Transitioning from BMW X1

[E84 Driver]

Is it possible to get the servicing done independently? - I think I can change the Battery fan filter myself - that just leaves oil and filter [+air + fuel filter] for my mechanic to sort out. My local man is retiring next year and I need to find another safe pair of hands. In my experience, main dealers, just check the dipstick & ‘inspect’ things. But they charge-out as if they have actually done the job properly. They go through the motions in other words.  I live near Reading - are there any good local independents anyone knows ??

[wharfhouse]

1 hour ago, E84 Driver said:

Is it possible to get the servicing done independently? - I think I can change the battery fan filter myself - that just leaves oil and filter [+air + fuel filter] for my mechanic to sort out. My local man is retiring next year and I need to find another safe pair of hands. In my experience, main dealers, just check the dipstick & ‘inspect’ things. But they charge-out as if they have actually done the job properly. They go through the motions in other words.  I live near Reading - are there any good local independents anyone knows ??

As you live near Reading just to balance your thoughts - I have used Lexus Reading (Jemca) for 5 years - purchased a 2 year old 40k mile IS 300h there in 2016 and had all servicing, mot, tyres and everything else done there since (just booked it in for its 110k service). I have had (and still have) Extended Warranty on the car and made a couple of claims. Everything has been handled comprehensively by Lexus Reading and I have no complaints. Of course it's more expensive than an independent but I'm happy with the service vs price provided (and also with the same group's Jemca Toyota next door where my wife's Toyota is looked after). Of course YMMV. 

[E84 Driver]

thanks very much for the feedback - I'll be going down there for a test drive at some stage & will ask them to show me the servicing costs & warranty extension options - I'll be looking at a c.4yr old f-sport ux - my x1 has done 115k now & I need something a little smaller. Also looking at Kia X Ceed.

Cheers.

[wharfhouse]

8 hours ago, E84 Driver said:

thanks very much for the feedback - I'll be going down there for a test drive at some stage & will ask them to show me the servicing costs & warranty extension options - I'll be looking at a c.4yr old f-sport ux - my x1 has done 115k now & I need something a little smaller. Also looking at Kia X Ceed.

Cheers.

If you are looking at a 4 year old car then it will come with 12 months Extended Warranty from the dealer and if you continue to have it serviced at a Lexus dealer it will have the Relax Extended Warranty applied  for up to 10 years or 100k miles old which is free of charge (so long as its serviced on time at Lexus which is every 12 months or 10k miles) and also the hybrid warranty (which can apply to 15 years old and unlimited mileage if serviced at Lexus or can be purchased separately). After 10 years old or 100k miles there is an Extended Warranty that can be purchased annually taking the car to 15 years or 150k miles old (so long as it's serviced by Lexus). All info and T&Cs are on the Lexus website for Relax (though not the 10 Year Plus Extended Warranty). Also on the website (under Owners / Service and Maintenance) if you scroll down that page you can enter a car model and see the service costs for each model. You can also take a multi year service plan that you pay monthly and fixes the service prices for a few years.

[steve2006]

Also remember that once you move away from BMW you are no longer required to drive only in lanes 3 and 4 of motorways. 😀

[Mincey]

36 minutes ago, steve2006 said:

Also remember that once you move away from BMW you are no longer required to drive only in lanes 3 and 4 of motorways. 😀

And it's ok to use indicators. 

[Mincey]

Oh yes, and it's not quite as risky driving through puddles.

[Mincey]

And I guess another useful benefit is that people will let you out from side roads.

[royoftherovers]

37 minutes ago, Mincey said:

And it's ok to use indicators. 

And observe ALL other motoring etiquettes.

[Charli Alder]

For what its worth I had my IS200 SE serviced at Lexus Reading for 12 years and found them faultless. Having a service plan helped spread the servicing costs.

[Kissu]

19 hours ago, E84 Driver said:

thanks very much for the feedback - I'll be going down there for a test drive at some stage & will ask them to show me the servicing costs & warranty extension options - I'll be looking at a c.4yr old f-sport ux - my x1 has done 115k now & I need something a little smaller. Also looking at Kia X Ceed.

Cheers.

I believe the UX is only 2 years old,did you mean the NX?