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nmartin · Jan 6th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Hello!
I'm a proud owner of mini one park lane

I have one question...
Couple of weeks ago I gave my car to official bmw service for regular second service.
They change me all filters and all four brake plates and charge me 600 euro

350 euro for regular second service and rest is brake plates and hands !

I think that is to much !

Can you tell me is it normal price or someone trick me and charge me more!!!

oldnell · Jan 6th, 2008, 08:26 PM

Compared to prices in the UK, I think that's cheap!

I have no idea what your labour charges are over there, though.

Oli

nmartin · Jan 6th, 2008, 08:28 PM

and how much is in UK ?

oldnell · Jan 6th, 2008, 08:38 PM

In the UK, we have a TLC package that covers regular servicing, but not brakes.

You'd be looking at about £400 for brake discs and pads (which I assume is what you're calling plates and hands) on all four wheels from a UK MINI dealership.

Oli

nmartin · Jan 6th, 2008, 09:09 PM

I dont know english word for this but they change me only pads not discs (litle things betwen brake and discs), by the hand's I mean their labour.... usualy they charge parts + labour....

oldnell · Jan 6th, 2008, 09:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nmartin (original)

I dont know english word for this but they change me only pads not discs (litle things betwen brake and discs), by the hand's I mean their work.... usualy they charge parts + work (their service)...

Aaah, OK. The English word for their work is "labour".

Sounds about right, then. MINI servicing is not cheap compared to other small cars.

Oli

nmartin · Jan 6th, 2008, 09:16 PM

thank you Oli,
I put new word in to my data base

Sportspack Mark · Jan 7th, 2008, 07:29 AM

a mini ONE park lane!

got any pics of it?

Woody'sCooper · Jan 7th, 2008, 07:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sportspack Mark (original)

a mini ONE park lane!

got any pics of it?

Go abroad and they have all manor of bizarre models - Cooper Checkmate is one of them!

NeuroBeaker · Jan 7th, 2008, 09:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by oldnell (original)

In the UK, we have a TLC package that covers regular servicing, but not brakes.

You'd be looking at about £400 for brake discs and pads (which I assume is what you're calling plates and hands) on all four wheels from a UK MINI dealership.

Oli

Oh, I know all about this... my dealership changed the discs and pads at my 25,000-mile service - to a tune of just over £400.

In hindsight, I wish I'd requested the original discs back so I could inspect them, since it was my first ever pad change, the low pad warning light wasn't illuminated, and it was very clear that I wasn't down to metal-on-metal.

My advice is, if you're changing brakes at a dealer, ask for the original parts back so that you can show them to an independent expert to verify that they indeed required replacing in the first place.

All the best,
Andrew.

DaFlake · Jan 7th, 2008, 10:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nmartin (original)

Hello!
I'm a proud owner of mini one park lane

I have one question...
Couple of weeks ago I gave my car to official bmw service for regular second service.
They change me all filters and all four brake plates and charge me 600 euro

350 euro for regular second service and rest is brake plates and hands !

I think that is to much !

Can you tell me is it normal price or someone trick me and charge me more!!!

If your MINI is out of warranty don't take it to a dealer. You will always be charged a huge price for this and every dealer is like this. Find a good independent mechanic to do the work.

NeuroBeaker · Jan 7th, 2008, 10:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

If your MINI is out of warranty don't take it to a dealer. You will always be charged a huge price for this and every dealer is like this. Find a good independent mechanic to do the work.

Although, a car with a full BMW service history will have a better resale value.

Having said that, I'm not sure the extra you'd get on the sale would recoup the additional cost of all the BMW services over the years.

So I guess it's really up to you.

DaFlake · Jan 7th, 2008, 11:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original)

Although, a car with a full BMW service history will have a better resale value.

