those of you with your car in the shop for a while..

tjnptel1 · 07-22-2007, 07:39 AM

are you worried about how your car is stored?

As you guys already know, my car will be in the shop for X amount of time for a fuel pump. Should I be worried about how they store my car while it waits for it's fuel pump? I have seen my dealership and they don't have the best parking lot out there. Should/Can i make some requests?

gonzo · 07-22-2007, 10:21 AM

I did. They kept it close to the shop under cover for a few weeks. Then it got moved to the main area. Still covered but tight spacing. They did keep my car cover on it the entire time (6 weeks). After all that they still managed to put a scratch on my trunk spoiler and what looks like a cigarette burn on the trunk lid. :mad: Cross your fingers.

EHDEN · 07-22-2007, 10:23 AM

:mad:

Bimmer335i · 07-22-2007, 12:11 PM

I would probably take photos of my car before bringing it in. Then after all said and done, compare with the photos and see what happened. Also might want to tell your CA/SA that you're taking the pictures to protect both them and yourself if there are claims in the future. Just my "dot oh two"

lkevinl · 07-22-2007, 12:17 PM

Mine is outside in the sun, covered in dust now. It's a lease and they might have to take it back, so it will be there problem one way or another.

doggcheez · 07-22-2007, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lkevinl

Mine is outside in the sun, covered in dust now. It's a lease and they might have to take it back, so it will be there problem one way or another.

But you may be charged for the damages when you return the lease, no?

lkevinl · 07-22-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by doggcheez

But you may be charged for the damages when you return the lease, no?

Not if they buy it back. I'm thinking that I won't be seeing that car again except to get my personal belongings from it.

But your absolutely right. I'd make sure that the dealer knows you want your car in the garage, not on the lot.

RiXst3r · 07-22-2007, 04:21 PM

my car came back with a repainted bumper for the fuel pump, and is getting a repainted fender for the oil cooler... ohwell, just glad its a lease

i think the damage happened while working on the car, not while parked

DarkKnight · 10-22-2007, 07:12 PM

dont have a BMW,but anyway when ever my car is in the shop. I get worred all the time.

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gonzo Lieutenant General 10206 Rep 14,400 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	I did. They kept it close to the shop under cover for a few weeks. Then it got moved to the main area. Still covered but tight spacing. They did keep my car cover on it the entire time (6 weeks). After all that they still managed to put a scratch on my trunk spoiler and what looks like a cigarette burn on the trunk lid. :mad: Cross your fingers. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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Bimmer335i Major 49 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 07 Sparkling Graphite 335i Sed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA US iTrader: (0)	I would probably take photos of my car before bringing it in. Then after all said and done, compare with the photos and see what happened. Also might want to tell your CA/SA that you're taking the pictures to protect both them and yourself if there are claims in the future. Just my "dot oh two"
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lkevinl Lieutenant 35 Rep 521 Posts Drives: '07 335i 4dr Sport+Premium+Nav Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So. Cal. iTrader: (0)	Mine is outside in the sun, covered in dust now. It's a lease and they might have to take it back, so it will be there problem one way or another.
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RiXst3r 274 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	my car came back with a repainted bumper for the fuel pump, and is getting a repainted fender for the oil cooler... ohwell, just glad its a lease i think the damage happened while working on the car, not while parked
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DarkKnight New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: FERRARI ENZO Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: JAPAN iTrader: (0)	dont have a BMW,but anyway when ever my car is in the shop. I get worred all the time. __________________
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