BMW shop vs dealer / CPO question

Igs · 09-05-2014, 09:36 AM

Hey guys,

So long story short, hit the right rear wheel.

Back wheel is bent. Took it to a local shop that specializes in BMW's (very reputable shop that builds street and track cars, specializing in M3's)

If I claim it through warranty it will obviously be reported as an accident.
1. Does that void my CPO warranty?
2. If I do go through insurance, would you rather fix it at the shop or take it to a dealer and have it replaced there? (Dealer will cost more)

Thanks for any input.
Igs

kscarrol · 09-05-2014, 09:39 AM

Warranty will not cover damage caused by an accident. This is now an insurance issue... Either you file a claim and risk your insurance rates going up or you suck it up and pay out of pocket.

kscarrol · 09-05-2014, 10:56 AM

No, I don't think an accident voids the CPO warranty but you will likely have to replace damaged parts with OEM parts.

slicer · 09-05-2014, 11:01 AM

If an accident voids your CPO then I would never buy a CPO warranty. I have not heard of that happening.

iansanderson · 09-13-2014, 10:51 PM

Get it fixed anywhere you like, but use genuine BMW OEM dealer parts to preserve warranty coverage on the repair. It will not have an effect on your CPO warranty unless the car is totaled by your insurance company. CPO will not cover accident damage, so I wouldn't waste your time trying.

09-05-2014, 09:36 AM	#1
Igs Second Lieutenant 138 Rep 277 Posts Drives: G80 / 992 GT3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chicagoland NW subs iTrader: (7)	BMW shop vs dealer / CPO question Hey guys, So long story short, hit the right rear wheel. Back wheel is bent. Took it to a local shop that specializes in BMW's (very reputable shop that builds street and track cars, specializing in M3's) If I claim it through warranty it will obviously be reported as an accident. 1. Does that void my CPO warranty? 2. If I do go through insurance, would you rather fix it at the shop or take it to a dealer and have it replaced there? (Dealer will cost more) Thanks for any input. Igs Last edited by Igs; 06-25-2015 at 06:24 PM.. Reason: changed warranty to insurance..
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8912 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Warranty will not cover damage caused by an accident. This is now an insurance issue... Either you file a claim and risk your insurance rates going up or you suck it up and pay out of pocket. __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8912 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	No, I don't think an accident voids the CPO warranty but you will likely have to replace damaged parts with OEM parts. __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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slicer Major General 2739 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	If an accident voids your CPO then I would never buy a CPO warranty. I have not heard of that happening. __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M
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iansanderson Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2013 X5M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Canton, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Get it fixed anywhere you like, but use genuine BMW OEM dealer parts to preserve warranty coverage on the repair. It will not have an effect on your CPO warranty unless the car is totaled by your insurance company. CPO will not cover accident damage, so I wouldn't waste your time trying.
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