Re-instating warranty

thegingerninja · 21-05-2010, 02:08 PM

Quick question: Since I stopped using the CSL as a daily car quite some time ago, I haven't needed to have it serviced for a while. Last service was end of 2006 at 21,000 miles it was an inspection 1, the next one due is only an oil change. It now has almost 28,000 so not needed a service. The book advises of an engine oil change every 2 years as it can age. I've got AP's do the brake fluid is done by me, but they don't warranty the brakes anyway - so who gives a toss.

Technically the car still has FBMWSH - so I ought to be able to get the extended warranty?

I did an interim oil change myself in 2008, but I've been advised not to mention that as I'm not a "qualified BMW engineer" and they would not allow me to take out the extended warranty. Lets say I could produce an invoice from a VAT registered garage for the oil change using genuine BMW parts, would this help my case or do they only entertain cars that have been to BMW - I could always forget to tell them about that bit?

Any advice - what should I tell them? By the way - they record their calls.

**Fasteddie** · 21-05-2010, 02:22 PM

BMW only as I understand it. The rules around block exemption only apply in the first three years, after that BMW can insist on BMW only stamps on their optional extended warranty

thegingerninja · 21-05-2010, 02:36 PM

So I best keep quiet then and just get the warranty paid for?

Bounce · 21-05-2010, 05:11 PM

I think you should have got bmw to do an oil service in 2008,you may not have fbmwsh now and may struggle to get warranty.

monkeycsl · 21-05-2010, 06:52 PM

It does not have to be full bmw stamps as long as its serviced correctly ie miles or 2 years for oil change so you will need proof of a service in 2008.

21-05-2010, 02:08 PM	#1
thegingerninja S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 370 Casino cash: $4367	Re-instating warranty Quick question: Since I stopped using the CSL as a daily car quite some time ago, I haven't needed to have it serviced for a while. Last service was end of 2006 at 21,000 miles it was an inspection 1, the next one due is only an oil change. It now has almost 28,000 so not needed a service. The book advises of an engine oil change every 2 years as it can age. I've got AP's do the brake fluid is done by me, but they don't warranty the brakes anyway - so who gives a toss. Technically the car still has FBMWSH - so I ought to be able to get the extended warranty? I did an interim oil change myself in 2008, but I've been advised not to mention that as I'm not a "qualified BMW engineer" and they would not allow me to take out the extended warranty. Lets say I could produce an invoice from a VAT registered garage for the oil change using genuine BMW parts, would this help my case or do they only entertain cars that have been to BMW - I could always forget to tell them about that bit? Any advice - what should I tell them? By the way - they record their calls.

21-05-2010, 02:22 PM	#2
Fasteddie S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 202 Casino cash: $1434	BMW only as I understand it. The rules around block exemption only apply in the first three years, after that BMW can insist on BMW only stamps on their optional extended warranty

21-05-2010, 02:36 PM	#3
thegingerninja S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 370 Casino cash: $4367	So I best keep quiet then and just get the warranty paid for?

21-05-2010, 05:11 PM	#4
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	I think you should have got bmw to do an oil service in 2008,you may not have fbmwsh now and may struggle to get warranty.

21-05-2010, 06:52 PM	#5
monkeycsl S5 - Full Throttle BMX Park Champion! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: essex Posts: 444 Casino cash: $18732	It does not have to be full bmw stamps as long as its serviced correctly ie miles or 2 years for oil change so you will need proof of a service in 2008.