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ALD0 · Aug 13th, 2007, 09:01 AM

Am I right in thinking that the TLC servicing expires at 50k miles, my Cherished MINI will soon be up to the 50kmark, should I book in for a service, although it were only done in February I think last (when I purchased it)

Si

:: Jon :: · Aug 13th, 2007, 09:09 AM

depends on whats left on the service indicator..

mines on 42k now but need my last service in 1.5k and i only had my last service in march

Fu Manchu · Aug 13th, 2007, 09:11 AM

Hi Si. TLC can expire before 50k/5yrs as it only includes a set number of services, and the car decides when it needs these. So assuming your car hasn't had all it's TLC services then you need to speak to your dealer. If the car isn't showing it's service indicator light they may refuse to service it. The way TLC is sold as 5yrs/50k really is misleading.

B1ANK · Aug 13th, 2007, 09:13 AM

The TLC pack last as long as the 3 vouchers last... I used all my vouchers at 33,000 miles and 3 and a bit years old... I did not realise this until the service guy tried to sell me an extra 3 years and 30,000 pack!
He explained the vouchers system covers what it covers and NOT 5 years and 50,000 in my case...
Also, you can't book the car in early as they are instructed to only service the car when the service indicator tells you it needs a service, if it still shows you have 5,000 miles left they will not touch it!!!
Great value pack but it still falls short of what its meant to provide which is a full 5 years and 50,000 miles!

Fu Manchu · Aug 13th, 2007, 09:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by B1ANK (original)

The TLC pack last as long as the 3 vouchers last... I used all my vouchers at 33,000 miles and 3 and a bit years old... I did not realise this until the service guy tried to sell me an extra 3 years and 30,000 pack!
He explained the vouchers system covers what it covers and NOT 5 years and 50,000 in my case...
Also, you can't book the car in early as they are instructed to only service the car when the service indicator tells you it needs a service, if it still shows you have 5,000 miles left they will not touch it!!!
Great value pack but it still falls short of what its meant to provide which is a full 5 years and 50,000 miles!

Agreed. Really should be sold as including X number of services and not 50k/5yrs. Some would argue that MINI mis-sell the TLC, and are in breach of some sort of trades descriptions act. But I'm sure they would never have got away with it for so long if they were.

:: Jon :: · Aug 13th, 2007, 09:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Humph (original)

Agreed. Really should be sold as including X number of services and not 50k/5yrs. Some would argue that MINI mis-sell the TLC, and are in breach of some sort of trades descriptions act. But I'm sure they would never have got away with it for so long if they were.

its in the small print

but like you say...

they do highlight the fact that its 5yrs or 50k

ALD0 · Aug 13th, 2007, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the replies, it's showing as 7k to go until me needing my service, guess i'm not driving the car hard enough for it to tick down quicker!

:: Jon :: · Aug 13th, 2007, 10:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original)

Thanks for the replies, it's showing as 7k to go until me needing my service, guess i'm not driving the car hard enough for it to tick down quicker!

the cotswolds this weekend will soon get rid of a few

ALD0 · Aug 13th, 2007, 10:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original)

the cotswolds this weekend will soon get rid of a few

Ayeee

Looking forward to that

minicabrio · Aug 14th, 2007, 09:17 AM

Also, bear in mind that the 50k service (Inspection II) is NOT covered by TLC.

As part of TLC you get:

10k 1st oil service
25k Inspection 1
35k 2nd oil service
Brake fluid change at 2 years old.
(bear in mind the above mileages will vary car-to-car)

If you're nearing 50k miles, it's likely that the TLC vouchers will have all been used up, and you'll need to plump for TLC XL.

ALD0 · Aug 14th, 2007, 12:08 PM

Okies, will do some research on TLC XL then as I know it's had its brake fluid change and obviously 35k miles

Si

ALD0 · Aug 14th, 2007, 05:40 PM

It's the 40k Oil Change that is needed, 7k to go on the indicator, I don't reckon they will cover it but I will give it a good shot!

Wurzel · Aug 14th, 2007, 05:46 PM

You can book your car in early for a service with TLC.

