Bmw needs its first service question
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Mrgmt said:
Have a 2018 bmw 530d done 17000 miles and the service light has just came on. Bmw say service is £385 and local garage is saying £180 so just wanted to ask what people’s opinions are on dealer vs independent garages when it comes to services?
I know you don't necessarily have to have a BMW service for the warranty to be valid but it would remove any doubt further down the line if you have a problem. BMW have also provided 'good will' to vehicles outside of the warranty period if they have had a BMW service which may provide you some 'piece of mind'. I've just had my 2013 320d serviced at BMW (to maintain the full BMW service) and may continue doing the same for a couple more years. I'd probably start using an independent garage when the vehicle is worth much less (assuming I still have it by then).Mrgmt said:
I expect ill keep the car for the next 3-5 years so £200 extra per service only = to £600-£1000 Do bmw cars with full bmw service history go for much more ?
Not sure really? When I traded my last car in (Honda Civic) the dealer wasn't bothered about seeing all the service history I'd accumulated over the years and initially offered bottom book for a mint vehicle! If it were me I'd definitely get the first 3 years done by BMW.That looks expensive for a 1st service! What will they do for that?
I haven't had newish BMWS for a while but I had the service pack on both of them, although I believe it's been cut down to 4 years rather than the 5 years I had. But when I bought the pack for my 123d in 2009 it only had to be bought before the 1st service, so it might be worth asking for a price (in 2009 mine cost £660).
I just wanted to keep the history all main agent just in case of a warranty issue (given it had the N47 engine that was probably a good idea in retrospect).
I haven't had newish BMWS for a while but I had the service pack on both of them, although I believe it's been cut down to 4 years rather than the 5 years I had. But when I bought the pack for my 123d in 2009 it only had to be bought before the 1st service, so it might be worth asking for a price (in 2009 mine cost £660).
I just wanted to keep the history all main agent just in case of a warranty issue (given it had the N47 engine that was probably a good idea in retrospect).
Called bmw up this morning they quoted me £385 a few days ago but this morning its £392 said first service requires oil and filter change. I asked how much a service plan was and was told £399 for 3 years or 36000 miles. Said i would take that but couldn’t for some reason, woman took my details and said she would phone me back.
Ask for a breakdown of the costs: for my 335d first service it was
Service, standard scope (2 units worth) = £23.86
Oil service, (3 units) = £35.52
Filter element = £17.58
Oil (synthetic 0/30) = £91 (gulp)
Microfilter (2 units) = £23.68
Microfilter = £46.32
Total Net cost = £237.78
VAT = £47.56
Gross total = £285.34
Service, standard scope (2 units worth) = £23.86
Oil service, (3 units) = £35.52
Filter element = £17.58
Oil (synthetic 0/30) = £91 (gulp)
Microfilter (2 units) = £23.68
Microfilter = £46.32
Total Net cost = £237.78
VAT = £47.56
Gross total = £285.34
The woman called me back this afternoon, so got the 3 year / 36000 miles service plan for £399 so happy with that.
I noticed this morning when they quoted me £392 for my first service they didn’t mention that i could buy a 3 year service plan for just £7 more 😂 i had to ask them for the service plan price and the woman said £399 right off the top of her head but just had to call me back as i think she had to contact somone else to put it through.
I noticed this morning when they quoted me £392 for my first service they didn’t mention that i could buy a 3 year service plan for just £7 more 😂 i had to ask them for the service plan price and the woman said £399 right off the top of her head but just had to call me back as i think she had to contact somone else to put it through.
Mrgmt said:
The woman called me back this afternoon, so got the 3 year / 36000 miles service plan for £399 so happy with that.
I noticed this morning when they quoted me £392 for my first service they didn’t mention that i could buy a 3 year service plan for just £7 more ?? i had to ask them for the service plan price and the woman said £399 right off the top of her head but just had to call me back as i think she had to contact somone else to put it through.
Are you sure it's 3 years?I noticed this morning when they quoted me £392 for my first service they didn’t mention that i could buy a 3 year service plan for just £7 more ?? i had to ask them for the service plan price and the woman said £399 right off the top of her head but just had to call me back as i think she had to contact somone else to put it through.
Every dealer I spoke to said that service inclusive is 36000 miles or 2 years......
Muzzer79 said:
Are you sure it's 3 years?
Every dealer I spoke to said that service inclusive is 36000 miles or 2 years......
No it’s 3 yearsEvery dealer I spoke to said that service inclusive is 36000 miles or 2 years......
https://www.bmw.co.uk/bmw-ownership/servicing-and-...
Muzzer79 said:
Mrgmt said:
The woman called me back this afternoon, so got the 3 year / 36000 miles service plan for £399 so happy with that.
I noticed this morning when they quoted me £392 for my first service they didn’t mention that i could buy a 3 year service plan for just £7 more ?? i had to ask them for the service plan price and the woman said £399 right off the top of her head but just had to call me back as i think she had to contact somone else to put it through.
Are you sure it's 3 years?I noticed this morning when they quoted me £392 for my first service they didn’t mention that i could buy a 3 year service plan for just £7 more ?? i had to ask them for the service plan price and the woman said £399 right off the top of her head but just had to call me back as i think she had to contact somone else to put it through.
Every dealer I spoke to said that service inclusive is 36000 miles or 2 years......
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