BMW warranty cost!!!!

[nathanthepostman]

I've come to think a lot of it is good will. If you have the extended warranty, have the bike serviced at the same place and get on with guys there then there seems a degree of flexibility to roll things through. I had my headers, pulleys and motor done under extended warranty I think for that very reason. They didn't have to, but they pushed BMW for it because you're a loyal customer and they'll help you out where possible. I'm in the same position with a tyre pressure sensor which also isn't covered by extended warranty.

 

[Neil W]

when the switch gear failed on my RT I was told by the dealer that the BMW follow on warranty didn't cover switches. BMW fixed it under goodwill.

Sounds like the dealer wasn't on the ball. I was there when the service department checked what the warranty covers and it clearly states that switchgear is covered on my extended warranty

 

[Norfolk Tiger]

I own a garage and we won't deal with any of the aftermarket warranty companies as they are too much hassle. Some won't pay for any diagnostic work only the time to fix the fault,cheapest possible parts to be used etc,etc,etc. They are not worth the hassle and I know several other local companies who don't want there work either.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

I own a garage and we won't deal with any of the aftermarket warranty companies as they are too much hassle. Some won't pay for any diagnostic work only the time to fix the fault,cheapest possible parts to be used etc,etc,etc. They are not worth the hassle and I know several other local companies who don't want there work either.

Wise words

The "we will not pay for diagnosis" is a point that these cheaper warranty companies don't mention. Another being that you must take it to one of their approved repairers

Just because it initially costs you less, doesn't make it the cheapest

 

[worthy]

Those who by cheap end up,buying twice....

 

[Pansmiker]

do you think having paid for an extended warranty increases "goodwill" and so you more likely to get a payout even when not under the T&Cs?

I think that having it does give you extra "points" when needing goodwill.

 

[Mr Bean]

I own a garage and we won't deal with any of the aftermarket warranty companies as they are too much hassle. Some won't pay for any diagnostic work only the time to fix the fault,cheapest possible parts to be used etc,etc,etc. They are not worth the hassle and I know several other local companies who don't want there work either.

I recall BMW's own approved bike warranty doesn't cover diagnosing the issue - only the repair.

It was the argument I had with them over failing oil pressure on my RT. My point was the 'diagnosis' was low oil pressure (even the dealer witnessed the issue), whereas they argued it wasn't - they never did sort it out.

When mine expires I'll be putting the money in a pot and doing my own servicing.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

On the claims that I have made the diagnosis has always been paid for by the extended warranty company as part of the claim

 

[Andy63]

Warranties are all part of societies fear culture, before renewing any warranty it would be worth calculating how much it will cost against what previous failures you experienced in the past couple of years.

I've had my bike for six years the first year was under warranty, in that first year i did need a new slave cylinder while under warranty which was handy.
BMW wanted over £400 for an extended warranty which i decided against, i did fret and worry about should i, shouldn't I renew it stressing what if the bike falls apart after it expires.

I do my own maintenance so the bike is well looked after, the only thing iv'e needed to replace on the bike is the RHS heated grip.

 

[Mr Bean]

On the claims that I have made the diagnosis has always been paid for by the extended warranty company as part of the claim

Quote from Stacey Owen, Customer Service Executive at BMW Bracknell.

"However, diagnostic charges would not be covered."

 

[jimbo]

Warranties are all part of societies fear culture, before renewing any warranty it would be worth calculating how much it will cost against what previous failures you experienced in the past couple of years.

I've had my bike for six years the first year was under warranty, in that first year i did need a new slave cylinder while under warranty which was handy.
BMW wanted over £400 for an extended warranty which i decided against, i did fret and worry about should i, shouldn't I renew it stressing what if the bike falls apart after it expires.

I do my own maintenance so the bike is well looked after, the only thing iv'e needed to replace on the bike is the RHS heated grip.

Most extended warranties are an insurance policy, so are a way to manage risk. On 'average' you will pay more for the policy than you claim (or they will go out of business), but you gain some protection against a large claim if you are 'unlucky'.

