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nuttynat
21-11-2011, 10:51 AM
The old girl needs a bit of TCL (two rear springs) before being tucked up for the winter and a basic check round to see if there is anything else that may need doing.

She has full BMW warranty so will need to be a dealer. Could take her to the local Dick Lovett in swindon but want to make sure that the dealer knows what they are looking at and knows what to check incase any other work should be done (paying for warranty may as well get the most for my money :whistle:).

Any recommendations?

AlexGTT
21-11-2011, 11:22 AM
I use Cotswold Cheltenham and they look after mine very well for service. Always been very good, keep you well informed and do reduced labour rates for older M cars.:thumbs:

Just turn the phone volume down when you ring the girl on the desk! Most annoying, shriekiest voice ever!:hahaha:

shane@mbtech
21-11-2011, 12:18 PM
rear springs are a 10 minute job,

tools needed..... trolley jack, 18mm socket, breaker bar.

Do them yourself save some pennies, then get a reputable specialist check it over before its winter hibernation.

nuttynat
22-11-2011, 12:49 PM
Thanks gents, Lawsy would do it myself but since got Warranty will get dealer to do it.

giraffe
22-11-2011, 11:38 PM
Depends on how far you want to travel - if you dont mind a drive come see me Elms Cambridge .

azrael
22-11-2011, 11:49 PM
Suspension only covered up to 60k miles

Just thought I'd say incase you are over it

Bounce
22-11-2011, 11:56 PM
Suspension only covered up to 60k miles

Just thought I'd say incase you are over itHad my springs changed under warranty at 62k:smokin:

shimmy
23-11-2011, 12:43 AM
The old girl needs a bit of TCL (two rear springs) before being tucked up for the winter and a basic check round to see if there is anything else that may need doing.

She has full BMW warranty so will need to be a dealer. Could take her to the local Dick Lovett in swindon but want to make sure that the dealer knows what they are looking at and knows what to check incase any other work should be done (paying for warranty may as well get the most for my money :whistle:).

Any recommendations?



Just run it up to Simpons in Lydney and will be a nice day out

azrael
23-11-2011, 01:32 AM
Had my springs changed under warranty at 62k:smokin:

Hmm that makes me annoyed at Murketts :bigcry:, still there is plenty they have done for me :thumbs:

Yanto
23-11-2011, 08:09 AM
Had my springs changed under warranty at 62k:smokin:

+1

2 weeks ago.

Yanto
23-11-2011, 08:10 AM
Depends on how far you want to travel - if you dont mind a drive come see me Elms Cambridge .


Recommended :thumbs:

Bounce
23-11-2011, 08:38 AM
Recommended :thumbs:+1;)

nuttynat
23-11-2011, 11:53 AM
Suspension only covered up to 60k miles

Just thought I'd say incase you are over it

From what I understand it is covered past 60K, will be pissed if not based on the fact that paying out for full warranty and she has only just ticket past 60K two days ago!

Don't mind going for a drive so will give Elms a call as have read quite positive feedback on them just shame I missed the trip out for bacon sanny last month .... giraffe if I bring her to you do I get bacon sanny any way :whistle:

AlexGTT
23-11-2011, 10:57 PM
Just run it up to Simpons in Lydney and will be a nice day out

If your warranty doesn't cover, do what Shim said. :thumbs:

giraffe
23-11-2011, 11:19 PM
Let me no when your coming and i will see what i can do about the sarnie :hahaha:

nuttynat
11-01-2012, 08:24 PM
Off to Elms tomorrow for the long awaited TLC so look after her giraffe

shimmy
11-01-2012, 08:28 PM
Off to Elms tomorrow for the long awaited TLC so look after her giraffe


Apparently Giraffe is on hols,.......but dont worry Emma has got her overalls on :thumbs:






:)

giraffe
12-01-2012, 10:03 PM
Cheky buggers on hols i was ill and wouldnt call it holiday :bigcry:

Bounce
12-01-2012, 10:33 PM
Cheky buggers on hols i was ill and wouldnt call it holiday :bigcry:Hope your feeling better,Sh*ts or Flu mate.:smt078:toimonster::whistle::whistle:

giraffe
12-01-2012, 10:46 PM
Both - the hard part was working out which end it was goin to come from :bigcry:, but yes feeling better than i was now thank you .:beer:

shimmy
13-01-2012, 12:08 AM
Cheky buggers on hols i was ill and wouldnt call it holiday :bigcry:

I was just lying......I didn't know you were off I'll or off at all.:hahaha:


Get well soon.

giraffe
13-01-2012, 11:28 PM
Now thats just scarey that you guessed that then . Tell me what are winning looto resaults for this saturday :hahaha:
Feeling bit better today thanks :beer: