Hi. I'll be a new BMW car owner quite soon so still new to where the lobangs are for getting BMW stuffs.
Anyone can tell me where is the good accessory shop (sells good quality accessories)? I'm looking for wind deflectors for windows and maybe windshield sunshade (custom fit). I'm also looking for original side/rear window visors/blinds at discounted price (ie. cheaper than what PML is selling).
I also have some questions about BMW parts and warranty.
a. I was told that only PML and MA are authorised to claim parts under warranty. is this correct? If so, does this mean we are stuck with servicing at PML for first 3 years?
b. Any BMW owners who have kept their cars for a super long time? eg. 7yrs and above? Do you find BMW cars reliable? ie. as long as you send for regular servicings, the car should not break down on the road.
Also, in between regular servicings, the car does not need unscheduled repairs much.
I have owned Saab cars before and the car has stalled on the highway on 2 occasions over first 5 years.
I have also owned MINI Cooper/S and there were alot of unscheduled servicings/repairs.
My recent ride is an E class - it was perfect - other than changing bulbs, there were no unscheduled repairs and no breakdowns at all.
c. which are the good workshops to go to? ie. not expensive and knows which parts to change during servicings and not one of those who only change parts when either car system highlights it or when the part actually breaks down (too late!). To date, I gather the popular ones are J4C, BVO, JDM .. correct?
d. I'm thinking of getting an aftermarket installation of features not available in my stock F10 - Surround View, Park Assist, Heads Up Display. Has anyone done an aftermarket install before? When car is sent to PML for servicing, do they immediately declare overall warranty is void?
So many questions ... paiseh.
Thanks to all for teaching me the ropes on BMW!
Anyone can tell me where is the good accessory shop (sells good quality accessories)? I'm looking for wind deflectors for windows and maybe windshield sunshade (custom fit). I'm also looking for original side/rear window visors/blinds at discounted price (ie. cheaper than what PML is selling).
I also have some questions about BMW parts and warranty.
a. I was told that only PML and MA are authorised to claim parts under warranty. is this correct? If so, does this mean we are stuck with servicing at PML for first 3 years?
b. Any BMW owners who have kept their cars for a super long time? eg. 7yrs and above? Do you find BMW cars reliable? ie. as long as you send for regular servicings, the car should not break down on the road.
Also, in between regular servicings, the car does not need unscheduled repairs much.
I have owned Saab cars before and the car has stalled on the highway on 2 occasions over first 5 years.
I have also owned MINI Cooper/S and there were alot of unscheduled servicings/repairs.
My recent ride is an E class - it was perfect - other than changing bulbs, there were no unscheduled repairs and no breakdowns at all.
c. which are the good workshops to go to? ie. not expensive and knows which parts to change during servicings and not one of those who only change parts when either car system highlights it or when the part actually breaks down (too late!). To date, I gather the popular ones are J4C, BVO, JDM .. correct?
d. I'm thinking of getting an aftermarket installation of features not available in my stock F10 - Surround View, Park Assist, Heads Up Display. Has anyone done an aftermarket install before? When car is sent to PML for servicing, do they immediately declare overall warranty is void?
So many questions ... paiseh.
Thanks to all for teaching me the ropes on BMW!
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