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05-09-2007, 06:12 AM
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Do you keep the documentation provided after each service (ie. the invoice and/or Measures Plan and Final Report)?
I generally don't keep mine, but I am wondering if I should. What do you guys/gals do??
I generally don't keep mine, but I am wondering if I should. What do you guys/gals do??
05-09-2007, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by JStraw' post='422497' date='May 9 2007, 09:12 AM
Do you keep the documentation provided after each service (ie. the invoice and/or Measures Plan and Final Report)?
I generally don't keep mine, but I am wondering if I should. What do you guys/gals do??
I generally don't keep mine, but I am wondering if I should. What do you guys/gals do??
I have a binder the with the entire history, from order documnets to latest service.
05-09-2007, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by JStraw' post='422497' date='May 9 2007, 10:12 AM
Do you keep the documentation provided after each service (ie. the invoice and/or Measures Plan and Final Report)?
I generally don't keep mine, but I am wondering if I should. What do you guys/gals do??
I generally don't keep mine, but I am wondering if I should. What do you guys/gals do??
I do, but I have been called 'anal retentive' more than once in my life....
05-09-2007, 12:25 PM
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I always keep all paperwork I get, receipts, work sheets etc.
Whenever I buy a used car, I don't only want a stamped service book but also the supporting paperwork with it, hence I also keep the stuff for future owners and my history
Whenever I buy a used car, I don't only want a stamped service book but also the supporting paperwork with it, hence I also keep the stuff for future owners and my history
05-09-2007, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by olli_535d' post='422666' date='May 9 2007, 09:25 PM
I always keep all paperwork I get, receipts, work sheets etc.
Whenever I buy a used car, I don't only want a stamped service book but also the supporting paperwork with it, hence I also keep the stuff for future owners and my history
Whenever I buy a used car, I don't only want a stamped service book but also the supporting paperwork with it, hence I also keep the stuff for future owners and my history
05-09-2007, 12:53 PM
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Complete records on every car. Plus - my anal efforts: 
05-09-2007, 04:14 PM
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I would definitely keep all service records. If you plan on selling your car down the road, the buyer will most likely ask to see them.
05-09-2007, 05:29 PM
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Any dealer can pull up everything except CDV modification using the key. This assumes that you use an authorized BMW center for your work.
05-09-2007, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='422687' date='May 9 2007, 03:53 PM
lol. I guess you've covered your bases. I have the receipts done from the warranty work, but I wouldn't worry about saving them since the dealer can do a complete check on your car via the key. Save them, but if you miss a couple I wouldn't worry about it.