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Anyone used Pioneer Service Centre in Cheltenham?

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Anyone used Pioneer Service Centre in Cheltenham?

Post by Z4Bob » Thu May 16, 2013 10:54 am

As the subject says, has anyone used these guys http://www.pioneer-service-centre.co.uk/bmw.asp

Or any recommendations for servicing on the Gloucester side of Gloucestershire?
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Re: Anyone used Pioneer Service Centre in Cheltenham?

Post by Stuart Truman » Thu May 16, 2013 11:01 am

Sorry, can't help but the prices look good. I'm sure it's a typo but they think the E89 ended at 09?

Anyway, hello from another Gloucestershire resident :)

Edit - maybe ab7 has used them, I think he's a Cheltenham resident...
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Re: Anyone used Pioneer Service Centre in Cheltenham?

Post by vanilla » Sat Oct 26, 2013 12:45 pm

Did you try this centre? I'm due for an oil service soon..
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Re: Anyone used Pioneer Service Centre in Cheltenham?

Post by Stuart Truman » Sat Oct 26, 2013 12:51 pm

Try this

http://www.maindealerdiscount.com

Also if you go the main dealer route, they'll often price match against indies and you can ask about using your own oil (at which point they often price match that too)

And there's a discount scheme for older cars.
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Re: Anyone used Pioneer Service Centre in Cheltenham?

Post by vanilla » Sat Oct 26, 2013 1:07 pm

Thanks Stu, but it found me two dealers both >160 miles away!
Btw, do you recommend getting micro filters done with oil service too? The main dealers will do valet too right?
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Re: Anyone used Pioneer Service Centre in Cheltenham?

Post by Stuart Truman » Sat Oct 26, 2013 1:25 pm

Normally the dealer will clean it as a part of the service. This strikes fear into the heart of the dedicated self detailer, as they don't seem to care about two bucket methods etc.

You can always price match, tell the local guys you travel for work and can get it serviced while away for whatever cost at the dealer you found. I bet they price match.

Ask about their value servicing though, it's priced close to indies and aimed at older cars.

That said, if you get a recommendation for a good local independent specialist, go for it.

If you think the filters haven't been changed, get it done. If you mean the one above the glove box, you could probably do it yourself if you wanted. You're ok with a screwdriver if I remember correctly. (Didn't you do your own stereo?)
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Re: Anyone used Pioneer Service Centre in Cheltenham?

Post by Sootydog » Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:33 pm

For what it's worth, I have used them several times for the Audi and I will be taking the Zed there for any work I'm not confident of doing myself. Nice people, efficient service.

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