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      03-22-2018, 07:05 PM   #1
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55 Point Inspection special worth it?

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My local dealership is offering a 55 point inspection with a complimentary 1 year road side assistance. Assuming I won't let them fix any faults they find, do you think $59.95 + tax is worth it?

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      03-22-2018, 09:41 PM   #2
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I had one done for my wife's Mini when we bought it , they found the front brakes were worn and tripped the brake warning light . (it wasn't on before it went in) everything thing else was fine they said.
Within a mouth we had to change the fuel pump and battery
We also got a flat run flat but I cant Criticize them for that ....
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      03-22-2018, 09:44 PM   #3
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YES

Yes its worth it. So far I've hadn't had any problems. I do most general maintenance myself, an indy garage does some work. It's always nice to have that 2nd opinion on what may need fixing. Dealer said my serpentine belt was running off its pulley. Yes it is, slightly. I bought the kit to replace but its not urgent. Also that 1 year free road side assistance is also so nice to have.
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      03-23-2018, 07:28 AM   #4
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From past experiences it really depends on which dealership you go too. I have had issues with budds bmw when it came to their inspections.

There have been times where they have done damage to my car under service that wasn't on their inspection sheet and then they would claim that it's easy to miss, yet I was able to spot it right away.

So really, if they are doing this 55 point inspection how closely are they really looking at things?

At the end of the day I believe if you go to a reputable dealer, whose techs take pride in their work then it's worth it. Other than that take it to an Indy shop who specializes in bmw.
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Trying this out at Pfaff BMW in a few weeks will update the page here for future. Mainly doing it for roadside assistance and a second opinion check as mentioned above.
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Trying this out at Pfaff BMW in a few weeks will update the page here for future. Mainly doing it for roadside assistance and a second opinion check as mentioned above.
I bet their road side assistance will only tow you to a BMW dealership and not an independent shop. If need a tow whatever the reason is likely going to cost you a lot more to fix at the stealership.
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      03-24-2018, 01:47 AM   #7
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For the people who had it completed, did they give you a list with everything checked or they just told you any problems they found?
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      03-24-2018, 09:18 AM   #8
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I never got a check list.
As for the roadside assistance I have all my cars covered by the CAA regardless.
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For the people who had it completed, did they give you a list with everything checked or they just told you any problems they found?
Yes, a very detailed list with colour coded (red, yellow, green) items some of which had measurements written down (ie: tread depth, brake lining thickness, battery load test, antifreeze temp, heat temp, AC temp.). This 1 pager plus the standard "work order" form detailing the problems or weaknesses found. PLUS other sheets detailing the cost to repair what they found. Like I said above, the mechanic found the serpentine belt starting to walk off the pulley. I'm keeping an eye on it-I have the parts to fix, it's not a difficult DIY.
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      03-25-2018, 02:10 PM   #10
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Great. I'll ask the "service advisor" if I will get a checklist and get it done if they do.

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Yes, a very detailed list with colour coded (red, yellow, green) items some of which had measurements written down (ie: tread depth, brake lining thickness, battery load test, antifreeze temp, heat temp, AC temp.). This 1 pager plus the standard "work order" form detailing the problems or weaknesses found. PLUS other sheets detailing the cost to repair what they found. Like I said above, the mechanic found the serpentine belt starting to walk off the pulley. I'm keeping an eye on it-I have the parts to fix, it's not a difficult DIY.
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Trying this out at Pfaff BMW in a few weeks will update the page here for future. Mainly doing it for roadside assistance and a second opinion check as mentioned above.
I am considering to try this out Pfaff BMW as well. Would you kindly share your experience about it?
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They did the inspection, tell you nothing is wrong and then a few weeks later you get information in the mail about your roadside assistance. I had to ask for a copy of the "inspection" they do. I will probably repeat next spring just to keep the roadside assistance active. Also it is sometimes nice to get a second pair of eyes on the car in case I miss something.
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The 55 point inspection is useless and so is the road side assistance.

There is another inspection they do, not sure what its called but it cost me $300. WORTH EVERY PENNY (Done mine at ENDRAS BMW) - it encompasses warranty stuff too like paint.

This is the full inspection on everything on the car. They give a complete printout with all the stuff wrong and quotes for everything. I used this list to repair the car my self and what ever they had that was reasonable I had them do it.

The list was accurate (no bullshit), found stuff I would have never found like leaking shifter shaft seal. I totally recommending doing this if you bought a used car or just want a full shake down of your car.
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