Cross Avenue Auto [Archive]

christyles

09-21-2004, 07:22 PM

Located in Oakville, Cross Avenue Auto specializes in BMW but is capable of servicing any vehicle from domestics to imports. An authorized Dinan dealer and installer, owner Sam Nessan and his crew do everything from oil changes to performance modifications.

If you would like to book an appointment, please contact Audiophilia or myself to ensure Cross Avenue Auto honours our 'exclusive' rates.

laziemofo

10-01-2004, 10:48 PM

sams a great guy!!! had my first experiences with cross this week. A bit far but they do gd work... watched them instal my suspension and it was quick. Friendly mechanics!!!

ashxs

01-19-2005, 09:59 AM

Hello christyles,

I am wondering if Cross Avenue Auto has a DIS computer for BMWs? if so, I would like to make an appointment to set my ride height 1 inch lower since I have auto leveling in my X5.

ashxs

christyles

01-19-2005, 10:14 AM

oyster

01-20-2005, 09:32 AM

I sent one of my buddy with a german car to Cross-Avenue for servicing this week, can't wait to hear feedback from my friend.

Administrators > Do I get an increase PM box size for each business referral? :p

EDIT: He like the people there and service. He is definitely coming back to Cross

slow

02-04-2005, 06:46 PM

I have an 02 m3 and got the led tail lights and need the lcm reprogram,can they do this?Thanks Mike

christyles

02-05-2005, 07:06 AM

I have an 02 m3 and got the led tail lights and need the lcm reprogram,can they do this?Thanks Mike
Slow,

Call sam at 905-845-0666
let him know chris from e46toronto sent you.

slow

02-05-2005, 01:51 PM

Will do buddy,but I gotta wait until my wirering harness to arrive first. :)

pokerface

02-07-2005, 10:45 AM

Hi there.

I just crossed over from TuningEmotion (was a member on the previous e46toronto forum). Was wondering if Cross Ave works on MB's as well?

christyles

02-07-2005, 11:09 AM

Hi there.

I just crossed over from TuningEmotion (was a member on the previous e46toronto forum). Was wondering if Cross Ave works on MB's as well?
Welcome Pokerface. I'm sure you'll enjoy the traffic here and worthy content. Lots of helpful and friendly members here. Come out to a meet to meet the members of the group. ;) See Calendar for event details.

Yes, Cross Ave. does MB's also.

niko.z

03-16-2005, 12:36 PM

christyles

03-16-2005, 01:59 PM

I just went to Cross Avenue Auto for my first time.... Sam is a really nice guy!!! he showed me his M3 :eek: :eek: Just went for a oil change did a really good job.... will be goin back for sure :thumbsup:

Chris thanks alot for the heads up on this place :)
Anytime Niko. I'm glad you're experience was there was :thumbsup: as usual. Those guys are great.My last oil change with them took 15hours - long story but a funny one.

niko.z

03-18-2005, 02:15 AM

lol sounds interesting!!! im sure sam kept you intrested...he yelled at me because he couldnt start up the car.... have to swipe the sensor before you start it...lol

christyles

03-18-2005, 11:04 PM

lol sounds interesting!!! im sure sam kept you intrested...he yelled at me because he couldnt start up the car.... have to swipe the sensor before you start it...lol
I'll tell you my story someday. I ended up sleeping in the westend.... :yak:

STALKER

03-27-2005, 06:13 PM

do they have a website?

christyles

03-27-2005, 06:13 PM

do they have a website?
www.crossavenueauto.com

STALKER

03-27-2005, 06:17 PM

LOL, I should have tried that, man Im slow sometimes.

christyles

03-27-2005, 06:18 PM

LOL, I should have tried that, man Im slow sometimes.
It's ok. You're M3 makes up for your slowness... (is there even such a word? Chrism.)

STALKER

05-09-2005, 06:55 PM

Was at Cross yesterday, had a question for Sam. There was a gorgeous red F355 outside.

Yorgi

05-09-2005, 09:15 PM

I went to Cross Avenue Auto for the first time last week. These guys are the best. Sam is so cool and has an endless number of great stories to tell. Practically every mechanic there drives a heavily modded BMW and every one I talked to had great input on what mods are good/bad and other general maintenance info. I wish I had heard about these guys a lot sooner, I could have saved myself a fortune in maintenance on my older cars.

