should a leaking head light be replaced under extended warranty
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my passenger headlight has a leak and lets condensation in, and has caused the chrome to corrode and the eye brow led to stop working
my local dealer refused to replace this on extended warranty even though they said its a fault with the part
should i try another dealer?
should i write to bmw
if the part is faulty surely it should be covered on extended warranty?
my local dealer refused to replace this on extended warranty even though they said its a fault with the part
should i try another dealer?
should i write to bmw
if the part is faulty surely it should be covered on extended warranty?
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Originally Posted by russdx' post='813657' date='Mar 11 2009, 12:40 PM
my passenger headlight has a leak and lets condensation in, and has caused the chrome to corrode and the eye brow led to stop working
my local dealer refused to replace this on extended warranty even though they said its a fault with the part
should i try another dealer?
should i write to bmw
if the part is faulty surely it should be covered on extended warranty?
my local dealer refused to replace this on extended warranty even though they said its a fault with the part
should i try another dealer?
should i write to bmw
if the part is faulty surely it should be covered on extended warranty?
If you're talking about CPO, then no, sine I'm pretty sure that only covers drivetrain components, not electronics/lighting..
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Originally Posted by exx1976' post='813699' date='Mar 11 2009, 12:16 PM
Depends on the "Extended Warranty".
If you're talking about CPO, then no, sine I'm pretty sure that only covers drivetrain components, not electronics/lighting..
If you're talking about CPO, then no, sine I'm pretty sure that only covers drivetrain components, not electronics/lighting..
You are most likely out of luck. Now, if you try being real nice to service mgr and somehow return the favor, he just might help you. He will likely offer the new headlight housing if you pay the labor. (He needs to pay his mechanic.)
I could be wrong, but he will likely hope that you do not tell everyone on the internet what his name is, what dealership he works for, and exactly what free parts he supplies to you. I am not talking about anything illegal by either you or him. As an example, I can make donations (from my employer) to local kids' sports teams (shirts, hats, etc). I do it regularly, provided that they do not put my company name out there anywhere. (I don't want 55 other teams knocking on my door.)
My philosophy in life is 'Do not be a PITA." (Pain in the @ss.) If someone does you a favor, make sure you return that favor in some fashion or other. e.g., letter to dealership about how good their service etc is; or couple of pizzas, or ???
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what is CPO
i bought the car from a main bmw dealer and it came with used bmw extended warranty - is this not the same as normal warranty?
i bought the car from a main bmw dealer and it came with used bmw extended warranty - is this not the same as normal warranty?
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Originally Posted by russdx' post='813762' date='Mar 11 2009, 01:00 PM
what is CPO
i bought the car from a main bmw dealer and it came with used bmw extended warranty - is this not the same as normal warranty?
i bought the car from a main bmw dealer and it came with used bmw extended warranty - is this not the same as normal warranty?
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this is the WHOLE reason i went to the dealer i even said to the dude, if somin goes wrong WILL U MEND IT hes like yeaaaah LOL
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It should be covered, ur in uk right? so if you bought used from bmw it sholuld have 1yrs fully comprehensive warranty, and im sure that should cover the light, im gna try and get mine replaced next time it goes in, mine gets condensed aswel.
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headlights are not covered under CPO, go to the bmw website and look at the CPO coverage everything that is included and excluded is explained there.
The link below is for bmw North American coverage not sure if its the same for other areas.
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/CPO...ty/Default.aspx
The link below is for bmw North American coverage not sure if its the same for other areas.
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/CPO...ty/Default.aspx
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Originally Posted by russdx' post='813657' date='Mar 11 2009, 12:40 PM
my passenger headlight has a leak and lets condensation in, and has caused the chrome to corrode and the eye brow led to stop working
my local dealer refused to replace this on extended warranty even though they said its a fault with the part
should i try another dealer?
should i write to bmw
if the part is faulty surely it should be covered on extended warranty?
my local dealer refused to replace this on extended warranty even though they said its a fault with the part
should i try another dealer?
should i write to bmw
if the part is faulty surely it should be covered on extended warranty?
In my opinion, even after warranty, BMW should help by picking up [a %age of] the cost of parts. Swapping out a headlight is a 30 minute job - so labor costs are nominal. If your dealer can't convince BMWNA to play ball you could contact them directly.
Last resort, check the FS here - headlamp assemblies come up every now and then .. .. or check the discounted prices amongst dealers who offer members special prices.