WhackyWill Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Well after 16 months wait , Spires BMW fitted the new passenger air bag module under re-call today. They also did a Visual Health Check, here are their findings. RECOMMENDED A/C REFRESH. £50 - 00 (I put an cleaning bomb though the system a few weeks ago, I cannot smell anything wrong with it, if there was my old lady has a nose like a blood hound and would refuse to get in the car.). COOLANT LEAK FROM FRONT OF ENGINE . £151 - 00 + PARTS. (6 weeks ago my indi fitted a new heather tank and bottom hoses, we pressure tested the system after fitting, I was standing next to him when he did it. I check every week the levels, and its not LOST a drop of coolant. Now maybe the mechanic saw some old coolant stains from when we changed the header tank but there is ABSOLUTELY NO LEAK..) PINK COOLANT REQUIRES CHANGING AS IT SHOULD BE GREEN £165 - 00 + PARTS. The pink coolant that's in there is new from when we changed the header tank and hoses its also compatible with all metals. Total estimate for the unnecessary work £366 - 00 + parts and vat. They said I should not drive the car due to the coolant leak as it would overheat and destroy the engine, and I should book it in straight away for the work to be done. I thanked them and left rapidly while I still had my shirt and pants on..!!! I wont mention the Free Wash & Vac, but I just finished re-washing the car. berts and Chimp Choker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennno2005 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Weird - goes to show the different level of service from different dealers. Rybrook were great with me when they did mine they got me booked in within a few days and did an excellent job of cleaning the car in and out (which was a nice touch given as I wasn't paying them for anything) On the health check they only noted that my two rear tyres needed replacement (which in fairness were due shortly so I'd already bought replacements) Edited February 1, 2016 by bennno2005 WhackyWill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalaugh Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 How fitting, had mine replaced last Saturday by Arden Maidstone. Flawless service, they even washed and vacuumed my car, even asked first if I minded lol Sales rep kept me entertained looking at M5's, 4's and 3's whilst keeping me drip fed on coffee. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk WhackyWill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerFish Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I didn't even get a mention of my brake pad wanring lights (sensor fault)... Interesting approaches to upselling between dealers... WhackyWill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I got a phone call today from Spiers BMW as a follow up to yesterdays visit, asking when I would like to book it in for the work to be done. I took great delight in telling them that none of the items they highlighted in their BMW Health Check were needed. I was really annoyed as I don't mind people trying to rip me off once, but the cheek to phone me up and try and get me to book my car in for unnecessary work is beyond criminal..!!. Bet a lot of old people who don' know better get ripped off by them. I'm actually not that young so maybe they see me as a target, but surprise, surprise I have spent my life around cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Hope I have done this OK and you can read it.. Edited February 2, 2016 by WhackyWill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasa Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 should of got an independant inspection,then told them you were taking it further as you thought they were being fraudulent,might of got something for free,hate dealers,lucky to have your eyes in ya sockets when youn leave,when i had mine done,all they said was ,i needed a service,itt had just been done two weeks earlier,just because it wasnt logged on their computer,so how id thye k ow it needed done,guesswork,id rather stick hot needles down my japs eye than go to stealers. WhackyWill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, rasa said: should of got an independant inspection,then told them you were taking it further as you thought they were being fraudulent,might of got something for free,hate dealers,lucky to have your eyes in ya sockets when youn leave,when i had mine done,all they said was ,i needed a service,itt had just been done two weeks earlier,just because it wasnt logged on their computer,so how id thye k ow it needed done,guesswork,id rather stick hot needles down my japs eye than go to stealers. First and last time I have been to a stealer, and it just reinforces my belief that they are a complete bunch of rip off merchants. To be honest Rasa I cannot be bothered spending any more of my time dealings with them. They didn't "steal" my £366 + parts and vat, but they tried.and failed. Edited February 3, 2016 by WhackyWill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasa Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 yeh,to be fair to the staff,they are drilled into customers spending money,its a business after all,but one i aint going to,unless its for free. WhackyWill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott-o Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) I got my recall letter through yesterday and its going in on Friday for the work. I've also asked them to check out some areas of corrosion so fingers crossed! Edited February 3, 2016 by scott-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiejh Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I'm currently sat in Westerley BMW in Bridgwater waiting for my recall to be done. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
