Repair cost
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What work did you ask for, and agree to, before the repair? Was any work carried out without your agreement?
zooid_uk
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No, but I did not expect the bill to be this hight even when taking into account it is for BMW parts and completed by a BMW dealer.
I am just wondering if this is normal price? or if it is on the high side and my accent has push it a bit higher that normal
I am just wondering if this is normal price? or if it is on the high side and my accent has push it a bit higher that normal
yep thats taking the piss for starter motor change,
Never go anwhere near a bmw dealer,
easy to change the starter, Have a look on motorworks website,
welcome to treasure island
Never go anwhere near a bmw dealer,
easy to change the starter, Have a look on motorworks website,
welcome to treasure island
It's not cheap but dealer repairs never are. Half an hour to replace the starter probably represents a minimum chargeable time and will cover admin and a host of other overheads.
I know that some dealers have 'free' coffee and the like - well now you know how it's paid for.
The golden rule is to find a repairer you can trust and build up a relationship with. Someone charging half the price is not cheaper if he's selling you twice the parts. If you're up for a major repair, shop around beforehand and make sure you're comparing like for like in terms of the work done and the warranty given.
Dick
I know that some dealers have 'free' coffee and the like - well now you know how it's paid for.
The golden rule is to find a repairer you can trust and build up a relationship with. Someone charging half the price is not cheaper if he's selling you twice the parts. If you're up for a major repair, shop around beforehand and make sure you're comparing like for like in terms of the work done and the warranty given.
Dick
DavidHale
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Zooid, you're in London. Have a search on this site for Steptoe, he's the man for your bike. Servicing that is far better than a dealer at sensible costs, none better.
Not too Bad
Just my 2 cents..... but I don't think your bill is excessive.
It looks as though you have had a new starter fitted, which at £250 is about the going rate, if you buy at a BMW dealer. If you are prepared to look around you might get one for just under £200, or even cheaper if you are prepared to accept a second hand one.
£30 to fit a new starter is a fair price.
Secondly, it looks as though you have had a new 'choke' lever and cable installed. The prices for the parts are correct and they have charged a fair price to fit, bearing in mind we don't know the condition of the vehicle and when replacing my choke lever it was a PITA as the screw on the lever had corroded and took a while to extract.
Yes the price is a little high....but you have taken it to a dealer. If you were in a hurry and it was a ride in ride out service you haven't done so bad.
If you want a cheaper, quality service, then as the other posts suggest, look around, as there are good independents out there........some even on this site.
Good luck
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Dazlove
Just my 2 cents..... but I don't think your bill is excessive.
It looks as though you have had a new starter fitted, which at £250 is about the going rate, if you buy at a BMW dealer. If you are prepared to look around you might get one for just under £200, or even cheaper if you are prepared to accept a second hand one.
£30 to fit a new starter is a fair price.
Secondly, it looks as though you have had a new 'choke' lever and cable installed. The prices for the parts are correct and they have charged a fair price to fit, bearing in mind we don't know the condition of the vehicle and when replacing my choke lever it was a PITA as the screw on the lever had corroded and took a while to extract.
Yes the price is a little high....but you have taken it to a dealer. If you were in a hurry and it was a ride in ride out service you haven't done so bad.
If you want a cheaper, quality service, then as the other posts suggest, look around, as there are good independents out there........some even on this site.
Good luck
Best regards
Dazlove
zooid_uk
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Hi everyone, and thank you for your replies, they are much appreciated.
I feel much better knowing that I have not been done over. It looks like Steptoe has just acquired a new client.
Would you guys consider that using the BMW dealer service department to carry out all repairs and services is justified at the time of selling a bike ? i.e is having a full BMW history really worth it?
Once more thank you.
I feel much better knowing that I have not been done over. It looks like Steptoe has just acquired a new client.
Would you guys consider that using the BMW dealer service department to carry out all repairs and services is justified at the time of selling a bike ? i.e is having a full BMW history really worth it?
Once more thank you.
DavidHale
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If I bought a bike from someone I would be happier with a bike that had been serviced regularly by Steptoe or one of the other independents like him than by a dealer. Obviously thats only for BMWs; for other bikes I've not a clue.
Some dealers I'm sure are very good, some less so, whereas people like Steptoe rely on word of mouth so just give a good service with no faffing about.
Some dealers I'm sure are very good, some less so, whereas people like Steptoe rely on word of mouth so just give a good service with no faffing about.
Trullion
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In December I bought a new Valeo starter motor and a BMW gel battery for £253 from James Sherlock, so price for starter motor seems a bit steep to me.
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