BMW specialist near Hemel Hempstead wanted

[theundecided]

Hi,

I'm looking for an oil change and filter/microfilter replacement on my BMW 118i, as it's now turned 10,000 miles/19 months old. My local BMW main dealer, Scothall Watford, ask £245, which is a joke. I've also had shocking service from them in the past and I refuse to use them unless it's a warranty issue.

I'm prepared to travel up to 30 miles to a decent specialist that will stamp up the service book and reset the service indicator, and will use the correct oil.

Anyone any shouts?

Also, how much do you think I'm likely to be charged?

Thank you in advance.

[Vee]

I know its a different car (335d) but I've just had an oil change done by HR Owen in Park Royal (fast lane while you wait service).

£60 for the labour and oil filter, I supplier my own oil as Halfords have 20% off Mobil 5l packs at the moment
The Micro filter was an extra £33 I think.

[theundecided]

Vee said:

I know its a different car (335d) but I've just had an oil change done by HR Owen in Park Royal (fast lane while you wait service).

£60 for the labour and oil filter, I supplier my own oil as Halfords have 20% off Mobil 5l packs at the moment
The Micro filter was an extra £33 I think.

Thanks for the tip. Will give them a call.

To be honest, I've no idea what the microfilter does... I'm mechanically inept.

[essayer]

Just remember that taking it to a specialist at this stage will remove any chance of you or future buyers of the car taking out the BMW Insured Warranty once the 3 year manufacturer warranty has expired.

CPC in Chorleywood are good, if you can get hold of them on the phone.

[Chicken Pox]

http://www.a1bmspecialist.co.uk/
been recommended by BWMCarmagazine poster who works in the trade.

Yes Scotthall has gone down in my estimation after the last mugging, no attempt to get the (second time) coil spring replaced under good faith as outside warranty....by less than 200 miles and the attempted "you need new front tyres routine" um no I don't and I won't be be back when I replace my car either.

[NickXX]

BMWorx in Stoke Mandevile are superb. I have been using them for over 3 years now.

BMWorx Ltd
Unit 7a, Weston Way Industrial Estate
Lower Road
Stoke Mandeville
Aylesbury
HP22 5GT

01296 - 614646

Edited by NickXX on Saturday 27th February 19:19

[theundecided]

Cheers guys. I'll try BMWorx, looks like it's the closest and there's some promising reviews of it on the internet.

Hopefully once the car reaches 3 years of age I won't own it. And even if I do, I won't be paying for an extended warranty with BMW.

[belleair302]

Gary @ Autobahn offers great work at reasonable rates, he knows his stuff and does what is necessary.

http://www.autobahnservices.co.uk/aboutus.htm

[Crystal-T]

Barry jones in Stevenage deserve an excellent reputation. Highly recommended. Looking forward to the gents looking after my recently acquired 335i cabrio.

[Crystal-T]

Barry Jones in Stevenage isn't too far from you and is highly recommended. Used them to service my 335i cab. Great guys.

[swtmerce]

Another vote for Barry Jones. I have been using them to look after two cars (road and track BMWs) over the last 3 years. I used to do the work on my own cars but with family commitments, time is precious. I know my cars inside out and in finding Barry Jones, I know I have an independent that I can quiz and be assured they are telling me the truth. I trust them completely.