Hi everyone, I have an 05 R53 - I had it at a mechanics recently to replace the starter, $710... I was told by them that they only use OEM parts, I even asked them if they could use an aftermarket to bring the cost down and they refused - saying again they only use OEM because they warranty the parts, etc. I now see the starter that they installed says it is Denso remanufactured in Mexico? Everything I can find says Bosch is the OEM manufacturer, is this right? Was I ripped off? Thanks for any input!!

 

The question is if the starter is new or reman'ed. A lot of garages lie and cheat to get more profit over the inflated "standard" labour rate plus part. The starter is not that hard to replace, especially with a lift.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...AaAgbjEALw_wcB

 

A MINI has a BMW starter. That starter could have been manufactured by several different companies. Bosch makes a starter for BWM, Desno (the world's largest alternator/starter company) also makes starters for BMW.

It is possible that if OEM was quoted, the Denso meets that definition.

 

Most are remanufactured. Bosch is OEM, on this one, denso is an alternative, its on the silver casting stating Bosch on the Genuine MINI one we have:





https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-...e/Electrical/6