F10 M5 warranty work - what's yours had done?
Discussion
RichardM5 said:
HoHoHo said:
Rear passenger side suspension removed and refitted as it should be
That's not good! What was wrong and how did you spot it?Palmball said:
I have bought some of this to apply to the new leather after it's fitted - it appears to be the only product dedicated to and guaranteed against dye transfer on light colours.
http://www.lttsolutions.co.uk/leather-guard-guaran...
Would love to know if this worked. I have an E65 750i with full Individual Champagne leather and jean dye transfer is a constant problem. http://www.lttsolutions.co.uk/leather-guard-guaran...
Guyr said:
Would love to know if this worked. I have an E65 750i with full Individual Champagne leather and jean dye transfer is a constant problem.
Yes, it does appear to reduce the dye transfer and make what does get on the seats easier to clean. However, thanks to another PHer's recommendation, I've found what I believe is an even better product which seems to REALLY reduce the actual dye transfer - Dr Leather Defender. It's pricey at £40 (from Monza Car Care) but it really works. The only downside is that whilst the leather doesn't look any different, it's marginally more slippery with the Dr Leather product - the LTT product doesn't do this. The price you pay for the protect I guess.
Regardless, whatever product is used, light leather still needs cleaning at least WEEKLY to keep it looking new - these products just make that cleaning easier and less aggressive on the leather.
Edited by Palmball on Monday 21st April 23:23
Palmball said:
Yes, it does appear to reduce the dye transfer and make what does get on the seats easier to clean.
However, thanks to another PHer's recommendation, I've found what I believe is an even better product which seems to REALLY reduce the actual dye transfer - Dr Leather Defender. It's pricey at £40 (from Monza Car Care) but it really works. The only downside is that whilst the leather doesn't look any different, it's marginally more slippery with the Dr Leather product - the LTT product doesn't do this. The price you pay for the protect I guess.
Regardless, whatever product is used, light leather still needs cleaning at least WEEKLY to keep it looking new - these products just make that cleaning easier and less aggressive on the leather.
Glad it worked However, thanks to another PHer's recommendation, I've found what I believe is an even better product which seems to REALLY reduce the actual dye transfer - Dr Leather Defender. It's pricey at £40 (from Monza Car Care) but it really works. The only downside is that whilst the leather doesn't look any different, it's marginally more slippery with the Dr Leather product - the LTT product doesn't do this. The price you pay for the protect I guess.
Regardless, whatever product is used, light leather still needs cleaning at least WEEKLY to keep it looking new - these products just make that cleaning easier and less aggressive on the leather.
Edited by Palmball on Monday 21st April 23:23
After the 2nd Drivetrain failure that appeared to be an exact repeat of the 1st, i have rejected my car & am awaiting the delivery of a new one.
Still no idea what was the cause or diagnosis but BMW have been accommodating in providing me a new X5 M50D to play with until my new M5 arrives, they refunded 1 payment, obviously no more payments whilst i await my new car & have given me circa £2k of additional options FOC on the new M5.
In all the outgoing car had 2 Drivetrain failures (obviously the 1st was not diagnosed &/or fixed correctly, it also suffered with an oil seal leak which needed replacing & a dodgy wheel sensor that was never fixed as they couldn't replicate the fault, although it was the dealer than found the fault
Still no idea what was the cause or diagnosis but BMW have been accommodating in providing me a new X5 M50D to play with until my new M5 arrives, they refunded 1 payment, obviously no more payments whilst i await my new car & have given me circa £2k of additional options FOC on the new M5.
In all the outgoing car had 2 Drivetrain failures (obviously the 1st was not diagnosed &/or fixed correctly, it also suffered with an oil seal leak which needed replacing & a dodgy wheel sensor that was never fixed as they couldn't replicate the fault, although it was the dealer than found the fault
W8PMC said:
After the 2nd Drivetrain failure that appeared to be an exact repeat of the 1st, i have rejected my car & am awaiting the delivery of a new one.
Still no idea what was the cause or diagnosis but BMW have been accommodating in providing me a new X5 M50D to play with until my new M5 arrives, they refunded 1 payment, obviously no more payments whilst i await my new car & have given me circa £2k of additional options FOC on the new M5.
In all the outgoing car had 2 Drivetrain failures (obviously the 1st was not diagnosed &/or fixed correctly, it also suffered with an oil seal leak which needed replacing & a dodgy wheel sensor that was never fixed as they couldn't replicate the fault, although it was the dealer than found the fault
You did really well there I think yes:Still no idea what was the cause or diagnosis but BMW have been accommodating in providing me a new X5 M50D to play with until my new M5 arrives, they refunded 1 payment, obviously no more payments whilst i await my new car & have given me circa £2k of additional options FOC on the new M5.
In all the outgoing car had 2 Drivetrain failures (obviously the 1st was not diagnosed &/or fixed correctly, it also suffered with an oil seal leak which needed replacing & a dodgy wheel sensor that was never fixed as they couldn't replicate the fault, although it was the dealer than found the fault
I'm not causing a fuss other than asking for some additional mileage to cover my numerous trips to the dealer to have warranty work completed.
It's a bloody great car
Mines been in for a rear diff oil seal leak but after inspection today I'm told it's the bearing carriers that have failed so it's a new diff required. Probably take forever to get fixed judging by the hassle so far. Still I do have a 320D hire car as compensation
Not a good prognosis for an 11k mile car.
Not a good prognosis for an 11k mile car.
2010spy said:
Did somebody mention squealing brakes! Has anyone raised this - had it fixed?
Mine squeal on occasion but a damn good thrashing seems to sort them out 
I also have a grown (quite a peculiar sound in fact) that comes from the rear once I've stopped and put the hand break on.
2010spy said:
Is that the rear of the car?
Yes HoHoHo said:
Mine squeal on occasion but a damn good thrashing seems to sort them out
I also have a grown (quite a peculiar sound in fact) that comes from the rear once I've stopped and put the hand break on.
I also have a grown (quite a peculiar sound in fact) that comes from the rear once I've stopped and put the hand break on.
Every time I lock the car pretty much.
2010spy said:
Is that the rear of the car?
Yes HoHoHo said:
Mine squeal on occasion but a damn good thrashing seems to sort them out
I also have a grown (quite a peculiar sound in fact) that comes from the rear once I've stopped and put the hand break on.
I also have a grown (quite a peculiar sound in fact) that comes from the rear once I've stopped and put the hand break on.
Every time I lock the car pretty much.
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