BMW Service

wexpin

lads, can anyone recommend a good spot to get a service on a 06 1 series in Dublin. I know there are good independents out there but there is a warning light on dash regarding stability control and I think there may be something needing replacing through warrenty hence I think I should go through the main dealer. Thought I heard some ad on the radio a while ago about some service offer with BMW garages in Dublin but can't see anything about it online. Would have thought they would be trying to encourage business in this climate..

Recommendations appreciated!

Stevie Dakota

If under warranty I would head to Frank Keane or M&G.

Gumbo

what was the first date of registration?
is there a 3 year warrenty, which would mean its up this year depending on the month of registration in 2006.

can recommend Frank Keanes Or Milltown.
if its an official service then i would recommend the main dealer and get the intermeadiate stuff done at a specialists like AC Cars on the South Circular Road.

wexpin

Thanks guys, yeah its registered Oct or Nov 06 which means it should still be under warranty.

Mena

Had the same problem on my 05 1 series. It's the ABS control unit. 1800 euro if out of warranty though BMW sometimes pay toward cost of replacement, probably end up paying 4/500 euro if out of warranty.

II always had great service from Joe Duffy's, but then I've bought 3 new cars from them so :P

Stevie Dakota

Mena wrote: »

great service from Joe Duffy's

Now there's something you don't hear everyday.

Gumbo

Mena wrote: »

Had the same problem on my 05 1 series. It's the ABS control unit. 1800 euro if out of warranty though BMW sometimes pay toward cost of replacement, probably end up paying 4/500 euro if out of warranty.

II always had great service from Joe Duffy's, but then I've bought 3 new cars from them so :P

my mam has bought her last 3 cars new from duffys too, and her most recent one (2004 E46 318Ci) is in there at the moment getting its first oil service (yeas it only has 11k on it), so i will let yis know if the customer care is still ok

Anan1

OP - Does the car have a service pack?

wexpin

Anan1 wrote: »

OP - Does the car have a service pack?

No, its a UK import, so wouldn't have thought you would get anything except the european 3 year warranty from the dealers here.

notahappycamper

Stevie Dakota wrote: »

Now there's something you don't hear everyday.

I have to say I had a 1st service done by Duffy's last December with no issues.

I've asked the question here before - what do Joe Duffy's do or not do regards servicing that people here have a problem with?

Stevie Dakota

notahappycamper wrote: »

I have to say I had a 1st service done by Duffy's last December with no issues.

I've asked the question here before - what do Joe Duffy's do or not do regards servicing that people here have a problem with?

I've heard a lot of negative things about them in the past, customer service mainly, but I believe they are working hard to improve things, more recent feedback seems better.

Cyrus

isnt the warranty not 2 years bmw and sometimes an extra year from the garage selling? you may not still be in warranty

Gumbo

Cyrus wrote: »

isnt the warranty not 2 years bmw and sometimes an extra year from the garage selling? you may not still be in warranty

very possible, OP you should ring a dealer with your VIN number to confirm.

wexpin

kceire wrote: »

very possible, OP you should ring a dealer with your VIN number to confirm.

hmmm... thats a bit worrying alright. Its a three year warranty in the UK alright which i believe *should* be honoured europe wide, but wouldn't surprise me if they found someway to wriggle out of it. Will dig out VIN and call them

Geoff845

Stevie Dakota wrote: »

Now there's something you don't hear everyday.

wonder why there the biggest dealer in the country, by a country mile???

Geoff845

wexpin wrote: »

lads, can anyone recommend a good spot to get a service on a 06 1 series in Dublin. I know there are good independents out there but there is a warning light on dash regarding stability control and I think there may be something needing replacing through warrenty hence I think I should go through the main dealer. Thought I heard some ad on the radio a while ago about some service offer with BMW garages in Dublin but can't see anything about it online. Would have thought they would be trying to encourage business in this climate..

Recommendations appreciated!

Give Duffy's a shout they will give you any info you need over the phone and check for any other recalls that are due, Bobby in there is very helpful

Gumbo

Geoff845 wrote: »

Give Duffy's a shout they will give you any info you need over the phone and check for any other recalls that are due, Bobby in there is very helpful

dealt with booby too in relation to my mams car, they serviced it also valeted it and fixed a puncture free of charge.

i also rang them about a car im looking at in another garage and they spent 5 mins on the phone to me going through the service history and giving me the details etc etc