Where to get Warranty?

[karbonkid]

For those whose cars have run out of their manufactures warranty, where did you renew? BMW quoted over £800/yr for a CSL under 60k miles. Is this average? Is this really worth it, are CSLs often in the menders?

Which route did you go (company), what you Paying, Mileage & Excess?

[Mark CSL]

BMW every time for me.
worth every penny it was £1150 with £250 excess last year
now its £850 no excess Bargin :thumbs:

Warranty so far this year bmw paid £8300 for new gearbox / vanos unit / 2 front struts / wheel bearing / windscreen / wiper sensor / parking sensor . all done under warranty with a free wash and hoover :thumbs:

[Jaw_F430]

BMW every time for me.
worth every penny it was £1150 with £250 excess last year
now its £850 no excess Bargin :thumbs:

Warranty so far this year bmw paid £8300 for new gearbox / vanos unit / 2 front struts / wheel bearing / windscreen / wiper sensor / parking sensor . all done under warranty with a free wash and hoover :thumbs:


How did you manage to get a windscreen? what happened to it?


P.S when I bought my car it was from a BMW main dealer and came with 12 months warranty+ European breakdown cover, is there an excess on this or is it a normal no excess warranty like when you buy new?

[E46ACS]

Check your policy. There 3 levels of cover, all come either with or without an xs.

I would have a BMW warranty all day long. The dealers love them, and will replace anything under warranty.

A mate was facing a new gearbox in his 2yrd M5, cost £10k :119: if he didn't have a warranty!!!!

If yours has expired, you can now renew it, see this thread for more details:

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1030

[bryce]

Im currently under AUC warranty.

When I come to renew in April I'll go for BMW extended, will this cover me for European breakdown as well? (Thinking of the Ring trip here)

[Jaw_F430]

Check your policy. There 3 levels of cover, all come either with or without an xs.


I don't have a policy. They just said it is on the BMW system, so when I take the car to my local dealer they know it has warranty on it. The sales man said the warranty would cost £1100 so it must be the top one :thumbs:


I did get a letter through from BMW giving me a warranty number

[englebert]

The BMW is more comprehensive. My dad had top cover with Warranty Direct - regarded as the top aftermarket company - and had to fight tooth and nail to get a bit replaced, even though it was listed as an OK part! On other hand, BMW don't argue with you...

I'm sure many have gotten away without, its all whether you're prepared to take the risk (and consequent expense) if something major goes wrong.

[E46ACS]

Check your policy. There 3 levels of cover, all come either with or without an xs.


I don't have a policy. They just said it is on the BMW system, so when I take the car to my local dealer they know it has warranty on it. The sales man said the warranty would cost £1100 so it must be the top one :thumbs:


I did get a letter through from BMW giving me a warranty number

Sounds like you have the top cover with zero xs. Although I would ring BMW Warranty and double check. A mate bought his Z4 Alpina from a dealer, with warranty, took it into another dealer 7 months later for some repairs, and then spent 6 weeks in 'battle' withe BMW as they claimed there was no warranty and he would have to pay for the work. Got resolved in the end, but not what you need.

Isolated case I think, as I have heard nothing but good things about the BMW Warranty from many others

[bryce]

All used cars bought from a BMW dealership known as Approved Used Cars (AUC) come with One year fully comprehensive warranty and No excess. Meaning everything but wearing parts is covered.

I think E46ACS' friends dealer was trying to pull a fast one.

[Jaw_F430]

Check your policy. There 3 levels of cover, all come either with or without an xs.


I don't have a policy. They just said it is on the BMW system, so when I take the car to my local dealer they know it has warranty on it. The sales man said the warranty would cost £1100 so it must be the top one :thumbs:


I did get a letter through from BMW giving me a warranty number

Sounds like you have the top cover with zero xs. Although I would ring BMW Warranty and double check. A mate bought his Z4 Alpina from a dealer, with warranty, took it into another dealer 7 months later for some repairs, and then spent 6 weeks in 'battle' withe BMW as they claimed there was no warranty and he would have to pay for the work. Got resolved in the end, but not what you need.

Isolated case I think, as I have heard nothing but good things about the BMW Warranty from many others

I will soon find out as I will be sending the car to the stealers in March to see if they will fit a new clutch, I think I have clutch slur/slip if I changed gear between 4.5k rpm and 6k rpm.

Hopefully I won't have to battle with the stealers as they have lost in the past against me lol :hahaha: :hahaha:


Is there a quick way to test if the RTAB are starting to go?
On my Cooper S I can put a wheel brace on a front wheel nut and rock foward. This shows play in the front lower wishbone bushes, I have polybushed them now :thumbs: . Anyone know of anything similar to do with the CSL? 21,000 miles on the car so far

[E46ACS]

All used cars bought from a BMW dealership known as Approved Used Cars (AUC) come with One year fully comprehensive warranty and No excess. Meaning everything but wearing parts is covered.

I think E46ACS' friends dealer was trying to pull a fast one.

Even though BMW knew the date he bought the car, they still claimed there was no warranty!!!!!! I think the selling dealer failed to lodge the paperwork at the time of sale or something. Even so, it was still within a year and was clearly warranty work but as BMW Warranty refused to pay the dealer, the dealer (different dealer from the suppling dealer) wanted the money from him!

It did get sorted in the end.

[Mark CSL]

How did you manage to get a windscreen? what happened to it?



The auto rain sensor had an air bubble on it so the new window was fitted :thumbs:

[Jaw_F430]

How did you manage to get a windscreen? what happened to it?



The auto rain sensor had an air bubble on it so the new window was fitted :thumbs:


Was hoping it was something to do with getting a small stone chip as I just got one the other day :banghead: Couldn't see them helping out on that one :hahaha: :hahaha:

[Mark CSL]

:hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: Thats what the insurance is for £50
and tell them its got to be a bmw window fitted at bmw
:thumbs:

[Jaw_F430]

:hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: Thats what the insurance is for £50
and tell them its got to be a bmw window fitted at bmw
:thumbs:


I will wait a few months as it is only a small mark on the screen and it is just my look to get a new screen and then get another crack/chip :banghead:

I am on my 4th screen now my Cooper S :moan:

[Bealo]

Am i reading this correct????

Even though my AUC warranty has expired i can take out a new warranty policy with BMW for £850 with no excess??????

[Mark CSL]

Am i reading this correct????

Even though my AUC warranty has expired i can take out a new warranty policy with BMW for £850 with no excess??????

Not sure it is £850 but yes
give bmw uk a call :thumbs:

[E46ACS]

Am i reading this correct????

Even though my AUC warranty has expired i can take out a new warranty policy with BMW for £850 with no excess??????

Read this thread mate.......

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1030&highlight=

Page 2 has all your answers!!!! :thumbs:

[Bealo]

Thanks Guys :thumbs: