Battery recall

CYL · 07-22-2014, 03:34 AM

Hi, I have got a letter from BMW saying that there is a battery recall for my car.
Interesting enough that they sent me this letter now as the recall started on 13/7/13.....
Just wonder if they can help checking if there is anything wrong with my car too when they perform the repair....

ady9 · 07-22-2014, 05:50 AM

You can ask them too but it may be an extra charge. They usually just do the work that is needed and that's all unless you request to have a diagnosis test which cost approx 120plus

CYL · 07-22-2014, 11:34 PM

Thanks.
i would like to check my car's suspension since my car will be in their workshop anyway..but just wonder how much will these stealership charge...

BMJ · 07-26-2014, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CYL

Thanks.
i would like to check my car's suspension since my car will be in their workshop anyway..but just wonder how much will these stealership charge...

dont bother man, unless 200+ is no issue for u.... they wanted $400 to do an oil change... i wont even tell what price i was quoted for a trans fluid change....

just get the cable done, i did mine last year. took half a day and got a F30 320D as a loaner... flogged the %^$^ out of that oil burner.

8 speed was grand!

CYL · 07-27-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

dont bother man, unless 200+ is no issue for u.... they wanted $400 to do an oil change... i wont even tell what price i was quoted for a trans fluid change....

just get the cable done, i did mine last year. took half a day and got a F30 320D as a loaner... flogged the %^$^ out of that oil burner.

8 speed was grand!

Oh, yeah, I have mine to be done next month, wonder what car would they provide me as a replacement car. It's free.

bmshez · 07-27-2014, 05:45 PM

Damn I should've sorted out a courtesy car! I dropped mine off at around 8:20am and was told just before 3pm that it was ready. My dealership also washed and vacuumed my car so if you're thinking about washing your car and you're feeling a bit lazy, maybe hold off til the recall :P

ATTN · 07-27-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

dont bother man, unless 200+ is no issue for u.... they wanted $400 to do an oil change... i wont even tell what price i was quoted for a trans fluid change....

just get the cable done, i did mine last year. took half a day and got a F30 320D as a loaner... flogged the %^$^ out of that oil burner.

8 speed was grand!

Which dealer? they said we can give you a loan car for $28 bux!!!

Did you have to pay?

When they said loan car I immediately thought of Hertz

BMJ · 07-27-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CYL

Oh, yeah, I have mine to be done next month, wonder what car would they provide me as a replacement car. It's free.

Just ask for car that's what i did, can't guarantee it will be free might depend on the dealership. I went to Oakleigh BMW.

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Originally Posted by ATTN

Which dealer? they said we can give you a loan car for $28 bux!!!

Did you have to pay?

When they said loan car I immediately thought of Hertz

The courtesy car it's self was free but the insurance wasn't. Had to pay 60 it think for the insurance so i was totally covered. I paid cuz i didn't want to temp fate... dealership was Oakleigh BMW now changed to South Yarra BMW

get this... taking the car back to pick up mine... i was at a red took off on the green some flog punched his red and i had to hit the brakes or could have been t boned. couldn't believe it.

ATTN · 07-27-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

Just ask for car that's what i did, can't guarantee it will be free might depend on the dealership. I went to Oakleigh BMW.

The courtesy car it's self was free but the insurance wasn't. Had to pay 60 it think for the insurance so i was totally covered. I paid cuz i didn't want to temp fate... dealership was Oakleigh BMW now changed to South Yarra BMW

get this... taking the car back to pick up mine... i was at a red took off on the green some flog punched his red and i had to hit the brakes or could have been t boned. couldn't believe it.

oh sh*t well lucky you're here repling to my post otherwise I would of been clueless with my question

BMJ · 08-14-2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ATTN

oh sh*t well lucky you're here repling to my post otherwise I would of been clueless with my question

Bimmers are like tanks i would walked away while he took a ambulance.

should have seen the damage a Lancer copped when it crossed my e92... (tore the whole front of car off including head light.)

CYL · 08-15-2014, 12:17 AM

today i brought my car for it, and they provided me a F series 320D....no fees required but should an accident happens, i have to pay $2000 for insurance...

320D...i feel like even better than my E92 N52, good acceleraton thanks to the higher torque, but just a bit noisy with the disel engine, and steering wheel is too light, lack of feeling....

and i do not get used to the new gear selector...haha
but it is fun to drive.

i am really tempted to have X6 40D as my next ride in the future.

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CYL Major 130 Rep 1,382 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Battery recall Hi, I have got a letter from BMW saying that there is a battery recall for my car. Interesting enough that they sent me this letter now as the recall started on 13/7/13..... Just wonder if they can help checking if there is anything wrong with my car too when they perform the repair....
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ady9 Private First Class 8 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	You can ask them too but it may be an extra charge. They usually just do the work that is needed and that's all unless you request to have a diagnosis test which cost approx 120plus
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CYL Major 130 Rep 1,382 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks. i would like to check my car's suspension since my car will be in their workshop anyway..but just wonder how much will these stealership charge...
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bmshez Private First Class 9 Rep 103 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Coupe M Sport (E92) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Damn I should've sorted out a courtesy car! I dropped mine off at around 8:20am and was told just before 3pm that it was ready. My dealership also washed and vacuumed my car so if you're thinking about washing your car and you're feeling a bit lazy, maybe hold off til the recall :P
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CYL Major 130 Rep 1,382 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	today i brought my car for it, and they provided me a F series 320D....no fees required but should an accident happens, i have to pay $2000 for insurance... 320D...i feel like even better than my E92 N52, good acceleraton thanks to the higher torque, but just a bit noisy with the disel engine, and steering wheel is too light, lack of feeling.... and i do not get used to the new gear selector...haha but it is fun to drive. i am really tempted to have X6 40D as my next ride in the future.
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