Inspection II on E34 M5

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   Just rang around a few local BMW dealers (I'm in North Hertfordshire) to get a quote for an Inspection II for my 1995 E34 M5. Also asked for a price for Brake Fluid change.

The quotes (including VAT were):

Sycamore, Peterborough - �770.00

Elms, Cambridge - �772.17 PLUS oil (!)

Specialist Cars, Stevenage - �799.92

Bridgegate, Derby - �530.00

Quite a difference - Bridgegate are �240 cheaper than the cheapest of the rest! Only problem for me is the distance to Derby (130 miles), and having to stay over (they need the car for 2 days for an Inspection II) - the additional cost and hassle make it less attractive.

Anybody know of a BMW Dealer (car has a FBMWSH which I want to keep up) nearer to me that has Bridgegate-like prices?

For what it's worth, a Brake Fluid change would cost:

Sycamore, Peterborough - �65.00

Elms, Cambridge - �119.00

Specialist Cars, Stevenage - �44.25

Bridgegate, Derby - �78.00

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
///M5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03-March-2003 Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 37	Topic: Inspection II on E34 M5 Posted: 16-May-2005 at 16:57
	Just rang around a few local BMW dealers (I'm in North Hertfordshire) to get a quote for an Inspection II for my 1995 E34 M5. Also asked for a price for Brake Fluid change. The quotes (including VAT were): Sycamore, Peterborough - �770.00 Elms, Cambridge - �772.17 PLUS oil (!) Specialist Cars, Stevenage - �799.92 Bridgegate, Derby - �530.00 Quite a difference - Bridgegate are �240 cheaper than the cheapest of the rest! Only problem for me is the distance to Derby (130 miles), and having to stay over (they need the car for 2 days for an Inspection II) - the additional cost and hassle make it less attractive. Anybody know of a BMW Dealer (car has a FBMWSH which I want to keep up) nearer to me that has Bridgegate-like prices? For what it's worth, a Brake Fluid change would cost: Sycamore, Peterborough - �65.00 Elms, Cambridge - �119.00 Specialist Cars, Stevenage - �44.25 Bridgegate, Derby - �78.00

Sponsored Links

mmm-five Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 16-January-2003 Status: Offline Points: 343	Posted: 17-May-2005 at 04:48
	Where exactly are you to be 130 miles from Derby. Use the link on BMW's website to find lots of 'local' dealers http://ecom.bmwgroup.com/ecom32/GB/BMW/en/pages/dlo/index.js p?process=dlo However I think the overnight stay in Derby will be worth the �240 saving, you can stay in a decent hotel and have a good night out for the money you are saving. Unfortunately dealer prices are changing all the time, it's just a matter of ringing around and getting the best deal you can. That saving means Bridgegate are charging about �30 an hour less than Specialist Cars for labour! Edited by mmm-five