BMW auc warranty problem

BMW auc warranty problem

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Original Poster:

8 posts

106 months

Monday 13th July 2015
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Hi, I have a 2007 5 series bought from BMW last year, it's still under their auc warranty. The powered boot lid has failed, the strut has come away from the main body of the car. A pretty minor repair I thought, as the mechanism still works fine. The dealer is. Telling me that it is not covered by warranty, as it's caused by corrosion which is not covered. Cost of repair - £1500!
Needless to say I'm very disappointed. The car is still with. Them, no further action taken yet. Does anyone have any advise or experience of this?
Many thanks, J.

revolvingspanners

Original Poster:

8 posts

106 months

Tuesday 14th July 2015
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The dealer has tried to make a BMW Goodwill application but was told no assistance due to age of car. They have given me a phone number for BMW UK customer services, which I must try myself today.
In the meantime, I've asked the dealer about the 12 year anti corrosion guarantee.
J.

revolvingspanners

Original Poster:

8 posts

106 months

Tuesday 14th July 2015
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Interesting - would their computer not show that I'd just tried the same warranty repair at another dealer?

revolvingspanners

Original Poster:

8 posts

106 months

Tuesday 14th July 2015
quotequote all
Interesting - would their computer not show that I'd just tried the same warranty repair at another dealer?

revolvingspanners

Original Poster:

8 posts

106 months

Tuesday 14th July 2015
quotequote all
Interesting - would their computer not show that I'd just tried the same warranty repair at another dealer?

revolvingspanners

Original Poster:

8 posts

106 months

Tuesday 14th July 2015
quotequote all
Interesting - would their computer not show that I'd just tried the same warranty repair at another dealer?

revolvingspanners

Original Poster:

8 posts

106 months

Tuesday 14th July 2015
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I just called customer service, on the advice of the dealer, but they said it was a waste of time, they won't overrule the dealers opinion. Also the 12 yr anti corrosion only covers external bodywork. So that's the end of the line for me via the dealer, not really sure if I can do anything more except collect the car.
J.

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Original Poster:

8 posts

106 months

Wednesday 15th July 2015
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Update - the dealer customer service manager made another request to BMW, possibly via his regional manager, after I wrote a detailed email expressing my dissatisfaction, and they have now agreed to meet all the costs and carry out the repair.
Shout out to David at Spire BMW Ruislip.
J.