Dealer Warranty Expiry
Dealer Warranty Expiry
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996Type

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1,192 posts

183 months

Wednesday 21st March 2018
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Does anyone know what the procedure is when the dealer warranty approaches expiry?

The dealer I use for servicing says the warranty is outsourced and I’ll be contacted for renewal but I’m expecting an inspection at that stage to carry the warranty forward.

Servicing dealer a little vague and not gaining my long term trust for a number of reasons so don’t want to find myself out in the cold through their lack of knowledge.

Should I feel grateful btw for taking my car and handing over £500 for them to have a quick look round and reset some service indicators every 6 months? That’s pretty much how I’ve been made to feel the past couple of years by my current servicing partner, like they are doing me a favour by looking after my car.

I do try and drink as much coffee / eat as many biscuits while I’m there but I’m starting to think I cover the cost of their Christmas party every year.

(It’s been one of those days).

AlwynMike

562 posts

118 months

Thursday 22nd March 2018
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What sort of "dealer warranty" is It??
If the car came with the remainder of the new car BMW warranty, then BMW will be in contact with you to offer you extended warranty.
Likewise, if the car was purchased as an Authorised Used Car from BMW, then they will contact you so tgey can relieve you of more ££££££.
If it is a warranty from a non franchised dealer, it may not be worth the paper it's written on.
If you are in the dealers every 6 months, you must be doing a huge mileage, (40k per year??) and you'll find that not many warranties will cover much over 60000 miles.
I wouldn't expect any pre warranty inspection


996Type

Original Poster:

1,192 posts

183 months

Thursday 22nd March 2018
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Thanks!

BMW Used approved, around 30K per year, car will be at 90K at renewal.

Some servicing, some small niggles, keen based on prices observed to ensure a smooth transition to the paid warranty from same source as the approved BMW one.

Fox-

13,575 posts

277 months

Thursday 22nd March 2018
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996Type said:
Thanks!

BMW Used approved, around 30K per year, car will be at 90K at renewal.

Some servicing, some small niggles, keen based on prices observed to ensure a smooth transition to the paid warranty from same source as the approved BMW one.
You are going to be very shocked at the price - it's very expensive beyond 60k miles and especially so if its that 7 Series in your profile.

996Type

Original Poster:

1,192 posts

183 months

Thursday 22nd March 2018
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Ah, OK, might prompt a change in that case with the warranty money going towards a newer 5 Estate.

Car is worth about £5K and going like a train though.......

Charlie Croker mk2

303 posts

131 months

Thursday 22nd March 2018
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Find a reliable local garage or mark specialist , most modern indy's are very clued up on BMW particularly if the owners or staff drive them .

996Type

Original Poster:

1,192 posts

183 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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Any good indies in Leeds area?

MitchT

17,158 posts

240 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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996Type said:
Any good indies in Leeds area?
Cramag (Yeadon) and German Autocare (Pudsey) spring to mind. Can't vouch for Cramag as I've no experience of them but the business owner is a member on here and they seem to have a good rep. The OH uses German Autocare for her 120d and they're a decent bunch.

996Type

Original Poster:

1,192 posts

183 months

Sunday 25th March 2018
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Many thanks

996Type

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1,192 posts

183 months

Wednesday 25th April 2018
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Prices range from £1K to £1600 via BMW approved warranty.

I’m more inclined to bank this and use one of the recommended independent specialists for services and repairs from now on.

Can’t justify a one year warranty that’s a third of the price of the car value?

996Type

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1,192 posts

183 months

Wednesday 25th April 2018
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Also just checked the independent specialist list for Leeds in the sticky, anyone with any experience of those highlighted in Leeds city centre?