[luke284]

Hello,

I've had my 63 plate F31 for a little over 6 months. In about 2-3months it will be due a service (oil change and break fluid change) and an MOT. Its done just over 60kmiles

I live in the Southampton area so as far as i can work out i have 3 choices on where to go.

1)BMW dealer in Eastleigh/Chandlers ford
2)Bartley independent BMW specialist in Totton
3)Brystone independent BMW specialist outside Totton

I've not been in touch yet to get some quotes but was wondering if there was any experience of those three places? I'm assuming that the main dealer will be more expensive but is it worth it? especially as will be the first service i've done on the car. The previous owner used a independent BMW specialist.

[JLR1969]

main dealers do reduced rates for cars over 4 years old

[robbiep]

Originally Posted by JLR1969

main dealers do reduced rates for cars over 4 years old

Yes. Go onto the BMW website and you'll find a section where you can get pricing. Your local dealer should match that price - though they may need a 'nudge' to do so.
Make sure you get the price confirmed in writing.

[UKF30]

If Car is out of warranty then try BmW specialist independent garages who normally charge half of the price from Dealers .

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by UKF30

If Car is out of warranty then try BmW specialist independent garages who normally charge half of the price from Dealers .

Main dealers have reduced labour rates for cars over 4 years old and often as cheap as independents

[samm134]

Field Motors in Botley are BMW specialists, They do all our company cars.

[UKF30]

Originally Posted by JLR1969

Main dealers have reduced labour rates for cars over 4 years old and often as cheap as independents

How much do you think they charge coz F30 is due service soon .

I will get quote from next week .

[4WDriver]

Wherever you go, buy your shell ECT oil from carparts4less and save another £100 - for free!

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by UKF30

How much do you think they charge coz F30 is due service soon .

I will get quote from next week .

Not 100% sure but I think the labour is about half

[luke284]

I've got a few quotes from the places above. Main dealer obviously most expensive by a reasonable margin. ~£140 difference between BMW and cheapest.

The previous owner of my car got it serviced at an independent garage and the service history is not showing up in idrive. It is stored on the BMW servers though. If i got it serviced at BMW would all the history from the previous services be synced to the idrive?

[Jeff123]

Originally Posted by luke284

I've got a few quotes from the places above. Main dealer obviously most expensive by a reasonable margin. ~£140 difference between BMW and cheapest.

The previous owner of my car got it serviced at an independent garage and the service history is not showing up in idrive. It is stored on the BMW servers though. If i got it serviced at BMW would all the history from the previous services be synced to the idrive?

Just ask what their "best price" is at the BMW dealers. For servicing, they can be almost as cheap as an Independent.