Basic servicing - DIY or Garage?
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Hi Guys.
I've been reading this thread with great interest and don't want to Hijack it but I have a similar dilemma to that already raised. My car is on 72K now with the last official BMW stamp at 60K but 3/4 years ago. The guy I bought it from has been doing the service work himself sine he bought her and I have receipts for the parts, Oil etc to back this (Last one done at 70K). However, because the car has only done 12K since the last "Official" service, a stamp now would look good in the book come resale time don't you think?
It doesn't bother me personally but some people can be very anal about things like that.
I was also considering a local mechanic who I trust to do the next service, so is it possible to get a list of what is supposed to be covered by inspection 1 & 2 services according to BMW?
Regards.
I've been reading this thread with great interest and don't want to Hijack it but I have a similar dilemma to that already raised. My car is on 72K now with the last official BMW stamp at 60K but 3/4 years ago. The guy I bought it from has been doing the service work himself sine he bought her and I have receipts for the parts, Oil etc to back this (Last one done at 70K). However, because the car has only done 12K since the last "Official" service, a stamp now would look good in the book come resale time don't you think?
It doesn't bother me personally but some people can be very anal about things like that.
I was also considering a local mechanic who I trust to do the next service, so is it possible to get a list of what is supposed to be covered by inspection 1 & 2 services according to BMW?
Regards.
Mark555 said:
I'm torn between the '4' prong plugs standard type or the Iridium ones - NGK BKR6EIX.
I can pick up the Iridium ones for £5.85 per plug via Amazon incl free delivery.
Hmmmm, decisions decisions, bugger it, ordered via Amazon £35.10 x 6 BKR6EIX Iridium plugs (BKR6418 alternate part no.)
I pay for the stamp for an "Oil Service" (as due on the OBC) at a reputable indie, with me supplying the oil and parts, but do interim oil changes myself.
That way you give 90% of future buyers what they want to see, plus the more frequent changes protect you a bit from a garage using a pump or not taking the time to drain the old oil out completely.
That way you give 90% of future buyers what they want to see, plus the more frequent changes protect you a bit from a garage using a pump or not taking the time to drain the old oil out completely.
JINGLE said:
I'm not sure buddy but there's a spark plug guide here where you can type in your details to see what plugs you'll need.
You can select NGK, Denso and Champion and the select your car/make/model etc...
http://www.sparkplugs.co.uk/amfinder/?find=spark-plugs-ngk-car-and-light-commercial-----bmw-z4-2-n46-b20-e85-04-05--------8185162
Mark555 said:k31ron. you need to seriously look at a cheaper parts supplier. THEY are way expensive! Mister Auto or Euro Car Parts come highly recommended via personal experience. Have a gander
Must be missing something? I paid £33.99 for 6 ....... Mister auto has them at £13 each! or Euro car parts at £7.32 so £43.92 for 6