2nd service prices

A15X · 02-04-2019, 10:59 AM

Hi all my 430d vert is due it’s 2nd service.

Got a quote for an oil service, particulate filter, and fuel filter.

£590! Rather shocked at the price of a service at 30k I expected 400/450 but not just shy of 600 quid.

What’s the going rate?

Techno 9000 · 02-04-2019, 12:30 PM

I believe your guesstimate is the ballpark figure, I paid 460 last spring.
I looked at the prices of the parts and found you could buy genuine with Castrol Edge oil for circa £120 (IIRC).
Shocking mark up whatever way you look at it IMO. The value servicing for older vehicles shows that they recognise it (to a degree...).

soulboy · 02-04-2019, 12:41 PM

half that price at any good indy bmw specialist who can log it into the i drive etc

A15X · 02-04-2019, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by soulboy

half that price at any good indy bmw specialist who can log it into the i drive etc

That’s what I’m thinking! I know it has an effect on potential good will offers on warranty work but I’m rather shocked at the cost for what is not really allot of work.

I might call a couple of other dealerships and see what they price. It’s due in around 1000 miles so have a little time to shop around.

Pequin · 02-04-2019, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by A15X

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Originally Posted by soulboy

half that price at any good indy bmw specialist who can log it into the i drive etc

That’s what I’m thinking! I know it has an effect on potential good will offers on warranty work but I’m rather shocked at the cost for what is not really allot of work.

I might call a couple of other dealerships and see what they price. It’s due in around 1000 miles so have a little time to shop around.

Would that have any warranty impact?

Mike200 · 02-04-2019, 01:09 PM

My 335d has just had its 2nd service and I was quoted the cost would be £519 if I did not have the service pack. Lucky to have the 5yr plan that cost £500.

teaston · 02-04-2019, 01:09 PM

A local BMW specialist quoted me £350, so armed with that I managed to get Coopers down to £400, but probably because I’m on first name terms with one of the service staff.

Steve_M_Sport · 02-04-2019, 01:18 PM

You can save at least £100 by supplying your own oil !

A15X · 02-11-2019, 09:32 AM

So I’ve done some research and found a recommended bmw specialist.

For the same service as bmw quoted £351 with the VAT....a large difference!

Russbmw · 02-11-2019, 09:36 AM

Yeah, been quoted £311+VAT for oil and microfilter change on a 2014 530dGT, plus £69+VAT for a break fluid change.

Local indy (who can update the idrive history as well) is charging me £240.

mikeoz · 02-11-2019, 10:04 AM

With it all being electronic and no service book these days can they tell if a non bmw dealer has done the service if the idrive is updated by an Indy?

And if so how?

soulboy · 02-11-2019, 01:12 PM

dealer has a specific code indy does not

A15X · 02-21-2019, 12:23 PM

So an update on the service side of things my car is in for a rapair from the accident my wife had last week at my local main dealer they obviously said oh it’s due a service and advised they can carry it out for 600. Told them that’s an crazy amount for a glorified oil change and that I had a quote for almost half that. Managed to get it down to £400 all in, madness to think they can knock off that much with out too much negotiation!

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A15X Lieutenant 126 Rep 458 Posts Drives: BMW 430d M sport Convertible Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Hertfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	2nd service prices Hi all my 430d vert is due it’s 2nd service. Got a quote for an oil service, particulate filter, and fuel filter. £590! Rather shocked at the price of a service at 30k I expected 400/450 but not just shy of 600 quid. What’s the going rate?
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Techno 9000 Captain 518 Rep 944 Posts Drives: 435D Estoril Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	I believe your guesstimate is the ballpark figure, I paid 460 last spring. I looked at the prices of the parts and found you could buy genuine with Castrol Edge oil for circa £120 (IIRC). Shocking mark up whatever way you look at it IMO. The value servicing for older vehicles shows that they recognise it (to a degree...).
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soulboy Private 19 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 420i msport x drive auto Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: tickhill iTrader: (0)	half that price at any good indy bmw specialist who can log it into the i drive etc
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Mike200 Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 226 Posts Drives: BMW F15 4.0D / F31 335d Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	My 335d has just had its 2nd service and I was quoted the cost would be £519 if I did not have the service pack. Lucky to have the 5yr plan that cost £500.
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Steve_M_Sport Lieutenant Colonel 614 Rep 1,799 Posts Drives: U06 230e Active Tourer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (0)	You can save at least £100 by supplying your own oil ! __________________ U06 230e Active Tourer \| Previous : 2019 F31 340i : 2017 F31 335D M-Sport
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A15X Lieutenant 126 Rep 458 Posts Drives: BMW 430d M sport Convertible Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Hertfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	So I’ve done some research and found a recommended bmw specialist. For the same service as bmw quoted £351 with the VAT....a large difference!
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Russbmw Colonel 680 Rep 2,444 Posts Drives: 2018 630iGT sport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Caloundra, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 640i [0.00] 2014 BMW 530d GT [0.00] 2017 Kawasaki Z1000SX [0.00]	Yeah, been quoted £311+VAT for oil and microfilter change on a 2014 530dGT, plus £69+VAT for a break fluid change. Local indy (who can update the idrive history as well) is charging me £240. __________________
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mikeoz Major General 2856 Rep 5,607 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40d LCI Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: cambs iTrader: (1)	With it all being electronic and no service book these days can they tell if a non bmw dealer has done the service if the idrive is updated by an Indy? And if so how?
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soulboy Private 19 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 420i msport x drive auto Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: tickhill iTrader: (0)	dealer has a specific code indy does not
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A15X Lieutenant 126 Rep 458 Posts Drives: BMW 430d M sport Convertible Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Hertfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	So an update on the service side of things my car is in for a rapair from the accident my wife had last week at my local main dealer they obviously said oh it’s due a service and advised they can carry it out for 600. Told them that’s an crazy amount for a glorified oil change and that I had a quote for almost half that. Managed to get it down to £400 all in, madness to think they can knock off that much with out too much negotiation!
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