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the Cost of BMW Repair

Price 
Location 
Model 
Year 
Submitted by  
Description
$ 3100
Nov 2006
Lebanon, OR
BMW 328i
1998
Transmission
Brand new BMW transmission with two year warranty  more... close row
$ 275
Feb 2008
Springfield, Missouri
325 e
1987
Timing Belt
Timing belt replacement is very labor-intensive  more... close row
$ 1709
Jul 2008
Aiken, SC
BMW 540i
1999
radiator and valve covers
Radiator and valve cover replacement  more... close row
$ 1400
Dec 2007
San Diego, CA
BMW M5 Sedan
2004
Air Conditioning
Air conditioner compressor needed replacement  more... close row
$ 90
Jan 2009
Charleston, SC
325i
2004
Headliner track
Headliner track repaired  more... close row
$ 379
Jan 2009
Broomfield, CO
X3 3.0i SAV
2005
air intake hose
Labor for air intake hose expensive  more... close row
$ 310
Mar 2009
Chicago, IL
550i
2007
Front right headlamp xenon
Problem with xenon headlamp and fuses  more... close row
$ 150
May 2009
Roswell, GA
Z4
2008
rotate tires
Tire rotation for safety  more... close row
$ 2800
Jan 2009
Mechanicsburg, PA
540i
199
Exaust, Air FLow, Inspection of Tires
Air handling system repaired  more... close row
$ 275
Jan 2009
Brighton, MI
528E
1987
electrical
Fixing an electrical problem in BMW  more... close row
$ 60
Jul 2009
Costa Mesa, CA
mbw 528i
1998
Olil change and check out
Full inspection, oil change, and more  more... close row
$ 85
Jan 2009
Portchester NY
X5
2004
Seatbelt
Seatbelt locking mechanism jammed  more... close row

Description of service

My seatbelt locking mechanism jammed so the passenger front sealbelt could not be locked. This was prblematic as I couldn't really have anyone in the front seat. I called the local repair department and found that they were booked for months! I called to a local town dealer and got an appointment. The buckle locking mechanism was replaced and I had my car back in a few days.


Review of Service

The service itself was exepmplary as expected form a luxury car dealer. The timing was awful. Had I not been worried about insurance issues I am sure I could have replaced the buckle myself in about an hour. The dealer took two weeks to get the appintment and then four days to complete the job! Timing for the fix was terrible, but the job was done well, my car cleaned, and I was treated well as a customer. The dealership was courteous and offered me many conveniences for my wait including a loaner car, free newspaper, and free wash for my SUV.


Tips

I most definitely advise perople to call around instead of sticking only to your local dealership. Most of the time you will find another dealship with either faster service, or cheaper service. I am often willing to drive a county away to get m vehicle fixed in a day or two!


$ 1800
Jan 2009
Roswell,GA
Z4
2007
rear bumper
Rear bumper and struts replaced after accident  more... close row
$ 50
Jun 2009
San Francisco. CA
330i
2005
Sunroof/Moonroof
Easy fix for broken sunroof  more... close row
$ 375
Jul 2009
Newport News, VA
745 li
2006
Diagnostic Code Computer
Diagnostic computer code had problems  more... close row
$ 20
Feb 2009
San Diego, CA
BMW E65 7 series
2007
Shockers
Front and rear shocks not doing well  more... close row
$ 800
Jan 2008
New Milford, NJ
318 is
1991
upper and lower oil pan
Online parts can save you money  more... close row
$ 344
Jun 2007
Ft. Worth, Texas
325 e
1987
Fuel Tank Replacement
Charge for new fuel tank which wasn't really new  more... close row
$ 2300
Sep 2008
Boston, MA
M3
2003
Engine
Engine vault had a leak  more... close row