[SS3]

BMW had a look at my alloys as part of the end of warranty check today, they said they would replace the rears free of charge, which incidentally aren't even corroding:




But due to curbing greater than 3/8ths of the rim on the fronts they want a 20% contribution towards them! £310 incl. VAT to replace the fronts which I think is a bit harsh, I mean I've hardly taken chunks out of the rim, just slight curb rash:





I tried to argue the fact that the damage had nothing to do with the corrosion which stems from the centre cap area, but they said BMW required a flat 20% contribution towards the replacement, I tried haggling and couldn't get them down, any other ideas? I'm in two minds whether to get them done or not.

In fact, if I cut the wheel up into 8ths myself, I can see the damage on both doesn't exceed 3/8ths on either of the front alloys..






Is this worth arguing with BMW UK?

[RobUK]

I'd say you're getting a good deal.

[soulboy]

bmw uk will just say deal with the dealer

[Eimal]

I recently had two of my 442s replaced under warranty and had to contribute 20% towards one of them which was £110+vat, had to also replace the centre caps. According to the dealer these are the cause as they retain water after washing and are not covered under warranty.

[ukblade]

I had to pay for 1 of my 4, contribution £129 inc VAT.

[SS3]

Interesting, so my quote of £310 for the front two including VAT is a bit more than what you guys have paid, so there is some haggle room. I feel like arguing the toss simply because the service guy specifically said if more than 3/8ths of the rim is curbed they ask for a 'contribution' but in my defence, I wouldn't say more than 3/8ths is damaged (cumulatively).

[AyrshireColin]

Sounds pretty fair deal to me.

Re. 3/8ths. The first picture I’d say you’ve pretty much marked out 3/8ths yourself and missed kerbing at 5 o clock. The second picture you’ve marked out less than 3/8ths but have missed out 6 to 8 o clock.

Sorry for giving the wrong answer but you did ask (!) and to my mind nobody is being unfair on you here. Look at it for what it is - a replacement of your 3 year old (kerbed) alloys for £310. You’d not be far away from that paying for a refurb job!

[sensible]

I think you are getting a good deal. I paid £150 via BMW to have a wheel refurbed with minor kerbing of about 4" length. You are getting £2.5k worth of wheels for £310 and they are well and truly kerbed.