[matk]

Has anyone hit the point where BMW has offered them the extended warranty at the 3 year point yet? What does everyone do? I want to keep my car I have got now and i'm looking into what to do when the warranty runs out. What are all your thoughts?

[WullieD20]

I paid for the extended warranty on my last 5-series for about three or four years, then reverted to breakdown recovery only for another few years. I never needed to use either one once!
But it's a form of insurance that you must decide on, whether your circumstances will ever leave you stranded or out of pocket to a level that is unacceptable.
(I've had house insurance (building and contents) for many many years and have never claimed a penny!!!)
However, a colleague with a E60 had a fault that turned out to be £4k's worth of work including a new computer somewhere in the floor(??). It was enough for him to 'pull stumps' as it was not viably worth the expense, even if he'd wanted to fix it.
The choice comes down to your own peace of mind and for how long.

[deebee]

They'll write you a letter mate, prob be about £500 a year for all inclusive

You can email them anytime to get a quote

https://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Login/Index

[matk]

The biggest concern for me will be something electrical going wrong as i wouldnt have a clue where to start with it. I suppose 500 quid is a small price to pay for the piece of mind .

[Kal101]

They sent me one for my previous f30 320d even though I told them I'd sold it

[matk]

Originally Posted by Kal27

They sent me one for my previous f30 320d even though I told them I'd sold it

How much they quote you mate?

[Isow]

Originally Posted by matk

How much they quote you mate?

Various different quotes depending on which excess you choose, which level of parts covered and whether you choose the full breakdown service which comes with a new car.
I paid £480 or thereabouts for the full recovery, highest level of parts cover etc and £100 excess.
You can get a quote now on the BMW website.

[dopper99]

I dont think its an actual BMW warranty so therefore not as comprehensive as your 3 year warranty (not sure it covers eg rattly trim). Its just essentially an insurance policy (Mondial Assistance (UK) Limited). But still worth it as I think it covers pretty much 95% of what the BMW 3 year warranty does.
https://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/login/index

[matk]

Cool cheers guys my car is still under the three year warranty so it wont quote me yet but around 500 seems where it is going to come out at.

[robwils]

Originally Posted by matk

Cool cheers guys my car is still under the three year warranty so it wont quote me yet but around 500 seems where it is going to come out at.

If you ring them they will quote you, recently got some prices from them on an M6 I was considering - even though it still has over 12 months of the 3 year one left.

Rob

[matk]

Originally Posted by robwils

If you ring them they will quote you, recently got some prices from them on an M6 I was considering - even though it still has over 12 months of the 3 year one left.

Rob

Thanks i will give them a call

[davethefish]

just about to do the same on my 3 year old 320i
can't believe the time has gone so quickly....
letter is quoting £470 for comp assuming 50k on the clock, £100 excess and emergency service.
mine has 29k so we'll see if it reduces it by much?

i'll definately be getting warranty after having £10,000 odd, worth of repairs done on my last bmw....

it's also due it's first MOT by the 27th so i've got to see if i can get it in quick.
as it's supposed to have 'MOT protect'.

though they will probably try and skank me for tyres, or brake discs and pads.
like they did on my last service. which are not needed yet.

and it's due an inspection and brake fluid change according to the CBS this month.

[matk]

Originally Posted by davethefish

just about to do the same on my 3 year old 320i
can't believe the time has gone so quickly....
letter is quoting £470 for comp assuming 50k on the clock, £100 excess and emergency service.
mine has 29k so we'll see if it reduces it by much?

i'll definately be getting warranty after having £10,000 odd, worth of repairs done on my last bmw....

it's also due it's first MOT by the 27th so i've got to see if i can get it in quick.
as it's supposed to have 'MOT protect'.

though they will probably try and skank me for tyres, or brake discs and pads.
like they did on my last service. which are not needed yet.

and it's due an inspection and brake fluid change according to the CBS this month.

look at your tyres and brakes yourself before you take it in order them off the web if you need them and swap them at your local tyre garage. I had a shed load of suspension issues on my e91. New shocks steering rack arb's and all sorts of other bits. to that end i definitely want to keep it covered.

The mot protect is a gaurantee through its first one so im sure you will be able to still have that.

I have got service inclusive so at least im covered for 5 years then il probably find a decent indy to look after her.

[Kal101]

Originally Posted by matk

How much they quote you mate?

To be honest I can't remember.

Had the letter laughed and binned it as hadn't got the car anymore

Sorry !!!

[davethefish]

Originally Posted by matk

look at your tyres and brakes yourself before you take it in order them off the web if you need them and swap them at your local tyre garage. I had a shed load of suspension issues on my e91. New shocks steering rack arb's and all sorts of other bits. to that end i definitely want to keep it covered.

The mot protect is a gaurantee through its first one so im sure you will be able to still have that.

I have got service inclusive so at least im covered for 5 years then il probably find a decent indy to look after her.

i've got the 5 year service inclusive also.
gives 'MOT protect' up to and including 3rd MOT iirc..

my 19" tyres are at 4.0mm atm i have a spare set of 17" wheels that the car came with, that i use in winter,
so probably wont need doing till next year.
but the discs and pads i'll get done myself, got quoted £1200 for them a year ago during a service and they still don't need doing....
pagid parts for discs and pads all round are £300 all in.

[matk]

Originally Posted by davethefish

i've got the 5 year service inclusive also.
gives 'MOT protect' up to and including 3rd MOT iirc..

my 19" tyres are at 4.0mm atm i have a spare set of 17" wheels that the car came with, that i use in winter,
so probably wont need doing till next year.
but the discs and pads i'll get done myself, got quoted £1200 for them a year ago during a service and they still don't need doing....
pagid parts for discs and pads all round are £300 all in.

They are easy to change yourself anyway just need to get the sensors as well.

[davethefish]

Originally Posted by matk

They are easy to change yourself anyway just need to get the sensors as well.

+1

done the missus fiesta's front discs and pads last year.
was a doddle just watched a youtube video beforehand.

yes sensors inc at that price,
and the ceramic grease instead of copper so it doesn't interfer with abs sensors