2016 BMW X3: Second Opinion, Smarter Repair
Dietrich (“Deech”) brought in his X3 after another shop recommended a costly valve cover replacement. Instead of taking that at face value, he wanted a second opinion. Our inspection revealed the real culprits: failing ignition coils and a cracked drive belt. With targeted repairs, we got his BMW back on the road without unnecessary costs.
Clear diagnostics, honest solutions.
At Cooper’s Garage, we believe in fixing what’s broken — not selling work you don’t need. By running thorough diagnostics, we were able to isolate the true issues with Deech’s X3. That saved him time, money, and frustration, while restoring the performance and reliability he expected from his BMW.
Customer Concern
- Other shop recommended full valve cover replacement
- Engine running rough and warning lights on
- Wanted a trusted second opinion
Findings & Diagnosis
- Fault codes revealed multiple misfires
- Ignition coils failing
- Cracked serpentine belt discovered during inspection
Work Performed
- Replaced ignition coils with OEM units
- Installed new serpentine belt
- Verified smooth engine performance and cleared codes
Result
- Engine running smoothly with no misfires
- Prevented potential belt failure
- Deech saved from unnecessary major repair costs
Real problem found. BMW X3 running smooth again.
Instead of an unnecessary valve cover replacement, this X3 received new ignition coils and a fresh serpentine belt — restoring performance and saving the owner from an expensive misdiagnosis.
Second opinions that save more than money.
At Cooper’s Garage, we diagnose before we replace. That means fixing the real issue — not selling you repairs you don’t need. Book your visit today and get answers you can trust.