[Shane.]

Hey guys.

My 2006 E90 320d M sport, has only done 40k so has only had 2 services. The car is saying it need a service 07/2012. The car has had both services done by Lind BMW in Colchester and is only 20mins away from me.

I have no idea what to expect for the cost of the next service, Does anyone know what is likely to be due?

My question is is it worth getting it serviced main dealer again or go for a BMW specialist

[makkan00]

If it is 3rd service, then it includes all the plugs as well.
Try maindealerdiscount website as you may get good discount from main dealers and you will be able to retain dealer service history.

[Shane.]

Originally Posted by makkan00

If it is 3rd service, then it includes all the plugs as well.
Try maindealerdiscount website as you may get good discount from main dealers and you will be able to retain dealer service history.

cheers mate,

How do i go about finding out what the car needs?

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by -shane-

cheers mate,

How do i go about finding out what the car needs?

Sorry mate, just noticed you have diesel car and not petrol. Having said that your 3rd oil service may differ as your car has no spark plugs.

Your OBC should tell you if you need any additional servicing with third oil service.
Check when is your brake pads due, break oil and air filter?

When you say it is showing your next service due, which section is showing that date? Oil service diagram or something else?

[Shane.]

Originally Posted by makkan00

Sorry mate, just noticed you have diesel car and not petrol. Having said that your 3rd oil service may differ as your car has no spark plugs.

Your OBC should tell you if you need any additional servicing with third oil service.
Check when is your brake pads due, break oil and air filter?

When you say it is showing your next service due, which section is showing that date? Oil service diagram or something else?

Its saying it soon as i start the car will check in the morning.

Oil says 11k

Brakes say alot of miles and so does everything else to be honest.

[Stringbag]

Every 3rd oil service just adds fuel filter and air filter for diesels.
Had mine done last week at a main dealer. £350 ish. Probably a lot cheaper at an indi.

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by -shane-

Its saying it soon as i start the car will check in the morning.

Oil says 11k

Brakes say alot of miles and so does everything else to be honest.

So it is 3rd oil service then. Stringbag has answered your items.
Tyr maindealerdiscount website and you may get it b/w 180-250 from main dealer.

[Kerr]

Don't be afraid to play dealers off against each other for a quote.

They are very easy to force a deal out of.

[tmarshall57]

If oil service shows 11k remaining then the service being flagged as due won't be the oil service. If the icon displayed shows a car on a platform then this is most likely the Vehicle Inspection which is a visual/safety inspection test only and likely to cost in region of £120

Could it be brake fluid change?

Look at the icon displayed and check the meaning in the manual.

[Shane.]

Originally Posted by makkan00

So it is 3rd oil service then. Stringbag has answered your items.
Tyr maindealerdiscount website and you may get it b/w 180-250 from main dealer.

cheers mate did try the site and is very cheap but the dealers are miles away

[hobo mofo]

Originally Posted by tmarshall57

If oil service shows 11k remaining then the service being flagged as due won't be the oil service. If the icon displayed shows a car on a platform then this is most likely the Vehicle Inspection which is a visual/safety inspection test only and likely to cost in region of £120

Could it be brake fluid change?

Look at the icon displayed and check the meaning in the manual.

My service light came on saying service now but the oil is saying change in 15k. Must be an visual inspection?

[sixpot]

Sounds like it's the MOT is due?

[Shane.]

Originally Posted by sixpot

Sounds like it's the MOT is due?

Thats due at the end of this month, Ill post up later what the car is showing.

[Shane.]

Just been through the service menu,

When i start the car is displays a picture of the car below 11000 07/12

Next service indicator car on a stand 29000 07/14

Micro- Filter 39000 07/12

Front pads 17000

Rear Pads 23000

Brake Fluid 07/12

Based on the above what is actually due and how much roughly should i expect to pay main dealer

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by -shane-

Just been through the service menu,

When i start the car is displays a picture of the car below 11000 07/12

Next service indicator car on a stand 29000 07/14

Micro- Filter 39000 07/12

Front pads 17000

Rear Pads 23000

Brake Fluid 07/12

Based on the above what is actually due and how much roughly should i expect to pay main dealer

I guess you missed oil service date / mileages.
Looking at your figure, two things are matching.
Micro filter and brake fluid need replacing in 07/12 and I guess oil too.

If oil is included, you will need to go for third oil service + brake fluid + micro filter.
Hefty bill.

[Shane.]

Originally Posted by makkan00

I guess you missed oil service date / mileages.
Looking at your figure, two things are matching.
Micro filter and brake fluid need replacing in 07/12 and I guess oil too.

If oil is included, you will need to go for third oil service + brake fluid + micro filter.
Hefty bill.

Ok Cheers ill have a look on the discount site and see what comes up.

Cheers.

[Shane.]

Best price on the site above is £374.85 which isn't to bad i was hoping around £300 £350 ish. Now the problem is how can i get my local dealer to do this service at this price

[Shane.]

i did notice if you click on the more deals and book it shows days and dates and some of them are like £250 what does this mean?

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by -shane-

i did notice if you click on the more deals and book it shows days and dates and some of them are like £250 what does this mean?

That means you can have that service for only £250.
Go to your local dealer, and give them your key. They should be able to pick it up from your key to see what is due.
When they inform you what is due, and if it macthes with your search on main dealer website, I would suggest you to show them print out of prices shown on maindealer discount website, and ask them, if they are interested to price match it.

Hope that works for you.

[Shane.]

Originally Posted by makkan00

That means you can have that service for only £250.
Go to your local dealer, and give them your key. They should be able to pick it up from your key to see what is due.
When they inform you what is due, and if it macthes with your search on main dealer website, I would suggest you to show them print out of prices shown on maindealer discount website, and ask them, if they are interested to price match it.

Hope that works for you.

Cheers mate so depending on what day u was to book the car in it alters the price massively

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by -shane-

Cheers mate so depending on what day u was to book the car in it alters the price massively

Yup, basically concept is, dealers usually offers those slots, which are not booked yet and from their experience those slots are less occupied.