"BMW First"

HappyAsLarE · 31-10-2018 5:30pm

You couldn’t pay me to let them wash me car every month. Scratched to effin bits.

heroics · 31-10-2018 6:13pm

Thanks for that. Mine is due a service next month that should help reduce it a bit

Wailin · 31-10-2018 6:57pm

HappyAsLarE wrote: »

You couldn’t pay me to let them wash me car every month. Scratched to effin bits.

This is true.

BrookieD · 31-10-2018 9:07pm

Wailin wrote: »

This is true.

if mine was 17/18 d then might be in agreement :P

cyborg · 31-10-2018 11:02pm

Topaz fuel card terms and conditions mention a 25 euro registration charge, anyone know if this is the case?

HappyAsLarE · 31-10-2018 11:43pm

BrookieD wrote: »

if mine was 17/18 d then might be in agreement :P

Is it a C Reg? Shame that.

SaintsYB · 01-11-2018 12:13am

Just signed up for the three month free trial of the 2in1 Plus. Delighted with that as I'd been waiting until closer to the time my breaks were due to get done to sign up.

SaintsYB · 01-11-2018 12:19am

cyborg wrote: »

Topaz fuel card terms and conditions mention a 25 euro registration charge, anyone know if this is the case?

I've just seen this too. If I'm getting charged €25 to sign up for the card, I'm not going to bother with that part.

nim1bdeh38l2cw · 01-11-2018 12:21am

SaintsYB wrote: »

I've just seen this too. If I'm getting charged €25 to sign up for the card, I'm not going to bother with that part.

If you're insurance is with AXA you can get it for free

aristotle25 · 01-11-2018 10:56am

HappyAsLarE wrote: »

You couldn’t pay me to let them wash me car every month. Scratched to effin bits.

I always ask them NOT to wash my car when I am in there for a service, sometimes get confused looks from the service guy across the desk.

BrookieD · 01-11-2018 11:34am

aristotle25 wrote: »

I always ask them NOT to wash my car when I am in there for a service, sometimes get confused looks from the service guy across the desk.

are they really that bad?

aristotle25 · 01-11-2018 11:39am

BrookieD wrote: »

are they really that bad?

I definitely saw one or two new scratch’s in the past when I let them wash my car. But I am one of those people who like to detail their car and spend way too much time and money doing that

BrookieD · 01-11-2018 12:04pm

aristotle25 wrote: »

I definitely saw one or two new scratch’s in the past when I let them wash my car. But I am one of those people who like to detail their car and spend way too much time and money doing that

I like a clean car but don't get into heavy detailing, but as i say if i got a 3 year old f10 i may think different, love my 520 though, best car ever owned

Comhrá · 01-11-2018 5:29pm

I also request the Audi dealer not to wash my A4 whenever I have it in the garage for work.

I don't detail my car but I have a specific wash routine I like to do myself and after three years it is thankfully scratch-free and there's no way I'd trust any garage - even a main dealer - to go near it with a brush or sponge or whatever they use to wash cars.

Toyotafanboi · 02-11-2018 9:47am

BrookieD wrote: »

are they really that bad?

No, they are fine.

Every car on a main dealers forecourt is washed by their valeting dept, 99.9% of cars that service in main dealers are washed by their valeting dept, none of them are "destroyed".

Some people are just particular about how they wash their car, which is fine. Unfortunately these people can be a little dramatic and also assume that everybody else feels so passionately about car washing and uses phrases like "ruined" and "destroyed".

If you've never paid particular attention to how your car is washed in the past, then a main dealer wash will certainly be no worse than anything it's seen before. It's a fairly standard wash process.

aristotle25 · 05-11-2018 12:34pm

SaintsYB wrote: »

I've just seen this too. If I'm getting charged €25 to sign up for the card, I'm not going to bother with that part.

There is no €25 sign up fee with this BMW First scheme. I was not charged and I emailed them asking about it and they confirmed the fee is waived for BMW First.

homik · 05-11-2018 1:07pm

aristotle25 wrote: »

There is no €25 sign up fee with this BMW First scheme. I was not charged and I emailed them asking about it and they confirmed the fee is waived for BMW First.

