Sahara Motors

August 2023 Update:
Just found out that my car has Rs. 8,000 total challans on it! Turns out that this was from the time that the car was with Sahara motors!

Initial review:
I was looking for a garage for my E60 BMW 530d and found Sahara motors garage on the net.
The way it has been described on the net or Google is far from what it really is & claims. It is basically a roadside shack with very limited tools & expertise & no real technical staff. The photos posted of the garage on net are a misrepresentation (or more a con) My car was with them for months & I got it back in a poorer condition. As the cars are parked on the roadside there is a theft possibility. Both the front & back BMW logos on my carcbonnet & two tire hub BMW logos were nicked. The 100 Amp bmw battery of Rs. 15,800 had been replaced by a cheap used 45 amp battery. This I unfortunately discovered later. The owner Junaid, a glib talker, had an excuse for both the battery & logos. But nothing more. I was charged about Rs.7,000 for a fuel tank refill as the car was to be delivered to me. However when we collected the car there was barely enough to reach the petrol station 1 km away!

Apart from no security as the vehicles are parked on a roadside in Juhu, you will be challaned by traffic police..as i have just learnt & updated above. There were a lot of other issues but thats not the point of my review. Its basically to describe the place for what it is versus what is claimed n described.
Its now clear that a lot of reviews of the place are not genuine & fake self posted.
Having owned & driven BMWs for a while I can say that his charges for used parts (which he claims being especially brought from Dubai!) is about double of that on the market. In any case please do your due diligence! This place is not for major work and only for those minor jobs or for which you can be around to personally supervise. I am Goa based. And payed too much for mediocre and very poor work.

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On stop solution for all you car service needs. Very good service and professional team! Super happy with the service provided, For sure will keep coming back. Keep it up guys 👍🏻

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My small experience with Sahara Motors.

I decided to embark on a journey towards juhu to visit an old friend. I take out my fortuner, revved up the engine, and set out on the wet roads. As I drove, the rain started to pour harder, forming puddles that mirrored the clouds above.

I enjoyed the rain, finding beauty in its rhythmic dance against his car's windshield. However, as I continued, the rain grew more intense, and the road ahead became waterlogged. The engine sputtered, and the car came to a sudden stop right in the middle of the juhu gali flooded road. My adventurous spirit was about to face its greatest challenge.

With a resigned sigh, I tried to restart the car, but the engine stubbornly refused to cooperate. I was stranded, surrounded by rainwater that had turned the road into a temporary river. Determined not to let this setback dampen my spirits, I locked the car and stepped out into the pouring rain, hoping to find some assistance.

Through the curtain of rain, I spotted a sign for "Sahara Motors," a local mechanic shop known for its exceptional service. I trudged through the waterlogged road until I reached the modest garage. The mechanic, a weathered but skilled man, was busy tinkering with an engine when I walked in, drenched from head to toe.

He looked up, his eyes narrowing in surprise at the sight. I explained his predicament, and mechanic face broke into a knowing smile. "Don't worry, young man," mechanic said, "We've faced worse storms than this. Let's get your car inside and see what we can do."

With the help of a few strong hands, the car was pushed into the garage. Mechanic and his team got to work immediately, their skilled hands working deftly despite the rainwater that dripped from the ceiling. As I watched them work, I was impressed by their determination and skill.

Hours passed, and the rain showed no signs of letting up. But neither did mechanic and his team. They worked tirelessly, occasionally exchanging stories and laughter with me to keep my spirits high. Finally, after a long and determined effort, mechanic managed to diagnose and fix the issue that had caused the car to stall.

With a triumphant smile, Mechanic handed the keys back to me. "Your car is ready," he said. I was overwhelmed with gratitude. I thanked mechanic and his team, shaking their hands warmly before stepping out into the now-easing rain.

As he drove away, I couldn't help but feel a deep admiration for mechanic and his team at Sahara Motors. They had turned a rainy day disaster into an unexpected adventure, showing me that even the heaviest storms could be weathered with the right attitude and a helping hand.

From that day on, whenever I saw dark rain clouds looming, I would remember the kindness of the Sahara Motors mechanics who braved the storm to rescue me. And I knew that in the unpredictable journey of life, there would always be people like them who would help repair not only the mechanical troubles but also the challenges that the heart and soul faced.

Thanks Mr Afroz and team.

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Please don't go here, unless you want to spend more than what he quotes. Took my BMW there recently, it had problems with shock absorbers. He quoted a certain price. The next day, he diagnoses some other problem and then quotes an even more obscene price. Don't go here unless you want a hole in your wallet.

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I Gave My BMW 320D For Service

He Changed 1 Front Brake Sensor From his end
( Market Price 1200-1500 INR - Sahara Price 5200 INR )
( Rest Other Item oil, and all Filter i Provided )
Car Delivered After 30 hours

Labour
Scanning
Washing
Total Cost Me : 10,000 INR
( If it is Worth Please Visit )

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