Service costs 5 verses 3

CraigUK · 03-03-2016, 02:58 PM

Does anyone know if for like for like engined cars servicing costs for the 5 is at a premium to the 3?

The reason I ask is my 520d is due it's second service at 29,000miles which is an oil change and a vehicle check. I've been quoted £595 by my local dealer which seems steep to me. I've had BMW cars for 20 years now albeit all 3series and it's by far the most expensive base service cost I've had. Just wondering if because it's a 5 they hike the price.

Balster · 03-04-2016, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CraigUK

Does anyone know if for like for like engined cars servicing costs for the 5 is at a premium to the 3?

The reason I ask is my 520d is due it's second service at 29,000miles which is an oil change and a vehicle check. I've been quoted £595 by my local dealer which seems steep to me. I've had BMW cars for 20 years now albeit all 3series and it's by far the most expensive base service cost I've had. Just wondering if because it's a 5 they hike the price.

£595 does sound a bit steep! It's the reason why a lot of us took out the £499 service inclusive pack when we bought or cars(from new). Not the answer to your question, but useful information for others who may be looking at this thread.

Johnny Grabble · 03-04-2016, 03:48 AM

Shop around. Prices between BMW dealers vary quite a lot. Vehicle check is typically ~£100 round here (still a con, as they simply check the lights, etc. work), oil service no more than £250.

The Beast · 03-04-2016, 04:36 AM

That does sound high to me too! Trying different dealers is a good tactic as prices vary considerably. Ask them what's in scope for the service, it should only be oil change and micro filters for the aircon...

I have found the cost of a pad change between two local dealers varied by around £100.

AP · 03-04-2016, 03:09 PM

that does sound too much to me. that is £195 more than I paid for the 5 year 'free' servicing when I bought my car.(2012)

As others have said, I'd get quotes from others or ask if they are happy to lower the price (no harm in asking).

monkeybifta · 03-05-2016, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CraigUK

Does anyone know if for like for like engined cars servicing costs for the 5 is at a premium to the 3?

The reason I ask is my 520d is due it's second service at 29,000miles which is an oil change and a vehicle check. I've been quoted £595 by my local dealer which seems steep to me. I've had BMW cars for 20 years now albeit all 3series and it's by far the most expensive base service cost I've had. Just wondering if because it's a 5 they hike the price.

Take a look here:
https://www.bmw-service.co.uk

Don't expect dealers in the SE to be competitive

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CraigUK Captain 126 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F11 LCI 520D Sport Tourer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham iTrader: (0)	Service costs 5 verses 3 Does anyone know if for like for like engined cars servicing costs for the 5 is at a premium to the 3? The reason I ask is my 520d is due it's second service at 29,000miles which is an oil change and a vehicle check. I've been quoted £595 by my local dealer which seems steep to me. I've had BMW cars for 20 years now albeit all 3series and it's by far the most expensive base service cost I've had. Just wondering if because it's a 5 they hike the price.
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Johnny Grabble Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 530d Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cheshire UK iTrader: (0)	Shop around. Prices between BMW dealers vary quite a lot. Vehicle check is typically ~£100 round here (still a con, as they simply check the lights, etc. work), oil service no more than £250.
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The Beast Lieutenant Colonel 268 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: VW Transporter Sportline Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wolverhampton iTrader: (0)	That does sound high to me too! Trying different dealers is a good tactic as prices vary considerably. Ask them what's in scope for the service, it should only be oil change and micro filters for the aircon... I have found the cost of a pad change between two local dealers varied by around £100. __________________ Current: VW Transporter Sportline, F48 X1 20i M Sport. Previous: F10 530d M Sport, W176 A200 CDI AMG Evolution, E70 X5 3.0 SD M Sport, F20 120d M Sport, E81 120d M Sport, E46 325i M Sport, E46 318ci & Many Others...
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AP Major General 2762 Rep 5,085 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	that does sound too much to me. that is £195 more than I paid for the 5 year 'free' servicing when I bought my car.(2012) As others have said, I'd get quotes from others or ask if they are happy to lower the price (no harm in asking).
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