UK BMW Dealers: General Opinions?

dxb335d · 10-05-2008, 12:15 PM

Every dealer ive used so far aint worth a w**k.... well apart from some of the receptionists. But the service and level of quality of servicing etc is diabolical.

squeezebm · 10-05-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Sytner Nottingham is one of the best.

Try trading a car back in

booforty · 10-05-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Every dealer ive used so far aint worth a w**k.... well apart from some of the receptionists. But the service and level of quality of servicing etc is diabolical.

Carl, why don't you name the dealers you've used and not been happy with. Then others may be able to point you towards dealers you haven't listed that may provide very good service.

Speedtrap · 10-05-2008, 01:38 PM

Scothall Watford - in terms of servicing or repairs; the best I have encountered. Do not ever go near Dick Lovett's anywhere.

dxb335d · 10-05-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedtrap

Scothall Watford - in terms of servicing or repairs; the best I have encountered. Do not ever go near Dick Lovett's anywhere.

did i meet you at the ring mate?

booforty · 10-05-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

did i meet you at the ring mate?

Yes you did. Jerome was in his M5

I think his miswah has just bought an E92 M3

dxb335d · 10-05-2008, 02:12 PM

speedtrap is Jerome?

cool. Welcome to e90post mate

Speedtrap · 10-05-2008, 02:36 PM

Its me mate

You have found me out! If you cannot beat them join them! Will post some pics up of the new car once the weather gets better

dxb335d · 10-05-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedtrap

Its me mate

You have found me out! If you cannot beat them join them! Will post some pics up of the new car once the weather gets better

Cool mate, lookforward to it. Still got the M5 yeah?

david.rowlands · 10-17-2008, 04:48 AM

I'm 22 and went for a test drive in a e92, I was asked could I actually afford a car even tho I turned up in my old 330i e46. I was really angry and did business elsewhere even the city dealer kept asking on the test drive why aren't you going to your local dealer why are you here? i.e are you wasting my time. I ended up buying from there because I got a good deal but its going to be a internet deal next time, definatly

david_e · 10-19-2008, 02:11 PM

Went to Lister Park/JCT600 today to look at some colours in real life. I could not believe how disinterested they were. Oh, and uninformed. One of the reps who grudgingly spoke to me told me that space grey was one of the new colours on the 3 series ....

Was giving them a try after getting brassed off with Sandal (formerly Almondbury).

willhollin · 10-19-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by david_e

Went to Lister Park/JCT600 today to look at some colours in real life. I could not believe how disinterested they were. Oh, and uninformed. One of the reps who grudgingly spoke to me told me that space grey was one of the new colours on the 3 series ....

Was giving them a try after getting brassed off with Sandal (formerly Almondbury).

I think Space Grey is new to the facelift E90/E91. They must have reached their targets for the month already then!

booforty · 10-20-2008, 03:36 AM

Had my first experience of BMW Battersea last week and I must say was very very impressed. They were welcoming, attentive, and my car came back looking like brand new

Will definitely be going back

E92Fan · 10-20-2008, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by booforty

Had my first experience of BMW Battersea last week and I must say was very very impressed. They were welcoming, attentive, and my car came back looking like brand new

Will definitely be going back

booforty · 10-20-2008, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by E92Fan

And the lift to the station was first class

marriedblonde · 10-20-2008, 06:20 AM

I've used Scotthalls Hampshire for 3 cars (a Mini Cooper S, z4 coupe and my current e92) and they have been great every time. Used them for servicing as well without any problems.

They have been happy to let me take their cars on extended test drives and are pretty good at getting in touch when they say they will.

All in al a good experience and I would recommend them.

J.

RichardM · 10-21-2008, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedtrap

Scothall Watford - in terms of servicing or repairs; the best I have encountered. Do not ever go near Dick Lovett's anywhere.

The E60 I bought from Scothall Watford and then the 335D from Dick Lovett in Bristol as they offered the best deal. Personally I found the new car sales at Dick Lovett to be exceptional and way beyond Scothall.

For servicing I have only ever used Scothall as they are local and I've no complaints at all but they are nowhere near Lexus standards.

mistry · 10-21-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedtrap

Scothall Watford - in terms of servicing or repairs; the best I have encountered. Do not ever go near Dick Lovett's anywhere.

Why do you say that about Dick Lovett? they are my local dealers

david_e · 10-21-2008, 05:14 PM

I stand corrected. I don't know whether he knew I was talking about the E92, such was his level of disinterest!

I'm not sure what their problem was. The problem is, I don't know where the next nearest dealer is! Possibly Scothall in Leeds.

