[Greg330]

I read some old threads but nothing thats local to me in Dorset and most people i phone aren't interested.

Anyone had experience or know of anywhere relatively locally that does a simple fluid change?

I had a quote for £550 for a full service including seals etc. Seemed steep but might be fair?! Any experience with costs would be appreciated!

[Roadrebel]

Try looking up ZF speciallists. I am sure there is one down south somewhere.

[Phil325i]

Can recommend Bromspec near Andover. Not so close to you, but will do a good job.

http://www.andovergermancarservice.com/

[Greg330]

Thank you both, the different search helped a lot. Feel a bit more clued up now. Definitely sounds worthwhile doing.

[ed330D]

Use the following link to find an approved centre.

https://www.zf.com/unitedkingdom/en_...20Britain/list

A quick scan came up with

K & R AUTO SERVICES LTD
• 2 COOK WAY
• TA2 6BG TAUNTON SOMERSET
• Great Britain
• Phone: +441823289928

[Soul_Glo]

Or search on here too: http://www.fedauto.co.uk/
All of them are ZF approved and offer a good warranty on any work.

If you can travel then Old Grey Steve is highly recommended on here and there are threads on his work from happy forum users.

[lloydie]

I shopped around and bought the genuine ZF kit on EBay (£160), but I have the 335d which has the gearbox in common with several Land Rovers so got it from a Land Rover specialist without the BMW tax. AVOID "one-stop-gearbox-shop", even though they are cheap, they kept my money for two weeks and never sent the goods, then complained when I left negative feedback !
Had the car drained and refilled at a local BMW specialist, 3 hours labour (£180), total of £340, so a fair bit less than your £550.

[dragerboy]

I was quoted £288 for a place in Brighton, East Sussex. Just need to get it booked and done but never find the time lol.

[Greg330]

Thanks everyone, i certainly won't be paying the £550.

The best option sounds like getting the kit yourself and then using one of the specialists. Will ring round a few before i take the plunge!

If A1 was closer i would use them but its just too far from me.

[Digitalize]

As far as I know Regal are pretty knowledgable about gearboxes and the like.

http://www.regalautosport.com

[Greg330]

Originally Posted by Digitalize

As far as I know Regal are pretty knowledgable about gearboxes and the like.

http://www.regalautosport.com

Cool i have heard of them aswell.

[Digitalize]

They don't list anything about gearboxes on their website but they're a Wavetrac LSD dealer and can install them etc, and I imagine they must have all the needed tools to reset the gearbox adaptations and stuff.

[Phil325i]

DIY guide here, in case your thinking about doing it yourself...