When it comes to making repairs, what option should you take? Go with an independent, an approved specialist or stick with the dealer? It's a difficult decision, but when it comes to BMW servicing the message from the German manufacturer is clear. It wants to encourage its customers to stick with its dealers throughout the lifespan of the car. Is this just a piece of marketing waffle or is this advice that's worth looking into?
First of all, whenever you buy a new model you will be offered something called Service Inclusive. According to the manufacturer this will inflation proof all your BMW Servicing costs for a period of five years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes sooner). While it can seem unnecessary to make an extra bulk payment at this stage it can pay off.
This means you'll definitely know how much it's going to cost for repairs - no nasty surprises and that has to be attractive for everyone. At the same time you'll have the piece of mind of knowing that your car will remain a genuine model throughout its lifespan. You'll get a full service history and be able to sell it on at a reasonable price.
However, on the reverse side of that, you can end up paying more depending on how reliable your car turns out to be. There are plenty of specialist independents that offer BMW Servicing at a lower cost than with dealers. They say they can offer the same level of expertise and plenty of owners line up on forums to extol their virtues.
However there is always the risk run by the high number of fake parts out there. Using independents means you're always at risk. According to a report from the BBC, the counterfeit car parts industry is now worth as much as three billions pounds world wide. Even highly experienced mechanics have been taken in at times. The risks to you are both financial and very real. Substandard metals in these parts are liable to shearing. If that happens with brake pads the danger becomes suddenly very stark.
Genuine BMW Servicing from an approved location using one hundred percent real parts can help you avoid falling victim to this problem. However it might be more expensive. Whatever option you choose, therefore, it is vital to source the provenance of all parts used on the car. If the mechanic is unsure, then it's best to play it safe. Remember if a deal looks to cheap to be true, it probably is.
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Dom Donaldson is a motoring expert. Find out more about BMW Servicing and the services offered from Inchcape.
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