Should I expect a free car wash when dealer does service?
06-19-2006, 07:58 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
The past 3 times I brought my car to the dealer:
1) Do the NY Emissions inspection - got a car wash
2) Pop out a dent - got a car wash
3) Maintenance (oil, filter, etc) - no car wash
You think they simply forgot to wash my car after the oil change?
Do they only wash the car if I spent money? (i.e. the 1st and 2nd times, not the 3rd)
What does your dealer do?
1) Do the NY Emissions inspection - got a car wash
2) Pop out a dent - got a car wash
3) Maintenance (oil, filter, etc) - no car wash
You think they simply forgot to wash my car after the oil change?
Do they only wash the car if I spent money? (i.e. the 1st and 2nd times, not the 3rd)
What does your dealer do?
06-19-2006, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='299764' date='Jun 19 2006, 04:58 PM
The past 3 times I brought my car to the dealer:
1) Do the NY Emissions inspection - got a car wash
2) Pop out a dent - got a car wash
3) Maintenance (oil, filter, etc) - no car wash
You think they simply forgot to wash my car after the oil change?
Do they only wash the car if I spent money? (i.e. the 1st and 2nd times, not the 3rd)
What does your dealer do?
1) Do the NY Emissions inspection - got a car wash
2) Pop out a dent - got a car wash
3) Maintenance (oil, filter, etc) - no car wash
You think they simply forgot to wash my car after the oil change?
Do they only wash the car if I spent money? (i.e. the 1st and 2nd times, not the 3rd)
What does your dealer do?
06-19-2006, 09:58 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
Repair under warranty, it's returned in mint condition.
.....regular oil changes merit nothing unfortunately... :thumbsdown:
.....regular oil changes merit nothing unfortunately... :thumbsdown:
06-20-2006, 06:13 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i with Sport Pkg, Nav, HUD, Cold Weather Pkg, Rear Shades
Full wash everytime I've been to the dealer. Had to decline once since I was in a hurry to get out. They also wash the wheels everytime I go in for changing from summer to winter and back.
06-23-2006, 10:48 AM
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I just got my car from the dealer, and even though it was washed from the outside, it was really filty inside! And that is given it was detailed inside before I dropped it at the dealer! Not a happy camper!
06-24-2006, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='299764' date='Jun 19 2006, 11:58 AM
The past 3 times I brought my car to the dealer:
1) Do the NY Emissions inspection - got a car wash
2) Pop out a dent - got a car wash
3) Maintenance (oil, filter, etc) - no car wash
You think they simply forgot to wash my car after the oil change?
Do they only wash the car if I spent money? (i.e. the 1st and 2nd times, not the 3rd)
What does your dealer do?
1) Do the NY Emissions inspection - got a car wash
2) Pop out a dent - got a car wash
3) Maintenance (oil, filter, etc) - no car wash
You think they simply forgot to wash my car after the oil change?
Do they only wash the car if I spent money? (i.e. the 1st and 2nd times, not the 3rd)
What does your dealer do?
I get full wash and vac every time I go - no matter the reason.
07-04-2006, 08:20 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Jet Black/Black, Sport Package, Satellite
I normally get a free wash...however, what bugs me about the dealership where I service my car (San Diego BMW--owned by the Penske Group) is that they now charge me $20 for a loaner car--and I do not necessarily get a BMW as a loaner (was given a Toyota last time). I have never heard of this before and think it is tacky for a BMW dealership to ask its customers to share in the burden of providing a loaner car.
07-04-2006, 10:38 AM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Gray 550i, with sport, nav, HUD, Logic7, sat radio, cold weather, rear side airbags, rear seat heaters, and it goes like a bat outta hell!
My dealership is very good about washing BMWs when taken in for service.....HOWEVER, I have a standing request that they NEVER wash my car!! I've seen the lot guys, and they clearly don't care for my car/paint the way I do. With a darker color like mine, it doesn't take much to end up with light scratches or swirl marks. I don't know what kind of towels they use, or if they drop them on the pavement and then continue to use them......and....I guess I'm just a bit anal about how my car gets cleaned!!