SERVICE FOR 1 Series

EAGLE · 02-10-2009, 01:21 PM

Hello,

I need to get my Micro filter, Brake fluid and engine oil change so went to BMW dealer and they said it would cost £400 seems a bit much to me!!

Can anyone recommend a independent car dealer to go too?? I’m in Kent Bexley,

Many thanks

moff · 02-11-2009, 03:42 AM

The difference between the amount that an independent charges compared to a BMW dealer is likely to cost the same in depreciation when you come to sell the car.

People buying used cars value main dealer servicing, especially in the current market.

However, if you intend to keep the car until it is 7+ years and 60k+ miles I would go independent as it will make marginal difference when you sell.

creepy coupe · 02-11-2009, 04:49 AM

Eagle, my advice is to shop around, I asked three dealers for a quote just to change the oil and they varied from £165.00 to £125.00

SF123D · 02-11-2009, 06:26 AM

My oil and micro filter service came to approx. £190.

The orginal quote over the phone was £120 but apparently that was a mistake...

The actual cost was around £250 but I kicked up a fuss and got it reduced to £190.

creepy coupe · 02-11-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SF123D

My oil and micro filter service came to approx. £190.

The orginal quote over the phone was £120 but apparently that was a mistake...

The actual cost was around £250 but I kicked up a fuss and got it reduced to £190.

My quote was for oil and oil filter, not micro filter.

Petewarks · 05-12-2009, 12:08 PM

Hello,

I've recently had an oil and filter service at Rybrook in Warwick (All filters apparently - Micro, oil and Fuel) It cost GBP 382 which I thought was a bit steep. I got sucked into the 'Oil service for 99 quid' advert. - Took 2 hrs.

The car had been valeted and I was quite pleased but I've driven about 3000 miles and just checked the oil and it is above the Max mark on the dip stick.I'm a bit worried about how much was put in at the change. Also, the cables hadn't been clipped in properly above the top engine tray. I know that these maybe minor things but I noticed also that the big bottom engine compartment cover doesn't seem to be removed. Does this need to be taken off to change the oil / fuel filter?

Pete

moff · 05-15-2009, 10:07 AM

My car just had it's first service at 15500 miles.

I don't pay the invoice, as it's a lease car, but the cost was £194 which I thought was reasonable.

Just an oil, oil filter and microfilter change though.

Thought my brakes pads were fecked, but just a stone - should be good for 20k+ which is impressive considering the weight of the car (and the speed I drive!).

creepy coupe · 05-18-2009, 09:38 AM

I just had mine done, oil, oil filter, micro filter £139, do you really need the brake fliud changed ?

clived · 05-22-2009, 11:25 AM

Where was that done Creepy? I've been told mine next week will be just north of £200....

creepy coupe · 05-27-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by clived

Where was that done Creepy? I've been told mine next week will be just north of £200....

Sorry for the delay in my reply

Broadoak BMW, Ashford, Kent.

I'm sure it's too late now.

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moff Colonel 1363 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	The difference between the amount that an independent charges compared to a BMW dealer is likely to cost the same in depreciation when you come to sell the car. People buying used cars value main dealer servicing, especially in the current market. However, if you intend to keep the car until it is 7+ years and 60k+ miles I would go independent as it will make marginal difference when you sell. __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Eagle, my advice is to shop around, I asked three dealers for a quote just to change the oil and they varied from £165.00 to £125.00
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SF123D New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	My oil and micro filter service came to approx. £190. The orginal quote over the phone was £120 but apparently that was a mistake... The actual cost was around £250 but I kicked up a fuss and got it reduced to £190.
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Petewarks Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 120d Hatchback Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwickshire iTrader: (0)	Main dealer service Hello, I've recently had an oil and filter service at Rybrook in Warwick (All filters apparently - Micro, oil and Fuel) It cost GBP 382 which I thought was a bit steep. I got sucked into the 'Oil service for 99 quid' advert. - Took 2 hrs. The car had been valeted and I was quite pleased but I've driven about 3000 miles and just checked the oil and it is above the Max mark on the dip stick.I'm a bit worried about how much was put in at the change. Also, the cables hadn't been clipped in properly above the top engine tray. I know that these maybe minor things but I noticed also that the big bottom engine compartment cover doesn't seem to be removed. Does this need to be taken off to change the oil / fuel filter? Pete
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moff Colonel 1363 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	My car just had it's first service at 15500 miles. I don't pay the invoice, as it's a lease car, but the cost was £194 which I thought was reasonable. Just an oil, oil filter and microfilter change though. Thought my brakes pads were fecked, but just a stone - should be good for 20k+ which is impressive considering the weight of the car (and the speed I drive!). __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	I just had mine done, oil, oil filter, micro filter £139, do you really need the brake fliud changed ?
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clived Captain 39 Rep 812 Posts Drives: Evolved 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Where was that done Creepy? I've been told mine next week will be just north of £200.... __________________ 2019+ BSM M2C 2011-2012: VO 1M Coupe, many toys, Evolve Stage 3. 2008-2011: 135i M Sport Le Mans Blue / Lemon / HGSL. Evolve OBD remap - 390bhp. Also in the family: X3 M40d / Audi S4 (V8)
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