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Question: On the BMW warranty..I assume all servicing and 'issues' raised need to be through a BMW approved dealer, ie BMW main dealers?
Pbondar said:
I asked this question recently on another thread and it turns out you don't. You just have to have it serviced by a VAT registered garage with VAT receipts. Best to check the small print though.
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Interesting and maybe obvious points...if you select comprehensive cover then....
Are there any restrictions on cover?
Vehicles modified from the original manufacturer’s specification.
What are my obligations?
Servicing must be carried out in accordance with vehicle manufacturer’s guidelines and use genuine manufacturer’s parts,
or parts of an equivalent specification.
To keep service records up to date and service receipts as proof of servicing.
Items not covered..
timing belts and tensioners are covered providing that the last due change has taken place as specified by the manufacturer’s
schedule (proof required). Damage subsequently caused if timing belt has not been changed as specified by the manufacturer
is specifically excluded.
Casings: casings are covered only when damaged by the failure of an insured component.
All repairs must be carried out by an authorised BMW Retailer or BMW Service Workshop.
Are there any restrictions on cover?
Vehicles modified from the original manufacturer’s specification.
What are my obligations?
Servicing must be carried out in accordance with vehicle manufacturer’s guidelines and use genuine manufacturer’s parts,
or parts of an equivalent specification.
To keep service records up to date and service receipts as proof of servicing.
Items not covered..
timing belts and tensioners are covered providing that the last due change has taken place as specified by the manufacturer’s
schedule (proof required). Damage subsequently caused if timing belt has not been changed as specified by the manufacturer
is specifically excluded.
Casings: casings are covered only when damaged by the failure of an insured component.
All repairs must be carried out by an authorised BMW Retailer or BMW Service Workshop.
Depending on how much you intend to modify the car the warranty may not be worthwhile.
Obviously any spring or wheel changes are going to void warranty on the shocks. Any engine map, intercooler or downpipes are going to make any engine warranty worthless regarding the injectors or fuel pumps. To me the beauty of owning an N54 is the modding, they are very tame without a tune.
If you find one with injectors already replaced then I'd be putting the £50/month into a savings account for when something does break as that's the only guaranteed failure on anything older than a 2016 model. The cars are very easy to work on for a home mechanic.
I made good use of my warranty for its duration but I got sick of the "wait until it breaks down" approach, I'm much more pro-active with car maintenance. For example, I knew my injectors were bad for months before the car started throwing engine codes but the dealer wouldn't touch them until it started misfiring.
Obviously any spring or wheel changes are going to void warranty on the shocks. Any engine map, intercooler or downpipes are going to make any engine warranty worthless regarding the injectors or fuel pumps. To me the beauty of owning an N54 is the modding, they are very tame without a tune.
If you find one with injectors already replaced then I'd be putting the £50/month into a savings account for when something does break as that's the only guaranteed failure on anything older than a 2016 model. The cars are very easy to work on for a home mechanic.
I made good use of my warranty for its duration but I got sick of the "wait until it breaks down" approach, I'm much more pro-active with car maintenance. For example, I knew my injectors were bad for months before the car started throwing engine codes but the dealer wouldn't touch them until it started misfiring.
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R.E92 said:
I’ve come to pretty much those conclusions
flybobbie said:Can't what for this reset idea you own nothing...car breaks down, government owns it, they can go fix it.
Don't seem such a bad idea.
I much prefer self reliance. If the current state of the public sector is anything to go by then public car schemes would just be hugely costly to the tax payer and you'd end up going private anyway
Pbondar said:R.E92 said:
I’ve come to pretty much those conclusions
Anyway back on track, hopefully with a lot less hormonal turmoil :roll:
I had a warranty with mine through Warranty Wise when I bought it, I did consider extending but realistically the price was likely going to be more than any work that would have to be done, plus in the fine print they were very careful to write out the big tickets like the gearbox as "wear and tear" so ultimately it wasnt worth it for me. I would also agree with the above, if you start tuning it most companies would have a small print clause that would bar you from claiming because its modified.
Save the equivalent cost in a bank account and have it there if you break it
