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BMW service costs

Post by mark hamster 28 » Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:15 am

Hi all, my X5 is due its big service next month. Now as my car is over 5 years old i thought the prices were concededly cheaper BUT had a quote from a main dealer and nearly fell off my chair..!! Does anybody no if things have changed lately with all this virus ? Also seeing a quote off £67.48 for an vehicle check service and standard scope £31.17...?? what's these ?? Thanks, Mark

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Post by X5Sport » Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:52 pm

Find a decent local Indy. My Dealer is telling me the ‘big service’ on our F46 is north of £600! It will be going to a specialist in Milton Keynes. Main dealer prices are around £225/hr which is unreasonable IMHO whereas my local Indy (all ex-BMW Techs & and a Master Tech) charge £60/hr.

If you are handy with tools you can diy too. Instructions etc are found at newtis.info. I do all of the intermediates now on the E46/E71 and have a general good look over the car at the same time. Only tricky (or higher risk items) result in an Indy trip. I do a diagnostic with Carly and reset the service/inspection lights with it too.
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Re: BMW service costs

Post by mark hamster 28 » Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:57 pm

Thanks, anyone recommend a good Indy in Nottingham/Derby ?

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Re: BMW service costs

Post by Wayfarer » Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:31 pm

Worth trying Hughes Brothers in Derby, they appear to be very knowledgeable and to have a good reputation

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Re: BMW service costs

Post by mark hamster 28 » Tue Sep 01, 2020 9:18 pm

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