Did you email bmwfirst@bmw.ie?
I emailed them a few times, and I am not getting any response at all.

aristotle25 · 05-11-2018 2:10pm

homik wrote: »

Did you email bmwfirst@bmw.ie?
I emailed them a few times, and I am not getting any response at all.

No it was a circlekcard.ie email address.

Murph76 · 13-11-2018 10:48am

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

No, they are fine.

Every car on a main dealers forecourt is washed by their valeting dept, 99.9% of cars that service in main dealers are washed by their valeting dept, none of them are "destroyed".

Some people are just particular about how they wash their car, which is fine. Unfortunately these people can be a little dramatic and also assume that everybody else feels so passionately about car washing and uses phrases like "ruined" and "destroyed".

If you've never paid particular attention to how your car is washed in the past, then a main dealer wash will certainly be no worse than anything it's seen before. It's a fairly standard wash process.

That´s it!
Did the valeting last month and did not have any trouble...it took me some time to get an appointment at my dealer but waiting was worth it.

nogoodnamesleft · 13-11-2018 10:45pm

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

No, they are fine.

Every car on a main dealers forecourt is washed by their valeting dept, 99.9% of cars that service in main dealers are washed by their valeting dept, none of them are "destroyed".

Some people are just particular about how they wash their car, which is fine. Unfortunately these people can be a little dramatic and also assume that everybody else feels so passionately about car washing and uses phrases like "ruined" and "destroyed".

If you've never paid particular attention to how your car is washed in the past, then a main dealer wash will certainly be no worse than anything it's seen before. It's a fairly standard wash process.

I had an issue with a BMW main dealer who did in fact scratch the paintwork on my car was in for its end of warranty check (as it had its complementary car wash). It was eventually sorted and rectified after a little resistance from the dealer.

Think of it this way....all cars that come to be serviced, lease cars, end of warranty checks and now BMW first get a complementary "wash". On a busy day that would quantify as a significant amount of cars that the valet department have to wash. At the end of the day it comes down to throughput and not a quality valet.

From a marketing perspective its perfect for them they targeted their customer demographic and got the customer to pay for the privilege!

Murph76 · 21-11-2018 8:56am

Stallingrad wrote: »

Three months free - Be quick!

"To help celebrate the autumnal festivities, we’re offering our customers a special 3 month free trial of the BMW FIRST subscription.
Just enter the coupon code “HALLOWEEN2018” at checkout. Subscribe below to get yours - offer ends today Halloween October 31st"

https://www.bmw-first.ie

Hey guys, just found this on their website. They have the same offer for Black Friday:

“The BLACK FRIDAY Countdown is on. Get 3 MONTH FREE TRIAL now with the coupon code: bf18”

https://www.bmw-first.ie

cyborg · 21-11-2018 9:21am

Get a 4th month free if you use a friends referral link to sign up (1 month extra free for both parties)

https://www.bmw-first.ie?referral=152T1710&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BMW-FIRST_Friends

SaintsYB · 24-11-2018 12:45am

Has anyone had any issues redeeming their free car wash at Topaz/Circle K? I tried to redeem mine today and after she scanned the QR code, she said it was €3. I said it should be free as stated in the email but she said it came up as €3. In the end, I left it.

nim1bdeh38l2cw · 24-11-2018 1:04am

SaintsYB wrote: »

Has anyone had any issues redeeming their free car wash at Topaz/Circle K? I tried to redeem mine today and after she scanned the QR code, she said it was €3. I said it should be free as stated in the email but she said it came up as €3. In the end, I left it.

All Circle K car washes were €3 today for Black Friday

BrookieD · 05-01-2019 5:22pm

Just got a fluid top up, health check and valet / wash with wiper change in joe Duffy, first class service and love the new showroom, had a look at a 2017 520, might be my next car ;-)

vintagevrs · 05-01-2019 6:03pm

That's where BMW First can get very expensive!

