BMW service feedback

**Bonzai** · July 12th, 2011 08:14 AM

I am considering buying my first BMW, but have heard from friend that he has been extremely disappointed with the service (he has been to 5 different centers in and around Metro Manila), especially since BMW no longer owns the service centers. Can anyone give me feedback on the quality of service (e.g., availability of parts, ability to estimate costs, speed of execution) and cost?

Thanks!

**Si 06** · July 12th, 2011 09:35 AM

Don't hold yourself back from buying a BMW. If you can afford the car you definitely can pay for parts and services. I don't think you will encounter problems in the first two or three years of ownership and can always turn to other shops in the future. Autosport and Eurocars along Pasong Tamo extension can provide you with parts and services.
Get the diesel you'll be glad you did.

**euro.autoparts** · July 18th, 2011 09:54 AM

also try topgear along aurora blvd. betty go belmonte station. they provide parts and service for all european cars.

**Ry_Tower** · July 18th, 2011 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Bonzai

I am considering buying my first BMW, but have heard from friend that he has been extremely disappointed with the service (he has been to 5 different centers in and around Metro Manila), especially since BMW no longer owns the service centers. Can anyone give me feedback on the quality of service (e.g., availability of parts, ability to estimate costs, speed of execution) and cost?

Thanks!

Just make sure you befriend the mechanics and ask the shop if you can look aroudn while waiting for your car to be serviced. That's a sign they are not doing anything "doubtful". If they don't allow this, then you might want to reconsider. Visit BMW car club of the Phillippines as well, they will be of great help. BMW Car Club of the Philippines Official Website

**Benzmizer** · July 18th, 2011 02:08 PM

+1 to the guys' shop suggestions. Take note thou that if the BMW you are buying is still under warranty, I would not advice you to have the car done anywhere else except an authorized BMW service shop/dealer --- or risk void of warranty coverage.

**beamer whacko** · November 2nd, 2011 01:42 PM

one of the best bmw service in q.c. is the euro_care motors somewhere in fairview area. the treat is so personalized! you can reach them at 7382821

**ChunkyLover** · November 2nd, 2011 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Bonzai

I am considering buying my first BMW, but have heard from friend that he has been extremely disappointed with the service (he has been to 5 different centers in and around Metro Manila), especially since BMW no longer owns the service centers. Can anyone give me feedback on the quality of service (e.g., availability of parts, ability to estimate costs, speed of execution) and cost?

Thanks!

go with AUDI! AUDI! AUDI! hehehehe

BTT:
1. Availability of parts: parts are usually 2weeks to order or more then another 2 weeks to service
2. Estimate cost: usually min of 16k to 30k per 10km service... (depends on unit)
3. Speed of execution: service usually takes a day to 3 days...

think long term on your bmw...
run flat tires cost a bunch of money... brake pads... etc...
my audis tires cost 200k a set... thats only good for a few minimal years...
brake pads cost 15k etc etc etc

if your planning to buy a 3 series worth 3m... i suggest you stack up about half million for future maintenance

**zeepey** · November 7th, 2011 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by beamer whacko

one of the best bmw service in q.c. is the euro_care motors somewhere in fairview area. the treat is so personalized! you can reach them at 7382821

may i know why??? sa dami ng nag seservice ng BMW sa QC area ngayon ko lang narinig 'to.

**BE36** · November 14th, 2011 09:17 AM

^ maybe new lang sa area. Ingat lang sa mga nagsusulputang gumagawa DAW ng mga euro cars. Marami dyan proper way of tapping up lang ng coolant hindi alam. Sa wiring putol lang ng putol. Yung tools improvised lang and so on and so on. Be strict on the oil change and belts. Iwas nalang sa mga mamang talyer. Read on local and int'l BMW forums and you'll learn alot.

**BE36** · November 14th, 2011 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by ChunkyLover

go with AUDI! AUDI! AUDI! hehehehe

BTT:
1. Availability of parts: parts are usually 2weeks to order or more then another 2 weeks to service
2. Estimate cost: usually min of 16k to 30k per 10km service... (depends on unit)
3. Speed of execution: service usually takes a day to 3 days...

think long term on your bmw...
run flat tires cost a bunch of money... brake pads... etc...
my audis tires cost 200k a set... thats only good for a few minimal years...
brake pads cost 15k etc etc etc

if your planning to buy a 3 series worth 3m... i suggest you stack up about half million for future maintenance

it depends kung brand new ang kukunin nya or CPO. Runflats can be changed to regular ones. Brake pads andami dyan basta OEM will do. Fluids naman you can use off-the-shelf prods like shell. I don't believe in those BMW life time oils that are 4x more expensive. Kaya maraming bmw with an a/t ang naooverhaul dahil sa claim nilang 100k kms for the atf. Solution? Change it every 25k kms or 50k if your bimmer is light. HTH.