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Alpina question
- dave_alp
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Alpina question
I really must get round to joining the alpina register... but in the meantime I have a question.
I know Alpina's have two VINs - but in my case, the VIN on the MOT and the VIN on the HPI check do not match. Is this normal or do I need to be having a stern word with my local BMW dealer in South West London who supplied the vehicle?!
In any case it will be going back because the alignment is way out and it has developed a lovely whining noise when steering lock to lock e.g. parking - brakes on or off...
TIA
Dave.
I know Alpina's have two VINs - but in my case, the VIN on the MOT and the VIN on the HPI check do not match. Is this normal or do I need to be having a stern word with my local BMW dealer in South West London who supplied the vehicle?!
In any case it will be going back because the alignment is way out and it has developed a lovely whining noise when steering lock to lock e.g. parking - brakes on or off...
TIA
Dave.
DRIVING DAILY: F20 120d Sport, many toys
AND AT THE WEEKEND: 2006 Alpina Roadster S (because petrol is best)
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: 125i SE, jet black, 142s, cruise. No other fancy toys, except the straight six under the hood!!
AND AT THE WEEKEND: 2006 Alpina Roadster S (because petrol is best)
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: 125i SE, jet black, 142s, cruise. No other fancy toys, except the straight six under the hood!!
- markeg
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Re: Alpina question
The VIN on the MOT should match the VIN on the V5 document. If they don't, then DVLA can issue a replacement (last year my MOT had the wrong code on it and was reissued).
BTW - RAC inspections have been known to recommend against purchasing an Alpina because of the 2 VINs
BTW - RAC inspections have been known to recommend against purchasing an Alpina because of the 2 VINs
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- Stuart Truman
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Alpina question
The DVLA frequently screw it up. There's the BMW VIN on the windscreen and the one on the suspension turret under the bonnet.
BMW frequently have trouble finding info on my car unless I give them both numbers. The warranty for mine is under the original VIN and not the Alpina one, but when I registered it for warranty they knew it was an Alpina.
When I HPI'd mine I think I did it by registration number and the Alpina VIN
It's the one real embuggerance about owning one of these otherwise wonderful cars
My cars steering occasionally groans if you turn it from lock to lock, but I'm waiting for it to be booked in for a new steering column to fix the dreaded sticky steering syndrome so I'm hoping this will get fixed at the same time
Tapatalking...
BMW frequently have trouble finding info on my car unless I give them both numbers. The warranty for mine is under the original VIN and not the Alpina one, but when I registered it for warranty they knew it was an Alpina.
When I HPI'd mine I think I did it by registration number and the Alpina VIN
It's the one real embuggerance about owning one of these otherwise wonderful cars
My cars steering occasionally groans if you turn it from lock to lock, but I'm waiting for it to be booked in for a new steering column to fix the dreaded sticky steering syndrome so I'm hoping this will get fixed at the same time
Tapatalking...
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- dave_alp
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Re: Alpina question
Thanks mate - quick answer! In that case I'll wait for the V5C to come through in my name and double check back against that.markeg wrote:The VIN on the MOT should match the VIN on the V5 document. If they don't, then DVLA can issue a replacement (last year my MOT had the wrong code on it and was reissued).
BTW - RAC inspections have been known to recommend against purchasing an Alpina because of the 2 VINs
DRIVING DAILY: F20 120d Sport, many toys
AND AT THE WEEKEND: 2006 Alpina Roadster S (because petrol is best)
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: 125i SE, jet black, 142s, cruise. No other fancy toys, except the straight six under the hood!!
AND AT THE WEEKEND: 2006 Alpina Roadster S (because petrol is best)
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: 125i SE, jet black, 142s, cruise. No other fancy toys, except the straight six under the hood!!
- dave_alp
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Re: Alpina question
Thanks Stuart - yes they are pretty wonderful!Stuart Truman wrote:
It's the one real embuggerance about owning one of these otherwise wonderful cars
My cars steering occasionally groans if you turn it from lock to lock, but I'm waiting for it to be booked in for a new steering column to fix the dreaded sticky steering syndrome so I'm hoping this will get fixed at the same time
Tapatalking...
