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philj
10-08-2014, 11:06 AM
Hi
I need to get my CSL booked in for an Inspection II in a couple of months. The last service was done at Elms Cambridge who were great. However they are not local to me (I'm in Surrey) and with Gareth moved on to pastures new, is this still the best option for me or are there other Main Dealers in the South East who members would recommend?
Appreciate any feedback.
Thanks
Phil
shimmy
10-08-2014, 11:12 AM
ybh phil if you are under warranty id travel to elms
Trawler
10-08-2014, 11:18 AM
Hi
I need to get my CSL booked in for an Inspection II in a couple of months. The last service was done at Elms Cambridge who were great. However they are not local to me (I'm in Surrey) and with Gareth moved on to pastures new, is this still the best option for me or are there other Main Dealers in the South East who members would recommend?
Appreciate any feedback.
Thanks
Phil
Can't comment on the south east but Gareth has only moved a few minutes away. Great friendly sevice from Bartletts.
philj
10-08-2014, 11:43 AM
My CSL has a BMW warranty so needs to be a main dealer service as I want to keep the warranty running.
Cheers
Phil
outnumbered
10-08-2014, 12:48 PM
Round here (Thames valley) , the Sytner dealers seem to be the cheapest. I just had an Insp I done for around £700. Couple of other dealers I tried wanted £1100 or so. I think a big factor is whether they apply the reduced 4+ labour rates to M cars or not.
Would have gone to Elms but needed it done quickly and couldn't wait for a week's loan car to be available.
Chris-CSL
10-08-2014, 01:47 PM
Unless someone corrects me does not need to be main dealer for your BMW warranty just as long as all genuine BMW Parts are used.
So if you are in Surrey I would recommend Munich Legends I get mine done there and if there is any Warranty work which does require Main Dealer they work with Vines of Gatwick ( or they did when I used them :) ).
and two other good points they will be cheaper than the stealer especially for a Insp2 (I just paid around 770) for mine and usually some very nice cars in the showroom to have a look at :supz:
Just for peace of mind
http://www.munichlegends.co.uk/bmw-servicing-south-east
shimmy
10-08-2014, 02:28 PM
3 of my last 5 services by BMW have been free
Bounce
10-08-2014, 02:31 PM
My CSL has a BMW warranty so needs to be a main dealer service as I want to keep the warranty running.
Cheers
Philnot any more,you can use an independent garage,I checked with BMW warranty just to make sure 😉
billyboysm3
10-08-2014, 04:01 PM
not any more,you can use an independent garage,I checked with BMW warranty just to make sure 😉
Are you sure?
philj
10-08-2014, 04:14 PM
not any more,you can use an independent garage,I checked with BMW warranty just to make sure
I've just checked the T&Cs in the Insured Warranty Handbook. The wording in the warranty taken out in late 2012 said:
10538
But in my current warranty (commenced late 2013) this has now changed to:
10539
Thanks Bounce and Chris for pointing that out! That'll teach me for not reading the small print!
:beer:
Bounce
10-08-2014, 06:34 PM
Are you sure?yes mate,it's changed,it also says it in the updated warranty booklet 😬
mattCSLnut
10-08-2014, 09:24 PM
3 of my last 5 services by BMW have been free
Show Off ;)
shimmy
10-08-2014, 10:01 PM
Show Off ;)
Not free to Mondial though :smokin:
mattCSLnut
11-08-2014, 12:21 AM
Not free to Mondial though :smokin:
You're still a Show Off :thumbs:
giraffe
11-08-2014, 11:20 AM
I've just checked the T&Cs in the Insured Warranty Handbook. The wording in the warranty taken out in late 2012 said:
10538
But in my current warranty (commenced late 2013) this has now changed to:
10539
Thanks Bounce and Chris for pointing that out! That'll teach me for not reading the small print!
:beer:
There you go proof I can still service and look after your cars if you want me too :thumbs: Bmw were a bit naughty with saying you had to have it done at a main dealer for as long as they did .
Chris-CSL
11-08-2014, 11:57 AM
All down to the EU Law (they done something right at last)
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