Car service choice

[MFK BMW]

Need a little advice, i need my car serviced, 2004 E46 318i
i called BMW SMG and a major service costs R3200.
called SAC and the same service costs R1700
Now i need to know, is it worth spending the extra cash to go to BMW and to keep up the FSH?
Anyone has any experience with SAC?

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Need a little advice, i need my car serviced, 2004 E46 318i
i called BMW SMG and a major service costs R3200.
called SAC and the same service costs R1700
Now i need to know, is it worth spending the extra cash to go to BMW and to keep up the FSH?
Anyone has any experience with SAC?

a fellow fanatic has experience with SAC, and it is still haunting him. I would rather look for another place to go to.

 

[MFK BMW]

Need a little advice, i need my car serviced, 2004 E46 318i
i called BMW SMG and a major service costs R3200.
called SAC and the same service costs R1700
Now i need to know, is it worth spending the extra cash to go to BMW and to keep up the FSH?
Anyone has any experience with SAC?

a fellow fanatic has experience with SAC, and it is still haunting him. I would rather look for another place to go to.

Ok, any other place you guys can suggest?

 

[unikbarna]

Need a little advice, i need my car serviced, 2004 E46 318i
i called BMW SMG and a major service costs R3200.
called SAC and the same service costs R1700
Now i need to know, is it worth spending the extra cash to go to BMW and to keep up the FSH?
Anyone has any experience with SAC?

a fellow fanatic has experience with SAC, and it is still haunting him. I would rather look for another place to go to.

Ok, any other place you guys can suggest?

Where are you based?

 

[Dippies]

:fencelook:

 

[Rapido WP]

Mech Five in Solan Road are very good - next to Wembley Square 0214615208 Mike

 

[Cole]

stay away from SAC, far far away...

gizmo is the man you need.

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Yes, where are you situated?

 

[Dippies]

:fencelook: that is why im waiting to respond

 

[Nic_s]

Is in Cape Town. BMW SMG is also in Cape Town. The real question is, where in Cape Town does he live?

 

[MFK BMW]

I live in the southern suburbs, Cape Town
i called Brilliant Mechanical Workshop opposite KC, they also RMI approved, anyone been there?

 

[Funky Toyz]

I live in the southern suburbs, Cape Town
i called Brilliant Mechanical Workshop opposite KC, they also RMI approved, anyone been there?

I've used their services. They good and reasonably priced as well. Also there is Siegfried Auto opposite goodhope centre. Last work on my car was done by Faizal from Siegfried, and Faizal's service delivery on a personal level is better than Brilliant.

Either way, both are good and priced about the same, it's about what's more convenient for you :thumbs:

 

[MFK BMW]

I live in the southern suburbs, Cape Town
i called Brilliant Mechanical Workshop opposite KC, they also RMI approved, anyone been there?

I've used their services. They good and reasonably priced as well. Also there is Siegfried Auto opposite goodhope centre. Last work on my car was done by Faizal from Siegfried, and Faizal's service delivery on a personal level is better than Brilliant.

Either way, both are good and priced about the same, it's about what's more convenient for you :thumbs:

Ok, thanks
But do you think it is work it to service my car by BMW to keep up the service history directly with them?

 

[james]

I live in the southern suburbs, Cape Town
i called Brilliant Mechanical Workshop opposite KC, they also RMI approved, anyone been there?

Speak to Nigel Mercer at Brilliant. He is the MD. Tell him james with the tds referred you. Spent 7k in their shop the past month and very pleased with their work.

 

[Funky Toyz]

I live in the southern suburbs, Cape Town
i called Brilliant Mechanical Workshop opposite KC, they also RMI approved, anyone been there?

I've used their services. They good and reasonably priced as well. Also there is Siegfried Auto opposite goodhope centre. Last work on my car was done by Faizal from Siegfried, and Faizal's service delivery on a personal level is better than Brilliant.

Either way, both are good and priced about the same, it's about what's more convenient for you :thumbs:

Ok, thanks
But do you think it is work it to service my car by BMW to keep up the service history directly with them?

In my personal opinion, whether the car has a service history at BMW or whether it has it with a reputable private garage, then it makes no difference to me. If the car had no service history, or partial service history, then that would be cause for concern.

 

[Andy1GP]

+1 what Funky Toyz said

Out of motorplan service history with BMW is overrated. SAC will dissapoint you. If you're lucky they will replace spark plugs and wash the car, and in the process overtorque them too. Unless you personally know someone who is going to work on your car, and know them well. I'd also avoid SAC.