Working as a BMW Service Advisor
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Originally Posted by z06bigbird' post='953748' date='Jul 24 2009, 11:45 PM
I believe you are talking about technicians, not service advisors. Service advisors are paid on commission. Good cust service + good mechanical knowledge of the BMW product + honesty = a good career. Must also consider the overall reputation of the dealership.
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Originally Posted by z06bigbird' post='953748' date='Jul 24 2009, 08:45 PM
I believe you are talking about technicians, not service advisors. Service advisors are paid on commission. Good cust service + good mechanical knowledge of the BMW product + honesty = a good career. Must also consider the overall reputation of the dealership.
I rather spend my $$ at an independent mechanic.
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by kxn530i07' post='1001814' date='Sep 8 2009, 01:56 PM
I haven't found an honest SA yet. They all try to shaft me with a smile on their face.
I rather spend my $$ at an independent mechanic.
I rather spend my $$ at an independent mechanic.
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From: Massachusetts, USA
My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by kxn530i07' post='1001814' date='Sep 8 2009, 01:56 PM
I haven't found an honest SA yet. They all try to shaft me with a smile on their face.
I rather spend my $$ at an independent mechanic.
I rather spend my $$ at an independent mechanic.
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by kxn530i07' post='1001814' date='Sep 8 2009, 12:56 PM
I haven't found an honest SA yet. They all try to shaft me with a smile on their face.
I rather spend my $$ at an independent mechanic.
I rather spend my $$ at an independent mechanic.
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From: Massachusetts, USA
My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1018578' date='Sep 27 2009, 07:31 PM
My SAs actually go out of their way to save me money. They are very honest and dependable guys I trust. It's a shame you've had such negative experiences. Maybe I just got lucky, but it's all I've known the past 6-7 years.
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If you grease your SA, you would be amazed at some of the things they do. Next time, when you're not sure if they'll work on your car, throw them a $50 or $100 and see what happens. Trust me...and another member on this board. 
