Advice required with 225 style alloys and cracks

v24mis · 02-24-2010, 04:59 AM

Hi guys,

sorry for posting a new thread, but I have not had any replies from the main 2 threads where i originally asked the question.

So my drivers side alloy has cracked again and I want to pursue it getting changed under warranty.

The first time it cracked was long before the whole BBCs Watchdog thing. I called BMW and they just ignored me saying it is not a warranty thing so i got the alloy repaired.

It has cracked again, not sure from the same place or a different.

So now I am wondering if it is worth even challenging BMW as it has been repaired, because I think they are just going to say sorry you have had it repaired before so can not help you?

What do you guys advice/think?

Aram

xenon · 02-24-2010, 05:06 AM

what have you got to lose by trying?

v24mis · 02-24-2010, 05:06 AM

How much do they charge for a diagnosis?

xenon · 02-24-2010, 05:11 AM

What diagnosis? You phone 'em up and tell them your tyre went flat. You went to Kwik Fit or wherever who decreed the tyre had gone flat because the rim was cracked. Is it OK for me to bring it in tomorrow for you to replace the cracked wheel under warranty? It is? OK, see you at nine....

doughboy · 02-24-2010, 05:11 AM

Go in and see them about it, I doub't they'll charge you to say

'sorry sir, its been repaired'

v24mis · 02-24-2010, 05:36 AM

it is £150 for an hours labour so Im guessing they will charge £150

BGM · 02-24-2010, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by v24mis

it is £150 for an hours labour so Im guessing they will charge £150

BMW labour charge is a joke

v24mis · 02-24-2010, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BGM

BMW labour charge is a joke

Well you take this into considiration when purchasing a car that costs almost 40k

xenon · 02-24-2010, 06:05 AM

why can't you just do what I said?

BGM · 02-24-2010, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v24mis

Well you take this into considiration when purchasing a car that costs almost 40k

yeah, i take it to the dealer only for warranty work

v24mis · 02-24-2010, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenon

why can't you just do what I said?

Alright Xenon...i will give it a go my friend. Will call them in a bit!

doughboy · 02-24-2010, 07:59 AM

If you don't tell them its been repaired, you'll stand a better chance IMO.

They won't charge you to look at it for sure.

v24mis · 02-24-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doughboy

If you don't tell them its been repaired, you'll stand a better chance IMO.

They won't charge you to look at it for sure.

If they take the tyre of to inspect, which i am sure they will then they will be able to see the repair.

There is a diganosis charge which is determined on how long it takes them to inspect and come to a decision...this is based on their hourly labour rate.

I am still not sure, part of says what the hell go for it, but the other parts says there is no way they will agree to it.

v24mis · 02-24-2010, 04:08 PM

guys, anyone? i really need some advice here!

thanks

toxicnerve · 02-24-2010, 04:21 PM

Just go for it!

themetz · 02-24-2010, 04:22 PM

surely they must be prepared for people coming in to "see if my wheels are cracked" following all the publicity.

Just take it in for a check and make it clear that you do not expect to be billed for the pleasure.

rabble · 02-26-2010, 01:53 PM

stupid question but is there any way to find out if the wheel is cracked without putting it on a ramp or getting tyres removed? like for example, do the tyres deflate or go flat if they are cracked etc...

Im curious if mine are as ive hit a few nasty pot holes.

evil_scooby · 02-26-2010, 04:59 PM

I just had mine replaced this week.
They said they had tollerances of how big the crack is depends on if they think its their fault or impact damage.
Bigger than 1mm usually means impact damage

02-24-2010, 04:59 AM	#1
v24mis Private First Class 12 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport coupe Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Unitied Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Advice required with 225 style alloys and cracks Hi guys, sorry for posting a new thread, but I have not had any replies from the main 2 threads where i originally asked the question. So my drivers side alloy has cracked again and I want to pursue it getting changed under warranty. The first time it cracked was long before the whole BBCs Watchdog thing. I called BMW and they just ignored me saying it is not a warranty thing so i got the alloy repaired. It has cracked again, not sure from the same place or a different. So now I am wondering if it is worth even challenging BMW as it has been repaired, because I think they are just going to say sorry you have had it repaired before so can not help you? What do you guys advice/think? Aram
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xenon Major General 1469 Rep 8,199 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	What diagnosis? You phone 'em up and tell them your tyre went flat. You went to Kwik Fit or wherever who decreed the tyre had gone flat because the rim was cracked. Is it OK for me to bring it in tomorrow for you to replace the cracked wheel under warranty? It is? OK, see you at nine.... __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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doughboy Major General 1578 Rep 8,971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Go in and see them about it, I doub't they'll charge you to say 'sorry sir, its been repaired'
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v24mis Private First Class 12 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport coupe Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Unitied Kingdom iTrader: (0)	it is £150 for an hours labour so Im guessing they will charge £150
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doughboy Major General 1578 Rep 8,971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	If you don't tell them its been repaired, you'll stand a better chance IMO. They won't charge you to look at it for sure.
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themetz smokin' kipper 39 Rep 1,468 Posts Drives: G60 i5 M60 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	surely they must be prepared for people coming in to "see if my wheels are cracked" following all the publicity. Just take it in for a check and make it clear that you do not expect to be billed for the pleasure. __________________ Current BMW i5 M60. Previously enjoyed Tesla Model S P100DL; Tesla Model S 85D; Audi RS5; E92 335i M Sport; E92 M3; E92 335i M Sport; E46 330ci M Sport
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rabble Private First Class 6 Rep 194 Posts Drives: e93 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	stupid question but is there any way to find out if the wheel is cracked without putting it on a ramp or getting tyres removed? like for example, do the tyres deflate or go flat if they are cracked etc... Im curious if mine are as ive hit a few nasty pot holes.
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