Warranty discount

[douglasr]

My father has been quoted £614 to renew the warranty on his 30000 mile 325i auto (2002). This includes the rescue insurance at £147. I think this is a little steep - are dealers open to a little negotiation on the price ?

[paoloh]

DEAR???????????????

Sounds like a bargain to me!

[CatherineJ]

Yes I don't think that is bad if you take into account the recovery is included.

[douglasr]

paoloh said:

DEAR???????????????

Sounds like a bargain to me!

My S2000 was £425 for 2 years inc AA, so I disagree...

[paoloh]

douglasr said:

paoloh said:

DEAR???????????????

Sounds like a bargain to me!

My S2000 was £425 for 2 years inc AA, so I disagree...

HOw often does an S2000 go wrong? Never

BMW.......

It's cheap!

[MitchT]

I was quoted £720 by BMW to cover my 318is a few years back... which is why I decided instead to stick £500 in the bank as a contingency and told them to go shove their warranty where the sun don't shine... if there was room in there next to their head

[taffyracer]

£1050 is what my warranty is to renew in 2 weeks time!

[G Man]

Think it also depends on what is in the fine print of the warranty, devil is in the detail ..

[CIS121]

I was quoted about £350 for return to invoice insurance when I bought my BMW. I got it from the web for about £80 in the end and that was the going rate. I bet BMW make as big a mark up percentage on their warranty. As a private individual you can purchase warranties that garages provide and that's what I'll be doing for my BMW when the dealer warranty expires.

I've a 330 and wouldn't dream of not having a warranty on the engine. If it goes pop, it'll cost a fortune. Even a air con fan can cost £1k to fix with BMW.

[paoloh]

CIS121 said:

I was quoted about £350 for return to invoice insurance when I bought my BMW. I got it from the web for about £80 in the end and that was the going rate. I bet BMW make as big a mark up percentage on their warranty. As a private individual you can purchase warranties that garages provide and that's what I'll be doing for my BMW when the dealer warranty expires.

I've a 330 and wouldn't dream of not having a warranty on the engine. If it goes pop, it'll cost a fortune. Even a air con fan can cost £1k to fix with BMW.

Ah but there is a big issue with those warranties and I know because I supply them. They don't cover everything unlike a BMW warranty and most have claim limits.

Ie: Hifi equipment is not covered, your Harmon Kardon speakers go pop and try claiming for those on a Non BMW warranty and they will openly laugh at you!!!

The BMW warranty is a very good product and worth every penny. IMO of course.