Most stupidest comment ever from SA!!!!!

chakritm4 · 04-03-2015, 10:39 AM

So I took my car in for 1200 break in service and my service advisor saw my tint window and his like "you know that tint will void your warranty right " I'm like wtf

!!! I been driving BMW since I was 18 and now I'm 36 never heard that before from SA

AM4ZING · 04-03-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chrischakritm4

So I took my car in for 1200 break in service and my service advisor saw my tint window and his like "you know that tint will void your warranty right " I'm like wtf

!!! I been driving BMW since I was 18 and now I'm 36 never heard that before from SA

Maybe hes still stuck on April 1st

C-ARchitect · 04-03-2015, 10:59 AM

Well if something happens to your door and/or window I'm pretty sure the stealer will try to blame it on the tint.

rr006rbc · 04-03-2015, 11:01 AM

Just don't go in complaining about window streaking marks while rolling up/down or any excessive squeaking and you should be fine.

MisterEm · 04-03-2015, 04:49 PM

I think I've got this one beat....

Circa 2007 upon picking up the old 46M after an Inspection II at Bellevue BMW - I notice no reference to valve shims, spark plug gaskets, or even a peek under the valve cover on the invoice.

I asked the SA, "what about the valve adjustment?"

His reply "We listened to it idle in the shop and thought they sounded great." The inspection II price did not reflect this however...

Next weekend I perform my first DIY valve adjustment - 15 valves were out of spec at 59k.

SA is now the Service Manager....

Boostedm514 · 04-03-2015, 05:46 PM

Lol

MaynardZed · 04-03-2015, 06:32 PM

LOL

A Frankfurt · 04-03-2015, 06:46 PM

Sad how much dealerships use warranty scare tactics.
Client of mine E92 M3 modded out to the max, installed by my shop and serviced by local BMW dealer. Car has extended 100K service warranty. Never 1 issue.
Sells car to one of my female clients 1.5 years later who is a serious M owner herself. She takes the car in for service 1 time and dealer tells her your service and warranty is voided because of your performance add ons.
WTF !?
She argues with them and shows proof that the car has been serviced at the same dealer since day 1. Few hours later they say ok, we'll let you slide this time.
lol
Dealerships are crazy

M3ANS55 · 05-05-2015, 02:43 PM

Each SA and dealer is different... some SA are just good salesmen, Some actually know the cars, Some have a realistic perception some do not.. dont forget theres a chain of command at a dealership.... end rant..

but i F*cking love these cars.. and i love my job

Bahn360Photo · 05-13-2015, 07:39 AM

damn! never heard that before, had tint on my past 5 BMW's and never an issue.

Bahn360Photo · 05-13-2015, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by C-ARchitect

Well if something happens to your door and/or window I'm pretty sure the stealer will try to blame it on the tint.

not necessarily, not all tint shops take doors apart to tint.

pikkagtr · 05-13-2015, 10:13 PM

well the Fiance guy said my warranty is voided if I dont return the car with the OE tires installed while trying to sell me the wheel/tire protection package.
I simply smiled and said OK!

schnazzy · 05-14-2015, 01:11 AM

This has to be one of the funniest things I have heard (tint). You should have asked him if you fart in the car will that void the warranty for the cabin air filters.

First, SAs can be stupid and can be smart. If an SA told me this, I'd ask for it in writing, and then I'd contact BMW USA and ask for it in writing as well. Hint, you won't get it. Second, I'd post it all over yelp and sites, if it costs them 1 sale, that SA will get at least a tongue lashing from the GM.

The dealer will cover whatever BMW USA says to cover or not. The SAs have guidelines but some dealers are stricter than others. Go to another dealer. you can have your car warranted and serviced anywhere.

Lups · 05-14-2015, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterEm

I think I've got this one beat....

Circa 2007 upon picking up the old 46M after an Inspection II at Bellevue BMW - I notice no reference to valve shims, spark plug gaskets, or even a peek under the valve cover on the invoice.

I asked the SA, "what about the valve adjustment?"

His reply "We listened to it idle in the shop and thought they sounded great." The inspection II price did not reflect this however...

Next weekend I perform my first DIY valve adjustment - 15 valves were out of spec at 59k.

SA is now the Service Manager....

Bellevue rocks. As this is my fourth language, I mean that as a suggestion to throw rock at them.

You need to come to a meet, we have many funny stories to share.

Technic · 05-14-2015, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chrischakritm4

So I took my car in for 1200 break in service and my service advisor saw my tint window and his like "you know that tint will void your warranty right " I'm like wtf

!!! I been driving BMW since I was 18 and now I'm 36 never heard that before from SA

What he actually told you is not to visit his dealer again. And he's absolutely correct.

Listen to him.

nicknaz · 05-20-2015, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

What he actually told you is not to visit his dealer again. And he's absolutely correct.

Listen to him.

+1

Ive moved my service business to other dealers for those types of comments.

Kankles · 05-21-2015, 07:21 AM

You should have immediately followed up with "Can I get that in writing or via email?". To which you forward to the manager as to why your business will be taken elsewhere...WTF?

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 05-21-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrillbilly

You should have immediately followed up with "Can I get that in writing or via email?". To which you forward to the manager as to why your business will be taken elsewhere...WTF?

Good advice

and then you would need to post that email here so we could all get a good laugh.

Mike

Bonzer103 · 05-21-2015, 02:43 PM

Funny, my dealership gave me a free tint as part of trying to gain my business. Damn, if I would have known they were just trying to void my warranty.......

