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05-24-2015, 06:25 AM | #23 | |
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If it's me, I'd make sure all of this is documented, take the car to a another dealership or reputable body shop and pay out of pocket to get it fixed properly. I would then try to deal with BMW directly trying to get them to pay for it. It is after all their dealership has accepted the responsibility for the damages and proven (twice already - you said you had an issue with their body work in the past) that they are not capable, or care for fixing it properly. I would be surprised if BMW doesn't settle with you and sure it would suck, but I'll go out on a limb and say that most owners of 5 series can take "unexpected" minor expense in order to get it done "just right". At least in that case, you'll have an issue taken care of, car in a brand new state and you'll stop stressing about it and wasting your time with people who have now failed you 3 times. Good luck. |
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05-25-2015, 12:45 AM | #26 | |
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Since the dealer repainted and it did not live to your expectations, tell them you'll find a reputable independent paint/bodyshop nearby and send them the bill. |
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05-25-2015, 06:00 AM | #27 | |
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05-25-2015, 08:59 AM | #28 |
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In CT most dealers do walk arounds (Bridgeport BMW takes photos of all 4 sides of your car) before taking a car into service.
In the end, while, extremely frustrating get the bumper fixed and don't let it ruin the fun of having a new car. |
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05-26-2015, 12:15 AM | #29 |
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Great advice everyone. I will be calling them in the morning to try and get the car back to take to a reputable shop.
My assumption is that they will fight me on what shop to use (as they have an I house body shop - it's no good unfortunately. This is BMW North Scottsdale in Arizona. Never had issues over the past 10 years; just too bad this is happening with my first "new" car. |
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05-26-2015, 04:13 PM | #31 |
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Its a bumper. Ask them to repair/replace it and paint it. What's the big deal? If they smashed the bumper on your wife (girlfriend) that would be a serious matter. Its a car. In 36 months it will be worth 1/2 its new car value. Do you really think a bumper repair will make a difference then?
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05-26-2015, 10:01 PM | #33 | |
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The issue at hand is that the work is subpar, and that it dosent meet the promises made by the dealer. I get it - accidents happen. What I don't get is how a crappy re-spray is justified or tolerable in this case. As others suggested, I plan on picking up the car tomorrow and bringing it to another body shop that can do the job properly. Will have to pay out of pocket and hope I can get reimbursed. The SA called today, and asked for one more shot at getting the paint right. Even he said the first try (the try that I drove 45 minutes out of the way to see) wasn't a good spray. |
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