[Mani59]

Hi all,

I will be going to BMW Thorne Vehicle Distribution Centre in early December for a tour and in preparation for it, I am collecting any questions you guys may have about the centre?

For those who are not sure what Thorne VDC is, it is now the home of BMW Approved Z8 and Carbon Core repairs as well as ex-management vehicles and its also technical expertise centre for BMW UK. It was the main entry point for most BMW cars entering the UK up until Killinghome was up and running.

For cars more than 2-3 years old, you should also see a service stamp in your service book with Thorne stamped on it (new cars have been coming out of Killinghome VDC for the last year or two now).

If you do have any questions, please list them here and I will ask.

[mikeoz]

Whats a service book?...Have not had one of those for awhile?

[HighlandPete]

Look to see if there are any well optioned G31 540i tourings hidden in a corner... My current F11 was 'parked' there for a few months, which allowed me to get it for a good price.

Sounds like a visit I'd enjoy, have a good day.

[dopper99]

You seem to get to these places a lot!

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1540839

[Wills2]

It's the place they used to do all the smart repairs to your spanking new BMW before it went to the dealer for a good old holograming/swirling session before you take delivery....

[OneExtra]

Ask who does the lawncare?

[ian332isport]

Find out why there’s still no way for a customer to track the status of a new car order. I believe people in mainland Europe can do it through the connected app, and the septics have been able to do it for years.

[shoestring]

septics?

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by shoestring

septics?

Tank = Yank.

[Carjack]

Check out the employees car park because it was once said that many doughnuts could be seen due to testing cars before delivery!

[Mani59]

Originally Posted by mikeoz

Whats a service book?...Have not had one of those for awhile?

Ah I guess that there is no entry for a PDC on the iDrive Service History? I'll ask the question though.

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

Look to see if there are any well optioned G31 540i tourings hidden in a corner... My current F11 was 'parked' there for a few months, which allowed me to get it for a good price.

Sounds like a visit I'd enjoy, have a good day.

Thanks

Originally Posted by dopper99

You seem to get to these places a lot!

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1540839

Haha yes, I went to Thorne a few years ago and have been twice to Killingholme as I oragnised the tours for them. I have to say that BMW are amazing in my opinon when it comes to looking after their enthusiasts.

Originally Posted by Wills2

It's the place they used to do all the smart repairs to your spanking new BMW before it went to the dealer for a good old holograming/swirling session before you take delivery....

Originally Posted by OneExtra

Ask who does the lawncare?

I think they use a Flymo

Originally Posted by ian332isport

Find out why there’s still no way for a customer to track the status of a new car order. I believe people in mainland Europe can do it through the connected app, and the septics have been able to do it for years.

Will do

Originally Posted by Carjack

Check out the employees car park because it was once said that many doughnuts could be seen due to testing cars before delivery!

Will inspect!