Oil Change "southshore"

brandonroy · 03-28-2011, 10:17 PM

I just picked up a 335i and figure to get an oil change.

WOW I called HB Boston for a quote then this girl picked up the phone and asked if I wanted to reset the light?

Me: "isn't it part of the oil change?"

HC: "no, if you want the lights reset it will take extra time/wage"
Me: "oh ok, well how much is it"
HC: "hold one...2 min... hello sir, is going to be $240"
Me: "oh thanks"

Then I call Norwood Gallery and they said $140.

Is it really that expensive to get an oil change at a BMW dealer? And they don't reset the service light for you unless you pay extra?

cyphr · 03-28-2011, 10:46 PM

I'm guessing you're out of warranty? If so, I'd just DIY. It's pretty straightforward and shouldn't take more than 30min, start to finish.

Service light takes about a minute to reset, if that. There's a guide in the maintenance section.

ska///235i · 03-28-2011, 11:51 PM

lol Herb Chamber $240 oil change....are they doing it for a 737 airplane

brandonroy · 03-29-2011, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

lol Herb Chamber $240 oil change....are they doing it for a 737 airplane

And their attitude does not help either.

ibeclueless · 03-29-2011, 06:35 AM

i am going to start bringing my car import autowerks in Braintree to get all my maintenance done since my warranty is about to end. just ask for Alvin, he knows a lot of BMWs.

brandonroy · 03-29-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ibeclueless

i am going to start bringing my car import autowerks in Braintree to get all my maintenance done since my warranty is about to end. just ask for Alvin, he knows a lot of BMWs.

Oh really? Do they use bmw products for the job? Do you know about how much they charge for the oil change?

ibeclueless · 03-29-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonroy

Oh really? Do they use bmw products for the job? Do you know about how much they charge for the oil change?

They can order and use bmw products on your car if you want. I did my last oil change 2 months ago at the dealership and will be bringing to their shop on my next oil change. The owner used a be a bmw master technician at the norwood dealership.

TL · 03-29-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ibeclueless

i am going to start bringing my car import autowerks in Braintree to get all my maintenance done since my warranty is about to end. just ask for Alvin, he knows a lot of BMWs.

+1 on Alvin, he was BMW tech for years at a local dealership and now opening his own shop in Braintree.

DJKhan85 · 03-29-2011, 12:40 PM

I've used Alvin before and he is a nice guy. He did try to align my coupe as an e91 station wagon so that has left some bad taste in my mouth. For an oil change he is a good resource.

ska///235i · 03-29-2011, 12:44 PM

I also highly recommend Alvin, know him for many years. He use to work at BMW Norwood for 13+ years until he open he's own shop

all my friends go to him, (I don’t cuz I DIY most of my maintenance)…tell him Tim Chan sent you if you do go

brandonroy · 03-29-2011, 02:00 PM

Thank you, I already booked an appointment for next week.

I would DIY but I just bought the car so I want a bimmer knowledgeable person to look at other things of my car at the same time.

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

I also highly recommend Alvin, know him for many years. He use to work at BMW Norwood for 13+ years until he open he's own shop

all my friends go to him, (I don’t cuz I DIY most of my maintenance)…tell him Tim Chan sent you if you do go

ska///235i · 03-29-2011, 02:39 PM

i know they have a recall on the fuel pump so thats something you should check with the dealer....fyi

start to diy, save the money for mods

brandonroy · 03-29-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

i know they have a recall on the fuel pump so thats something you should check with the dealer....fyi

start to diy, save the money for mods

Will do lol.

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brandonroy Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (1)	Oil Change "southshore" I just picked up a 335i and figure to get an oil change. WOW I called HB Boston for a quote then this girl picked up the phone and asked if I wanted to reset the light? Me: "isn't it part of the oil change?" HC: "no, if you want the lights reset it will take extra time/wage" Me: "oh ok, well how much is it" HC: "hold one...2 min... hello sir, is going to be $240" Me: "oh thanks" Then I call Norwood Gallery and they said $140. Is it really that expensive to get an oil change at a BMW dealer? And they don't reset the service light for you unless you pay extra?
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cyphr Major 70 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (12)	I'm guessing you're out of warranty? If so, I'd just DIY. It's pretty straightforward and shouldn't take more than 30min, start to finish. Service light takes about a minute to reset, if that. There's a guide in the maintenance section.
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ska///235i ***** noob 1414 Rep 10,477 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	lol Herb Chamber $240 oil change....are they doing it for a 737 airplane __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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ska///235i ***** noob 1414 Rep 10,477 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	I also highly recommend Alvin, know him for many years. He use to work at BMW Norwood for 13+ years until he open he's own shop all my friends go to him, (I don’t cuz I DIY most of my maintenance)…tell him Tim Chan sent you if you do go __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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