[BMWforest]

Just about to get my first free oil change as I approach 10K miles. Since I'm just hitting 9K, how much wiggle room around the 10K am I allowed in order to not void the warranty? I'm assuming anytime between 9K and 11K, but I could be wrong about the high end. I drive a lot and am trying to thread the needle on when I'll be in one place for a while to get the work done. Also, do they give you a loaner as part of the service?

[gfeiner97]

I doubt a dealer would give a loaner for oil service. If they did that, they wouldn't have loaners for people with actual warranty repairs. I'm betting your choices will be wait, or rent a car.

[MarcosLepre]

Originally Posted by gfeiner97

I doubt a dealer would give a loaner for oil service. If they did that, they wouldn't have loaners for people with actual warranty repairs. I'm betting your choices will be wait, or rent a car.

We get a loner for regular service, even for things outside the warranty.

[BMWforest]

Originally Posted by gfeiner97

I doubt a dealer would give a loaner for oil service. If they did that, they wouldn't have loaners for people with actual warranty repairs. I'm betting your choices will be wait, or rent a car.

Yep, that seems to be the answer on a loaner. Sheesh. Thanks.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by BMWforest

Just about to get my first free oil change as I approach 10K miles. Since I'm just hitting 9K, how much wiggle room around the 10K am I allowed in order to not void the warranty? I'm assuming anytime between 9K and 11K, but I could be wrong about the high end. I drive a lot and am trying to thread the needle on when I'll be in one place for a while to get the work done. Also, do they give you a loaner as part of the service?

Did you buy the car from the dealer doing the service? I always get a loaner. You just have to specify you need a loaner when you make your appointment. I get service at the dealer I purchased from. I’ve heard some dealers will only offer loaners to sales customers.

[gfeiner97]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Did you buy the car from the dealer doing the service? I always get a loaner. You just have to specify you need a loaner when you make your appointment. I get service at the dealer I purchased from. I’ve heard some dealers will only offer loaners to sales customers.

loaner behavior is not universal. It varies from dealer to dealer.

[Higgy_CSL]

As a dealer we reserve loaners for any service over 3 hours/ warranty repairs/ or loyal customers that purchase from us. There are benefits to purchase local and not buy outside of your market to save a couple hundred dollars.

[DaveDBD]

Oil can be changed for free after the service oil alert activates.

[BMWforest]

Originally Posted by Higgy_CSL

As a dealer we reserve loaners for any service over 3 hours/ warranty repairs/ or loyal customers that purchase from us. There are benefits to purchase local and not buy outside of your market to save a couple hundred dollars.

Thanks for that answer. That's exactly how it worked out.

[weinerbarn]

Originally Posted by Higgy_CSL

As a dealer we reserve loaners for any service over 3 hours/ warranty repairs/ or loyal customers that purchase from us. There are benefits to purchase local and not buy outside of your market to save a couple hundred dollars.

This has been my experience as well. It’s also why I try to combine services/issues into a single appointment so it’s almost guaranteed to be all day or more. LOL. My loaner game is strong.