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 05-01-2019 6:53pm

Jesus I wouldn't let a dealer wash my car in a fit, they could do a grands damage to the paint in 10 minutes with their brushes and sponges.

Wailin · 05-01-2019 7:33pm

Yep. Had my car polished last Feb, like new and no swirl marks. Hand washed it myself until the water ban came in. Gave in and had the dealer wash it after 6 weeks of looking at it filthy. One wash and full of swirl marks. Never again.

nim1bdeh38l2cw · 05-01-2019 7:53pm

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

No, they are fine.

Every car on a main dealers forecourt is washed by their valeting dept, 99.9% of cars that service in main dealers are washed by their valeting dept, none of them are "destroyed".

Some people are just particular about how they wash their car, which is fine. Unfortunately these people can be a little dramatic and also assume that everybody else feels so passionately about car washing and uses phrases like "ruined" and "destroyed".

If you've never paid particular attention to how your car is washed in the past, then a main dealer wash will certainly be no worse than anything it's seen before. It's a fairly standard wash process.

I see what you mean...

Francis Howling Marmoset wrote: »

Jesus I wouldn't let a dealer wash my car in a fit, they could do a grands damage to the paint in 10 minutes with their brushes and sponges.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 05-01-2019 8:09pm

Paul Fat Party wrote: »

I see what you mean...

Depends on how much you care, and how much the effort the car is worth. However I would assume that many a BMW owner, who will pay a monthly subscription and change their wipers regularly, and book an appointment for a car-wash is reasonably particular....and those that are not couldn't be arsed with the inconvenience of the sales, service and marketing oppertunity for the dealer and brand, that is BMW first.

BrookieD · 05-01-2019 8:13pm

while i had a 1 series years ago this is my first "real" BMW - 520d 2012. Its spotless - low milage in black with oyster leather. I love it and intend to have it a couple of years and upgrade... the reason for me to go with this is to keep it looked after with Joe Duffy which i hope will garner a little extra on trade in for a 2017/18 model in a couple of years time. Do i need a showroom shine every day? Nope. However a clean well looked after motor which i love to drive.. certainly

cyborg · 12-01-2019 9:33am

Check out the latest offer for BMW first members, very tempting !

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Ever wanted to experience the full power of BMW M? Well now from as little as €150 per rental fee, you can!

Heading away for the weekend? Take the 410bhp BMW M2 Competition for a spin. Going off the beaten track, the BMW X3 M40i is ready and waiting. Looking for a mix of style and power? Enjoy the powerful and stylish BMW 440i.

Make your next BMW experience even more memorable with the BMW FIRST Experience fleet.

BrookieD · 12-01-2019 11:14am

cyborg wrote: »

Check out the latest offer for BMW first members, very tempting !

As part of your BMW FIRST Subscription, you now have exclusive access to the BMW FIRST Experience Fleet which has just been launched in Ireland.

Ever wanted to experience the full power of BMW M? Well now from as little as €150 per rental fee, you can!

Heading away for the weekend? Take the 410bhp BMW M2 Competition for a spin. Going off the beaten track, the BMW X3 M40i is ready and waiting. Looking for a mix of style and power? Enjoy the powerful and stylish BMW 440i.

Make your next BMW experience even more memorable with the BMW FIRST Experience fleet.

Seen that also, not to bad for a dirty weekend away with the other half for an extra treat ;-)

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 12-01-2019 1:34pm

Book quickly, someone will bin the m2 comp fairly quickly, they will catch you out in the wet even with the traction on if your not used to it. It seems a very good deal on the car rentals.

JustARandomGuy · 13-01-2019 6:45pm

€1,500 security deposit on the cars and minimum 25 years old. Won't happen that quick.

M2 Competition will be constantly sold out, so I'll probably keep my eyes peeled for the X3 M40i.

extra-ordinary_ · 22-01-2019 2:04pm

Haven't read the whole thread but has it been mentioned that the prices have come down?

dingding · 23-01-2019 1:13am

Can you get the 20% discount if you buy / renew the service pack.

