How does dealership know my car needs service?
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From: Carlsbad, California
My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i Sport Pkg, 6MT
I got an email from the dealership, from which I bought my car, that my BMW contacted them requesting to be serviced.
I am wondering how this kind of communication works.
I am wondering how this kind of communication works.
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From: Birmingham AL
My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
Grey/Grey Budapest 18"
Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
The BMW Assist on the car notified them when a service reminder came due, then they sent you a Email.
Kind of surprised they did not call you.
edit : Ninja-ed...
Kind of surprised they did not call you.
edit : Ninja-ed...
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i Sport Pkg, 6MT
Originally Posted by JSpira' post='1058571' date='Nov 19 2009, 12:26 PM
Why would you want to?
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Originally Posted by hmc' post='1058581' date='Nov 19 2009, 12:36 PM
Because I don't go to this dealership (too far away) or I do it myself and I also want to control my schedule for service. It's just annoying, especially after warranty is expired.
yeah, kinda creepy/orwellian when your own car calls the mothership without asking your permission first.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Birmingham AL
My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
Grey/Grey Budapest 18"
Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
Call BMW assist and get the dealer changed... or get it removed.
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From: Metro Detroit, MI
My Ride: 2006 BMW 530xi - Titanium Silver Metallic / Gray Dakota Leather / Dark Poplar Wood Trim / Cold Weather Package / Premium Package / Premium Sound Package / Lumbar Support / Xenon Adaptive Light Control / 6 speed auto - Steptronic Trans. /Sirius Satellite Radio / Voice Activation / Navigation / Moonroof
Originally Posted by hmc' post='1058549' date='Nov 19 2009, 03:03 PM
I got an email from the dealership, from which I bought my car, that my BMW contacted them requesting to be serviced.
I am wondering how this kind of communication works.
I am wondering how this kind of communication works.
