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Diagnostic Fee
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:11 pm
by ronk
My 335 goes into the dealership to have its headlight problem sorted- I’ve had to ok a £149 diagnostic fee today .
I have a BMW insured warranty and that and the repair cost will be refunded If the repair is covered under the policy.
Diagnostic Fee
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:03 pm
by Nanu
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:43 pm
That's one of the main reasons I only ever use BMW Indies these days!
Someone may be able to point you in the direction of one near you.
Failing that here's a link to some recommended BMW Specialists on another website:-
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/top ... 2&t=796191
Can cross one off the list shown there. Prestige German Cars, South Shields. Took my car there for an MOT and they failed it on two rear tyres. They wouldn't release it until I had them changed as they said it was unroadworthy. Their quote was way over the top so I got Black Circles to attend and change the tyres. When they arrived they said the tyres had at least another couple of thousand miles in them and were perfectly legal. A free re test ensued with a pass after a big row and several threats. Ran them for another thousand and Black Circles changed them on my drive.
Diagnostic Fee
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:24 pm
by Mr Tidy
Nanu wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:03 pm
Can cross one off the list shown there. Prestige German Cars, South Shields. Took my car there for an MOT and they failed it on two rear tyres. They wouldn't release it until I had them changed as they said it was unroadworthy. Their quote was way over the top so I got Black Circles to attend and change the tyres. When they arrived they said the tyres had at least another couple of thousand miles in them and were perfectly legal. A free re test ensued with a pass after a big row and several threats. Ran them for another thousand and Black Circles changed them on my drive.
Sorry to hear that.
Diagnostic Fee
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:24 pm
by ronk
I had thought of using them (Prestige German Cars) - Not now after reading this!
Do these people think they are dealing with idiots i wonder?
Diagnostic Fee
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:45 pm
by Nanu
I did use DW Motors who are also quoted on that site and he was good but I think he has gone out of business as I don't get any responses to contact via his website. I was put in touch with a young ex BMW mechanic who has Plough motors at Boldon. He seems to know what he is doing and is fairly cheap.
Diagnostic Fee
Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2022 6:51 pm
by colb
For a £50 investment on a Creator 310+ code reader you can scan the car and get any codes the car has set in any of the modules in the car. Posting the results on here and you will get answers on what needs to be done to resolve the issues. Rather see some of our less mechanical skilled owners do that than line the pockets of the dealers/stealers at £90 a go.