sivz said:moranor said:
Thats exactly how i did it, so if all else fails, go through SMG.
Was yours through a dealer or private?
it was from a non bmw dealer...
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BMW SA (new rules for car history)
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it was from a non bmw dealer...
Pravesh
New member
I had an email from a BMW dealer saying that my 2010 E92 had R40 000 repairs done to the body,new door,hinges and suspension parts.
They are awaiting my payment ,because the insurance was not up to date.
I emailed them the details as to when I had sold the car..Dec 2010.
It appears that the second owner refused to pay the fee from BMW regarding change of owners. They charge R 1500 to do a complete check and paperwork.
They apologised and took my name of the system.
They are awaiting my payment ,because the insurance was not up to date.
I emailed them the details as to when I had sold the car..Dec 2010.
It appears that the second owner refused to pay the fee from BMW regarding change of owners. They charge R 1500 to do a complete check and paperwork.
They apologised and took my name of the system.
Kishore
Well-known member
Hey Man, yeah i also discovered this and this has started a few months back only. Its something about the privacy act or something. I have however managed to establish a relationship with a BMW service guy over the years and he then checks for me quickly to verify any comments,mileage etc.
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kabal
Active member
calypso said:evilsee said:I just emailed one BMW dealership in Cape Town and asked them to send me a screen shot of the comments section for my car, I got reply in less than 10 minutes, wasnt asked for the vehicle registration doc. See below
You still use IE?
Damn.
dealers probably have to run IE due to the activex controls used by their SAP or whatever webapps
Charlie Brown
Member
Yikes - I really seemed to open up a can of worms here !
What I can tell you all is that I have subsequently sent off 2 similar querries to BMW and have got the necesary info back from them, no problem. So it seems localised to one incident.
I agree that the private info of the owners, ID numbers, address etc etc should remain private and is no business of the buyers. That said I'm sure we all agree that the ID / age of the previous owner is a nice to have to get an idea of how the vechile has been driven.
What I have a problem with BMW SA only allowing the current owner to supply me with service history, that can't trusted as like I mentioned previously it can be edited. If you put your car up for sale, you shouldn't have a problem with potential buyers asking BMW for this info. Maybe BMW should have a form that the seller needs to complete and lodge with them allowing this access ?
What I can tell you all is that I have subsequently sent off 2 similar querries to BMW and have got the necesary info back from them, no problem. So it seems localised to one incident.
I agree that the private info of the owners, ID numbers, address etc etc should remain private and is no business of the buyers. That said I'm sure we all agree that the ID / age of the previous owner is a nice to have to get an idea of how the vechile has been driven.
What I have a problem with BMW SA only allowing the current owner to supply me with service history, that can't trusted as like I mentioned previously it can be edited. If you put your car up for sale, you shouldn't have a problem with potential buyers asking BMW for this info. Maybe BMW should have a form that the seller needs to complete and lodge with them allowing this access ?
kabal
Active member
I support BMW not supplying vehicle information to any non-owner.
It is my car, my property, and therefore has nothing to do with anyone else.
If I supply the history which I recieved from bmw, and you think I am dodgy and have changed it, then walk away
Should one be able to give a hospital an ID number and they then give you a medical history?
It is my car, my property, and therefore has nothing to do with anyone else.
If I supply the history which I recieved from bmw, and you think I am dodgy and have changed it, then walk away
Should one be able to give a hospital an ID number and they then give you a medical history?
Charlie Brown
Member
It's a touchy subject cleary, with pros and cons for both view points. The unfortunate reality in SA, not limited to the motor industry only, is that you have to be very very careful when parting with your hard-earned cash.
I support BMW not supplying vehicle information to any non-owner.
You are entitled to your opinion.
It is my car, my property, and therefore has nothing to do with anyone else.
Agreed - unless you are selling it and posted it in the public domain, or the obvious response why, what are you hidding ?
If I supply the history which I recieved from bmw, and you think I am dodgy and have changed it, then walk away.
A sad reality is that a large % of car dealers out there "dodgy" spend a little on this forum and others, let alone hellopeter etc and you'll realise how serious this problem is.
Should one be able to give a hospital an ID number and they then give you a medical history?
Really, seriously - can you even compare the two ?????
I support BMW not supplying vehicle information to any non-owner.
You are entitled to your opinion.
It is my car, my property, and therefore has nothing to do with anyone else.
Agreed - unless you are selling it and posted it in the public domain, or the obvious response why, what are you hidding ?
If I supply the history which I recieved from bmw, and you think I am dodgy and have changed it, then walk away.
A sad reality is that a large % of car dealers out there "dodgy" spend a little on this forum and others, let alone hellopeter etc and you'll realise how serious this problem is.
Should one be able to give a hospital an ID number and they then give you a medical history?
Really, seriously - can you even compare the two ?????
honestly what are you going to do with someones MP history? sell it so some Nigerians...
i really dont see how you can be harmed by bmw giving out the details unless they include your contact details on the sheet..
i really dont see how you can be harmed by bmw giving out the details unless they include your contact details on the sheet..
Charlie Brown
Member
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moranor said:
