Inspection 2 service
Discussion
My E46 M3 is soon coming up for an inspection 2 service.
How much should it be from a franchised dealer?
Has anyone had a good experience with an independent specialist?
(And what is the likely price difference?).
I am based in Watford so any close recommendations appreciated.
Cheers Keith
How much should it be from a franchised dealer?
Has anyone had a good experience with an independent specialist?
(And what is the likely price difference?).
I am based in Watford so any close recommendations appreciated.
Cheers Keith
Keith whatever you do DON'T go to your local main dealer.
Locally you have a top choice of specialists two with a 20 minute drive.
Give Gary @ Autobahn Services a shout. He is in Rickmansworth and although a tad unusual really knows his stuff, has years of Alpina a M experience.
Also drop Phil Crouch a line at CPC. Currently in Marlow but soon to be moving to Chorleywood. Tel 07960 280953.
Both of these guys will do an outstanding job and have a great reputation across the specialist market. Their work is hugely respected and both come with great references.
Locally you have a top choice of specialists two with a 20 minute drive.
Give Gary @ Autobahn Services a shout. He is in Rickmansworth and although a tad unusual really knows his stuff, has years of Alpina a M experience.
Also drop Phil Crouch a line at CPC. Currently in Marlow but soon to be moving to Chorleywood. Tel 07960 280953.
Both of these guys will do an outstanding job and have a great reputation across the specialist market. Their work is hugely respected and both come with great references.
A few years ago on another BMW (not the M3) I had a rad blow due to a faulty thermostat. Lots of collateral damage.
Although the car was over five years old and not under warranty, BMW covered the cost of everything once I'd proved that the thermostat had been replaced less than a year earlier at a main dealer.
I have other similar goodwill experiences.
Although the car was over five years old and not under warranty, BMW covered the cost of everything once I'd proved that the thermostat had been replaced less than a year earlier at a main dealer.
I have other similar goodwill experiences.
keithcollins500 said:
I have just a chat with Scotthall watford (main dealer) they want to charge £1372!
For an inspection 2 service (E46 M3).
Has anyone had a main dealer service cheaper?
Can anyone recommend an independant specialist?
(50 mile radious of london).
Cheers keith
Give Highams Park Motot Co. a try sir on 0208-523-3443. Good set of blokes there that actually know what they're doing and pricing is to painful either. For an inspection 2 service (E46 M3).
Has anyone had a main dealer service cheaper?
Can anyone recommend an independant specialist?
(50 mile radious of london).
Cheers keith
M3J.
Edited by M3John on Wednesday 22 October 17:56
keithcollins500 said:
My E46 M3 is soon coming up for an inspection 2 service.
How much should it be from a franchised dealer?
Has anyone had a good experience with an independent specialist?
(And what is the likely price difference?).
I am based in Watford so any close recommendations appreciated.
Cheers Keith
We charge 400 squid using BMW parts,Castrol oils etc.....The tappets are checked but if they need adjustment then that is an additional cost(depends on amount of shims required).How much should it be from a franchised dealer?
Has anyone had a good experience with an independent specialist?
(And what is the likely price difference?).
I am based in Watford so any close recommendations appreciated.
Cheers Keith
That should give you an idea of whats charged outside the con zone
john_p said:
I've no doubt that specialists do just as good (if not better) job than any main dealer, and the price is realistic rather than the joke main dealer prices.. such a shame the general attitude of the buying public is that a car like this needs "FBMWSH".
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