Factory extended warranties may be more complex. Keeping a customer in the BMW dealer network, keeping a relationship etc may well have other benefits to BMW in terms of loyalty, upsell and replacement bike sale etc so they MAY be better value. Parts etc will cost BMW the internal cost price, not the retail which will also improve the potential value of the deal.

Personally I didn't take an extended warranty. For me insurance is for the big things, that I would struggle to fund, if I were the statistical outlyer - like house fire, bike being stolen etc

 

[Mr Bean]

Warranties are all part of societies fear culture, before renewing any warranty it would be worth calculating how much it will cost against what previous failures you experienced in the past couple of years.

I've had my bike for six years the first year was under warranty, in that first year i did need a new slave cylinder while under warranty which was handy.
BMW wanted over £400 for an extended warranty which i decided against, i did fret and worry about should i, shouldn't I renew it stressing what if the bike falls apart after it expires.

I do my own maintenance so the bike is well looked after, the only thing iv'e needed to replace on the bike is the RHS heated grip.

Following my experience with BMW's failure to remedy the defect on my RT there was no way I would have paid for the extended warranty.

I did the next 6 services myself, saving myself the VAT registered workshop bills and £1,500 worth of extended warranty charges. There was no additional cost for breakdown cover as I needed that anyway for the car and it was with ADAC which is people cover, not related to the vehicle.

The rear ESA failure would probably not have been covered as the bike had done 38,000 by then.

Admittedly, they have replaced the engine (with me contributing to the labour), but once that warranty has expired I'll be going the same route again.

 

[stonehenge]

You need to add the excess to the assessment of your annual cover. If you pay £35/month with excess of £250, you pay the equivalent of £670 for your first repair and add £250 each time after that. Put your excess into the bank and feed the £35 into the account each month and you will have a surprising amount of funds quite quickly. The option to use better parts, secondhand parts and who repairs is under your control. Also, you can add farkles to your hearts content without having the added hassle of "will it affect my warranty".

 

[casbar]

As said previously its an insurance policy, like all things you don't have to buy it. I'm up for renewal later this month and will look at it hard. Have used rescue once, but I also have AA cover, so don't really need rescue, but there is always the thought, will the dealers help you more because you have their resume and warranty. Tough one

 

[Phil-H]

Those who by cheap end up,buying twice....

Generally speaking, that's simply not the case.

Around 400 quid a year plus being tied into dealer servicing sounds an awful lot of money that may be worth it if you want the security and peace of mind against (large) unexpected repair bills.

Kind of reminds me of the mrs, a devout animal lover who was paying 1k a year on 'pet' insurance, after a bit of gentle persuasion she took the 2 cats off the insurance. 2 weeks later one of 'em got hit by a car shattering it's leg.

750 quid that one cost us!

 

[stonehenge]

Generally speaking, that's simply not the case.

Around 400 quid a year plus being tied into dealer servicing sounds an awful lot of money that may be worth it if you want the security and peace of mind against (large) unexpected repair bills.

Kind of reminds me of the mrs, a devout animal lover who was paying 1k a year on 'pet' insurance, after a bit of gentle persuasion she took the 2 cats off the insurance. 2 weeks later one of 'em got hit by a car shattering it's leg.

750 quid that one cost us!

But it isn't £400 as I explained in post 33 (it's only £400 if you don't use it). Also, as I didn't say, any cost under £250 (if this is your excess limit), you pick up yourself anyway. I would think that with the likes of Steptoe and Mikeyboy with our great part suppliers (such as James Sherlock) you could take the risk (not saying you should but it is viable). As for shocks, they aren't covered after £30k miles and cost little (no more than £200 each) to rebuild. Get shot of the Exhaust Flap by disconnecting or by getting some headers and you have dealt with two main risk areas.

 

[Phil-H]

I never saw the bit about the excess first time.
Blimey....

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

You are also wrong about being tied in to dealer servicing. That is no longer the case

 

[Mr Bean]

You are also wrong about being tied in to dealer servicing. That is no longer the case

Correct. I assume it's still a VAT registered workshop (as referenced in my earlier post)?

 

[Phil-H]

You are also wrong about being tied in to dealer servicing. That is no longer the case

Also???