BMW Warranty

[Straightsix]

Hi me again....

Anyone on here know what the precise differences are between buying:

private one which has ran out of BMW Warranty (and i buy a BMW Warranty on it the COMPREHENSIVE one http://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (http://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Pages/Home.aspx)) vs BMW Approved Used Car Warranty?

What are the precise conditions for me to purchase a BMW Warranty on a private one if the previous one has ran out? e.g. I know about the 1200 mile service but what else.

What are the tolerences for the 1200 mile service?

I presume this is a good bargaining tool.

Thanks very much.

[shimmy]

I gather (but not definite) that you have to have had kept up the approved service schedule, as the only condition to re-engaging BMW warranty on your car. I thought this was BMw main uk dealer service only but not 100% sure of this is correct.

Approved service schedule is maximum 2 yrs between services or as advised by OBD, and running in service max is around 1700miles we were advised by BMw.

I believe the Mondial warranty is same for 3rd year of BMW warranty, used car warranty or private BMW Mondial warranty.

[bryce]

As Shimmy has said really.

Only other consideration is whether the car is below / above 60k mile threshold. Level of cover changes again.

[Straightsix]

As Shimmy has said really.

Only other consideration is whether the car is below / above 60k mile threshold. Level of cover changes again.

From looking at the BMW Warranty website i think Comprehensive BMW Warranty can apply to any BMW below 100k miles and provided has FBMWSH including 1200 mile service and is serviced according to factory BMW recommendations.

So i am not sure where this 60k miles comes into it?

[shimmy]

From looking at the BMW Warranty website i think Comprehensive BMW Warranty can apply to any BMW below 100k miles and provided has FBMWSH including 1200 mile service and is serviced according to factory BMW recommendations.

So i am not sure where this 60k miles comes into it?


at 60k miles the price nearly double, both monthly and annually - UNLESS you have taken out monthly before 60k miles and then the price stays at lower rate while you maintain that warranty

[shane@mbtech]

My old car had a service outside the network before I added the warranty. I informed them when buying warranty. It was no issue. I subsequently had a few warranty claims honoured, as has the new owner.

The speel, just says it has to have full service history, not full ~BMW service history.

On one warranty claim they photocopied my service book too, as BMW asked for a copy.

[spoonz]

Do we know if over a two year gap would prevent warranty for definate? I know they will let you buy it but has anyone successfully claimed with a 2 year + gap in services? (presumably the OBC ignores the time factor and just warns on other variables?)

[inaglasshouse]

(presumably the OBC ignores the time factor and just warns on other variables?)
Correct. The car does not remind you.

has anyone successfully claimed with a 2 year + gap in services?
Yes, I know that people have successfully claimed despite 2 year+ gaps. Including the dealer being asked to photocopy the service book, so BMW warranty were definitely aware of the violation of the letter of the law. With that said, I believe that the mileage was very low between services, and all history was BMW main dealer, so the claimant was not taking the p*ss (it was an oversight, not a negligent approach to looking after the car).

[Pip1968]

Yes, I know that people have successfully claimed despite 2 year+ gaps. Including the dealer being asked to photocopy the service book, so BMW warranty were definitely aware of the violation of the letter of the law. With that said, I believe that the mileage was very low between services, and all history was BMW main dealer, so the claimant was not taking the p*ss (it was an oversight, not a negligent approach to looking after the car).

That is interesting to hear but I assume the claim was not directly related to the missed service ie blown engine and missing an oil service (or more than a two year gap before service)

Pip

[inaglasshouse]

That is interesting to hear but I assume the claim was not directly related to the missed service ie blown engine and missing an oil service (or more than a two year gap before service)

Pip

Probably not directly related, but BMW could have been a lot more unreasonable than they were. They could have wriggled - it was unlikely, but not indisputable, that the failure could be related to the 2 year+ interval and possible oil degradation.

So, in my view, thumbs up to BMW warranty for playing the game nicely in this case. :smt057