OK, fellas, I need ya'll's input. I got bit the first time I took Maggie in for the 10k oil change because I paid the Nederlander BMW service department for their oil. Not real smart, now I know. She's due the next service but also the brake wear indicator came on and I noticed the treads were low on her kicks. So, I asked the dealership how much doing all this would cost. Customer service is SO good in Nederlands that I had to fight them to give me the costs for the parts. Now, it gets better and better!! The brakes were 125 fronts, 62 rears plus 11.50 euros for each of the front and rear wear sensors. But wait, there's MORE!!! They want to charge 305 euros PER tire for the stock Goodyear RFs!!! Of course, they refused my offer to install the BMW parts that I would provide.

Now, my friends, the question is can ya'll in Germany provide parts (besides oil) to the BMW dealership to install? I've called my dealership in the States to see if MiniUSA will take over the warranty once I get back. If so, I'll have to bite the bullet and pay the Nederlanerers for the brake job, oil change. Otherwise, I'll invest in the right tools and do it myself. Oh yeah, I'll be da---d if I pay $412.31 per tire!! There's a local shop that'll mount and balance for ~20 euro per. Sorry for the rant but I'm hoping that there is some sanity in Europe.

Cheers!!

 

I know when i got my Oil Changed @ the Dealer here in Bitburg they had no problem w/ me bringing my own oil 4 them 2 put in so i would assume it would be the same w/ anything else

 

Bart, I can bring my own oil in; however, they will not let me bring in outside(US)-purchased BMW parts. That's the question: can ya'll in Germany do that? If so, I just might take Maggie to Deutschland for services.

Cheers!!

 

you know what i will ask 2morrow when i go pick my car back up and let you know

 

I can. Peter Nick BMW / Mini in Weinnheim.

 

Abu, as my German is shiite, I'm guessing he's an authorized BMW service center/used car lot, he'll let you bring in the parts and he'll do the work? Looks like I've got another reason to get down thataway. Thanks!

Cheers!!

 

It varies from dealer to dealer here. The ones that are close to military installations will work with us a bit more. The dealer here is Pressath (near Graf) is really cool and will let us do this. Besides, the dealer really makes their money on labor anyway.

DYI is the better route to go if you are good with tools.

 

My only worry was voiding the warranty but I >might< be able to do this myself. Updated info is here.