Warranty running out soon.
01-04-2007, 02:27 AM
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Since the warranty in my car runs out in May, and trade in value is next to nothing (many options / high mileage), I was thinking about getting a year's (or two) extra warranty.
The costs for this are about GBP 1050 for year 4.
I had my SA make a print-out of the repair history. Got it in the post today.
Guess what? THIRTY pages of issues, most of which I wasn't even aware of. I should be able to make a case somewhere that this is not the most reliable car in the world and that a gesture of good will would be in place here.
Does anybody have any good ideas of who to write to, and what a good approach would be?
Thanks.
The costs for this are about GBP 1050 for year 4.
I had my SA make a print-out of the repair history. Got it in the post today.
Guess what? THIRTY pages of issues, most of which I wasn't even aware of. I should be able to make a case somewhere that this is not the most reliable car in the world and that a gesture of good will would be in place here.
Does anybody have any good ideas of who to write to, and what a good approach would be?
Thanks.
01-04-2007, 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Flowerfred' post='373472' date='Jan 4 2007, 11:27 AM
Since the warranty in my car runs out in May, and trade in value is next to nothing (many options / high mileage), I was thinking about getting a year's (or two) extra warranty.
The costs for this are about GBP 1050 for year 4.
I had my SA make a print-out of the repair history. Got it in the post today.
Guess what? THIRTY pages of issues, most of which I wasn't even aware of. I should be able to make a case somewhere that this is not the most reliable car in the world and that a gesture of good will would be in place here.
Does anybody have any good ideas of who to write to, and what a good approach would be?
Thanks.
The costs for this are about GBP 1050 for year 4.
I had my SA make a print-out of the repair history. Got it in the post today.
Guess what? THIRTY pages of issues, most of which I wasn't even aware of. I should be able to make a case somewhere that this is not the most reliable car in the world and that a gesture of good will would be in place here.
Does anybody have any good ideas of who to write to, and what a good approach would be?
Thanks.
If not, try here: WarrantyDirect
01-04-2007, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='373492' date='Jan 4 2007, 01:06 PM
If not, try here: WarrantyDirect
Although I doubt it will cover faults to ACC, DD or my door seals, for example.
These are the reasons I don't want to own this car out of warranty really..
01-04-2007, 08:09 AM
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May be worth checking if any of the numerous repairs are guaranteed beyond the warranty expiry. For example, if the Idrive was fixed last month, then that should carry a 12 month guarantee from then?
Good customer service should dictate that it does..
An example of good customer service is Apple. Ipod failed at 11 months, they sent me a new one, the new one had 9 months guarantee. Thats what I call good service!.
Good customer service should dictate that it does..
An example of good customer service is Apple. Ipod failed at 11 months, they sent me a new one, the new one had 9 months guarantee. Thats what I call good service!.
01-04-2007, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Uk525i' post='373553' date='Jan 4 2007, 06:09 PM
May be worth checking if any of the numerous repairs are guaranteed beyond the warranty expiry. For example, if the Idrive was fixed last month, then that should carry a 12 month guarantee from then?
I had a new engine installed. Although this carries automatic 1 year warranty as a repair - my dealer gave me an extended 2 year warranty on the whole car. At least they appreciate my loyalty.
01-04-2007, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Flowerfred' post='373529' date='Jan 4 2007, 03:46 PM
Interesting. The quote I got was 416 GBP, not bad.
Although I doubt it will cover faults to ACC, DD or my door seals, for example.
These are the reasons I don't want to own this car out of warranty really..
Although I doubt it will cover faults to ACC, DD or my door seals, for example.
These are the reasons I don't want to own this car out of warranty really..
01-04-2007, 10:22 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
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You might find that Warranty Direct has more comprehensive coverage than BMW.
You will miss out on Emergency Assistance, but there are other options for that.
You will miss out on Emergency Assistance, but there are other options for that.
01-07-2007, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Flowerfred' post='373472' date='Jan 4 2007, 07:27 PM
this is not the most reliable car in the world
there are more cpu power than your PC so how can it be reliable car.
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