HELP!

[Gizmo]

Thanks for all the replies. I totally agree that J4C have a bunch of very friendly chaps. I just needed some expert opinions from the more experienced guys here, to make sure that I am paying for my money's worth.

Thanks again.

[hitmee]

many people have the perception that if they service outside, the service cost would be $200 ~ $300. Get real. BMW parts are not cheap.

anyway, as long as they are cheaper than PML and most importantly, FASTER. I am happy. From my own experience, I can say J4C service is right up there with PML. Seldom see workshop that is so clean, properly organsied and the ppl are professionals.

[nYteMarE]

i've always been happy with the service from j4c.. pricey or not, the people do know what they're talking about and they don't tell you to buy stuff that you don't need... no hard sell there either...

[hitmee]

I just feel they need to expand more. not enuff space liao.

i didnt know the iboss is driving a 6 series...... when i grow up, i wanna open a BMW workshop too.

[nYteMarE]

you still not grown enough?

it's always fun going there, even if it's just to carwatch

[shaaz]

Originally Posted by Gizmo

Hi to all bros,

Having been on this forum and heard all the bads things about PML, I have only serviced my BM in Juzz for Cars since owning my car (E39).

however, having serviced my car at Juzz a few times, I am not entirely sure if its cheap at all. So far, my servicing, including change of parts, cost me about $2K during each visit. That is certainly not cheap by my standards. I have a couple of friends who said that Juzz for Cars are quite expensive actually.

Just 2 weeks ago, I have done a type II inspection. and my radiator overheated over the weekend. I have topped up the radiator but found no leaks. With my friend's opinions and my episode, this is certainly making me doubtful about the quality of Juzz for Cars.

What do you guys think? Is BVO better? some of my friends says its better. Or should I just send it back to PML. I am no mod craze... just a normal guy who is happy with factory stock.

thanks and regds

Originally Posted by Gizmo

Yes. expensive or not is subjective. But I'm looking at the angle of comparing between Juzz, BVO and PML. surely it won't be that subjective anymore. All I seek for is some form of transparency, just like what the government is doing to Singapore healthcare, which has since improved leaps and bounds in terms of price transparency, and there is less people cutting throat out there.

As for my servicing. Basically it included

1. Inspection 2
2. Air con microfilter ($96)
3. Valve cover gasket ($95)
4. Oil filter housing gasket set ($25)
5. Oil sump gasket ($280)
6. Fan belt tensioner C/w bearing ($95)
7. Roller bearing ($45)
8. Air con belt ($24)
9. Air con blower resistor ($185)
10. Air con belt tensioner ($95)
11. Inspection 2 labout ($80)
12. Labour for other stuffs ($120)

All in all about $2K. Comments?

Originally Posted by Gizmo

Thanks for all the replies. I totally agree that J4C have a bunch of very friendly chaps. I just needed some expert opinions from the more experienced guys here, to make sure that I am paying for my money's worth.

Thanks again.

Like what Louis was saying, PML alone on labour would have charged you more than 3 times the labour quoted by J4C. Looking at your list above, seems pretty reasonable to me. Labour to replace all the parts SGD$120.00, not bad...

I think your paying for what it's worth, Juzz 4 Cars got an excellent team of mechanics and a beautiful after-sales staff, plus they really take good car of your car.. you send in car.. they fix.. wash car for you.. give it back to you clean.

[Mockngbrd]

or u can always give BVO a try then u can compare lo

[Kiddy M]

service all my 3 cars at J4C.. never felt they over charged me.. give really good service, wash my car.. make sure no greasy hands or uniforms taint my interiors..
I will keep using them for any cars that i buy... even non BMW..

[kl88]

I cannot even remember the number of years that I've been going to Juzz for Cars.. but for you, I try to recall the cars I've maintained through them.. in no particular order.. 4 BMWs, 2 VWs, 1 Audi and 1 Subaru..

Would it please you to patronise a workshop whose boss drives a Datsun 100A? Would that be the indicator that the prices there are reasonable?

Have you seen the types of cars that the boss of Crystal Jade drives?

[hitmee]

Originally Posted by kl88

I cannot even remember the number of years that I've been going to Juzz for Cars.. but for you, I try to recall the cars I've maintained through them.. in no particular order.. 4 BMWs, 2 VWs, 1 Audi and 1 Subaru..

Would it please you to patronise a workshop whose boss drives a Datsun 100A? Would that be the indicator that the prices there are reasonable?

Have you seen the types of cars that the boss of Crystal Jade drives?

no. wat do they drive? if it is lambo i dun eat crystal jade anymore.....