Last FREE Maintenance & Warranty Appointment

wankelman24 · 02-15-2019, 11:25 AM

I made my last Free Maintenance & Warranty appointment today for the end of the month. Other than the usual checks that BMW will perform, is there anything I should ask them to check for warranty purposes? I have asked them to replace the brake pads. I have 47k miles so I'm sure they'll need to be changed out.

Your thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

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HJ · 02-15-2019, 02:12 PM

Guess it all depends on your relationship with your SA and how much they will go out of there way to find issues. First time back in a bmw since way back during the E46 days so I didnt have a go to SA like I do for my benz, ended up going to two different dealers. I still have till december until my factory warranty expires but I wanted the peace of mind so I got a ppi done couple of months ago at dealer #1 even though I mentioned some noises here and there, all they found was a squeak on the steering wheel and replaced a part and then informed me everything else seemed ok. Noises were still there so this time my friend suggested to take it over to his dealer where he has a good relationship with his SA he put in a good word for me. Dealer #2 ended up replacing the following; wishbones , 2 corroded rotors along with 2 pads, weather liner on sunroof and side doors, car battery, climate control faulty valve (this was the big one so they say) and 1 coil along with plugs all under warranty.

DuSh · 02-15-2019, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wankelman24

I made my last Free Maintenance & Warranty appointment today for the end of the month. Other than the usual checks that BMW will perform, is there anything I should ask them to check for warranty purposes? I have asked them to replace the brake pads. I have 47k miles so I'm sure they'll need to be changed out.

Your thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

WWW

Mostly ask to check for ANY leaks: all 3 oil gaskets in engine, plus TC (transfer case) and both differentials (back and front). DHP - for any leaks if you have DHP and also check rear bags for any cracks (if they are about to go). If steering column is making noise when tilting up/down and zooming. Control arms for any noise (if you are under 4 year original warranty).

201 · 02-15-2019, 04:44 PM

I would say have your climate control taken a look at as well. I posted a thread about my problem due to weird noises coming on whenever the heat was on. It only took me 3 dealers to find and fix the problem but anything climate control related if its a big problem seems to be expensive to fix. They covered it under warranty but the invoice came out to over 2,800$

markymarc1979 · 02-15-2019, 04:48 PM

Spark plugs?

alphaod · 02-15-2019, 06:29 PM

Go around the interior of your car look for broken pieces like clips or loose trim pieces.

bmwx5er · 02-16-2019, 03:11 PM

Get an end of warranty inspection done with a trusted independent mechanic and take the list to your SA.

wankelman24 · 02-19-2019, 01:02 PM

These have been great suggestions! Thank you all for your help!! Gotta Love this forum!!!

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HJ Second Lieutenant 478 Rep 227 Posts Drives: F16 X6 CLS63 S Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Guess it all depends on your relationship with your SA and how much they will go out of there way to find issues. First time back in a bmw since way back during the E46 days so I didnt have a go to SA like I do for my benz, ended up going to two different dealers. I still have till december until my factory warranty expires but I wanted the peace of mind so I got a ppi done couple of months ago at dealer #1 even though I mentioned some noises here and there, all they found was a squeak on the steering wheel and replaced a part and then informed me everything else seemed ok. Noises were still there so this time my friend suggested to take it over to his dealer where he has a good relationship with his SA he put in a good word for me. Dealer #2 ended up replacing the following; wishbones , 2 corroded rotors along with 2 pads, weather liner on sunroof and side doors, car battery, climate control faulty valve (this was the big one so they say) and 1 coil along with plugs all under warranty. Last edited by HJ; 02-17-2019 at 02:00 PM..
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201 First Lieutenant 199 Rep 351 Posts Drives: Bmws Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I would say have your climate control taken a look at as well. I posted a thread about my problem due to weird noises coming on whenever the heat was on. It only took me 3 dealers to find and fix the problem but anything climate control related if its a big problem seems to be expensive to fix. They covered it under warranty but the invoice came out to over 2,800$
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