Last weeks of warranty and maintenance...thoughts o having dealer check car?

[mjposner]

My warranty and maintenance expires 12/7/19. Car shows no issues, and on board service is all green. Should I still try and get dealer to give car once over? What do you all suggest?

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

yeah doesn't hurt. But they ain't going to do shit. Its all computer based now and a service adviser is merely pseudo salesman

[TrauCon]

Where I am it cost around $170 for the inspection. I feel like they checked but not deep enough. If I didnt do it it would bug me for a long time. Now I did it it seems like a waste of money. Weird.

[jacobe92]

Originally Posted by mjposner

My warranty and maintenance expires 12/7/19. Car shows no issues, and on board service is all green. Should I still try and get dealer to give car once over? What do you all suggest?

A good start would be to look underneath the car if there's any visible moisture. My previous M3 at the time was wet and they replaced a differential gasket. While there, get your key fob battery replace, wiper blades change etc, etc. Because it's free. A tip for anyone reading. Bring a different key fob every time it's service. GL

[SCS55]

Originally Posted by mjposner

My warranty and maintenance expires 12/7/19. Car shows no issues, and on board service is all green. Should I still try and get dealer to give car once over? What do you all suggest?

Yes. They get paid to find things wrong. Right before mine expired I booked an appointment with my dealership to investigate a message that I thought I saw pop up, and for a very slightly cracked passenger side cowl piece which they unbelievably ordered and replaced under warranty. (The little 1/4 " plastic fence had a few vertical pieces missing). They inspected, searched for leaks, scanned the car and did a final software update as a "after today, your on your own" service.

Everything checked out fine, zero cost to me.

[dezzracer]

Originally Posted by jacobe92

A good start would be to look underneath the car if there's any visible moisture. My previous M3 at the time was wet and they replaced a differential gasket. While there, get your key fob battery replace, wiper blades change etc, etc. Because it's free. A tip for anyone reading. Bring a different key fob every time it's service. GL

All for free? You sure? I thought it was just oil changes ? Anybody have a list of what else would be free for the asking while under warranty?

[jacobe92]

The 2015 and 16 warranty covers oil change, pads, rotors, wiper blades etc, etc. 2017 and up and it's no longer free.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by dezzracer

All for free? You sure? I thought it was just oil changes ? Anybody have a list of what else would be free for the asking while under warranty?

The major ones were brake pads, rotors, wiper inserts, clutch as far as I can remember.

You can pay extra ($700?) to get those items included in 2017+

here is the page explaining the coverages.

I just got a reminder of this form paying $34 for wiper blade inserts on my wife’s 2018 f31

[RoundelM3]

Bought my 2015 used (lease turn-in) with low mileage. During my last 2 months of warranty, I had the oil changed at an Indy shop (maintenance wasn't transferred when the car was turned in) and while the car was on the lift, they discovered a differential seal leak (right side) and a torn ball joint boot (front left). Took it to the dealership and they fixed both under warranty - otherwise, it would have cost about $1K for parts and labor.

[RoundelM3]

Originally Posted by jacobe92

The 2015 and 16 warranty covers oil change, pads, rotors, wiper blades etc, etc. 2017 and up and it's no longer free.

Those items are covered by maintenance, not warranty. After 2016, free maintenance is only for 3 years instead of 4.

[mjposner]

Have an appointment this Wednesday. Mentioned the surging dct in low gear, and occasional hiccup at 4k, see what they find.

[ByeFelicia]

I think yes. Mine ends Dec 15th but went in early for a final once over cause I want to tune.

This depends on your SA as well imo. I have a good rapport with mine so that's a benefit that hopefully you have.

In terms of that on board service thing.... I didn't know I had to get my diff fluid changed but he knew. Don't think the onboard system covers that. Just engine oil and pads...

Go in for the once over.

[edb4164]

Originally Posted by RoundelM3

Those items are covered by maintenance, not warranty. After 2016, free maintenance is only for 3 years instead of 4.

I didn't think there was any maintenance on 2017 or later BMWs. I was under the assumption it had to be purchased in one of their maintenance plans, particularly for M-cars. Any more insight here?

[mjposner]

Will take in tomorrow, will see what they do and report back

[RoundelM3]

Originally Posted by edb4164

I didn't think there was any maintenance on 2017 or later BMWs. I was under the assumption it had to be purchased in one of their maintenance plans, particularly for M-cars. Any more insight here?

You know what happens when you assume, right?

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by edb4164

I didn't think there was any maintenance on 2017 or later BMWs. I was under the assumption it had to be purchased in one of their maintenance plans, particularly for M-cars. Any more insight here?

After 2016, only these parts are covered:

Engine Oil
Engine Filter
Brake Fluid
Cabin Micro Filter(s)
Engine Air Filter(s)
Spark Plugs
Remote Control/Key Battery
Vehicle Check
Fuel Filter (Diesel engines only)

Which is basically all you really need, the old plan was 1 year longer and it covered consumables like rotors, pads, and wiper blade inserts. BMW does not resurface rotors and only do full replacements, so it'll be worth it if you go through brakes a lot. You can upgrade to the old plan for an additional cost.