You have to have a valid reason such as "I am driving to Italy and expect to do a large amount of milage"

Your dealer will e-mail Mini who will then authorise the service, this is exactly what I did as my indicator had a few thousand to go but I wanted my service done earlier.

Just lie.

Yellow/Black OneD · Aug 16th, 2007, 07:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wurzel (original)

You can book your car in early for a service with TLC.

You have to have a valid reason such as "I am driving to Italy and expect to do a large amount of milage"

Your dealer will e-mail Mini who will then authorise the service, this is exactly what I did as my indicator had a few thousand to go but I wanted my service done earlier.

Just lie.

This could happen though. Last year a mate and I did a road trip to Portugal in my mates VW Bora TDi, and his 'service now' light came on when we were about 1,500 miles from his local VW dealer!
7k though, now that would be an epic road trip!

:: Jon :: · Aug 16th, 2007, 08:15 AM

oh well.. 1k to go and my car is only 3.5yrs old

looks like i'll be servicing it myself...

Fu Manchu · Aug 16th, 2007, 08:41 AM

900 miles left on mine this morning. Will need to speak to Bubble today and get it booked in for next week, don't want to overshoot. Looks like my MINI will be out of TLC before she's even 18 months old. 5yrs or 50k my ar$e

minicabrio · Aug 16th, 2007, 08:42 AM

Same here... I'm on TLC XL already and mines only just three years old

:: Jon :: · Aug 16th, 2007, 08:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

Same here... I'm on TLC XL already and mines only just three years old

you should have spent the money on an exhaust

minicabrio · Aug 16th, 2007, 09:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original)

you should have spent the money on an exhaust

But there's nothing wrong with the one I've got

Besides I like the stealth approach, where folks can't hear me coming

:: Jon :: · Aug 16th, 2007, 09:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

But there's nothing wrong with the one I've got

Besides I like the stealth approach, where folks can't hear me coming

turn your music down then

Aug 13th, 2007, 09:01 AM	#1
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 9,421 Offline	TLC Servicing on Cherished 50k MINI Am I right in thinking that the TLC servicing expires at 50k miles, my Cherished MINI will soon be up to the 50kmark, should I book in for a service, although it were only done in February I think last (when I purchased it) Si

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Aug 13th, 2007, 09:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
:: Jon :: Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 07:21 AM Posts: 15,110 Offline	depends on whats left on the service indicator.. mines on 42k now but need my last service in 1.5k and i only had my last service in march

Aug 13th, 2007, 09:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fu Manchu Formerly HUMPH Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 2,373 Offline	Hi Si. TLC can expire before 50k/5yrs as it only includes a set number of services, and the car decides when it needs these. So assuming your car hasn't had all it's TLC services then you need to speak to your dealer. If the car isn't showing it's service indicator light they may refuse to service it. The way TLC is sold as 5yrs/50k really is misleading.

Aug 13th, 2007, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
B1ANK MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 70 Offline	The TLC pack last as long as the 3 vouchers last... I used all my vouchers at 33,000 miles and 3 and a bit years old... I did not realise this until the service guy tried to sell me an extra 3 years and 30,000 pack! He explained the vouchers system covers what it covers and NOT 5 years and 50,000 in my case... Also, you can't book the car in early as they are instructed to only service the car when the service indicator tells you it needs a service, if it still shows you have 5,000 miles left they will not touch it!!! Great value pack but it still falls short of what its meant to provide which is a full 5 years and 50,000 miles!

Aug 13th, 2007, 09:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fu Manchu Formerly HUMPH Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 2,373 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by B1ANK (original) The TLC pack last as long as the 3 vouchers last... I used all my vouchers at 33,000 miles and 3 and a bit years old... I did not realise this until the service guy tried to sell me an extra 3 years and 30,000 pack! He explained the vouchers system covers what it covers and NOT 5 years and 50,000 in my case... Also, you can't book the car in early as they are instructed to only service the car when the service indicator tells you it needs a service, if it still shows you have 5,000 miles left they will not touch it!!! Great value pack but it still falls short of what its meant to provide which is a full 5 years and 50,000 miles! Agreed. Really should be sold as including X number of services and not 50k/5yrs. Some would argue that MINI mis-sell the TLC, and are in breach of some sort of trades descriptions act. But I'm sure they would never have got away with it for so long if they were.

