02-18-2020, 06:26 AM | #1 |
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Independent vs Dealers - Car up keep & maintenance
Do you guys use offices BMW dealers or an Independent garage to looking after your car?
Barring the extra uplift in costs wouldn't a specialist independent be more reliable and knowledgable? Found this link; https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...2&t=796191 Thoughts? |
02-18-2020, 06:51 AM | #2 |
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I always use BMW main dealer and negotiate on prices, I always ask for a Master Tech to do the work and so far no complaints. I prefer Main Dealer as I have a BMW Warranty and have found its easier to get claims passed etc when you have a relationship with a dealer.
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Having BMW service history I think is a must for these and apart from tyres and brakes,having an up to date history on servicing is a plus than from an independent. Last edited by M5Rick; 02-19-2020 at 03:02 AM.. |
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I think my last major service was 590 at the dealer, which felt pretty cheap.
I definitely felt like the M car got VIP treatment from the technicians, lots of detail in the phone call and everything immaculate. I have brake pads coming up and I’m in two minds, it’s not really a very complicated job and there’s a really respected BMW specialist near me. |
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