Gumbo · 23-01-2019 10:08am

PM received now. Thanks.

wavert · 04-02-2019 12:03pm

Is there any three month discounts available at the moment. The 1st month free is available but 3 would be better than 1!
Thanks.

cyborg · 04-02-2019 12:24pm

Use this link to get a 2nd free month for you, and a free month for the refereeðŸ˜
https://www.bmw-first.ie/?referral=152T1710&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BMW-FIRST_Friends

Green_Martian · 10-04-2019 1:09pm

Anyone got any codes for more than 1 month free trial for BMW First?

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 10-04-2019 1:55pm

Francis Howling Marmoset wrote: »

Book quickly, someone will bin the m2 comp fairly quickly, they will catch you out in the wet even with the traction on if your not used to it. It seems a very good deal on the car rentals.

So seems the m2 comp is being removed from the rental fleet for some reason?

ciarsd · 10-04-2019 2:20pm

Francis Howling Marmoset wrote: »

So seems the m2 comp is being removed from the rental fleet for some reason?

A shame, I had it on the 'list' myself to dip my toe into ///M territory for more than just a spin in a mates car

Maybe it's a good thing! https://www.bmw-first.ie/fleet

bazz26 · 10-04-2019 2:32pm

I was on to them last week and was told BMW Ireland has just pulled the plug on the scheme due to low uptake. The 440i and X3 M40i apparently have already gone back to be sold on and the M2 which booked out until the end of May, will go back after that.

I'd imagine the scheme would have been more popular if they offered them during the summer months when the weather is better, plus you have to collect and drop back the cars in Dublin only. So like me living on the other side of the country, it's more awkward and involves a bit more planning/time off.

JustARandomGuy · 10-04-2019 6:53pm

bazz26 wrote: »

I was on to them last week and was told BMW Ireland has just pulled the plug on the scheme due to low uptake. The 440i and X3 M40i apparently have already gone back to be sold on and the M2 which booked out until the end of May, will go back after that.

I'd imagine the scheme would have been more popular if they offered them during the summer months when the weather is better, plus you have to collect and drop back the cars in Dublin only. So like me living on the other side of the country, it's more awkward and involves a bit more planning/time off.

That is a load of BS. It simply wasn’t ready to be implemented in the first place. Absolutely atrocious attitude to customer service in regards to the Fleet program. Couldn’t get through to them, couldn’t book, couldn’t do anything.

Also, Ireland. Because we can’t have anything nice here.

bazz26 · 10-04-2019 10:38pm

JustARandomGuy wrote: »

That is a load of BS. It simply wasn’t ready to be implemented in the first place. Absolutely atrocious attitude to customer service in regards to the Fleet program. Couldn’t get through to them, couldn’t book, couldn’t do anything.

Also, Ireland. Because we can’t have anything nice here.

Well I can only go off what I was told when I got through to them at the first attempt. Also there is a poster on here called digiman who rented the X3 M40i recently and his experience was nothing but positive. I don't know he all that well but I cannot see what reason he would have to lie about it.

I do agree with you about Ireland not being set up or cheap for anything nice like this.

uluwatu · 20-04-2019 12:31pm

Have you checked out the easter special of BMW First (3months for free): https://www.bmw-first.ie/home

CosmicJay · 24-04-2019 10:44am

bazz26 wrote: »

Well I can only go off what I was told when I got through to them at the first attempt. Also there is a poster on here called digiman who rented the X3 M40i recently and his experience was nothing but positive. I don't know he all that well but I cannot see what reason he would have to lie about it.

I do agree with you about Ireland not being set up or cheap for anything nice like this.

Customer service is pretty poor, the lad Fabrice who is head of BMW First Fleet is either new and finding the ropes or just not all there.

NinjaG · 24-06-2019 8:15pm

Just wondering if anyone wants to share the BMW First subscription referral code.

This can give us both a month extra free subscription.

Thanks

Clareman · 25-06-2019 12:32pm

I've given up my subscription because it was too much hassle to get to and from the dealers to get a car wash but if you keep an eye on their facebook page they often give out free months worth of subscriptions

"BMW First"

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