Stealer Service Quote

[KRL]

So my E91 320d is nearly due for it's first service under my ownership. I decided to give my local BMW dealer a chance and asked them for an itemised quote. This is what I received:

Engine oil service labour 32.49
Oil filter 17.28
Oil 5.5 ltrs 0w30 Shell Helix Ultra 82.23

Service standard scope 21.66

Microfilter service labour 10.83
Microfilter/Activated Carbon Container 36.52
Pollen filter housing cleaner 75ml 6.67

Total 207.68
+ VAT 41.55
249.23

Talk about bending you over and pulling your trousers down! £249.23 for what is basically and oil and pollen filter change. It is safe to say I will not be using the stealers for servicing...

[KRL]

Quite interested in the responses here! Is it really the general consensus that £250 for an oil and pollen filter change is reasonable?

I own a caterham as a 3rd car and do all servicing and work on that myself. I have also serviced DIY serviced my wife's cars in the past. Therefore I have a fair idea of the work and effort involved and personally just can't stomach £250 for what is a very straight forward and simple task.

[KRL]

Sheepshanks said:

They could do it (inc the pollen filter) for £139 inc VAT if they wanted to: http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/owner/service_...

I know that's for E46, but that's not going to make any difference to the work.

Yep that's more like what I think would be an acceptable price.