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MD
31st January 2006, 09:31 PM
HI, New user.

TLC pack just expired and I'm facing an oil service. Apart from going to Henry Bros or other BMW-approved dealers, does anyone know if there are any cheaper mini specialists that can carry out the same work?
Gismo
31st January 2006, 09:34 PM
Welcome to the site, if it's a simple oil change then i'd advise going to the dealer, may be more expensive, but, you get peace of mind
Also, they have the equipment to reset the oil light
T6 KFR
31st January 2006, 09:35 PM
Pass , sorry cant help.

I always think though if your car has been serviced by a JC garage all its time, why upset the history book.

I trust JC's more than anyone else!

Well thats me anyway..sure other disagree
Crombers
31st January 2006, 09:43 PM
Welocome to NMS MD

If you have full service history to date then it's a no brainer , off to BMW you go & keep that wee stamped book safe for trade in time :approve:.

Failing that get a quote from a reliable indy garage & make the comparison to BMW prices. However I would take the advice of Alan(Bonnie Scotland) above as he knows his stuff ;).
The Dogfather
31st January 2006, 10:58 PM
My experience is that the small independent garages offer a better quality of service than BMW. Most also have the equipment to rest the service indicators as well.

If you know a good garage and your warranty is up then by all means go down the non francised route.
S7JGW
31st January 2006, 11:08 PM
Ye dont need equipment to reset a mini service light i did mine myself after the oilchange, theres instructions on mini 2.
Jim
MartinSullivan
31st January 2006, 11:10 PM
Yep Jim is right its quite a simple procedure - same for the brake fluid count.
Mini Me
1st February 2006, 12:42 AM
you can top up your TLC, to 80k iles:p
The Dogfather
1st February 2006, 12:51 AM
quote:Originally posted by minime

you can top up your TLC, to 80k iles:p


Can I? :evil::mad:;)
Crombers
1st February 2006, 01:10 AM
quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini


quote:Originally posted by minime

you can top up your TLC, to 80k iles:p


Can I? :evil::mad:;)


:D:D:D really depends on the plumbing , dunnit !!!!!
markyc
1st February 2006, 06:29 AM
quote:Originally posted by minime

you can top up your TLC, to 80k iles:p


Hi MD
If you can top up the TLC to 80k it well worth it ;):D
MD
2nd February 2006, 02:33 AM
Many thanks to all for their comments. Not entirely sure now. For the sake of convenience and getting the job done quick, I'll probably end up at Henry Bros this time. May reconsider for future services though.

May well be popping in every now and then so if anyone else has thoughts feel free to contribute.

MD
PASL
2nd February 2006, 07:19 AM
you trust john clark! evary time my cooper s is in it all ways with out fail comes back to me with a problem ie, damaged paint work, damaged seats , damaged dash and so on
quote:Originally posted by T6 KFR

Pass , sorry cant help.

I always think though if your car has been serviced by a JC garage all its time, why upset the history book.

I trust JC's more than anyone else!

Well thats me anyway..sure other disagree
T6 KFR
2nd February 2006, 09:44 PM
quote:PASL Posted - 01 Feb 2006 : 22:19:54
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you trust john clark! evary time my cooper s is in it all ways with out fail comes back to me with a problem ie, damaged paint work, damaged seats , damaged dash and so on

Touch wood mate, that has NEVER happened to me....furthermore my car comes out hoovered and jet washed.:)
sjfield1
10th February 2006, 04:36 AM
Hi, not been on the site for ages, but so happy i came on to catch up on the mini news! I am so glad to hear about being able to top up TLC to 80k! My 04 mini D is sitting at 34k and was starting to worry! Will have to phone up dealer to see how i can top up! Cheers!!