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matt1985 · May 29th, 2007, 02:12 PM

I'm assuming there must be one but i cant seem to find it. Admitidly i haven't looked all too hard. Only a few quick google searches and so on.

But i was after getting my BMW serviced at a decent cost and to a decent standard. So I'm wondering if there is a list of mini approved garages i could use in my area (Telford). Lohen is a tempting 40 min drive away although I'm not sure i have the funds just yet and i know i will get tempted by many other options they provide.

So.....any thoughts please?

Scrogg · May 29th, 2007, 02:16 PM

Is there such a thing as a 'MINI Approved' garage?

Why would the want to advertise something that takes business, and money, away from their dealer network?

matt1985 · May 29th, 2007, 02:30 PM

ah, i thought it would be something like a mini approved dealer.

I just thought thered be something similar. But now i actually stop to think about it i see your point........Think i need to start a new thread on how to delete stupid questions

FunFindus · May 29th, 2007, 03:02 PM

I dont get it>?

Yellow/Black OneD · May 30th, 2007, 11:38 AM

Are manufacturers allowed to monopolise it so that you HAVE to get your car serviced at their dealer network? As long as the work is done to manufacturers guidelines, can't you use any garage? Discuss......

Scrogg · May 30th, 2007, 11:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yellow/Black OneD (original)

Are manufacturers allowed to monopolise it so that you HAVE to get your car serviced at their dealer network? As long as the work is done to manufacturers guidelines, can't you use any garage? Discuss......

Under Block Exemption Regulations manufacturers are obliged to honour warranties as long as the car has been serviced in accordance to their schedule and guidelines, using genuine/approved parts.

So basically, as long as an independent garage does the job properly, and is equipped with all the necessary gadgets and gizmos, you will have nothing to worry about.

The wording of all warranty policies is along the lines of if the customer chooses not to have the car serviced in this way they forfeit any warranty cover offered.

So, in short, no, manufacturers are not allowed to monopolise it.

RobbieW · May 30th, 2007, 12:16 PM

Like others said, I dont think you'll find a list, and Im sure the dealers wont give you one if one does exist.
There is however a few websites that list some BMW service specialists that arent connected to dealerships (cant remember the address off hand).
I use a place in Solihull Birmingham that seems good. And they are about 100% cheaper than the dealership that i bought my mini from, like for like quotes. Also, as they are approved they can stamp service work in the log book, which is also useful.

May 29th, 2007, 02:12 PM	#1
matt1985 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 50 Offline	List of BMW mini approved garages?! I'm assuming there must be one but i cant seem to find it. Admitidly i haven't looked all too hard. Only a few quick google searches and so on. But i was after getting my BMW serviced at a decent cost and to a decent standard. So I'm wondering if there is a list of mini approved garages i could use in my area (Telford). Lohen is a tempting 40 min drive away although I'm not sure i have the funds just yet and i know i will get tempted by many other options they provide. So.....any thoughts please?

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May 29th, 2007, 02:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scrogg Run out of ideas... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 15,381 Offline	Is there such a thing as a 'MINI Approved' garage? Why would the want to advertise something that takes business, and money, away from their dealer network?

May 29th, 2007, 02:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
matt1985 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 50 Offline	ah, i thought it would be something like a mini approved dealer. I just thought thered be something similar. But now i actually stop to think about it i see your point........Think i need to start a new thread on how to delete stupid questions

May 29th, 2007, 03:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
FunFindus MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 96 Offline	I dont get it>?

May 30th, 2007, 11:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Yellow/Black OneD Clubman D Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 1,316 Offline	Are manufacturers allowed to monopolise it so that you HAVE to get your car serviced at their dealer network? As long as the work is done to manufacturers guidelines, can't you use any garage? Discuss......

May 30th, 2007, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scrogg Run out of ideas... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 15,381 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Yellow/Black OneD (original) Are manufacturers allowed to monopolise it so that you HAVE to get your car serviced at their dealer network? As long as the work is done to manufacturers guidelines, can't you use any garage? Discuss...... Under Block Exemption Regulations manufacturers are obliged to honour warranties as long as the car has been serviced in accordance to their schedule and guidelines, using genuine/approved parts. So basically, as long as an independent garage does the job properly, and is equipped with all the necessary gadgets and gizmos, you will have nothing to worry about. The wording of all warranty policies is along the lines of if the customer chooses not to have the car serviced in this way they forfeit any warranty cover offered. So, in short, no, manufacturers are not allowed to monopolise it.

May 30th, 2007, 12:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
RobbieW Robbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Birmingham UK Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Like others said, I dont think you'll find a list, and Im sure the dealers wont give you one if one does exist. There is however a few websites that list some BMW service specialists that arent connected to dealerships (cant remember the address off hand). I use a place in Solihull Birmingham that seems good. And they are about 100% cheaper than the dealership that i bought my mini from, like for like quotes. Also, as they are approved they can stamp service work in the log book, which is also useful.

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