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    What to do at BMW while waiting 6 and a half hours for an oil change!

    Suggestions?
    Half three now....
    Been here since 11.15 this morning and i'm still waiting for my car to be 'serviced'

    Unfortunately it's not unusual....



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    That's a friggin joke isn't it?

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    Didn’t they say how long it would take when you booked it in, that sucks on day like today.
    The only thing to do at a time like this is trawl all the dealer sites and find a new koi.

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    Go and buy a Merc lol


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    BMW Dealer (Stealer) network customer service is a complete joke at the vast majority of Dealers. Heard a lot of horror stories.

    On one occasion it took me almost a year to get some paintwork done under their anti-corrosion warranty, they were just not interested because there was nothing in it for them, and I couldn't switch to a different Dealer because the warranty ran out 3 months after I submitted the claim.

    I never use them for work or servicing, either do it myself or use an independent specialist.

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    The mechanic is probably new to BMWs and is still looking for the indicator stalk. We all know they don't fit them in BMWs

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    Look for a new one more power

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigcarpchaser View Post
    Go and buy a Merc lol


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    You will sepnd even more time in the garage

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frimley Koi keeper View Post
    That's a friggin joke isn't it?
    Didn't get away until after 4pm so 5 hours in the end...

    It's hard enough just finding a dealer that won't wreck your car.
    I have to drive 75 miles to find one of those....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sim View Post
    Didn’t they say how long it would take when you booked it in, that sucks on day like today.
    The only thing to do at a time like this is trawl all the dealer sites and find a new koi.
    Yes they said they need it all day as they won't book service appointments.

    I'm stuck as my local bmw dealer isn't fit to work on shopping trolleys....
    Was 2 months over service and bmw warranty said you must get it done as soon as they opened up or warranty not valid...

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigcarpchaser View Post
    Go and buy a Merc lol


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    Probably go back to a Ford
    The local dealer is pretty good with the missus car.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by RS2OOO View Post
    BMW Dealer (Stealer) network customer service is a complete joke at the vast majority of Dealers. Heard a lot of horror stories.

    On one occasion it took me almost a year to get some paintwork done under their anti-corrosion warranty, they were just not interested because there was nothing in it for them, and I couldn't switch to a different Dealer because the warranty ran out 3 months after I submitted the claim.

    I never use them for work or servicing, either do it myself or use an independent specialist.
    Had similar problems with my local dealer...
    But found one that's good at fixing cars and treat you like a human....75 miles away....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frimley Koi keeper View Post
    The mechanic is probably new to BMWs and is still looking for the indicator stalk. We all know they don't fit them in BMWs
    Stereotype....
    I see just about everyone else not indicating
    Especially turning right at roundabouts and islands...Only indicating as they exit. Instead of approaching!

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    Quote Originally Posted by davethefish1 View Post
    Stereotype....
    I see just about everyone else not indicating
    Especially turning right at roundabouts and islands...Only indicating as they exit. Instead of approaching!
    Perhaps you forgot to remove the magnet behind the front bumper that attaches it to the car in fronts rear bumper and they were trying for ages to unattach various car that were stuck together in the car park and then the work shop lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by davethefish1 View Post
    Probably go back to a Ford
    The local dealer is pretty good with the missus car.....
    The Ford garages near me are shit and I need to find a good one slightly further away

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frimley Koi keeper View Post
    Perhaps you forgot to remove the magnet behind the front bumper that attaches it to the car in fronts rear bumper and they were trying for ages to unattach various car that were stuck together in the car park and then the work shop lol
    Thats cause all the other cars are hogging the middle lane...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frimley Koi keeper View Post
    The Ford garages near me are shit and I need to find a good one slightly further away
    About 18years ago...
    I was impressed with my local dealer after my 4 year old Mondeo died 150 miles from home.
    Dead, nothing, no dash lights dead ...
    battery 100% ok
    Fuses 100% ok
    Breakdown truck took it to Cov dealer and he said £1800!
    Inc... new ecu, coding, keys,
    £1800 was a lot of cash 20 years ago!

    Took it to my local dealer instead for 2nd opinion by car transporter.
    wiring loom to ecu damaged...
    Repair cost £35.....

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    Lol if you say so

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    Quote Originally Posted by davethefish1 View Post
    About 18years ago...
    I was impressed with my local dealer after my 4 year old Mondeo died 150 miles from home.
    Dead, nothing, no dash lights dead ...
    battery 100% ok
    Fuses 100% ok
    Breakdown truck took it to Cov dealer and he said £1800!
    Inc... new ecu, coding, keys,
    £1800 was a lot of cash 20 years ago!

    Took it to my local dealer instead for 2nd opinion by car transporter.
    wiring loom to ecu damaged...
    Repair cost £35.....
    That was a result

    Previous reply was meant for the middle lane remark lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by davethefish1 View Post
    Stereotype....
    I see just about everyone else not indicating
    Especially turning right at roundabouts and islands...Only indicating as they exit. Instead of approaching!
    I always indicate plus use hand signals, that's straight from the van driver's high way code book by the way

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