[ItHurts]

OK, so Gloria goes in for her first TLC service and they tell me they're going to have to replace the steering column, which is a known fault. This is covered under warranty so no worries there. They then tell me that it needs a "KDS" - which if I understood it correctly is wheel and suspension alignment. Now, I understand why that isn't covered under warranty as anything from a pot hole to a speed ramp can knock the alignment, but £135 - £180 ex VAT Any one else got any thoughts on this?

 

[westiebj]

This does sound very high.

I know that a four wheel alignment on a Porsche at an official Porshe dealership, which takes 2 hours min and aligns all four wheels for camber, caster etc and requires details like driver seat weight added, cost's less than that, so I would be tempted to shop around. This isn't rocket science after all.

 

[ItHurts]

This does sound very high.

I know that a four wheel alignment on a Porsche at an official Porshe dealership, which takes 2 hours min and aligns all four wheels for camber, caster etc and requires details like driver seat weight added, cost's less than that, so I would be tempted to shop around. This isn't rocket science after all.

Thanks, that's what I thought. Have just spoken to a mate of mine who's an Aston Dealer and he echoed your thoughts!

I guess if they're sorting the steering column under warranty then they'll be looking to get some dosh out of me somehow...

 

[Paul]

I guess if they're sorting the steering column under warranty then they'll be looking to get some dosh out of me somehow...

Why, they get paid for warranty work by BMW, so they're already onto a winner.

 

[Fizzle]

when i enquired about buying jcw wheels without run flat tyres is was told to fit the limiter kit, my tyres onto the new rims and have the kds would cost £95 so your quote seems very high.

 

[ItHurts]

Why, they get paid for warranty work by BMW, so they're already onto a winner.

Ok, so why the exorbitant rate for the KDS?

... and what does the abbreviation stand for and to quote Mr Powers, "what does it all mean Basil?"

 

[RVW]

:red: :red:

If you are having a new steering column or any thing connected with it fitted under warranty, you will require a KDS alignment and you should NOT BE REQUIRED TO PAY ANYTHING.
I recently had a new sreering rack changed under warranty and the dealer did the KDS in the warranty cover.

 

[Shorty]

:red: :red:

If you are having a new steering column or any thing connected with it fitted under warranty, you will require a KDS alignment and you should NOT BE REQUIRED TO PAY ANYTHING.
I recently had a new sreering rack changed under warranty and the dealer did the KDS in the warranty cover.

Same here, new rack & KDS all done under warranty