Sytner servicing costs

[doc261]

My 235i is due a brake fluid service so I looked up some online prices. All the neighbouring non Sytner prices come up all the same at £88.85 whilst all the Sytner branches come up at £144.12. The prices for major service is £494 at non Sytner and £797 at Sytner. Is this a glitch or have Sytner just decided to massively increase their prices?

[MarkJS]

Just ring them or use non-Sytner. I’ve had similar with other BMW dealers and it’s best to simply pick up the phone.

[Mr Squarekins]

Since the pandemic this is a problem with Sytner. On the phone you are directed to a human with a pricelist and that's it. No perspective or judgement.

I was recented quoted a price for tyres that was more than double the next most expensive for the same ones. I laughed and explained that that cannot be correct, could they check again. No help.


Walked into the local Sytner dealership, price the same as most retailers was quoted. Thank you.

[Monkeylegend]

Vote with your feet.

Find a good BMW specialist or Independent, they will do just as good a job, if not better.

The garage I have used for many years for all my cars charged £54 for the brake fluid change on my 5 series a few months ago, all updated on the BMW system and I know it was done properly.

[sortedcossie]

^^ As post above, cost me £59 plus VAT on our 335d at a local independent with it logged on the i-drive.

[Court_S]

I’ve found my local Sytner very expensive too. I was waited nowhere near the prices mentioned for stuff like the brake fluid on here (£119).

I just don’t use them for anything other than parts.

[doc261]

Happy to use an independent just finding one that can update service history on BMW servers. I’m based in High Wycombe. I do like pottering about the showroom however and looking at the cars on display sadly. Other BMW dealers are further away.

[bucksmanuk]

Try DMWorx at Stoke Mandeville
ask for Stuart

The Angry Dog (on here) knows him well too....

[Pica-Pica]

I’ve just checked back on my service histories.
Albeit in 2021, but
335d BMW main dealer, brake fluid £8.08, plus labour £23.67 plus £11.67 service scope (VAT on top so £52.10)
Skoda Fabia at local garage, £36 labour plus £14 fluid (plus VAT on top, so £53.72)

[d_a_n1979]

I paid £67 all in a few weeks back for a full brake fluid service at Bowker BMW

[Court_S]

Sytner are taking the piss in comparison to the above prices; I was quoted £119 for the brake fluid change on my 335i.

[d_a_n1979]

Court_S said:

Sytner are taking the piss in comparison to the above prices; I was quoted £119 for the brake fluid change on my 335i.

The feck?! Were they massaging the system by hand or something?!

[worsy]

Indi definitely. If your service book has got all the services at BMW for first 3 years, I'd be quite happy to then see Indi stamps for year 4+. Also for extras like Brake Fluid, I wouldn't worry too much about an Indi doing the work.

[Maxus]

The last brake fluid change at my local Dealer for my 640d was £72 + vat (£86). Many dealers have a different price for cars over 3 years old. Doesn't look like you are being offered this at Sytner.

[Court_S]

Maxus said:

The last brake fluid change at my local Dealer for my 640d was £72 + vat (£86). Many dealers have a different price for cars over 3 years old. Doesn't look like you are being offered this at Sytner.

My quote was apparently discounted.

I bought the DOT fluid myself (tenner for a litre of OE) and did it myself.

My car had a full BMW history but as it’s on 95k now, I’ll just self service it.

[hilly10]

Sytner Tamworth service in March inc brake service 2021 X3 2.0d M Sport brakes
Here’s a breakdown if it

Edited by hilly10 on Wednesday 7th June 11:13

[doc261]

They have agreed to do it for the same price as all the other dealers £88

[MarkJS]

doc261 said:

They have agreed to do it for the same price as all the other dealers £88

That’s exactly what I expected. The price (maybe) shouldn’t have been different to the other dealers but sometimes relying on doing everything online is utterly w#*k.

[Court_S]

MarkJS said:

That’s exactly what I expected. The price (maybe) shouldn’t have been different to the other dealers but sometimes relying on doing everything online is utterly w#*k.

Part of the issue with Sytner is that it’s virtually impossible to speak to someone at the actual dealership re booking inn it’s all funnelled through a central booking system which is less than useless.

[MarkJS]

Court_S said:

MarkJS said:

That’s exactly what I expected. The price (maybe) shouldn’t have been different to the other dealers but sometimes relying on doing everything online is utterly w#*k.

Part of the issue with Sytner is that it’s virtually impossible to speak to someone at the actual dealership re booking inn it’s all funnelled through a central booking system which is less than useless.

That’s strange. If I call Sytner BMW in Sheffield (my closest Sytner dealer), I get straight through to them.