Main dealer or independant?

[_Nathan_]

Discount @ BMW dealers for cars older than 4 years and cars older than 6 years.

I know of a guy who got a substantial payment towards a new engine under good will on a 9 year old M Coupe with full history, all of a sudden the extra labour cost seemed a good investment, as with all these things it is a case of how risk averse you are and you pay your money and make your choice. There is no right or wrong, just take everything in to account.

[danp]

Discount @ BMW dealers for cars older than 4 years and cars older than 6 years.

I know of a guy who got a substantial payment towards a new engine under good will on a 9 year old M Coupe with full history, all of a sudden the extra labour cost seemed a good investment, as with all these things it is a case of how risk averse you are and you pay your money and make your choice. There is no right or wrong, just take everything in to account.

Yep, just looked at bill and was 40% off labour and 10% off parts at my last service (6+). Not sure if it's the same everywhere.

I had similar on my Z3MC at about 5 years old, and even an E36 Evo with about 100k on it and some indy servicing .. so they can be good like this!

[Dan_csl]

Yep, just looked at bill and was 40% off labour and 10% off parts at my last service (6+). Not sure if it's the same everywhere.

I had similar on my Z3MC at about 5 years old, and even an E36 Evo with about 100k on it and some indy servicing .. so they can be good like this!

Is BMW Customer Services that arrange these 4+ & 6+ schemes then Dan?

I totally agree Nathan, it's just trying to weigh everything up, I've been quoted £1200 per annum with a £0 Excess for BMW Warranty, it's whether or not you'd spend that year in year out in repairs? Also would that have been one of these schemes Dan mentions with a discount?

Cheers for the replies, informative thread :thumbs:

[_Nathan_]

From experience you have to ask for the reduced 4+ or 6+ price, the dealers don't volunteer it!

[danp]

Is BMW Customer Services that arrange these 4+ & 6+ schemes then Dan?

I totally agree Nathan, it's just trying to weigh everything up, I've been quoted £1200 per annum with a £0 Excess for BMW Warranty, it's whether or not you'd spend that year in year out in repairs? Also would that have been one of these schemes Dan mentions with a discount?

Cheers for the replies, informative thread :thumbs:

4+ and 6+ are just down to the dealer, I think it's up to them if they run the scheme. If not find a dealer that does (or ask your local one to match the price!).

Depends on lots of factors (mileage per year, what you use the car for, appetite for risk etc) but for me £1200 p.a. is too much, if I start up a warranty would go for the mid range one with 250XS at about £600.

I don't mind paying for bits and pieces as they crop up, but even tho' the CSL seems pretty robust I guess would be nice to have cover if something big let go (e.g engine/SMG) .. but if it did I'd be quite confident of some goodwill anyhow from experience with BMW.

[danp]

PS How long is a BMW AW? (labour rate on the bill). 5 mins?

Will work out the hourly rate with discount.

[mattCSLnut]

From experience you have to ask for the reduced 4+ or 6+ price, the dealers don't volunteer it!

Murketts BMW Main Dealer in Huntington are one of a very few that do the "6 + program" and by now most CSL will qualify :thumbs:. I recently had a NEW Alternator Voltage regulator fitted by them and the total bill dropped from £225 to about £170 :thumbs: Don't be shy to always ask :hahaha:

[mattCSLnut]

Is BMW Customer Services that arrange these 4+ & 6+ schemes then Dan?

I totally agree Nathan, it's just trying to weigh everything up, I've been quoted £1200 per annum with a £0 Excess for BMW Warranty, it's whether or not you'd spend that year in year out in repairs? Also would that have been one of these schemes Dan mentions with a discount?

Cheers for the replies, informative thread :thumbs:

U can get a "Drive Train" only BMW Warranty cover for less. This will obviously be limited to the main drive train components but then again they are the most expensive items on a CSL that are beyond most wallets, if something goes BANG. There is also a "Named Components" policy which isn't far off the top of the line "Comprehensive" policy that covers almost everything :thumbs:.

[weedavey]

All good info. The 4 and 6 schemes are volunteered info at ocean falmouth on there fixed price service shedule. Yet another "BIG UP" for murketts.

[Dan_csl]

U can get a "Drive Train" only BMW Warranty cover for less. This will obviously be limited to the main drive train components but then again they are the most expensive items on a CSL that are beyond most wallets, if something goes BANG. There is also a "Named Components" policy which isn't far off the top of the line "Comprehensive" policy that covers almost everything :thumbs:.

