 1MM, BELOW MINIMUM THICKNESS SPEC- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. REAR ROTORS AT 0.8MM, BELOW MINIMUM THICKNESS SPEC- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. STOCK BRAKE PADS ARE KNOWN FOR NOISE- RECOMMEND ISWEEP 1500 OR 2000 BRAKE PADS WITH NEW OEM ROTORS AND PAD SENSORS. RIGHT EXHAUST FLAP HARNESS MELTED.
TEST DRIVE
REPLACED FRONT BRAKES- DID NOT FULLY SET BRAKES
HAYDEN D. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/2/2024
2017 BMW 230i xDrive
Mileage
51,240
Service Date
4/26/2024
Services Performed
SHOCK &/OR STRUT ASSEMBLY – Remove & Install or Remove & Replace – Both – [DOES NOT include disassemble or alignment.]
REMOVED AND REPLACED FRONT LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT CONTROL ARMS. BRAKE FLUID FLUSH DUE ON CBS.
TEST DRIVE
ERIKA C. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/29/2024

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