Baby needs some TLC, who's best to do work?

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

).

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.

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

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

Yanto · 23-11-2011, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giraffe

Depends on how far you want to travel - if you dont mind a drive come see me Elms Cambridge .

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**shimmy** · 23-11-2011, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuttynat

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

).

Any recommendations?

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

**AlexGTT** · 23-11-2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

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.

giraffe · 23-11-2011, 11:19 PM

Let me no when your coming and i will see what i can do about the sarnie

21-11-2011, 10:51 AM	#1
nuttynat Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 29 Casino cash: $1086	Baby needs some TLC, who's best to do work? 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 ). Any recommendations?

21-11-2011, 11:22 AM	#2
AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	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. Just turn the phone volume down when you ring the girl on the desk! Most annoying, shriekiest voice ever! __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

22-11-2011, 11:38 PM	#5
giraffe S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: cambs Posts: 285 Casino cash: $3859	Depends on how far you want to travel - if you dont mind a drive come see me Elms Cambridge . __________________ Keep on rolling

22-11-2011, 11:49 PM	#6
azrael S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portsmouth/Reading Posts: 1,292 Casino cash: $9290	Suspension only covered up to 60k miles Just thought I'd say incase you are over it __________________ Ashley Shaeffer BMW - Wooo

23-11-2011, 11:19 PM	#10
giraffe S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: cambs Posts: 285 Casino cash: $3859	Let me no when your coming and i will see what i can do about the sarnie __________________ Keep on rolling

21-11-2011, 12:18 PM	#3
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	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.

22-11-2011, 12:49 PM	#4
nuttynat Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 29 Casino cash: $1086	Thanks gents, Lawsy would do it myself but since got Warranty will get dealer to do it.

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