I was reading on m3cutters.com what the levels of cover were, the middle of the range one looked good which seems to be the Named Components, I don't mind a slghtly higher excess to be honest!

I'll try and find it and post up the info for you to see what you and others think

[mattCSLnut]

All good info. The 4 and 6 schemes are volunteered info at ocean falmouth on there fixed price service shedule. Yet another "BIG UP" for murketts.

Yep... once you've experienced the Murketts way, everyone else seems substandard + they always have another CSL there, whenever I pop in. Andy Pressland is a very pleasant chap and an M3 enthusiast, currently owns a MINT "UK speck" E30 M3 as a weekend toy :thumbs:

[Dan_csl]

Where are Murketts then Matt? Miles from me I bet!!

Here is the info I found, what do people think?

§ Comprehensive – our highest level of protection, covering the majority of your BMW’s factory-fitted components (does not include wear and tear items)
§ Named Component – mechanical and electrical breakdown cover for a specific range of factory fitted parts
§ Driveline – our basic warranty, covering the main engine, transmission and drive-train elements

Comprehensive Component Cover

Under 60,000 Miles Incl Emergency Service
£0 Excess £1179
£100 Excess £1029
£250 Excess £840

Named Component Cover

Under 60,000 Miles Incl Emergency Service
£0 Excess £981
£100 Excess £861
£250 Excess £710

Driveline Cover

Under 60,000 Miles Incl Emergency Service
£0 Excess £753
£100 Excess £668
£250 Excess £560

Terms and Conditions:

• You will need to confirm that the vehicle has been serviced in accordance with BMW’s recommendations and has not been modified in any way.
• The service and MOT on the car is up to date.
• The cover will not cover any faults that existed at the time of purchase or prior to the policy start date.
• If you do decide to take out the cover it will not commence until a month after the date of purchase. This is for the warranty and the breakdown cover.

What do people reckon on prices?

[mattCSLnut]

Where are Murketts then Matt? Miles from me I bet!!

Here is the info I found, what do people think?

§ Comprehensive – our highest level of protection, covering the majority of your BMW’s factory-fitted components (does not include wear and tear items)
§ Named Component – mechanical and electrical breakdown cover for a specific range of factory fitted parts
§ Driveline – our basic warranty, covering the main engine, transmission and drive-train elements

Comprehensive Component Cover

Under 60,000 Miles Incl Emergency Service
£0 Excess £1179
£100 Excess £1029
£250 Excess £840

Named Component Cover

Under 60,000 Miles Incl Emergency Service
£0 Excess £981
£100 Excess £861
£250 Excess £710

Driveline Cover

Under 60,000 Miles Incl Emergency Service
£0 Excess £753
£100 Excess £668
£250 Excess £560

Terms and Conditions:

• You will need to confirm that the vehicle has been serviced in accordance with BMW’s recommendations and has not been modified in any way.
• The service and MOT on the car is up to date.
• The cover will not cover any faults that existed at the time of purchase or prior to the policy start date.
• If you do decide to take out the cover it will not commence until a month after the date of purchase. This is for the warranty and the breakdown cover.

What do people reckon on prices?

Huntington, Cambridgeshire, Google Murketts BMW to get full info . They are so good at looking after CSLs, many people make the pilgrimage, from far a field :thumbs:. I don't mind the 40 mile round trip my self despite "Elms BMW" Main Steeler being just down the road from me in Cambridge. I wouldn't let then touch a £50 eBay special 316i E30 :whistle: let alone my CSL.

[Lee13]

I took out the all component 0 excess Dan. A warranty is an isurance policy at the end of the day so it's no good thinking will I spend £1200 in any one year on the car. I would look at it like can you afford £20k if an engine lets go, or a gearbox/diff etc etc. I spoke to Mark at the ring earlier this year and his car had just had a new engine under warranty at a cost of £21,000 big ones now I know it could have been fixed at an independant for a lot less but nowhere near £1200!! I had a new airbox flap with motor in the first month of ownership at a cost of £550+ labour and a new battery last month at around £150 and it's not even covered. I think you will find a lot of the guys on here have the full cover and believe it's worth every penny. Your choice and only my opinion of course my friend:thumbs:

[danp]

We don't have most (well some) of the additional stuff in the Comprehensive compared to Named!

As I mentioned I'd go for the Named, but no breakdown as I have it, 250 XS - £600ish...to cover the big bucks items.

Edit - says it has to have been serviced according to BMW's recommendations, not necessarily BMW? (I thought they forced you to use BMW to qualify for this warranty tho', maybe not)