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Originally Posted by willhollin

I think Space Grey is new to the facelift E90/E91. They must have reached their targets for the month already then!

XKaLiBaR · 10-26-2008, 06:22 PM

Stephen James in Enfield is the worst one i have experienced in every way.

dxb335d · 10-26-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by XKaLiBaR

Stephen James in Enfield is the worst one i have experienced in every way.

some examples mate ?

Zk1 · 10-29-2008, 05:38 PM

Wow... I was stunned.

They charge £180 per hour and then on top of that I had to wait 40 mins to see a SA, I bought my car in for rattles, which they said they couldnt find.
Even though they are apparent at 30mph. My lighter doesnt work properly and i wanted my door aligned and bonnet done.

The bloke ended up telling me that they couldnt replicate any of the things i mentioned and to top it off, they always leave grease marks on my leather and dash and door leather etc. They did fix the error i had for brake lights though.

Absolutely disgusting, they were actually trying to fob me off with bull shit.
The bloke did try and say he wants to book me in for a more thorough investigation , ... I'm looking to try battersea BMW or Somewhere else closer to twickenham - any reccomendations guys.

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Speedtrap Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,798 Posts Drives: A very fast car :) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Scothall Watford - in terms of servicing or repairs; the best I have encountered. Do not ever go near Dick Lovett's anywhere.
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10-05-2008, 02:36 PM	#96
Speedtrap Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,798 Posts Drives: A very fast car :) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Its me mate You have found me out! If you cannot beat them join them! Will post some pics up of the new car once the weather gets better
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10-17-2008, 04:48 AM	#98
david.rowlands Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wales , UK iTrader: (0)	Too Young? I'm 22 and went for a test drive in a e92, I was asked could I actually afford a car even tho I turned up in my old 330i e46. I was really angry and did business elsewhere even the city dealer kept asking on the test drive why aren't you going to your local dealer why are you here? i.e are you wasting my time. I ended up buying from there because I got a good deal but its going to be a internet deal next time, definatly
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10-19-2008, 02:11 PM	#99
david_e Private 4 Rep 76 Posts Drives: E92 335i 2006 SG auto Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Yorkshire, England iTrader: (0)	Went to Lister Park/JCT600 today to look at some colours in real life. I could not believe how disinterested they were. Oh, and uninformed. One of the reps who grudgingly spoke to me told me that space grey was one of the new colours on the 3 series .... Was giving them a try after getting brassed off with Sandal (formerly Almondbury).
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10-20-2008, 03:36 AM	#101
booforty Major General 343 Rep 8,809 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Had my first experience of BMW Battersea last week and I must say was very very impressed. They were welcoming, attentive, and my car came back looking like brand new Will definitely be going back
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10-20-2008, 06:20 AM	#104
marriedblonde Lieutenant 11 Rep 434 Posts Drives: e92 330 sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunny south coast iTrader: (0)	I've used Scotthalls Hampshire for 3 cars (a Mini Cooper S, z4 coupe and my current e92) and they have been great every time. Used them for servicing as well without any problems. They have been happy to let me take their cars on extended test drives and are pretty good at getting in touch when they say they will. All in al a good experience and I would recommend them. J.
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XKaLiBaR First Lieutenant 17 Rep 384 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Stephen James in Enfield is the worst one i have experienced in every way. __________________ Mods ListAP Racing BBKs, Bilstein PSS10 , Rogue Engineering Pulleys, RTM and Transmission Mounts, Eibach ARBs, Supersprint LightWeight Race Muffler, Miltek 100 Cell Cats, Recaro Pole Positions, Aluminium Brushed Trim, Csl Steering wheel, Imola Red Arm Rest, CSL Diffuser, 10mm Eibach Spacers, Depo Indicators, Custom blacked out front grills, Carbon Fibre Side Grills, Custom UUC ClutchStop, CSL OEM Bootlid, V-CSL Bumper,
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10-29-2008, 05:38 PM	#110
Zk1 Lieutenant 33 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Berry BMW - Avoid them like Wow... I was stunned. They charge £180 per hour and then on top of that I had to wait 40 mins to see a SA, I bought my car in for rattles, which they said they couldnt find. Even though they are apparent at 30mph. My lighter doesnt work properly and i wanted my door aligned and bonnet done. The bloke ended up telling me that they couldnt replicate any of the things i mentioned and to top it off, they always leave grease marks on my leather and dash and door leather etc. They did fix the error i had for brake lights though. Absolutely disgusting, they were actually trying to fob me off with bull shit. The bloke did try and say he wants to book me in for a more thorough investigation , ... I'm looking to try battersea BMW or Somewhere else closer to twickenham - any reccomendations guys. __________________
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