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04-03-2018, 07:12 PM | #1 |
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M3 Servicing BMW dealership vs Independent
My major service will be coming up soon and am wondering if I should use my local BMW service center or my local reputable performance Indy.
Should I use the BMW dealership? I'm not sure if the service performed will be to a higher standard than my local Indy. How many of you guys use BMW and how many go with an Indy and why? The main things I'm looking at are. 1. Re-sale (BMW log book stamp vs Indy) 2. Quality of work / Cost needs to be fair. |
04-03-2018, 10:04 PM | #2 |
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A good Indy is almost always better than the dealer for all but the newest highest spec models. Not always cheaper though.
How old is your car and what is the service history like on it ? Has it always been serviced at a dealer? |
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04-03-2018, 11:22 PM | #3 |
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Its a 2008 model and was always serviced at bmw by the previous owner.
Local BMW wants $500 to replace oil and oil filter only, and an extra $600 for spark plugs. That doesn't sound very appealing to me when I can order the plugs myself for about $100. |
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04-04-2018, 03:19 AM | #4 |
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I think you just answered your own question!! And I think most on here, like me, go to indy shops. I sure you'll receive local recommendations from Brisbane based members ......
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04-04-2018, 06:37 PM | #5 |
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Yeah I know of a few Indy shops that I can use in Bne.
For those of you that bought used M3, did the service history location play a major factor when buying (ie BMW vs Indy) ? |
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04-04-2018, 07:01 PM | #6 |
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i believe that most people know dealerships are a rip off..especially having pretty much apprentices working on your car for top dollar.
many people have also developed a good relationship with their indy and know they will be taken care of. for me personally, as long as there is a good maintenance/service history, i am not fussed who did it (even if the owner himself did it, just like i do my own work) |
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04-04-2018, 07:15 PM | #7 |
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I have a 2008 and have been trying to sell for a while. Everyone has asked if it has been serviced by BMW. I explain that the likes of Prestige and Performance come very well recommended in the community but its then down to them to do the research to find out if that is the case.
Consider when you plan to sell. If it is not too far off you might want to fork out the extra cash to have the full BMW service history. If you're keeping it long term the savings of going indy should outweigh the potential negative impact on resale. |
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04-07-2018, 01:22 AM | #10 |
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Problem is most people (non car enthusiasts) think service done by the dealerships are the best and genuine... hence always ask if the car was serviced by the dealerships.
Car enthusiasts who have done diys and have relationships with Indys know that dealership service is a ripoff and have apprenticelships working on your car... i don’t think the average Joe would know this... was speaking to few of my neighbours and they have not even opened up the bonnet of their cars... not even once... since they bought their cars...😯 |
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04-07-2018, 07:27 AM | #12 |
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Only upside of dealerships is the 2 year warranty of installed parts and service book stamps when selling. Nothing more or less. We all have been burnt from time to time I'll admit but always get a second opinion is what I have learnt from my experience.
Dealership labour and prices of parts can be a joke unless you stand your ground firmly. They will step all over you if you are soft. I have done all my servicing for one of my gem bmws at one dealership for the stamping which looks great in the book and the history shows every step if I ever need to let her go to someone else and resale value could be a positive factor. Frankly 1 out of every 2 visits to dealer ended in heartbreak and stress due to bullshit ultimate service marketing gimmick and they have never made it easy for an enthusiast like me to ensure I got what I wanted. I always won at the end but it has been an uneasy process. We all deserve to be treated fairly. I have tried indys for my other bmws that didnt have perfect records on book when purchasing them and 90% of them were cheap on price but dodgy on workmanship, atleast in my city. After many years of owning these cars I have finally found a good and honest indy mechanic that looks after my older bmws with great peace of mind. But my gosh what a painful journey it has been to find a good mechanic in this day and age. Finally I am learning how to turn a wrench and service my older bmws myself which surely has to be the greatest satisfaction a man can get that is passionate. Either have a good mechanic or stand your ground firmly if you like visiting dealerships. We all live and learn. |
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04-07-2018, 10:13 AM | #13 |
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My situation is the opposite
I have a platinum level tech that I have a total trust and friendship with, at the local dealer. He's unbelievably skilled and thorough, and the only one who works on my 3 bimmers
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