08-16-2017, 07:33 AM | #1 |
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'Other' UK options post sales (service pack, GAP, etc)
About to place an order for a G30 530i M Sport. Which means the dealer's Business Manager soon will try and tempt me with other options...
This will probably be GAP insurance, plus Tyre insurance (and all other similar); Service Pack (I think they only do the 3-year one now?) and some kind of paint protection. GAP and Tyre I will source myself - but would still appreciate any feedback on what to look out for. My current car is a company car and the dealer has always kept the service paperwork from me (in case they let slip the discount the leasing company got); so have no idea of current costs for 'normal'/planned servicing. For reference, it was done at c15k and c33k miles and no brake pads were changed - just oil and some filters. I'm planning on 12k miles per year. It will be on PCP and I'm not an obsessive about detailing; but would still consider some kind of paint/interior protection. Assuming they cost £300-400, would I be better off looking for a detailer and how much would that be? All feedback will be much appreciated! |
08-18-2017, 12:47 AM | #2 |
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personally would not bother with any sealant they may sell as it'll be a rip off. I prefer to simply look after the car carefully myself.
good idea about gap as bmw charge around £1000 and I got mine for about a quarter of that. |
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08-18-2017, 02:02 AM | #3 |
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I think the servicing plan (yes only 3 years now) is aguably a no brainer.
In general Ibthink anything they try and sell you is not good value other than the service plan. I opted for no extras but that does put pressure on the discount proces as they wont make any extra profit on these extras. |
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08-18-2017, 02:24 AM | #4 | |
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I have the same on G30 530i M Sport. Service inclusive 3 years 4 yr Gap cover Full Tank Protect X Retention plate If you don't ask you don't get
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08-20-2017, 01:31 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for all the feedback.
I went through online brokers and one of the dealers kept on including GAP and other stuff in their quotes - never got a transparent written offer from them. Their loss... I think I will include the service pack and could be tempted by some form of sealant (as I'm a lazy so and so re washing the car!) but need to investigate what aftermarket detailers/similar can do and their costs. |
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08-22-2017, 05:58 AM | #7 |
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I'd have thought that a aftermarket detailer will do a better job to be honest.
I really only see BMW selling these extras purley for profit reasons and I don't think any of them are good value at all. I've seen videos on cars with sealantsand I think tehre may be preferred methods to clean them , ie what to use and what not to use to ensure you get the best from it. As I found when I ordered mine, as I had not chosen any of these extras, then it was that bit harder to get a good deal as they were not making any profit from Gap, sealant etc etc. |
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