inspection 1 service price. expensive or acceptable?

[CraigMillwardCroft]

No need he didnt bring it to me

That's why he marked his nuts !!! :whistle:

[Chris-CSL]

A very intresting Topic and My Baby coming up for a Insp 1 so looks like I be taking it to Giraffe to be pampered However could I have some Contact Information so I can arrange a day

[giraffe]

A very intresting Topic and My Baby coming up for a Insp 1 so looks like I be taking it to Giraffe to be pampered However could I have some Contact Information so I can arrange a day

Number is 01954 784500 let them no your a csl customer and ask to speak to Emma .
Look forward to seeing you soon :-D

[Chris-CSL]

Many thanks and will be sorting that out

[Spooks]

The Inspection 1 to me is the biggest rip off going, for what they actually do it is nothing but a glorified oil service. The things that do get "inspected" are all chargeable items so your paying a guy a lot of money to check things that take 10 mins - and then they will charge more if they need doing, valve clearances aside that i would agree rarely get checked as they don't ask for the car the morning before so the engine is cold.

That is one of my biggest annoyances owning an M...if you couldn't tell!

[Spooks]

Looks like the prices advised are part of a bigger scheme - they are even making a point that they are doing valve clearances!

http://bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/owner/service_value/mcars/?gclid=COW7iKeM168CFYsntAodRj-HAA

[monkeycsl]

Not worth bothering with inspection 1 for price difference just get inspection 2 done and get new plugs fuel filter valves checked diff and gearbox oil all for £100 more bargain.:whistle:

[shimmy]

Not worth bothering with inspection 1 for price difference just get inspection 2 done and get new plugs fuel filter valves checked diff and gearbox oil all for £100 more bargain.:whistle:

If thats right then you are correct, worth paying the £100 for the extras

[monkeycsl]

I know my new m3 by the service book is due inspection 1 in a year but for peace of mind. I will just book it for inspection 2 so will know all major things will be replaced will prob do the same with csl from now on too.I wonder though those with warranty can you say you want to skip basic one for inspection 2? :ban:

[dave wilkinson]

don't get me wrong £669 for a inspection 1 it not all that dear. but please note when taking it to a dealer make sure they do the clearences as i recon there's 2.5hrs labour (roughly) to do them and at there labour rate of £140 per hour plus vat it soon adds up. the point i'm trying to make is make sure they do them as other wise your getting ripped off. i had to tell my dealer in the nicest possible way that i run a garage and if there not done they'll be trouble! you could tell by there face they were'nt planning on doin them. very easy to tell if its been apart aswel as there should be a fresh rocker cover gasket.

only difference for inspec 2 is. plugs, air filter and diff oil (on request) :thumbs:

[shane@mbtech]

don't get me wrong £669 for a inspection 1 it not all that dear. but please note when taking it to a dealer make sure they do the clearences as i recon there's 2.5hrs labour (roughly) to do them and at there labour rate of £140 per hour plus vat it soon adds up. the point i'm trying to make is make sure they do them as other wise your getting ripped off. i had to tell my dealer in the nicest possible way that i run a garage and if there not done they'll be trouble! you could tell by there face they were'nt planning on doin them. very easy to tell if its been apart aswel as there should be a fresh rocker cover gasket.

only difference for inspec 2 is. plugs, air filter and diff oil (on request) :thumbs:

Were your valve clearances done Dave?

[dave wilkinson]

yes mate as far as i'm aware. fresh gasket, bolts all tight ect

been meaning text you. do you use the launch scanner? if so ever reset the clutch curve for the smg by using it? reason i ask is starting to get a slight bit of slur in higher gears. the scanner goes into the smg side and gives a few options. reset clutch curve and reset adaptations being two of them. i don't wanna fuck around resetting everything without knowing which one to reset.
failing that i'll get onto there tech help next week as there after service is quite good.

[Bounce]

don't get me wrong £669 for a inspection 1 it not all that dear. but please note when taking it to a dealer make sure they do the clearences as i recon there's 2.5hrs labour (roughly) to do them and at there labour rate of £140 per hour plus vat it soon adds up. the point i'm trying to make is make sure they do them as other wise your getting ripped off. i had to tell my dealer in the nicest possible way that i run a garage and if there not done they'll be trouble! you could tell by there face they were'nt planning on doin them. very easy to tell if its been apart aswel as there should be a fresh rocker cover gasket.

only difference for inspec 2 is. plugs, air filter and diff oil (on request) :thumbs:

I may do this on my insp1,the air filter is around 80 quid from BMW:thumbs:

[shimmy]

I may do this on my insp1,the air filter is around 80 quid from BMW:thumbs:

If you keep highlighting this, they are gonna change their prices.:moan:

[Bounce]

If you keep highlighting this, they are gonna change their prices.:moan:

Won't mention it again