Doubtful and I have never seen any proof of this.... and as you said, you would never recoup the monies paid in service at sale time so it is pointless to take it to them unless you like giving away your hard earned money.

nmartin · Jan 7th, 2008, 04:19 PM

Mark,
Here is my baby

I can say that I'm lucky becouse my park lane is only one in my country

And I dont think that is bizarre

nmartin · Jan 7th, 2008, 04:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

Doubtful and I have never seen any proof of this.... and as you said, you would never recoup the monies paid in service at sale time so it is pointless to take it to them unless you like giving away your hard earned money.

I'm agree with you!
But how can you reset milege for service interval on board computer?
As I know only oficial bmw service can do that.

nmartin · Jan 7th, 2008, 04:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original)

Oh, I know all about this... my dealership changed the discs and pads at my 25,000-mile service - to a tune of just over £400.

In hindsight, I wish I'd requested the original discs back so I could inspect them, since it was my first ever pad change, the low pad warning light wasn't illuminated, and it was very clear that I wasn't down to metal-on-metal.

My advice is, if you're changing brakes at a dealer, ask for the original parts back so that you can show them to an independent expert to verify that they indeed required replacing in the first place.

Same thing happened to me !!!
They call me to tell me that I need to change pads. I sad ok but warning light is not on, and then guy told me that is a safety issue and he will change me whether i agree or not.
What should I do, I agree and they charge me for that.
I didn’t saw my old pads!

DaFlake · Jan 7th, 2008, 04:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nmartin (original)

I'm agree with you!
But how can you reset milege for service interval on board computer?
As I know only oficial bmw service can do that.

Nope, this can be reset by anyone.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f..._faq_reset_cpu

Ramon · Jan 7th, 2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

my dealership changed the discs and pads at my 25,000-mile service

WOW! Ive done 39,000 miles and the original brake pads etc are fine! Just had to had 2 new front tyres at 30,000.

nmartin · Jan 7th, 2008, 09:25 PM

I didnt see mine, but I think that mine was also good....they wanted to earn little money

Jan 6th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#1
nmartin MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 46 Offline	Mini one maintenance OVERPRICED Hello! I'm a proud owner of mini one park lane I have one question... Couple of weeks ago I gave my car to official bmw service for regular second service. They change me all filters and all four brake plates and charge me 600 euro 350 euro for regular second service and rest is brake plates and hands ! I think that is to much ! Can you tell me is it normal price or someone trick me and charge me more!!!

Jan 7th, 2008, 07:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sportspack Mark wrinkley after tubbing My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: County Down Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 2,640 Offline	a mini ONE park lane! got any pics of it? www.mlni.co.uk My Classic Mini Resto

Jan 7th, 2008, 07:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Woody'sCooper I get my kicks in an R56 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tunbridge Wells Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 345 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sportspack Mark (original) a mini ONE park lane! got any pics of it? Go abroad and they have all manor of bizarre models - Cooper Checkmate is one of them! www.kaesminiclub.com

Jan 7th, 2008, 09:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by oldnell (original) In the UK, we have a TLC package that covers regular servicing, but not brakes. You'd be looking at about £400 for brake discs and pads (which I assume is what you're calling plates and hands) on all four wheels from a UK MINI dealership. Oli Oh, I know all about this... my dealership changed the discs and pads at my 25,000-mile service - to a tune of just over £400. In hindsight, I wish I'd requested the original discs back so I could inspect them, since it was my first ever pad change, the low pad warning light wasn't illuminated, and it was very clear that I wasn't down to metal-on-metal. My advice is, if you're changing brakes at a dealer, ask for the original parts back so that you can show them to an independent expert to verify that they indeed required replacing in the first place. All the best, Andrew. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

Jan 7th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 10,431 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nmartin (original) Hello! I'm a proud owner of mini one park lane I have one question... Couple of weeks ago I gave my car to official bmw service for regular second service. They change me all filters and all four brake plates and charge me 600 euro 350 euro for regular second service and rest is brake plates and hands ! I think that is to much ! Can you tell me is it normal price or someone trick me and charge me more!!! If your MINI is out of warranty don't take it to a dealer. You will always be charged a huge price for this and every dealer is like this. Find a good independent mechanic to do the work. Global Moderator

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Jan 6th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 992 Offline	Compared to prices in the UK, I think that's cheap! I have no idea what your labour charges are over there, though. Oli

Jan 6th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
nmartin MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 46 Offline	and how much is in UK ?