I'm hoping that any steering issues will be covered under BMW AUC warranty, I've read either on here or on Alpina Register a bit of a mission with Carrs in East Anglia but at least it sets a precedent for the rest of us
DRIVING DAILY: F20 120d Sport, many toys
AND AT THE WEEKEND: 2006 Alpina Roadster S (because petrol is best)
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: 125i SE, jet black, 142s, cruise. No other fancy toys, except the straight six under the hood!!
AND AT THE WEEKEND: 2006 Alpina Roadster S (because petrol is best)
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: 125i SE, jet black, 142s, cruise. No other fancy toys, except the straight six under the hood!!
- micz4
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Re: Alpina question
Embuggerance is an excellent word and i would like to steal it for my own use.
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- Stuart Truman
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Alpina question
Help yourself!micz4 wrote:Embuggerance is an excellent word and i would like to steal it for my own use.
Tapatalking...
Add yourself to the Z4 Map HERE! Instructions HERE!
Z4M Roadster, Imola Red, with Stubby and Intravee II. Low Miles per Gallon, High Smiles per Gallon
Previously Alpina Roadster S #69 Alpina Blue
Z4M Roadster, Imola Red, with Stubby and Intravee II. Low Miles per Gallon, High Smiles per Gallon
Previously Alpina Roadster S #69 Alpina Blue
- dave_alp
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Re: Alpina question
Update on the crappy steering issue - should have known better. Have been to check tyre pressures, front offside was down at 12psi - way to go BMW, who not only should have checked but also fitted four new tyres before delivery?!?!
Suffice to say it steers true and good now, much less slop in it and in a straight line with the wheel straight. Still groans when dry steering, though!
Suffice to say it steers true and good now, much less slop in it and in a straight line with the wheel straight. Still groans when dry steering, though!
DRIVING DAILY: F20 120d Sport, many toys
AND AT THE WEEKEND: 2006 Alpina Roadster S (because petrol is best)
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: 125i SE, jet black, 142s, cruise. No other fancy toys, except the straight six under the hood!!
AND AT THE WEEKEND: 2006 Alpina Roadster S (because petrol is best)
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: 125i SE, jet black, 142s, cruise. No other fancy toys, except the straight six under the hood!!
- Stuart Truman
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Alpina question
I had a bit of a tank slapper on a hoon that put the wind up me and scared my passenger sh1tless. Same thing as you, one tyre well down, the other three inconsistent. Sorted and now drives well. My own dumb fault for not doing pre flight checks
Add yourself to the Z4 Map HERE! Instructions HERE!
Z4M Roadster, Imola Red, with Stubby and Intravee II. Low Miles per Gallon, High Smiles per Gallon
Previously Alpina Roadster S #69 Alpina Blue
Z4M Roadster, Imola Red, with Stubby and Intravee II. Low Miles per Gallon, High Smiles per Gallon
Previously Alpina Roadster S #69 Alpina Blue
- dave_alp
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Re: Alpina question
So... the V5 has come through
BUT the VIN on the MOT and the VIN on the V5 do not match.
Have you guys seen / heard this before? Which VIN is the right one for these documents and how should I get the erroneous document changed?
Thanks in advance
BUT the VIN on the MOT and the VIN on the V5 do not match.
Have you guys seen / heard this before? Which VIN is the right one for these documents and how should I get the erroneous document changed?
Thanks in advance
DRIVING DAILY: F20 120d Sport, many toys
AND AT THE WEEKEND: 2006 Alpina Roadster S (because petrol is best)
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: 125i SE, jet black, 142s, cruise. No other fancy toys, except the straight six under the hood!!
AND AT THE WEEKEND: 2006 Alpina Roadster S (because petrol is best)
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: 125i SE, jet black, 142s, cruise. No other fancy toys, except the straight six under the hood!!
- markeg
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Alpina question
V5 vin is the correct one - at least it should be. The last 3 numbers of the vin match the release number of the car - mine in #108 and the last 3 of my vin match that. If they don't match then the v5 is your BMW original vin, and you should get the v5 changed by DVLA.
Once you have the right v5 vin, DVLA will change your V5 for you - again, give them a ring. And next MOT point out the correct vin to the testing station!
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Once you have the right v5 vin, DVLA will change your V5 for you - again, give them a ring. And next MOT point out the correct vin to the testing station!
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previous: Alpina Roadster S, #108: gone
current: MB C-class
"veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I stuck around..."
current: MB C-class
"veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I stuck around..."