[Dhruv25]

Hi Shiner,

Completely agree with you there and great advice. The price difference between the stealers and indy or specialists it is so much and with people like you sharing their experiences helps a lot of BMW owners on how to take on with the servicing.

It has given a clearer picture on how to go ahead with the service with replies from yourself and Gtthree.

Thanks a lot

Originally Posted by shiner

I'm not at all convinced there is ANY loss in residual value on a car out of manufacturer warranty by having a car serviced outside the franchised dealer network - just make sure it is actually serviced and you keep the receipts and you will be fine. When I part chopped my 530 to get my 535 the stealer never even bothered to look at the service history that I kept so meticulously.

As soon as my service pack has expired and my car is out of warranty it is going down to the Indy for all work for a couple of years until I get rid.

[Piers]

Main dealers say you must have BM history, but servicing is servicing, and a reputable indy is just as good post warranty in my eyes.

In the Lotus world, Indy servicing is "better" than main dealers, as they care, and go beyond the tick box exercise, and people positively look for indy servicing but a well known one, different example I appreciate.

I used an Indy for some damage that was done to my F10 when someone tried to steal it, and it was immaculate, significantly cheaper and I would go back to him in a heart beat, recommended by a lot of BM owners on line, MJF Engineering nr Dorking.

Here is a really good list -

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=796191

[changed]

Are you from my neck of the woods then piers?? I've not seen your lovely motor around!

[Piers]

Originally Posted by changed

Are you from my neck of the woods then piers?? I've not seen your lovely motor around!

It depends where in Surrey you are? but I am mid Sussex, travelling between surrey/Sussex/hants to see clients.