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BMW Repair/Expert Profile
Expertise
ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years. Can help with all aspects of BMW repair. I especially enjoy driveablity problems, mechanical or electrical.
Experience in the area
I have been an ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years.I have worked in many dealearships although BMW's are my favorite.I now have my own shop,specializing in BMW's.I have autocrossed and even gotten into mud running with my 4x4.(I am NOT a teacher and don't claim to know everything about the cars I never see.I hope to help you with your repairs and do expect some knowledge on your side.)
Education/Credentials
CMVTI, Auburn Maine
What do you like about this subject?
I truely love BMW's.Being able to help others with thier repair too is a good feeling.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Your never to old to learn.I've enjoyed learning any and all about automotive repair
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
I have started a web site...beamers.8k.com.Check it out..email me
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Many people dive into auto repair and should not,as they cause more problems than they started with.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Bob | 11/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your advice. It was ..... |
| Anjali | 10/29/09 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | |
| Scott | 10/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot Don - very quick ..... |
| Dan | 10/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your answer ..... |
| sondra | 09/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Don Berlan
2009-11-06 Power steering pump.:
This seems to be the repair of the week.I actually am working on the same problem in my shop.The problem is the power steering pump.BMW has had some problems with the pump and it has been redesigned.The
2009-11-05 seat problem:
Unfortunately there isn't an easy fix. What you'll have to do is remove the seat from the car and then align the gears assmeblies.The screws probably have loosen or fallen out of the mechanism that holds
2009-10-27 No heat:
I am not sure what you mean.No heat or it doesn't blow heat.Most times when you replace the resistor it is because the motor doesn't work or it fails to be distributed through out the car.So does the fan
2009-10-21 tie rods bent?:
Well I really think there are a couple of issues here.The first is tire rotation which should be at I would say 5k intervals at the max.Any more than that tires will wear unevenly.Now about the bent tie
2009-10-17 Can't unlock any door but the driver's:
You may have to remove the door panels and lube all the points that pivot.Oxidation has probably gotten to the metal parts.The points that move are sticking and need to be lubricated.Your hearing the motors
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