Thursday I brought in my wife's 525iT wagon, which was leaking fluids out of several places. They fixed all the leaks and fixed a nagging problem I've had with play in the steering that two other places could not figure out. I did not even mention the steering when I brought it in; they noticed the problem and suggested the fix. :thumbsup:

On Friday I had my 330Ci in there for a final inspection before my warranty expired and to get a few suspension parts installed. The work done was excellent and prices were the best I've seen at an independent.

This might sound like a suck-up but it’s no coincidence everyone who goes to Cross Avenue ends up raving about the place.

Mystical

06-17-2005, 08:27 PM

Sounds like this place is worth a try. Anyone know how they compare technically to Bavarian Motors on Woodbine and 14th? Steve there is apparently very good, but he can be moody and seems to talk down to you, which I don't like.

I just got my car back from BMW Mississauga, and I think they screwed it up, but I can't prove it. Long story, but I need someone I can trust to diagnose this new problem.

Thanks!

STALKER

06-17-2005, 08:52 PM

PPL there are kewl, no worries there.

Jackal

06-17-2005, 09:22 PM

Sam is honest, trustworthy and one of the best people I've dealt with when it comes to my e46. The man is king.

mute79

03-21-2006, 03:08 PM

i gotta fix my sunroof real soon... would cross town auto be able to help?

christyles

03-21-2006, 03:23 PM

i gotta fix my sunroof real soon... would cross town auto be able to help?
yup.

STALKER

04-07-2006, 05:58 PM

Do they mount and balance wheels at Cross too?

STALKER

04-08-2006, 03:23 PM

Anyone???? Does Cross mount and balance wheels?

audiophilia

04-08-2006, 03:29 PM

Anyone???? Does Cross mount and balance wheels?

Not sure, although Philly did say he'd sort my wheels out if I got new tires.

Sorry I can't be more definite...

STALKER

04-08-2006, 03:30 PM

Not sure, although Philly did say he'd sort my wheels out if I got new tires.

Sorry I can't be more definite...
I just spoke to Sam, I didnt think they were open, he said it no problem, lol, he always says that. Thanks Audio Man.

RagingLamb

04-08-2006, 04:51 PM

I filled out theirt "contact us" section and asked about prices for a CDV removal more than a week ago (I think), but unfortunately never got a reply back :Idunno:

Will be looking into the DIY's.

Glad their part of the board :thumbsup:

STALKER

04-08-2006, 05:02 PM

Payam, you gotta call them. Email with Cross is no good.

RagingLamb

04-08-2006, 05:07 PM

Payam, you gotta call them. Email with Cross is no good.

I see :thumbsup:

I'll give that a try then. Thanks.

STALKER

04-08-2006, 05:14 PM

I see :thumbsup:

I'll give that a try then. Thanks.
No problem, I learned that the hard way to, after I never got an email back either for a while, but they are always there to pick up the phone and help you out right away.

zero4

04-10-2006, 12:47 AM

Anyone???? Does Cross mount and balance wheels?

They did mine last year and did a good job.

STALKER

04-10-2006, 01:16 PM

Sweet, thanks.

blue dragon

06-01-2007, 11:48 AM

Anyone know what Cross charges for Inspection I?

STALKER

06-01-2007, 12:01 PM

Call and talk to Sam, tell him you are from the board.

325iExecutive

06-04-2007, 01:40 PM

just got the springs & front sway bar replaced at Cross Avenue Auto......Excellent job and excellent team !!!.....

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

and at a great price !!

BOND007

06-11-2007, 11:43 AM

Visited Sam at cross avenue back in March of this year ... and find myself going there with all my cars more and more.......a pleasure to deal with and a wealth of knowledge

stiffy1

06-19-2007, 01:36 PM

I guess I'm another Cross Ave Auto convert. Was there this morning for the first time with the Z3. The service bar told me it was time for Inspection 1. Sam and his guys did the once-over, replaced the fromt sway bar links and I was out of there hundreds less that the dealership would have charged. I loved that they took into the service area to see what was what. I provided a first, too apparently - first time any of them had seen a Z3 with no aircon. (Apparently this makes the car perfect for supercharging...yikes...

Another satisfied customer...

STALKER

06-19-2007, 01:37 PM

Gonna be going for a quick visit myself on Sat.

blue dragon

06-20-2007, 05:48 AM

I was there yesterday for my inspection service, saved me a bunch of cash. I got my DRL turned off, and also, I now have the ability to close my windows/sunroof from the keyfob woot

superm3

06-20-2007, 08:04 PM

I was there yesterday for my inspection service, saved me a bunch of cash. I got my DRL turned off, and also, I now have the ability to close my windows/sunroof from the keyfob woot
How do you do that?