Jan 6th, 2008, 08:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 992 Offline	In the UK, we have a TLC package that covers regular servicing, but not brakes. You'd be looking at about £400 for brake discs and pads (which I assume is what you're calling plates and hands) on all four wheels from a UK MINI dealership. Oli

Jan 6th, 2008, 09:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
nmartin MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 46 Offline	I dont know english word for this but they change me only pads not discs (litle things betwen brake and discs), by the hand's I mean their labour.... usualy they charge parts + labour....

Jan 6th, 2008, 09:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 992 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nmartin (original) I dont know english word for this but they change me only pads not discs (litle things betwen brake and discs), by the hand's I mean their work.... usualy they charge parts + work (their service)... Aaah, OK. The English word for their work is "labour". Sounds about right, then. MINI servicing is not cheap compared to other small cars. Oli

Jan 6th, 2008, 09:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
nmartin MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 46 Offline	thank you Oli, I put new word in to my data base

Jan 7th, 2008, 10:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) If your MINI is out of warranty don't take it to a dealer. You will always be charged a huge price for this and every dealer is like this. Find a good independent mechanic to do the work. Although, a car with a full BMW service history will have a better resale value. Having said that, I'm not sure the extra you'd get on the sale would recoup the additional cost of all the BMW services over the years. So I guess it's really up to you. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

Jan 7th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 10,431 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original) Although, a car with a full BMW service history will have a better resale value. Doubtful and I have never seen any proof of this.... and as you said, you would never recoup the monies paid in service at sale time so it is pointless to take it to them unless you like giving away your hard earned money. Global Moderator

Jan 7th, 2008, 04:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
nmartin MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 46 Offline	Mark, Here is my baby I can say that I'm lucky becouse my park lane is only one in my country And I dont think that is bizarre Attached Thumbnails

Jan 7th, 2008, 04:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
nmartin MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 46 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) Doubtful and I have never seen any proof of this.... and as you said, you would never recoup the monies paid in service at sale time so it is pointless to take it to them unless you like giving away your hard earned money. I'm agree with you! But how can you reset milege for service interval on board computer? As I know only oficial bmw service can do that.

Jan 7th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
nmartin MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 46 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original) Oh, I know all about this... my dealership changed the discs and pads at my 25,000-mile service - to a tune of just over £400. In hindsight, I wish I'd requested the original discs back so I could inspect them, since it was my first ever pad change, the low pad warning light wasn't illuminated, and it was very clear that I wasn't down to metal-on-metal. My advice is, if you're changing brakes at a dealer, ask for the original parts back so that you can show them to an independent expert to verify that they indeed required replacing in the first place. Same thing happened to me !!! They call me to tell me that I need to change pads. I sad ok but warning light is not on, and then guy told me that is a safety issue and he will change me whether i agree or not. What should I do, I agree and they charge me for that. I didn’t saw my old pads!

Jan 7th, 2008, 04:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 10,431 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nmartin (original) I'm agree with you! But how can you reset milege for service interval on board computer? As I know only oficial bmw service can do that. Nope, this can be reset by anyone. http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f..._faq_reset_cpu Global Moderator

Jan 7th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
Ramon MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Madeira Island: Local Time: 04:06 AM Posts: 81 Offline	Quote: my dealership changed the discs and pads at my 25,000-mile service WOW! Ive done 39,000 miles and the original brake pads etc are fine! Just had to had 2 new front tyres at 30,000.

Jan 7th, 2008, 09:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
nmartin MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 46 Offline	I didnt see mine, but I think that mine was also good....they wanted to earn little money

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