Thank goodness I got an aftermarket warranty!
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The dreaded increased emissions warning came on and my ac was taking about 4 minutes for the compressor to kick on. I am 1 month out of warranty and have 44k miles. I thought this would be a good chance to test my aftermarket warranty which cost me $2400. I did go to Autozone to get the error read...came back with the thermostat issue. So here's what the dealership found:
1. Valve in compressor was faulty...they replaced the compressor..warranty covered..$2000
2. replaced thermostat...covered under warranty..$300
3. Found a 'coolant hose leak'....not covered by warranty..$155
So I'm already even with the warranty! Lesson to all near the end of their factory warranty or buying a used bimmer...GET A EXTENDED WARRANTY!!
Will
1. Valve in compressor was faulty...they replaced the compressor..warranty covered..$2000
2. replaced thermostat...covered under warranty..$300
3. Found a 'coolant hose leak'....not covered by warranty..$155
So I'm already even with the warranty! Lesson to all near the end of their factory warranty or buying a used bimmer...GET A EXTENDED WARRANTY!!
Will
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Originally Posted by lospice1' post='924688' date='Jun 26 2009, 10:20 AM
The dreaded increased emissions warning came on and my ac was taking about 4 minutes for the compressor to kick on. I am 1 month out of warranty and have 44k miles. I thought this would be a good chance to test my aftermarket warranty which cost me $2400. I did go to Autozone to get the error read...came back with the thermostat issue. So here's what the dealership found:
1. Valve in compressor was faulty...they replaced the compressor..warranty covered..$2000
2. replaced thermostat...covered under warranty..$300
3. Found a 'coolant hose leak'....not covered by warranty..$155
So I'm already even with the warranty! Lesson to all near the end of their factory warranty or buying a used bimmer...GET A EXTENDED WARRANTY!!
Will
1. Valve in compressor was faulty...they replaced the compressor..warranty covered..$2000
2. replaced thermostat...covered under warranty..$300
3. Found a 'coolant hose leak'....not covered by warranty..$155
So I'm already even with the warranty! Lesson to all near the end of their factory warranty or buying a used bimmer...GET A EXTENDED WARRANTY!!
Will
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='924694' date='Jun 26 2009, 09:29 AM
Glad you got that cover.
The option would be finding a good BMW mechanic who can do the work for less $$.
The option would be finding a good BMW mechanic who can do the work for less $$.
Will
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='924694' date='Jun 26 2009, 10:29 AM
Glad you got that cover.
The option would be finding a good BMW mechanic who can do the work for less $$.
The option would be finding a good BMW mechanic who can do the work for less $$.
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Originally Posted by lospice1' post='924688' date='Jun 26 2009, 09:20 AM
The dreaded increased emissions warning came on and my ac was taking about 4 minutes for the compressor to kick on. I am 1 month out of warranty and have 44k miles. I thought this would be a good chance to test my aftermarket warranty which cost me $2400. I did go to Autozone to get the error read...came back with the thermostat issue. So here's what the dealership found:
1. Valve in compressor was faulty...they replaced the compressor..warranty covered..$2000
2. replaced thermostat...covered under warranty..$300
3. Found a 'coolant hose leak'....not covered by warranty..$155
So I'm already even with the warranty! Lesson to all near the end of their factory warranty or buying a used bimmer...GET A EXTENDED WARRANTY!!
Will
1. Valve in compressor was faulty...they replaced the compressor..warranty covered..$2000
2. replaced thermostat...covered under warranty..$300
3. Found a 'coolant hose leak'....not covered by warranty..$155
So I'm already even with the warranty! Lesson to all near the end of their factory warranty or buying a used bimmer...GET A EXTENDED WARRANTY!!
Will
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Originally Posted by jprovence' post='924712' date='Jun 26 2009, 10:11 AM
Thanks for not bothering to post what company you went with.
Give the man some time to respond...