Non BMW dealer for repairs?

LBC870 · 07-28-2011, 08:14 PM

I was wondering what the thoughts are on going to a non BMW dealer for repair work. I live over 70 miles from the nearest BMW dealer. I have a Nissan dealer that’s a few miles from my house. I’m out of the Factory warranty but I have a NAC service contract that will cover my repairs. The problem I’m having currently is possible waste gate rattle; also I think the power steering pump is going out.

AddictedToBavarian · 07-28-2011, 08:17 PM

Indy shop or dealer for waste gate rattle bro.

JayKay335i · 07-28-2011, 08:19 PM

Go to an indy shop, not another shop full of teenage monkeys who have never had the chance to joyride a bmw before.

samchoi604 · 07-28-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayKay335i

Go to an indy shop, not another shop full of teenage monkeys who have never had the chance to joyride a bmw before.

+1

btw how do you know your power steering is about to go?

LBC870 · 07-28-2011, 08:29 PM

Ok thanks for the input...on the steering pump, I'm not sure. Fuild level is fine but when I back out of the garage or turn at a slow speed I get a strain in the steering wheel, almost like its rumbing on something. Once I start driving faster, no problem.

samchoi604 · 07-28-2011, 08:45 PM

By the way, the waste gate rattle could be an easy fix if:

(1) it's the rear one that's rattling
(2) you have the right tools (cheap) and are pretty handy

Search for Mr. 5's thread where he talks about how to fix it, and read through the pages for more info.

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LBC870 Jet Aviator 53 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2015 AW F82 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Out west iTrader: (0)	Ok thanks for the input...on the steering pump, I'm not sure. Fuild level is fine but when I back out of the garage or turn at a slow speed I get a strain in the steering wheel, almost like its rumbing on something. Once I start driving faster, no problem.
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samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	By the way, the waste gate rattle could be an easy fix if: (1) it's the rear one that's rattling (2) you have the right tools (cheap) and are pretty handy Search for Mr. 5's thread where he talks about how to fix it, and read through the pages for more info.
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