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Looking for recommendations for local shops to install new seals all around on my 02. After reading the various posts regarding issues with the door and window seals, I’d rather just take it in to a shop. I’m based in SFV / West LA, so the local shops to me that I’m aware of are Bavarian Workshop, JF Pro, and Empower. I’d gladly take any and all mechanical items to them, but unsure about body / seals stuff. Does anyone have any recommendations / experience?

The unthinkable is happening..... I'm selling my race car. Contact me if interested located in Burbank, CA m3pedro@hotmail.com 310.592.8450 Link to the add here:

Miramar Auto Body - they love 2002s and do fantastic work at reasonable prices (858) 271-7712 7988 Stromesa Ct San Diego, CA 92126

hi I have some rust on car wanted to get fixed . any recommendations in so cal?

Spoke with him! Thank you for the referral!

Hi OnyxSt - Pleased to report I found a great '02 repair shop: Coast Motor Werk, 15385 Chemical Ln, Huntington Beach, 92649, 714-894-9849. Owner is Ron. Very knowledgeable - he had 2 or 3 other '02s in the shop at the time. I took my transmission in and he inspected it, replaced the fluid, gaskets and some miscellaneous hardware. Turns out it wasn't the transmission but was the clutch.

Looking for same services...any luck finding someone local?

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I had Jim's Auto Upholstery in Kearny Mesa Mesa recover my recaros, rear seat, and door cards a few years ago. They did nice work at a good price.

looking to get some new rims for my 2002tii. any recs?

Dave Varco - does awesome work BMW 2002 Parts WWW.2002PARTS.COM 2002 Parts is a specialized website where both regular and upgraded BMW 2002 parts can be sourced...

hello, im looking to do my upholster upgrade. any shop recommendations in San Diego ?

Hello all - Long story that starts with what I thought was the need for a new clutch but now am wondering if it's transmission. Any recommendations for a legit transmission shop in Orange County that knows its way around a 2002 transmission? Thanks! Aeroboy

Hal Epstein at Bavarian Performance Specialists in Thousand Oaks knows 2002’s well. He became a BMW mechanic at a dealer back then. He did a lot of quality work on my two 2002’s. Perfect for what you’re looking for.

Hi! Looking to do some routine maintenance and sprucing up on brakes. Any 02 specialists in Ventura County? I'm in 93010. Found an Indy BMW Specialist nearby Newbury Park, but I don't believe works on the older cars as much(wasn't familiar with the 1-2-3 Ignition set up at all). Just trying not to drive 1.5 hrs into LA if possible. Thanks in advance!☺️

Where are you in SoCal?

Looking for the same as well. I know of a guy in Riverside, CA called World Class Restorations, but he works in very low volumes, which is good, but he takes on whole car jobs over little patch jobs here and there when he's opened up some. If you found someone good, please send him my way too.

No leads, but give Craigslist a look. I’ve met 3-4 guys now that just rent single car lock up garages due to their overzealous car collecting habit.

Just moved here and looking to get my car out of the sun. Anyone have any leads or extra space for a car on the East side of town? Glendale, Burbank Atwater Village area? Long shot but worth asking

Hello all, just picked up a new 74 tii. Would like to bring it to someone experienced with these cars to have it looked over, anyone with any recommendations? TIA

Hey all, @hellayego and I are trying to find a shop/person that can help me repair a driver's side seat rail - needing repair and new stock seat holes drilled, in addition to potentially repairing some rust under the pedal area in my 2002. Located in the LA area, east side (Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Pasadena) preferred, but getting desperate and willing to trek further. Are there any shops or people you recommend? Big thanks, Brian

Hello, Any recommendations for shops in the OC or IE area? I want to take my 02 to a reputable shop. TIA

I just got my 2002 so haven't taken it anywhere yet. The previous owner had taken it to La Jolla Independent. Someone also recommended the Little Car Shop in Spring Valley. Again, haven't been to either, but both came well recommended. -Justin

La Jolla Independent BMW is the place everyone must know Steve