Tank of fuel when you purchase a car from BMW dealer

Tank of fuel when you purchase a car from BMW dealer

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denking

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1 posts

111 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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I read on various sites that dealers only give you £30 of fuel when you purchase a used or new car from them. I asked this question and got the same answer. I just bought a 2021 BMW116 M Sport for £23500 and was told by the salesman that this was the company's policy. Being me, I got in contact with the Head Man at BMW and he told me he was going to get in touch with the dealership to ensure they fill the car up before I completed the deal. Shortly after this, I received a call from the dealership salesman I purchased the car from, and he said he would ensure it was full when I collected it. It goes to show if you are meek and mild, they think they can walk over Joe Public!

GroundEffect

13,864 posts

163 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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You went to the head of BMW UK over half a tank of fuel?

Might want to check they haven't pissed in it.

NelsonM3

1,718 posts

178 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Is it the school holidays already?

Pica-Pica

14,486 posts

91 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Just one post in 95 months, and that is the post you choose to make?

BananaFama

4,613 posts

86 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Pica-Pica said:
Just one post in 95 months, and that is the post you choose to make?
They thought they were on Facebook moan

OoopsVoss

602 posts

17 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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I'm the head man at BMW UK, and got no such call...















OK, I'm not really.....

the-norseman

13,430 posts

178 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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NelsonM3 said:
Is it the school holidays already?
It is, the year 11's have left.

OoopsVoss

602 posts

17 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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To be fair to the OP, that means he created his account in year 6? And waited all this time........

Leins

9,661 posts

155 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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TBF, and given its 20 years since I bought a new car, mats and a full tank were always the last thing to ask be thrown into the deal

fatboy b

9,576 posts

223 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Pah! Mini give you £50 worth. ‘Tis on the invoice though hehe

Riley Blue

21,634 posts

233 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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The tank might be full but with what...?

BananaFama

4,613 posts

86 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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This is a great way to start your relationship with a dealer ,the salesman will key your paint work when you go in next time .
Blacklisted !

ajap1979

8,014 posts

194 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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“I’m denking and I’m loving my life”

CharlesdeGaulle

26,882 posts

187 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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denking said:
I read on various sites that dealers only give you £30 of fuel when you purchase a used or new car from them. I asked this question and got the same answer. I just bought a 2021 BMW116 M Sport for £23500 and was told by the salesman that this was the company's policy. Being me, I got in contact with the Head Man at BMW and he told me he was going to get in touch with the dealership to ensure they fill the car up before I completed the deal. Shortly after this, I received a call from the dealership salesman I purchased the car from, and he said he would ensure it was full when I collected it. It goes to show if you are meek and mild, they think they can walk over Joe Public!
You got seen-off chum. I bought a BMW and the salesman threw in a full tank of fuel, mudflaps and a go on his missus. Plus coffee afterwards. I didn't have to mail head office at all.

cuprabob

15,722 posts

221 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Well done, I just hope it doesn't go back into that dealership for servicing or any warranty work.

usn90

1,640 posts

77 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Not sure I could show my face back at that particular dealership after that

Geffg

1,232 posts

112 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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The last couple I’ve bought I’ve had to go the garage before heading home

Tribal Chestnut

3,001 posts

189 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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cuprabob said:
Well done, I just hope it doesn't go back into that dealership for servicing or any warranty work.
Indeed, they’ll really be out to get him now. I’m sure the salesman is struggling to contain his rage.

Wacky Racer

38,998 posts

254 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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denking said:
I read on various sites that dealers only give you £30 of fuel when you purchase a used or new car from them. I asked this question and got the same answer. I just bought a 2021 BMW116 M Sport for £23500 and was told by the salesman that this was the company's policy. Being me, I got in contact with the Head Man at BMW and he told me he was going to get in touch with the dealership to ensure they fill the car up before I completed the deal. Shortly after this, I received a call from the dealership salesman I purchased the car from, and he said he would ensure it was full when I collected it. It goes to show if you are meek and mild, they think they can walk over Joe Public!
Good man. These pesky stealers.

Well done for dominating the sales floor.

MitchT

16,240 posts

216 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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To be fair, if I were spending that sort of money at a main dealer I'd expect a full tank of fuel too. That said, on discovering that I only got £30 worth I'd probably call the salesman a tight sod and laugh it off rather than contact head office. What did irk me was, back in the day, when you could buy a car with tax on it, a well established independent Ferrari specialist would sell cars with six months tax on rather than a whole year. I'd have expected that kind of penny pinching from people selling bangers from portacabins on waste ground, not specialists selling £100k+ supercars!