Duder · 05-29-2015, 11:56 PM

i just asked my advisor today if i could get my windows tinted because i am leasing it and wasn't quite sure since this is my first lease. they said it was no problem and usually helps them when reselling it. they welcomed it.

Ian1973 · 06-02-2015, 06:38 PM

I just brought mine in for the break in service today... Everyone I spoke to mentioned how it unlocks something in the car. I corrected the SA(who is very much into cars) to say I highly doubt the car has any more power, just launch mode is active.

But the sales manager mentioned his M3 demo was noticeably quicker after the service. I call shannanigans. Mine feels no different.

eddie1681 · 06-16-2015, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterEm

I think I've got this one beat....

Circa 2007 upon picking up the old 46M after an Inspection II at Bellevue BMW - I notice no reference to valve shims, spark plug gaskets, or even a peek under the valve cover on the invoice.

I asked the SA, "what about the valve adjustment?"

His reply "We listened to it idle in the shop and thought they sounded great." The inspection II price did not reflect this however...

Next weekend I perform my first DIY valve adjustment - 15 valves were out of spec at 59k.

SA is now the Service Manager....

That sucks where do you bring your car for service now?

I been to that dealership sales ppl was good service I was not happy with them

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chakritm4 New Member 12 Rep 22 Posts Drives: F82 AW Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Most pathetic comment from SA! So I took my car in for 1200 break in service and my service advisor saw my tint window and his like "you know that tint will void your warranty right " I'm like wtf !!! I been driving BMW since I was 18 and now I'm 36 never heard that before from SA
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C-ARchitect Banned 281 Rep 473 Posts Drives: Miniature Ferrari Join Date: May 2014 Location: DC/MD/VA/PA iTrader: (0)	Well if something happens to your door and/or window I'm pretty sure the stealer will try to blame it on the tint.
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rr006rbc Colonel 1204 Rep 2,818 Posts Drives: '23 M440i GC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California iTrader: (38)	Just don't go in complaining about window streaking marks while rolling up/down or any excessive squeaking and you should be fine.
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MisterEm Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 203 Posts Drives: slow turd Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: huh iTrader: (0)	I think I've got this one beat.... Circa 2007 upon picking up the old 46M after an Inspection II at Bellevue BMW - I notice no reference to valve shims, spark plug gaskets, or even a peek under the valve cover on the invoice. I asked the SA, "what about the valve adjustment?" His reply "We listened to it idle in the shop and thought they sounded great." The inspection II price did not reflect this however... Next weekend I perform my first DIY valve adjustment - 15 valves were out of spec at 59k. SA is now the Service Manager.... __________________ Naturally Agitated - S54B34 CSL Clone - *395 285 SAE on 91 pump* - 3150 lbs - P car and E9X eater.
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A Frankfurt Banned 247 Rep 616 Posts Drives: German Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Murrieta CA iTrader: (0)	Sad how much dealerships use warranty scare tactics. Client of mine E92 M3 modded out to the max, installed by my shop and serviced by local BMW dealer. Car has extended 100K service warranty. Never 1 issue. Sells car to one of my female clients 1.5 years later who is a serious M owner herself. She takes the car in for service 1 time and dealer tells her your service and warranty is voided because of your performance add ons. WTF !? She argues with them and shows proof that the car has been serviced at the same dealer since day 1. Few hours later they say ok, we'll let you slide this time. lol Dealerships are crazy
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M3ANS55 Banned 64 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BSM F80 m3 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bloomfield NJ iTrader: (0)	Each SA and dealer is different... some SA are just good salesmen, Some actually know the cars, Some have a realistic perception some do not.. dont forget theres a chain of command at a dealership.... end rant.. but i F*cking love these cars.. and i love my job
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pikkagtr Go Spurs Go 3897 Rep 2,876 Posts Drives: 2022 GR Zupra Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (-1)	well the Fiance guy said my warranty is voided if I dont return the car with the OE tires installed while trying to sell me the wheel/tire protection package. I simply smiled and said OK!
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schnazzy Lieutenant 227 Rep 597 Posts Drives: YMBSSM4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: rain city usa iTrader: (0)	This has to be one of the funniest things I have heard (tint). You should have asked him if you fart in the car will that void the warranty for the cabin air filters. First, SAs can be stupid and can be smart. If an SA told me this, I'd ask for it in writing, and then I'd contact BMW USA and ask for it in writing as well. Hint, you won't get it. Second, I'd post it all over yelp and sites, if it costs them 1 sale, that SA will get at least a tongue lashing from the GM. The dealer will cover whatever BMW USA says to cover or not. The SAs have guidelines but some dealers are stricter than others. Go to another dealer. you can have your car warranted and serviced anywhere.
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Bonzer103 Lieutenant 165 Rep 401 Posts Drives: 2015 AY/SO M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Portland OR iTrader: (0)	Funny, my dealership gave me a free tint as part of trying to gain my business. Damn, if I would have known they were just trying to void my warranty.......
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Duder Second Lieutenant 180 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	i just asked my advisor today if i could get my windows tinted because i am leasing it and wasn't quite sure since this is my first lease. they said it was no problem and usually helps them when reselling it. they welcomed it. __________________ 2015 M4 Sakhir Orange, Executive Package, Adaptive M, 19" Wheels, Black Merino Leather
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Ian1973 Colonel 736 Rep 2,134 Posts Drives: 15 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Charlton, NY iTrader: (0)	I just brought mine in for the break in service today... Everyone I spoke to mentioned how it unlocks something in the car. I corrected the SA(who is very much into cars) to say I highly doubt the car has any more power, just launch mode is active. But the sales manager mentioned his M3 demo was noticeably quicker after the service. I call shannanigans. Mine feels no different.
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