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Old 08-12-2011, 06:06 PM   #1
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Default Recommendation for a repair shop in SLC

I was moving from northern UT back to Tucson yesterday, and my 1998 318ti overheated (without telling me) and consequently needs a new engine. I'm guessing I'm just going to have to abandon it here (and have posted it possibly for sale for parts), but if I DO find a used engine I can afford, does anyone have a recommendation on a trustworthy and fair priced repair shop that would install it for me? Or even an idea how I would go about finding such a shop?
Ugh - stranded, broke, and NOT happy.
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Old 08-12-2011, 08:33 PM   #2
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A blind google search brings me to "Utah Imports" close to downtown SLC. I spoke to Dan Smith who seemed very nice. Some research on his end brings him to the price of $3500 for a used engine ($1800 incl shipping), labor ($1300) , and unknowns ($400?). (He hasn't actually seen the car.)
Anyone with experience with this shop?
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Total bummer. Wish you well on getting home and the car issues. John S
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Thanks for the kind words. Most inconvenient, to be sure! Still researching my options.
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Here's a list of BMW specialist shops in Utah from bimrs.org.

Midvale - Alex's Autohaus, Inc.
Provo - Independent Import Sales & Service
West City Valley - Advanced Service Automotive Repair Inc.
West Jordan - Integrity First Automotive
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