Dealer Service History...yay or nae?

rstoughy · 25-02-2019, 07:45 PM

Ok so I'm about to break out the CSL after it's 3yr break in storage.
Needless to say it's needing recommissioned with brakes overhaul, MOT etc etc and all that good stuff.
Now it needs an inspection 2 as well which is fine BUT would now be the time to shift from the main dealer to a good specialist?
Car now has no warranty and I do think that these days it will be better looked after in an independent.

Thoughts please?

76k miles
BMW stamps in the book to date.

Ta

Figas · 25-02-2019, 08:04 PM

Hi Paul,

Had the same dilemma with my CSL a while ago.

I have been using Scotty Feaks (Premier Motors on Hardgate) for the MOTs, and other work on the CSL and my e34 M5.

Scott was a master tech at JC Aberdeen before setting up on his own. I would thoroughly recommend him.

Figas

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Originally Posted by rstoughy

Ok so I'm about to break out the CSL after it's 3yr break in storage.
Needless to say it's needing recommissioned with brakes overhaul, MOT etc etc and all that good stuff.
Now it needs an inspection 2 as well which is fine BUT would now be the time to shift from the main dealer to a good specialist?
Car now has no warranty and I do think that these days it will be better looked after in an independent.

Thoughts please?

76k miles
BMW stamps in the book to date.

Ta

rstoughy · 25-02-2019, 08:43 PM

Hey Nigel good to hear from you.
Yes I know Scotty and he does all the work on my M5.
It would be him I'd be using so guess you have answered my question

Hope you are well and hopefully see you out and about this year

Bounce · 25-02-2019, 11:09 PM

I’ve gone Indi to Paul,my guy was also a Master tech,

rstoughy · 25-02-2019, 11:30 PM

Think it's the way to go Brett.
Called the main dealer I have used since getting the CSL and although it was an alright price I just get the feeling the car is not going to get the same level of attention as some of the newer current models.
Only to be expected I suppose so indi it is.

Hope your doing well buddy 👍

Harwoodandy · 25-02-2019, 11:44 PM

Think you have to be realistic and consider exactly who will end up setting your valve clearances and all the other bits on your pride and joy!

chances are it would be a Tech that hasn't laid a spanner on a CSL for years at best and never at worst.

I know they aren't space shuttles but i'd rather a good indy cast a trained eye and ear over my car than just a stamp in a book

Andy

Gazza · 25-02-2019, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Harwoodandy

Think you have to be realistic and consider exactly who will end up setting your valve clearances and all the other bits on your pride and joy!

chances are it would be a Tech that hasn't laid a spanner on a CSL for years at best and never at worst.

I know they aren't space shuttles but i'd rather a good indy cast a trained eye and ear over my car than just a stamp in a book

Andy

Worth considering if the Indy has laid a spanner on a CSL and whether his crew are old school or new tech.

At the end of the day we are at the mercy of these mechanics/fitters unless you can do the work yourself, what would a personal stamp in the book be worth 😉

My opinion, if you are keeping the car for life then an Indy would suit, if you are looking to sell the car at some point then I’d stick with the Dealer stamp.

rstoughy · 26-02-2019, 07:28 AM

I am not intending to sell the car anytime soon. I just think its a crying shame its been laid up for so long so this year i have decided it will be used throughout summer.

The garage I have in mind are no strangers to CSL's, they have and still do look after most if not all that are in and around the area up here. Its just a small place with 2 ex main dealer mechanics and a young mechanic who has served his time with them.

I could easily perform the work myself however not sure a Toughspeed stamp in the book would cut it

Chad · 26-02-2019, 09:30 AM

Personally I’d be more concerned concerned about tinworm on these old birds now , rather than worrying over service stamps ,, rust never sleeps,,

rstoughy · 27-02-2019, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad

Personally I’d be more concerned concerned about tinworm on these old birds now , rather than worrying over service stamps ,, rust never sleeps,,

^^^THIS^^^ is one of the main reasons i need to get it out and about. I know for a fact there are one or two little bits of paint needing done.

25-02-2019, 07:45 PM	#1
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	Dealer Service History...yay or nae? Ok so I'm about to break out the CSL after it's 3yr break in storage. Needless to say it's needing recommissioned with brakes overhaul, MOT etc etc and all that good stuff. Now it needs an inspection 2 as well which is fine BUT would now be the time to shift from the main dealer to a good specialist? Car now has no warranty and I do think that these days it will be better looked after in an independent. Thoughts please? 76k miles BMW stamps in the book to date. Ta __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

25-02-2019, 08:43 PM	#3
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	Hey Nigel good to hear from you. Yes I know Scotty and he does all the work on my M5. It would be him I'd be using so guess you have answered my question Hope you are well and hopefully see you out and about this year __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

25-02-2019, 11:30 PM	#5
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	Think it's the way to go Brett. Called the main dealer I have used since getting the CSL and although it was an alright price I just get the feeling the car is not going to get the same level of attention as some of the newer current models. Only to be expected I suppose so indi it is. Hope your doing well buddy 👍 __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

26-02-2019, 07:28 AM	#8
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	I am not intending to sell the car anytime soon. I just think its a crying shame its been laid up for so long so this year i have decided it will be used throughout summer. The garage I have in mind are no strangers to CSL's, they have and still do look after most if not all that are in and around the area up here. Its just a small place with 2 ex main dealer mechanics and a young mechanic who has served his time with them. I could easily perform the work myself however not sure a Toughspeed stamp in the book would cut it __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

25-02-2019, 11:09 PM	#4
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	I’ve gone Indi to Paul,my guy was also a Master tech,

25-02-2019, 11:44 PM	#6
Harwoodandy S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 34 Casino cash: $543	Think you have to be realistic and consider exactly who will end up setting your valve clearances and all the other bits on your pride and joy! chances are it would be a Tech that hasn't laid a spanner on a CSL for years at best and never at worst. I know they aren't space shuttles but i'd rather a good indy cast a trained eye and ear over my car than just a stamp in a book Andy

26-02-2019, 09:30 AM	#9
Chad S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 631 Casino cash: $7792	Personally I’d be more concerned concerned about tinworm on these old birds now , rather than worrying over service stamps ,, rust never sleeps,,