The Werks Shop?

[13Carat]

I'm a total newbie owner of '74 2002tii -- has anyone had any dealing with this shop in Libertyville, IL? Just wondering where I can get a complete diagnosis and recommendations for a complete rebuild -- at least to the heavier stuff I can't tackle in my tiny garage. Thanks!

[c.d.iesel]

i met Don at Lime Rock few years back - nice man - never heard

anything negative. Go For It.

http://www.thewerkshop.net/customer/

http://www.thewerkshop.net/restorationInfo/

[DavidLMM]

You're more likely to talk with Mike, Don's SIL. I believe Don is semi-retired and playing with yachts now. Good people, the shop turns out very high quality work.

David

[Guest Anonymous]

Take your car to Ben Thongsai (sp?) in Westchester. He's honest, reasonable, and he knows more about '02's than the people at the Werkshop.

The Werkshop has an excellent reputation, but its extremely expensive. I also had a negative experience with them: I had them do a "post-purchase inspection" on my car, which not only cost more than quoted ($285 vs. $200), but contained false information. For example, I was told that replacing the transmission mount would entail dropping the transmission, for an extra $500 in addition to replacing the mount itself. I was also told that I need new brake calipers when all I needed was an adjustment. At the same time they missed stuff that Ben later pointed out (for free) (e.g., that I had the wrong lug nuts (for steel rims) for my alloy wheels).

[Dave3x72tii]

at least, stop by and see the restorations in progress, Mike is the one to speak with, he is a 2002 owner as well.

[mac]

Hard to imagine the WerkShop would attempt to "pad" an inspection just to fatten their wallet, but ya never know.... They do have an outstanding reputation for restoring cars.

I understand there is a tech, Dave, up there. He knows more than you and I put together. Bet he would tell you like it is. NO B.S!

Having said all that, I didn't take my car there for chassis preservation.

mac.

[Harv]

Dave knows how to say the name of that thing that is supposed to attach to the snorkel and says it with out stutter or stammer.

John

[EddyM]

Take your car to Ben Thongsai (sp?) in Westchester. He's honest, reasonable, and he knows more about '02's than the people at the Werkshop.

The Werkshop has an excellent reputation, but its extremely expensive. I also had a negative experience with them: I had them do a "post-purchase inspection" on my car, which not only cost more than quoted ($285 vs. $200), but contained false information. For example, I was told that replacing the transmission mount would entail dropping the transmission, for an extra $500 in addition to replacing the mount itself. I was also told that I need new brake calipers when all I needed was an adjustment. At the same time they missed stuff that Ben later pointed out (for free) (e.g., that I had the wrong lug nuts (for steel rims) for my alloy wheels).

I too have had a negative experience (and an extremely expensive one at that - on a restoration). Extensive details available upon e-mail request. I would not, at this time, recommend them unless you have an unlimited amount of money to throw at the car and don't care how big the final bill is.

[MichaelB]

Any more contact info for Ben in Westchester? That closer to me than Libertyville anyway.

Thanks!

[TurkisTii]

Here is the contact for Ben's shop:

B & D Auto

9830 Derby Ln, #2

(708) 450-0300

Westchester, IL 60154

[dbmw2002]

Bringing this one back to life, any one have the website with Bens infinite wisdom on 2002s, thought I saved it but cant locate now.

thanks

[John_in_VA]

http://www.bimmers.com/02/

[dbmw2002]

Thank you John

[Pigpen]

I don't know the Werks Shop, but I do know Ben. He is great!

Mark

[nate_williams]

Ben is the best, top name in the business.

 

Nate Williams