Aug 13th, 2007, 09:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
:: Jon :: Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 07:21 AM Posts: 15,110 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Humph (original) Agreed. Really should be sold as including X number of services and not 50k/5yrs. Some would argue that MINI mis-sell the TLC, and are in breach of some sort of trades descriptions act. But I'm sure they would never have got away with it for so long if they were. its in the small print but like you say... they do highlight the fact that its 5yrs or 50k

Aug 13th, 2007, 10:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 9,421 Offline	Thanks for the replies, it's showing as 7k to go until me needing my service, guess i'm not driving the car hard enough for it to tick down quicker!

Aug 13th, 2007, 10:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
:: Jon :: Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 07:21 AM Posts: 15,110 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original) Thanks for the replies, it's showing as 7k to go until me needing my service, guess i'm not driving the car hard enough for it to tick down quicker! the cotswolds this weekend will soon get rid of a few

Aug 13th, 2007, 10:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 9,421 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original) the cotswolds this weekend will soon get rid of a few Ayeee Looking forward to that

Aug 14th, 2007, 09:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 14,763 Online	Also, bear in mind that the 50k service (Inspection II) is NOT covered by TLC. As part of TLC you get: 10k 1st oil service 25k Inspection 1 35k 2nd oil service Brake fluid change at 2 years old. (bear in mind the above mileages will vary car-to-car) If you're nearing 50k miles, it's likely that the TLC vouchers will have all been used up, and you'll need to plump for TLC XL.

Aug 14th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 9,421 Offline	Okies, will do some research on TLC XL then as I know it's had its brake fluid change and obviously 35k miles Si

Aug 14th, 2007, 05:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 9,421 Offline	It's the 40k Oil Change that is needed, 7k to go on the indicator, I don't reckon they will cover it but I will give it a good shot!

Aug 14th, 2007, 05:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wurzel Oh arr Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bromley Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 94 Offline	You can book your car in early for a service with TLC. You have to have a valid reason such as "I am driving to Italy and expect to do a large amount of milage" Your dealer will e-mail Mini who will then authorise the service, this is exactly what I did as my indicator had a few thousand to go but I wanted my service done earlier. Just lie.

Aug 16th, 2007, 07:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
Yellow/Black OneD Clubman D Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 1,312 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Wurzel (original) You can book your car in early for a service with TLC. You have to have a valid reason such as "I am driving to Italy and expect to do a large amount of milage" Your dealer will e-mail Mini who will then authorise the service, this is exactly what I did as my indicator had a few thousand to go but I wanted my service done earlier. Just lie. This could happen though. Last year a mate and I did a road trip to Portugal in my mates VW Bora TDi, and his 'service now' light came on when we were about 1,500 miles from his local VW dealer! 7k though, now that would be an epic road trip!

Aug 16th, 2007, 08:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
:: Jon :: Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 07:21 AM Posts: 15,110 Offline	oh well.. 1k to go and my car is only 3.5yrs old looks like i'll be servicing it myself...

Aug 16th, 2007, 08:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
Fu Manchu Formerly HUMPH Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 2,373 Offline	900 miles left on mine this morning. Will need to speak to Bubble today and get it booked in for next week, don't want to overshoot. Looks like my MINI will be out of TLC before she's even 18 months old. 5yrs or 50k my ar$e

Aug 16th, 2007, 08:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 14,763 Online	Same here... I'm on TLC XL already and mines only just three years old

Aug 16th, 2007, 08:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
:: Jon :: Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 07:21 AM Posts: 15,110 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) Same here... I'm on TLC XL already and mines only just three years old you should have spent the money on an exhaust

Aug 16th, 2007, 09:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 14,763 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original) you should have spent the money on an exhaust But there's nothing wrong with the one I've got Besides I like the stealth approach, where folks can't hear me coming

Aug 16th, 2007, 09:52 AM	#20 (permalink)
:: Jon :: Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 07:21 AM Posts: 15,110 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) But there's nothing wrong with the one I've got Besides I like the stealth approach, where folks can't hear me coming turn your music down then

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