[mjposner]

My brakes started squeaking as well, so I mentioned that the sa, so will see what ends up happening.

[nbennettksu]

They won't fix shit that you don't complain about, or that's considere up selling warranty which is a big no-no.

If you have an issue, you go in, say ac is blowing warm, burning smell from engine bay, threads separating on seats, sluggish under acceleration or whatever you need them to check.

[robertg]

Get them to check your oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler gasket for leaks.
Bmw's have a history of failure in this area. Last 2 Bmw's leaked here.

Just got touched up for $1400 for mine granted Geico MBI covered all but $250 of it.

[mjposner]

Well they found and fixed an oil leak before when in for routine maintenance so you never know. been in for 4 business days, not a word. I have a 430i convertible loaner so its okay for now.

[mjposner]

Well just got and email that my car is done. i complained about low speed dct bucking, a flat spot at 4k rpm and squeaking brakes.

This is what they did: 34246 CONNECTD BATTERY CHARGER AND INTERROGATED FAULT MEMORY. NO FAULTS STORED PERTAING CONCERN.
PERFORMED FUEL QUALITY RECOGNITION TEST MODULE. START TIME: 14:05 END TIME:15:19. FOUND HIGH PREMIUM FUEL STORED
IN FUEL QUALITY RECOGNITION TEST. SET VEHICLE IN THE AIR. REMOVED TRANSMISSION UDER BODY PROTECTION COVER,
CHECKED INSPECTED TRANSMISSION FOR LEAKS. NO LEAKS FOUND. CHECKED TRANSMISSION MOUNTS. FOUND MOUNTS OK.
PERFORMED TRANS OIL LEVEL CHECK. CHECKED TRANS FLUID CONDITION. FOUND TRANS FLUID AND LEVEL OK. RE-INSTALLED
EVERYTHING BACK IN PLACE. ROAD TESTED VEHICLE WITH SHOP FOREMAN. VEHICLE DRVING/PERFORMING NORMALLY AS
DESIGNED.

34246 VERIFIED CUSTOMER CONCERN. PERFORMED DW PUNCH: STA1RT TIME: 5:44 END TIME:16:16. ROAD TESTED VEHICLE FOR 10
MILES IN ORDER TO GET THE BRAKES AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND BEABLE TO REPRODUCE THE NOISE. PIN POINT THE
NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE. REMOVED FRONT BRAKES.DW PUCH TO RE-CHANFER DOWB EDGES OF THE BRAKE PADS.
CLEAN AND LUBRICATED CONTACT POINTS AND SLIDING PINS.16:37 END TIME: . REINSTALED EVERTHING BACK IN PLACE. ROAD
TESTED VEHICLE. SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING NOT LONGER PRESENT. CUSTOMER CONCERN CORRECTED.

[BlueberryM3]

Originally Posted by mjposner

Well just got and email that my car is done. i complained about low speed dct bucking, a flat spot at 4k rpm and squeaking brakes.

This is what they did: 34246 CONNECTD BATTERY CHARGER AND INTERROGATED FAULT MEMORY. NO FAULTS STORED PERTAING CONCERN.
PERFORMED FUEL QUALITY RECOGNITION TEST MODULE. START TIME: 14:05 END TIME:15:19. FOUND HIGH PREMIUM FUEL STORED
IN FUEL QUALITY RECOGNITION TEST. SET VEHICLE IN THE AIR. REMOVED TRANSMISSION UDER BODY PROTECTION COVER,
CHECKED INSPECTED TRANSMISSION FOR LEAKS. NO LEAKS FOUND. CHECKED TRANSMISSION MOUNTS. FOUND MOUNTS OK.
PERFORMED TRANS OIL LEVEL CHECK. CHECKED TRANS FLUID CONDITION. FOUND TRANS FLUID AND LEVEL OK. RE-INSTALLED
EVERYTHING BACK IN PLACE. ROAD TESTED VEHICLE WITH SHOP FOREMAN. VEHICLE DRVING/PERFORMING NORMALLY AS
DESIGNED.

34246 VERIFIED CUSTOMER CONCERN. PERFORMED DW PUNCH: STA1RT TIME: 5:44 END TIME:16:16. ROAD TESTED VEHICLE FOR 10
MILES IN ORDER TO GET THE BRAKES AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND BEABLE TO REPRODUCE THE NOISE. PIN POINT THE
NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE. REMOVED FRONT BRAKES.DW PUCH TO RE-CHANFER DOWB EDGES OF THE BRAKE PADS.
CLEAN AND LUBRICATED CONTACT POINTS AND SLIDING PINS.16:37 END TIME: . REINSTALED EVERTHING BACK IN PLACE. ROAD
TESTED VEHICLE. SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING NOT LONGER PRESENT. CUSTOMER CONCERN CORRECTED.

Low speed DCT bucking is normal btw for these cars... My 2016 did the same thing. That is until I flashed the GTS transmission software through BM3