South Yorkshire dealer experiences
South Yorkshire dealer experiences
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FishFace

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3,790 posts

238 months

Sunday 26th April 2009
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ipwn

2,920 posts

221 months

Monday 27th April 2009
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This post isn't directly related too inspeciton works etc

I don't like the Sheffield dealer anymore.

My car needed repair work, they told me to come collect the car ( around 25 mins journey ) , got there and they bodyshop manager says he wasn't satisfied with the car....

What the blooody fk ....so that's pretty much made me avoid that dealer 100% from now on.

The valet job they did on the car was utterly st too, ( I don't have high standards ) it was st. All the brake dust was still there, interior valet was st. Everything was st. I swear I handed the car in in a better state.

Lincoln are pretty good apparently, friendly etc.

Indy wise, Newhall and Parkside Autos in Worksop.

If I was in your position I would consider Lincoln.

Killwilly

446 posts

218 months

Monday 27th April 2009
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I have heard good reports on Forrest Motors Lincoln (indi). That is where I shall go for my inspection 2 on my 320i, due in just over 4000 miles.

If you do go there, post some feed-back please.

FishFace

Original Poster:

3,790 posts

238 months

Monday 27th April 2009
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ipwn said:
This post isn't directly related too inspeciton works etc

I don't like the Sheffield dealer anymore.

My car needed repair work, they told me to come collect the car ( around 25 mins journey ) , got there and they bodyshop manager says he wasn't satisfied with the car....

What the blooody fk ....so that's pretty much made me avoid that dealer 100% from now on.

The valet job they did on the car was utterly st too, ( I don't have high standards ) it was st. All the brake dust was still there, interior valet was st. Everything was st. I swear I handed the car in in a better state.

Lincoln are pretty good apparently, friendly etc.

Indy wise, Newhall and Parkside Autos in Worksop.

If I was in your position I would consider Lincoln.
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The £950 quote has pretty much put me off that dealer as well!

Phoned Lincs Soper and they estimate £550 which I am happy enough for.


StuB

6,695 posts

269 months

Monday 27th April 2009
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There's a few BMW independents in Doncaster, none of whom I've used personally, but it's the local BMW Car Club meeting at Howden tomorrow evening, so I will ask if anyone recommends someone Sheffield/Doncaster way.

I have used Autologic in Hessle, nr Hull for about 20 years though and have been quite happy with the work and their prices, though one or two people I know have noted issues more recently (they've taken a few people on over the years, so the quality may be slipping slightly).

I wouldn't pay a dealer to work on my cars, having used Paragon Hull, Castle York, Astle Shorpe and Wheatley Hall, Doncaster.

FishFace

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3,790 posts

238 months

Tuesday 28th April 2009
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Thanks Stu. You wouldn't use a dealer because of pricing or quality of service?

StuB

6,695 posts

269 months

Tuesday 28th April 2009
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FishFace said:
Thanks Stu. You wouldn't use a dealer because of pricing or quality of service?
Quality of service mainly!

I do think their prices for synthetic & semi-synth is scandalous too, but they've always allowed me to supply my own.