Service & Valuation thoughts?

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by scoobs998

Is that Elms Cambridge? Would you get done before or after putting away for the winter?
I am in Somerset but happen to be in Cambridge this Monday / Tuesday so could pop in for a chat, anyone particular i need to speak too?

Affirmative on Elms Cambridge well Elms Camborne which is 10 miles West from Cambridge central, just to be precise
Speak to Emma or Rob who's the Service department Manager. Both extremely helpful & knowledgeable. Also make sure to mention you're part of the CSLR clan

[scoobs998]

Originally Posted by Neil M

The servicing cost above are those recommended by BMW UK, individual Dealers can however adhere to the recommendation or go their own way, hence the discrepancy in pricing.

I had an Inspection I carried out earlier this week at Williams Manchester (for convenience) now put away for the winter, will surface again in April.

If your laying it up, periodically (at least once a month) run the engine to keep the vital juices flowing, another tip; chock the wheels don't use the handbrake and you should be good to go come the Spring.

Thanks for good tips. So baring in mind the last service was an inspection 2 but at a specialist would you get another inspection 2 done at Elms for example? It was the only done side with the car having the one non BMW service but was reflected in the price

[LHutchin]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

Affirmative on Elms Cambridge well Elms Camborne which is 10 miles West from Cambridge central, just to be precise
Speak to Emma or Rob who's the Service department Manager. Both extremely helpful & knowledgeable. Also make sure to mention you're part of the CSLR clan

Do Elms still have a preferred technician for CSL work now that Gareth has left?

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by LHutchin

Do Elms still have a preferred technician for CSL work now that Gareth has left?

There's Dan who worked along side Gareth + IIRC Elms are currently training up another M Tech.
Best U speak to Emma or Rob for latest info.

[scoobs998]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

Affirmative on Elms Cambridge well Elms Camborne which is 10 miles West from Cambridge central, just to be precise
Speak to Emma or Rob who's the Service department Manager. Both extremely helpful & knowledgeable. Also make sure to mention you're part of the CSLR clan

Exactly as you said, Emma couldn't of been more helpful & fantastic deals for CSLR members! Dan is in demand tho ...... currently booking a month ahead!

What are your thoughts on what service to get carried out? Taking into account the last service was an inspection 2 but carried out by a specialist? SCC Performance (St Albans)

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by scoobs998

Exactly as you said, Emma couldn't of been more helpful & fantastic deals for CSLR members! Dan is in demand tho ...... currently booking a month ahead!

What are your thoughts on what service to get carried out? Taking into account the last service was an inspection 2 but carried out by a specialist? SCC Performance (St Albans)

Always good to hear of another satisfied CSLR member @ Elms
Re: the next service... it should be Oil & filter Service next but it depends on how long ago/ how many miles ago the Inspection 2 was done @ the specialist and if it was followed down to a T, as per BMW schedule.

[scoobs998]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

Always good to hear of another satisfied CSLR member @ Elms
Re: the next service... it should be Oil & filter Service next but it depends on how long ago/ how many miles ago the Inspection 2 was done @ the specialist and if it was followed down to a T, as per BMW schedule.

Inspection 2 carried out April 2013 @ 68500, car now on 73000. Obviously i can only go on the receipt that i have with the car which states work was carried out to BMW specification plus extra work including fuel filter & vanos filter.

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by scoobs998

Inspection 2 carried out April 2013 @ 68500, car now on 73000. Obviously i can only go on the receipt that i have with the car which states work was carried out to BMW specification plus extra work including fuel filter & vanos filter.

Sounds like the previous owner was fairly Switched On as he requested the Vanos filter to be changed despite it NOT being a recognised service item by BMW themselves Well done that man
You have until April 2015 or whatever the mileage countdown tells you on the OBC display on every start up 'till the next service which going by BMW service schedule should be engine "Oil & Filter" service + whatever else you wish to do.
Obviously there is no harm in having an interim "Oil & Filter" service if you're itching to treat your Cecil to some TLC