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Humourl3ss · Apr 30th, 2006, 10:47 AM

I had my MCS in at the dealer last week for some very minor maintenance.

It's only 16 months old, but the service advisor claimed that they (whether "they" constitutes BMW or that particular dealership, I failed to ask) highly recommend a 4-wheel alignment "to prevent tracking and wear tire problems", along with a flush of the power steering system at the same time.

If this sort of thing is necessary, why does he even mention it? By my way of thinking it should be part of a standard service package and not something that mentioned as an afterthought.

Am I missing something, or is this a cash grab in the way many dealerships always try to push paint & fabric protection or VIN etching on new car buyers?

SteveM3 · Apr 30th, 2006, 04:43 PM

Keep an eye on your tyres tread, if it wears evenly save your money as a four wheel
alignment is expensive. Don't think the dealer is just money grabbing, you'd be surprised
by the number of people who want more preventive maintenance on their cars. Sometimes
it is they who drive the dealer.

ratherbewindsurfing · Apr 30th, 2006, 07:51 PM

Good advice from SteveM3. Don't waste you money unless you have a tyre wear or handling problem.

Also I'm not sure what good a full geometry check will do as the only thing that appears to be adjustable in the front toe. If something is out of spec you may be faced with replacing subframes .............

Anybody know how adjustable the suspension is ??

ratherbewindsurfing · Apr 30th, 2006, 08:05 PM

OK

Got it sussed, plates for the front, and adjustable control rods for the rear.

Humourl3ss don't waste your money!!

Apr 30th, 2006, 10:47 AM	#1
Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 08:25 AM Posts: 1,767 Offline	Dealer 2-year maintenance recommendations: nonsense or necessary? I had my MCS in at the dealer last week for some very minor maintenance. It's only 16 months old, but the service advisor claimed that they (whether "they" constitutes BMW or that particular dealership, I failed to ask) highly recommend a 4-wheel alignment "to prevent tracking and wear tire problems", along with a flush of the power steering system at the same time. If this sort of thing is necessary, why does he even mention it? By my way of thinking it should be part of a standard service package and not something that mentioned as an afterthought. Am I missing something, or is this a cash grab in the way many dealerships always try to push paint & fabric protection or VIN etching on new car buyers? Global Moderator

Apr 30th, 2006, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 01:25 PM Posts: 1,807 Offline	Keep an eye on your tyres tread, if it wears evenly save your money as a four wheel alignment is expensive. Don't think the dealer is just money grabbing, you'd be surprised by the number of people who want more preventive maintenance on their cars. Sometimes it is they who drive the dealer. Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

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Apr 30th, 2006, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
ratherbewindsurfing Soggied Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 01:25 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Good advice from SteveM3. Don't waste you money unless you have a tyre wear or handling problem. Also I'm not sure what good a full geometry check will do as the only thing that appears to be adjustable in the front toe. If something is out of spec you may be faced with replacing subframes ............. Anybody know how adjustable the suspension is ??

Apr 30th, 2006, 08:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
ratherbewindsurfing Soggied Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 01:25 PM Posts: 73 Offline	OK Got it sussed, plates for the front, and adjustable control rods for the rear. Humourl3ss don't waste your money!!

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