What will a General service cost me?

[Jarv]

Hi Guys.

I would like to know your thoughts.
as we know Christmas is around the corner..i need to send my 116i in for a service to check everythingh is fine etc?
what is a genral service fee of replacing air filters,oil filters,drainage of oil etc going to cost me.

i was thinking of sending car to Fordicks as its around the corner for me.

Thanks
appreciated
Jarryd

 

[Dippies]

aprox R1500

 

[Jarv]

cool thanks Sir!
:ty:

 

[Dippies]

no sorry your should be in motorplan :sorry: i have no clue should be free on motor plan if im not mistaken

 

[Jarv]

i dont have motor plan anymore it finished this year in June.

 

[Nick]

DIY??

 

[Dippies]

then approx 1.5k :thumbs:

 

[Philip Foglar]

Is it due for an oil change or just want to have this done? If it is just a straight forward oil change then I would suggest buying the oil and service parts yourself (if Castrol you can get from their depo) - filters from the agents (don't think you will get them cheaper anywhere else). Then it is just the labour and they should not charge that much - paid R270 for my Wife's E46 320i earlier this year...

Otherwise DIY FTW and if it is not a scheduled service. :thumbs:

 

[Mr Occo]

I know BMW SMG cape town is having a special on oil services, got the pamphlet last week. I think it was like R 500 or something

 

[AcidBurn]

I know BMW SMG cape town is having a special on oil services, got the pamphlet last week. I think it was like R 500 or something

:thumbs:

 

[Twinz]

Yep most bmw dealerships are offering the general service special. :thumbs:

 

[Mike1]

If you want, grab a decent oil for your car and let SMG service it, their service is fantastic!

 

[Jarv]

Thanks so much Guys i appreciate it.
I use the BMW normal Petronas oil.

also want to upgrade brakes to Powerbrake GT series so will be doing that with the service

 

[wikk3d88]

Yep most bmw dealerships are offering the general service special. :thumbs:

Sadly not for the e36 tho

 

[Philip Foglar]

Thanks so much Guys i appreciate it.
I use the BMW normal Petronas oil.

also want to upgrade brakes to Powerbrake GT series so will be doing that with the service

Yep, Forsdicks use Petronas (Engen Syntium 3000), but SMG and other dealers still use Castrol Magnatec Professional - problem is that even at the Engen depot they are charging about the same prices as the agents! :flyfun:

 

[DangerD]

Check my thread of servicing costs.

http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=30204

 

[Jarv]

Thank man

Where is RMI?

 

[DangerD]

RMI is an organisation.

Retail Motor Industry Organisation.

They are basically the "regulators" of the industry, making sure everything is up to scratch by their standards. So a 'RMI approved' mechanic has met the standards and criteria of RMI which gives some quality assurance of the work they carry out.

When you take out a warranty, they require your vehicle to be serviced by a dealer or an RMI approved workshop. That way they can be sure that you and the mechanic aren't robbing them and claiming on parts while quoting for other things and that your car is maintained on a set standard.

The workshops themselves also go under inspection and random checks may be carried out where the claims on warranties are checked against the actual vehicle.

 

[Jarv]

Cool thanks for the info.

Il just take it to Forsdicks.
:thumbs: