BMW dealer service policy - newbie question
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What is BMW's policy on providing loaner cars while your car is in the shop?
For example:
-Are all dealers required to provide loaners?
-Or is the policy up to each individual dealer?
-Will there be any difference in loaner car policy if I buy from and have service done by the same dealer?
For example:
-Are all dealers required to provide loaners?
-Or is the policy up to each individual dealer?
-Will there be any difference in loaner car policy if I buy from and have service done by the same dealer?
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 31 2005, 08:13 AM
Dealers are not required to provide loaners. Generally, if you bought the car from a dealer he will provide a loaner.
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Originally Posted by rob525i' date='Nov 2 2005, 09:58 AM
[quote name='JDN' date='Oct 31 2005, 08:13 AM']Dealers are not required to provide loaners. Generally, if you bought the car from a dealer he will provide a loaner.
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[/quote]That sounds like a "rental" not a loaner!
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Originally Posted by rob525i' date='Nov 2 2005, 09:58 AM
[quote name='JDN' date='Oct 31 2005, 08:13 AM']Dealers are not required to provide loaners. Generally, if you bought the car from a dealer he will provide a loaner.
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[/quote]WTF!
:thumbsdown: Buy a $60K+ car and have to pay for a loaner...dealer suxs
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Originally Posted by Vitacura' date='Nov 2 2005, 04:22 PM
My dealership has a fleet of E46 loaner cars they give to those who bought their car from them.
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I have a loaner right now, new x3 - loaner means loaner - there is no charge. If you go to a reputable dealer - they should give you one for free
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both dealersips near me come and get your car and leave you with a loaner for any service - such as oil changes, etc
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From: Westmont, IL
My Ride: 2006 530xi -- silver grey
My dealership provided me with a loaner, but they're cars from Enterprise
I am currently driving in a Ford Expedition, not a BMW, while my car is in for mods. :thumbsdown:
Well, at least I don't have to pay for the loaner, so I guess I shouldn't be disappointed. But man I sure do miss my e60--it sucks having to reach for the radio controls, etc.
Can't wait to get my car back!
I am currently driving in a Ford Expedition, not a BMW, while my car is in for mods. :thumbsdown:
Well, at least I don't have to pay for the loaner, so I guess I shouldn't be disappointed. But man I sure do miss my e60--it sucks having to reach for the radio controls, etc.
Can't wait to get my car back!
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: 06 550 SMG |Comfort seats | sport, premium sound and cold weather packages | active steer | Navigation |comfort access | rear seat heat | rear seat fold down| sirius|
My dealer provides loaners and in the event that no BMW loaner is available they will use enterprise to get you a car
$0 cost to me
$0 cost to me