Mechanic - BMW??

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Most of the BMW and Mercedies I've had have one for service and another for check engine. Check engine (or engine icon) is linked to sensors.  The service light (service soon icon) is mileage based and (on older BMWs) annoying as hell (bright!).

My 1995 540i has a series of green lights leading up to the oil change the first time and the service I or II the next.

The older BMWs required that you had a technician plug in the diagnostic tool to reset the light ...

I bought a service light reset tool from one of the BMW parts and accessory stores on-line for about $45.

I bought a Tech II on eBay a couple of years ago, and it has saved me many trips to the mechanic when simple stuff goes wrong.

I bought a scanner/code reader for my Buick and mom's Chevy Astro.  It's really helped several times.  Auto Zone and maybe some others will scan and check codes for free. They are obviously hoping you will buy your parts there.

[Gaspar]

My 1995 540i has a series of green lights leading up to the oil change the first time and the service I or II the next.

I bought a service light reset tool from one of the BMW parts and accessory stores on-line for about $45.
I bought a scanner/code reader for my Buick and mom's Chevy Astro.  It's really helped several times.  Auto Zone and maybe some others will scan and check codes for free. They are obviously hoping you will buy your parts there.

Pep Boys scans for free too.

[tulsa_fan]

Well the sales guy told me every 10k, yes, I am "that" person that knows nothing about my cars and trusts the people I purchase from.  If there is major maintenance or problems that have occurred in the 6k miles I have put on it since buying it, I will throw a FIT at BMW.   They shouldn't be selling a car that needs maintence that quickly without doing it.  And I specifically asked that question when I bought it and was told the next needed was $100 service at 10k . . . .

We'll see what the dealer says, at least for now, they have my crappy car and my husband is driving a new one around . . . sounds like I have a hostage . . . HA HA

[heironymouspasparagus]

Well the sales guy told me every 10k, yes, I am "that" person that knows nothing about my cars and trusts the people I purchase from.  If there is major maintenance or problems that have occurred in the 6k miles I have put on it since buying it, I will throw a FIT at BMW.   They shouldn't be selling a car that needs maintence that quickly without doing it.  And I specifically asked that question when I bought it and was told the next needed was $100 service at 10k . . . .

We'll see what the dealer says, at least for now, they have my crappy car and my husband is driving a new one around . . . sounds like I have a hostage . . . HA HA

Never trust a car dealer!  Ever!

[Gaspar]

Never trust a car dealer!  Ever!

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[tulsa_fan]

well, for 20ish years, I've been good.  Of course, I bought 4 or 5 from Don Carlton Honda, then went to Lexus of Tulsa (LOVE THEM!), my only stray was BMW of Tulsa, and I will never go there again. 

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And I specifically asked that question when I bought it and was told the next needed was $100 service at 10k . . . .

Did they give any indication of what that service is or is that the price of an oil change now if your car is past the initial service of a new car.

The last time my car was in for service, the labor rate was $100/hr (maybe plus some). 

[tulsa_fan]

Did they give any indication of what that service is or is that the price of an oil change now if your car is past the initial service of a new car.

The last time my car was in for service, the labor rate was $100/hr (maybe plus some). 

It was for the oil change and whatever they do standard then at 10k from the time I bought the car.

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Get it fixed yet?