bmx

2005 530i is getting close for a Vehicle Check. any body got any idea how much it will cost me and what exactly will be checked? I'm from midwest.

530inOK

My 65k mile check was done in June at a cost of $55. Equal to 1/2 hour labor. No break down on the service order as to what was checked.

uheenada

I have a tip for you. If you are going to indy shop for a vehicle check and you don't know that shop well then don't say you want to get a quote for a vehicle check(60k miles usually). They will over quote you as they'll make vehicle check a big of a deal if you don't do it. It's nothing more than a visual check on engine compartment(hoses/clips etc), suspension components, exhausts and few other mechanical linckages.
Just tell them, you want a visual inspection/check on engine compartment and suspensions and overall drivability. They'll going to charge no more than
1-2 hr of labor tops.

But if I were you, I would just go to a shop when it's due for an oil change and I'll ask them for check for the fluids/any leaks on hoses. That's pretty much all of IMPORTANT parts of a vehicle check. If your car doesn't vibrate or not feeling right then I would say your suspension is good for now. And you will hear the ricey sound from an exhaust if there's a leak. They would usually check it for free.

That's what I've been doing whole life(including other manufactures). I just specify what to check and doing that way, dealers/indy shops can't
over-charge you.

One more note, from my experience, if a shop doesn't install the parts you provide, I wouldn't not deal with them. They usually(again from my experience only) overcharge for everything.