Airbag Recall Location

[spazzyfry123]

Anyone in the Atlanta area have their airbag recall taken care of? Curious where the best place to go is and hoping to find one that has a good track with enthusiasts. Last thing I want is to drop my car off and become another horror story. I've had a track record with various dealerships doing some shady stuff, so hoping to not continue the trend.

Thanks!
Tyler

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Anyone in the Atlanta area have their airbag recall taken care of? Curious where the best place to go is and hoping to find one that has a good track with enthusiasts. Last thing I want is to drop my car off and become another horror story. I've had a track record with various dealerships doing some shady stuff, so hoping to not continue the trend.

Thanks!
Tyler

Im not a fan of United in general but Joe Alu is an amazing service advisor at BMW of Gwinnett. Ask him to schedule you with Vinny. He does all the work in my cars.

[NashvegasR]

Nalley in Decatur did mine, no issues. I waited while they did it.

[tenman]

Getting mine done Friday at United Roswell

[WBMWKID]

I have called Global BMW three times to get some sort of info on timing to get my recall done and have heard nothing. I would have thought after paying $300 for a "simple" oil change (12 M3 Vert DCT) that I would have gotten some sort of response. Has Global BMW gone downhill? May call either United or BMW of South Atlanta to see if I can schedule to get this recall done. However weather isn't to nice for a convertible so may wait until spring to do something.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by WBMWKID

I have called Global BMW three times to get some sort of info on timing to get my recall done and have heard nothing. I would have thought after paying $300 for a "simple" oil change (12 M3 Vert DCT) that I would have gotten some sort of response. Has Global BMW gone downhill? May call either United or BMW of South Atlanta to see if I can schedule to get this recall done. However weather isn't to nice for a convertible so may wait until spring to do something.

Im not sure how Global could go any further downhill than they have always been. They stink. If you decide to continue trying there call the service advisor Robert Magnus. Hes a good guy and knows a lot about M.

Atlanta is a bad area for BMW dealers. No real good customer oriented dealers around since United changed managment a few years ago.

As a note Bimmers Service center does oil changes for $145 OTD. They have a Kennesaw and a Roswell location.

[WBMWKID]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Im not sure how Global could go any further downhill than they have always been. They stink. If you decide to continue trying there call the service advisor Robert Magnus. Hes a good guy and knows a lot about M.

Atlanta is a bad area for BMW dealers. No real good customer oriented dealers around since United changed managment a few years ago.

As a note Bimmers Service center does oil changes for $145 OTD. They have a Kennesaw and a Roswell location.

Thanks for the info and the $145 OTD is a great price for an oil change. If you go to ECS Tuning the parts for an oil change is $159 with Castrol Edge 10w - 60. I finally got intouch with someone at Global and they said they ordered the part and will call in 3 weeks when the part arrives to schedule the service. Well see..will keep you guys updated. Thank again for your response.

[ppatel14]

Based on the ATLBIMMERS FB group, United BMW in Roswell has plenty in stock for e9x. Planning to get mine done there soon.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by ppatel14

Based on the ATLBIMMERS FB group, United BMW in Roswell has plenty in stock for e9x. Planning to get mine done there soon.

I really need to get this done.....

[Khooger]

I had mine done last week at BMW of South Atlanta.

[WBMWKID]

Originally Posted by WBMWKID

Thanks for the info and the $145 OTD is a great price for an oil change. If you go to ECS Tuning the parts for an oil change is $159 with Castrol Edge 10w - 60. I finally got intouch with someone at Global and they said they ordered the part and will call in 3 weeks when the part arrives to schedule the service. Well see..will keep you guys updated. Thank again for your response.

Just got a call from Global and scheduled my apt for Tuesday the 16th. Also I may have them install a new battery. Costly I know at around $485 but with the pain of trying to get a new battery coded it may be worth it in the long run..hopefully will get another 5 years out of the new battery.

[tenman]

Got mine done at United BMW Roswell

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by WBMWKID

Just got a call from Global and scheduled my apt for Tuesday the 16th. Also I may have them install a new battery. Costly I know at around $485 but with the pain of trying to get a new battery coded it may be worth it in the long run..hopefully will get another 5 years out of the new battery.

Call Roccos European Garage in Marietta. They changed and coded my battery in my old 08 for less than half that.

[WBMWKID]

Dropped off my M3 for the airbag recall one day earlier than scheduled..was a lot less traffic on MLK day. Let's hope Global gets it right so when I call tomorrow they don't say what M3! Lol Will keep you guys posted on how the process goes.

[WBMWKID]

Got my BMW back with little or no drama..except for driving the M3 in the snow and ice to get it back home. The battery did however set me back around $460. On a plus note however my auto/stop start worked for the first time in forever.

So in short, if you want Global BMW to do your airbag recall have them order the part particularly for you and then when the part comes in they will call you..about 2 weeks or so. Best of luck.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by WBMWKID

Got my BMW back with little or no drama..except for driving the M3 in the snow and ice to get it back home. The battery did however set me back around $460. On a plus note however my auto/stop start worked for the first time in forever.

So in short, if you want Global BMW to do your airbag recall have them order the part particularly for you and then when the part comes in they will call you..about 2 weeks or so. Best of luck.

Wow that was a while but at least you got it fixed! Did they do the other blower motor recall? I need to get that done...

[WBMWKID]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Wow that was a while but at least you got it fixed! Did they do the other blower motor recall? I need to get that done...

Wasn't aware of a new recall? Blower motor? Does this effect all M3s or just particular years?

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by WBMWKID

Wasn't aware of a new recall? Blower motor? Does this effect all M3s or just particular years?

I personally think it is eventually going to affect all years. Currently it is only put in place for the earlier year cars.

Here's a thread discussion on the latest...

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...7#post22380647

Go here to see if your car has anything outstanding:

https://www.bmwusa.com/safety-recalls.html

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

I personally think it is eventually going to affect all years. Currently it is only put in place for the earlier year cars.

Here's a thread discussion on the latest...

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...7#post22380647

Go here to see if your car has anything outstanding:

https://www.bmwusa.com/safety-recalls.html

I know I got a notice for my 11.

[Bruuuce]

Just got the call to get my airbag done, guess I should get at it

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by dmk08

I know I got a notice for my 11.

Yeah that's interesting. Mine is a 2011 (8/11 build) and is not affected.