STALKER

06-20-2007, 08:12 PM

How do you do that?
Magic of the GT1 machine.

superm3

06-21-2007, 05:07 AM

Magic of the GT1 machine.
Well why didn't Robby tell me that. I'm going to have to have a talk with him.

Polish_328Ci

05-10-2008, 09:19 PM

Anyone know how much they charge to turn off the DRLs and program a few other things?

e46 coupe

05-19-2008, 03:29 PM

usually around fifty bux...

Polish_328Ci

05-19-2008, 04:02 PM

usually around fifty bux...
Ya I went already and I must say I'm very impressed with Sam. Great F*cken guy!

e46 coupe

05-19-2008, 04:41 PM

yep that he is....very honest!

DaveL

06-21-2008, 09:53 PM

Every contact there has been great. Just took our new-to-us '3 cab in. It'll be back there regularly for service.

Years ago we had a Dinan3 modfied coupe. They offered advice over the phone, and helped a lot. Can't say enough Good about them!

DAve L
Mississauga.

audiophilia

06-22-2008, 08:12 AM

Welcome to the forum, Dave.

:thumbsup:

DaveL

07-13-2008, 09:12 PM

Thanks! My wife's '3Cab is Dinan equipped from this dealer. Great guys! We were made to feel very welcome when we showed up to buy the previous owner's mags/tires. We'll certainly go back.

A few years ago we bought an 02 coupe that was Dinan3 labelled. I had questions about maintaining the cold air intake. They answered all of them, and generously offered to help me when they heard I was recovering from a tib/fib break. Great people!

DaveL
Mississauga

STALKER

11-20-2008, 01:50 PM

Have not been to Cross in a while.
Anyone been there lately, how is the crew doing??

c.my.m3

11-20-2008, 07:27 PM

Have not been to Cross in a while.
Anyone been there lately, how is the crew doing??

There pretty often, in fact was there tonight...3 x M3 on the lot and one in the shop. I know many of you go to RMP but only Sam's crew works on my M3!!

Was there last week and a beautiful Aston Martin Vanquish was in getting prepped for winter storage, a Diablo, M5, my M3, a few E36's...Going back tomorrow morning to pick up a new set of rims from Sam.

Super work, super crew and reasonable!

:thumbsup:

c.my.m3

05-03-2009, 07:27 PM

Just a note - Sam did a great job on my ///M, had some work done at Cross and they out did themselves. Car is running like a champ, they shampoo'd the engine bay, wash, wax'd and had the interior cleaned also. Rich's "Evil M3" was there as well, a nicely modded and boosted example of M3 excellence.

babyvantage

05-04-2009, 10:53 PM

I might try them, wasn't impressed with RPM, called numerous times and didn't have the courtesy of returning my calls. (a few calls at that)

Greddy

05-04-2009, 11:22 PM

RMP > *

I cant wait till i have an excuse to bring my car back there. Ive been to cross avenue twice. Nice people, but not better then any other random mechanic.

I might try them, wasn't impressed with RPM, called numerous times and didn't have the courtesy of returning my calls. (a few calls at that)

That sucks, I usually get through whenever I call. And Ive even got same day service when i called a couple weeks back.

c.my.m3

05-05-2009, 12:08 PM

RMP > *

I cant wait till i have an excuse to bring my car back there. Ive been to cross avenue twice. Nice people, but not better then any other random mechanic.

That sucks, I usually get through whenever I call. And Ive even got same day service when i called a couple weeks back.

Each shop has it's strong suits, I like Cross because Sam, Jay and Pico (Ryan) take good care of my ///M. They are beyond knowledgeable and they are Dinan authorized shop which I like plus there is never a shortage of stunning cars to look at. Boosted ///M3's, an F430, old school Lambo, an S4 done up. Damn they have killer cars in there and the pricing is great.

DaveL

01-29-2010, 10:48 PM

I showed up at Cross with my 5wagon when it was throwing codes. I had to go back to Ottawa to see my sick sister.

Cross scanned them and gave me a print out. Incredible!

BMW service rep turned it around and made it a genuinely good experience. Class act. Problem solved.

Cross are the best. I was lost without them, and they didn't stand to make any money on it (under warranty.)

Dave

ps All my experiences have been good there.