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| 05-13-2011, 01:21 PM | #1 |
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Hi All,
1st time owner and have a 335d(07) bought 2nd hand in Feb. The rear break pads need changing and Dealers want between £210-£250 for the pair of pads. Independents can do this for £100. My question is how vital is it to get this done by BMW or if I do it through independents am I going to regret this? Any one recommend a garage that they have used? I am based in Kingston. All advise appreciated. Thanks |
| 05-13-2011, 01:29 PM | #2 |
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| 05-13-2011, 01:30 PM | #3 |
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did you ask if the discs need changing aswell?...
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| 05-13-2011, 01:35 PM | #4 |
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No asked just for pads.
Battersea quoted £208 i think. When the breaks were applied lightly i could hear a noise had a look and the rear pads definitely needs changing. |
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| 05-13-2011, 02:00 PM | #7 |
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My car has regular breaks - for ciggies and tea.
It also has good brakes for slowing down and stopping  |
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on an '07 plate the saving of £100 is neither here nor there on resale.. so i'd go with an indy if it were a new car though, dealer fo' sho'  good luck! |
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| 05-13-2011, 02:38 PM | #10 |
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Given that friction related components aren't warranty related surely it would make sense to get it done at a trusted Indy and save £££. Just what I would do personally.
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| 05-13-2011, 02:47 PM | #11 | |
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if i can get pads done at an indy without it affecting my extended warranty, i'm all over it.. tbh, i'll prob just say don't stamp the book please |
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| 05-14-2011, 04:03 AM | #13 |
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Doesn't the book only get stamped for servcing, i.e. oil changes?
I can't see any reason to pay dealer prices for brake pad changes...
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| 05-14-2011, 04:16 AM | #14 |
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I must remember to take a break from work.
I must remember to check my brakes next week. Here endeth the lesson for today.
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