[sharp]

My X7 is due for brake fluid flush. A dealer wants $320 while a local reputable shop can do that for $120 or $180. Are there any benefits of going to the dealer? The one I called mentioned there is some special equipment needed for x7s specifically. Is that true or they were trying to play games with me?

[Orient330iNYC]

For a full flush you need either a dealer diag head or software that can cycle the dsc pump to flush the fluid from the abs/dsc unit. A regular flush will purge fluid from the reservoir to the calipers (not the dsc/abs unit). A bmw specialist indy should be able to do this

[thenew3]

If you're a costco member, check if there are any BMW dealers in the costco program near you. You can get 15% discount on service as a costco member.
Around me, with the costco discount, dealer service prices are the same or sometimes lower than reputable independent shops. Plus dealer provide a loaner car to use and washes the car when service is done. Inde doesn't do that.

[sharp]

Originally Posted by thenew3

If you're a costco member, check if there are any BMW dealers in the costco program near you. You can get 15% discount on service as a costco member.
Around me, with the costco discount, dealer service prices are the same or sometimes lower than reputable independent shops. Plus dealer provide a loaner car to use and washes the car when service is done. Inde doesn't do that.

Yes, there is one dealer in my area that works with Costco discounts, but their pricing is higher even after the discount. But thank you for your suggestion!

[thenew3]

Originally Posted by sharp

Yes, there is one dealer in my area that works with Costco discounts, but their pricing is higher even after the discount. But thank you for your suggestion!

Wow, hard to believe there are places more expensive than CA.

I had brake flush at my dealer a few months ago, it was $280 before the Costco 15% coupon. Came out to $240 with coupon.

The local indi (that specializes in BMW/MB) charges $250 for the same job.

[sharp]

Yeah, that dealer wants $380 plus taxes and fees for the brake fluid flush. I'd say $240 is very reasonable.