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hello all
i know there was always mixed reviews on this before but wondering what everyone's opinion is now as times are changing
i have a car with full BMW SH up until now.
the car is due an oil change which comes in at a lovely £350
my aim is to change car at the end of this year.
is it worth still keeping the FDSH? or shall i go local where i assume itll be almost half?
also can normal dealers put it into the computer so it wipes the messages for service?
EDIT - car is a 2017 640d on 87k miles. autotrader around 16 -17k - part exchange a lowly 11k currently.
thankyou
i know there was always mixed reviews on this before but wondering what everyone's opinion is now as times are changing
i have a car with full BMW SH up until now.
the car is due an oil change which comes in at a lovely £350
my aim is to change car at the end of this year.
is it worth still keeping the FDSH? or shall i go local where i assume itll be almost half?
also can normal dealers put it into the computer so it wipes the messages for service?
EDIT - car is a 2017 640d on 87k miles. autotrader around 16 -17k - part exchange a lowly 11k currently.
thankyou
Edited by Mirinjawbro on Tuesday 27th February 08:50
I would get it done at a specialist that can update the SH, I used one in Stockport called Darren Wood who was excellent. Will be half the price and lets be honest if you spend £350, you arent getting the difference back and likely going to have to let it go nearer the 11 than the 17 grand so an element of damage limitation.
A friend had a 640D, had a sit in it, can see the difference, had an M135i at the time, it all looked familiar but was so,so much nicer, but getting out of it, a combination of low, wide with massive doors which made egress in car park more challenging than expected.
A friend had a 640D, had a sit in it, can see the difference, had an M135i at the time, it all looked familiar but was so,so much nicer, but getting out of it, a combination of low, wide with massive doors which made egress in car park more challenging than expected.
J4CKO said:
I would get it done at a specialist that can update the SH, I used one in Stockport called Darren Wood who was excellent. Will be half the price and lets be honest if you spend £350, you arent getting the difference back and likely going to have to let it go nearer the 11 than the 17 grand so an element of damage limitation.
A friend had a 640D, had a sit in it, can see the difference, had an M135i at the time, it all looked familiar but was so,so much nicer, but getting out of it, a combination of low, wide with massive doors which made egress in car park more challenging than expected.
any website i can use to find the nearest one? i am south lincolnshire.A friend had a 640D, had a sit in it, can see the difference, had an M135i at the time, it all looked familiar but was so,so much nicer, but getting out of it, a combination of low, wide with massive doors which made egress in car park more challenging than expected.
overall its probably the best car i have owned. a few annoying things though. MPG although isn't bad for performance my long term average is around 38 /39 now with 80 or so percent motorway driving.
parking - ridiculous
interior space - for a car so big the interior feels so small
regards to changing im not sure what can come close for no less than double.
As above, a good BMW specialist indie can update the service history on the car in the same way as a main dealer can. Most of them are ex-BMW main dealer techs with full manufacturer training and brand experience who have become frustrated with the restrictive dealer environment and set out on their own. In other words, good people who weren't satisfied with just turning up and taking the money. And without the official manufacturer endorsement and support, they aren't going to survive by doing shoddy work or ripping people off.
As a secondhand buyer, I would view a service history from a respected independent as being at least as valuable as a dealer history, if not more so.
Not sure where you are, but if you're in the Surrey area, these guys are absolutely fantastic. To the point that it's often a wait of several weeks to get an appointment. They use genuine BMW parts, and their labour rate is a fraction of a main dealer.
https://twgautomotive.co.uk/
EDIT: Sorry our posts crossed, just seen you're in Lincs.
As a secondhand buyer, I would view a service history from a respected independent as being at least as valuable as a dealer history, if not more so.
Not sure where you are, but if you're in the Surrey area, these guys are absolutely fantastic. To the point that it's often a wait of several weeks to get an appointment. They use genuine BMW parts, and their labour rate is a fraction of a main dealer.
https://twgautomotive.co.uk/
EDIT: Sorry our posts crossed, just seen you're in Lincs.
Alickadoo said:
If you are getting rid of the car at the end of this year and all it needs is a £350 service to maintain - Full Main Dealer Service History, I would most definitely go for it.
that was my thinking. otherwise i wouldn't care.i guess its whether id gain back more than maybe £150 saved other non main dealer
Mirinjawbro said:
Alickadoo said:
If you are getting rid of the car at the end of this year and all it needs is a £350 service to maintain - Full Main Dealer Service History, I would most definitely go for it.
that was my thinking. otherwise i wouldn't care.i guess its whether id gain back more than maybe £150 saved other non main dealer
I expect many buyers out there will regard full dealer service history as very desirable and for some it will be a must have and they may just skip past cars that don't have it.
I'm with Alickadoo, I would get it done at BMW and maintain the full dealer service history.
Alickadoo said:
If you are getting rid of the car at the end of this year and all it needs is a £350 service to maintain - Full Main Dealer Service History, I would most definitely go for it.
This. If the saving is 150 quid, I would definitely continue the FDSH for that measly saving.rassi said:
Alickadoo said:
If you are getting rid of the car at the end of this year and all it needs is a £350 service to maintain - Full Main Dealer Service History, I would most definitely go for it.
This. If the saving is 150 quid, I would definitely continue the FDSH for that measly saving.
But if I was planning to keep the car for a while I'd use my usual ex-Sytner Indy.
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