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beej · Mar 8th, 2004, 03:37 PM

I've been reading up quite a bit on the aero kit, two front driving lights, and people's experiences having them fitted or fitting them without the dealer. I just called my dealer - Chiswick BMW in West London - and the prices they have quoted me have completely put me off:

Full aero kit = 920 GBP + 650 GBP fitting @ 6hrs = 1570 GBP (2900 USD)

Twin driving lights = 150 GBP + 400 GBP fitting @ 4hrs = 550 GBP (1020 USD)

Partial aero kit --> Chiswick BMW refuse to split into individual parts

Now either I haven't been putting aside enough money, or the ratio of cost of parts to cost of labour is bonkers. Or do I not have a realistic enough view of what's fair?

Now I see why newminispares.com is infinitely preferrable.

I had been quite looking forward to sourcing the aero kit front grills and following the Bridger US guide for my first bit of serious DIY. Can anyone recommend a UK dealer who will sell aero kit components separately or is this very much the norm?

beej · Mar 8th, 2004, 04:29 PM

Still ringing around... Park Lane BMW will order the individual parts in, huzzah for them and ya boo sucks for Chiswick BMW!

51 13 0 140 259 Radiator Grille = 30 GBP
51 11 0 140 255 Bumper Grille Top = 21 GBP

I can't find a PDF of spare parts anwhere, so unless someone has one I'll have to nip in to a dealer to get the latest brochure and check...

NED · Mar 8th, 2004, 07:26 PM

D ick Lovett MINI in Swindon quoted me £1082.25inc vat for the aero kit, including fitting. Those London guys are pretty expensive!

mikeythemini · Mar 8th, 2004, 09:10 PM

how can it take 4 hours to fit spotlamps??
& £100 per hour?? Wish my shop was down there

Jones · Mar 8th, 2004, 09:13 PM

When ever I have stuff fitted I go to Rydale Cardiff. £50 per hour labour charges!!! Cant go wrong if you try!!

Thinking about the spot lights...how much are they and in real time (not BMW time) how long do they take to fit??

Cheers,

Jones!

hairyhen · Mar 8th, 2004, 09:16 PM

Those are unbelievable prices dude!

Henry Bros. quoted me £250 for fitting the aero kit up here in Glasgow...so youre talking a touch under £1200 for the aero kit without spolier, painted and fitted.

eddie_DV52_CCZ · Apr 10th, 2004, 12:45 AM

lol you guys are getting ripped so badly!

(i was going to tell you how much i was paying for it... but i have decided against it until next week on thursaday when it fitted... just incase Someone from Radford (stafford) puts an end to me as i know they use this from time to time.

Oh what the heck, £970 inc Fitting (factory Sprayed) with out spoiler (already got it).

Seen as they quoted me and booked me in, they aint going back on me!

Was thinking about getting spots, i will get back to you guys what deal i get on that.

I also got the spoiler + fitting for £205

Mar 8th, 2004, 03:37 PM	#1
beej MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cirencester, UK Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 666 Offline	Aero kit and Driving lights - pricing and labour costs :-( I've been reading up quite a bit on the aero kit, two front driving lights, and people's experiences having them fitted or fitting them without the dealer. I just called my dealer - Chiswick BMW in West London - and the prices they have quoted me have completely put me off: Full aero kit = 920 GBP + 650 GBP fitting @ 6hrs = 1570 GBP (2900 USD) Twin driving lights = 150 GBP + 400 GBP fitting @ 4hrs = 550 GBP (1020 USD) Partial aero kit --> Chiswick BMW refuse to split into individual parts Now either I haven't been putting aside enough money, or the ratio of cost of parts to cost of labour is bonkers. Or do I not have a realistic enough view of what's fair? Now I see why newminispares.com is infinitely preferrable. I had been quite looking forward to sourcing the aero kit front grills and following the Bridger US guide for my first bit of serious DIY. Can anyone recommend a UK dealer who will sell aero kit components separately or is this very much the norm? GTT220 / GTT brakes / Milltek cat-back / poly bushes / Bluetooth / aero bits / IceLink

Mar 8th, 2004, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
beej MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cirencester, UK Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 666 Offline	Still ringing around... Park Lane BMW will order the individual parts in, huzzah for them and ya boo sucks for Chiswick BMW! 51 13 0 140 259 Radiator Grille = 30 GBP 51 11 0 140 255 Bumper Grille Top = 21 GBP I can't find a PDF of spare parts anwhere, so unless someone has one I'll have to nip in to a dealer to get the latest brochure and check... GTT220 / GTT brakes / Milltek cat-back / poly bushes / Bluetooth / aero bits / IceLink

Mar 8th, 2004, 09:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 9,491 Offline	how can it take 4 hours to fit spotlamps?? & £100 per hour?? Wish my shop was down there Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 8th, 2004, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jones See you in my rear view!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Many places.... Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 925 Offline	When ever I have stuff fitted I go to Rydale Cardiff. £50 per hour labour charges!!! Cant go wrong if you try!! Thinking about the spot lights...how much are they and in real time (not BMW time) how long do they take to fit?? Cheers, Jones! *210bhp JCW MINI Cooper S (S950)*

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Mar 8th, 2004, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
NED Fried Gold Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 763 Offline	D ick Lovett MINI in Swindon quoted me £1082.25inc vat for the aero kit, including fitting. Those London guys are pretty expensive!

Mar 8th, 2004, 09:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
hairyhen MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 04:28 PM Posts: 84 Offline	Those are unbelievable prices dude! Henry Bros. quoted me £250 for fitting the aero kit up here in Glasgow...so youre talking a touch under £1200 for the aero kit without spolier, painted and fitted.

Apr 10th, 2004, 12:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
eddie_DV52_CCZ Comes and Goes Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 04:28 PM Posts: 264 Offline	lol you guys are getting ripped so badly! (i was going to tell you how much i was paying for it... but i have decided against it until next week on thursaday when it fitted... just incase Someone from Radford (stafford) puts an end to me as i know they use this from time to time. Oh what the heck, £970 inc Fitting (factory Sprayed) with out spoiler (already got it). Seen as they quoted me and booked me in, they aint going back on me! Was thinking about getting spots, i will get back to you guys what deal i get on that. I also got the spoiler + fitting for £205

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