BMW free car wash

Shakes · 07-03-2014, 02:28 PM

anyone take advantage of the perk you get at your delearship?
i went in once the used tire shie and cleaned up my rims really good but water stains were all over car

Vegetable · 07-03-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Shakes

anyone take advantage of the perk you get at your delearship?
i went in once the used tire shie and cleaned up my rims really good but water stains were all over car

I always do.. my car always turns out perfect, save for the tire shine they put on.. that stuff is a dust magnet.

m6pwr · 07-03-2014, 03:29 PM

Hate to be a contrarian, but in the last several years I've never let any dealership I've bought a new BMW from do any kind of cosmetic prep to my car, whether it's in for service or just off the boat. The dealer porters or lot boys who do the wash/dry are great, hardworking folks, but they are not given either the process or the tools to do the best job. I'm not talking about deep scratches, but ultra thin, spider web scratches in the clear coat that ultimately defuse the light and reduce the paint gloss as it comes from the factory. You can count on this when your lot boy washes or dries your car, just like the 20 or so BMWs he's done that day previous to yours, maybe with the same microfiber towel.

My advice, get one of these - http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Acce...Hang-Tag-P897/, and whenever you have the car in for service, hang it up, and make sure the work order that you sign includes the following in all caps: DO NOT WASH!

Sadly, sometimes even that is not enough - http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...day-05-17-2014

Ali Shiralian · 07-03-2014, 06:36 PM

I never let dealer or anyone else for that matter wash my car. Only me

IndotagSwizz · 07-03-2014, 07:26 PM

Thanks but not thanks!! Lol only to the dealer for service or warranty work and no wash, no vacuum it's on my file lol

G30 B58 · 07-03-2014, 09:36 PM

That free car wash isn't free.

The ONE and only time my S2000 went to the dealership (tail light recall) I got a free car wash and free water spots on my black car. The same dealership has only ever seen the wife's MDX for recalls, nothing else, EVER.

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m6pwr First Lieutenant 38 Rep 374 Posts Drives: '14 335i M sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Hate to be a contrarian, but in the last several years I've never let any dealership I've bought a new BMW from do any kind of cosmetic prep to my car, whether it's in for service or just off the boat. The dealer porters or lot boys who do the wash/dry are great, hardworking folks, but they are not given either the process or the tools to do the best job. I'm not talking about deep scratches, but ultra thin, spider web scratches in the clear coat that ultimately defuse the light and reduce the paint gloss as it comes from the factory. You can count on this when your lot boy washes or dries your car, just like the 20 or so BMWs he's done that day previous to yours, maybe with the same microfiber towel. My advice, get one of these - http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Acce...Hang-Tag-P897/, and whenever you have the car in for service, hang it up, and make sure the work order that you sign includes the following in all caps: DO NOT WASH! Sadly, sometimes even that is not enough - http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...day-05-17-2014 __________________ '14 328d, '13 M3 ZCP, '12 535i, '11 335d, '09 Z4 DINAN Stage II, '05 330i ZHP, '05 M3 ZCP, '02 M3, '91 328i, '90 535i, '88 528e, '88 M5, '87 M6, '95 Z3, 95 M3, '93 M5, '87 325e, '89 535i, '86 635i, '73 Bavaria. Last edited by m6pwr; 07-03-2014 at 03:38 PM..
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IndotagSwizz Major 525 Rep 1,231 Posts Drives: F30 320i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Thanks but not thanks!! Lol only to the dealer for service or warranty work and no wash, no vacuum it's on my file lol __________________
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G30 B58 Pace Car Driver 1547 Rep 3,163 Posts Drives: '22 AW G30 B58 M-Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: my garage in PA iTrader: (0)	That free car wash isn't free. The ONE and only time my S2000 went to the dealership (tail light recall) I got a free car wash and free water spots on my black car. The same dealership has only ever seen the wife's MDX for recalls, nothing else, EVER.
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