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Bendolfc · Jan 18th, 2019, 13:41

I'd say its more likely an issue with the record not being updated or the service done outside the dealer network.

Can't imagine someone would look at the overdue service message for a year and not do something about it.

biggbn · Jan 18th, 2019, 14:36

Again, having spoken to BMW and checked on a few mini forum, transpires it HASNT missed a service, perfectly normal procedure to service car 'on key', is using CBS servicing. One guy has an mcs which was not serviced till 24k miles and they refused to change oil because car said it didn't need it!! Crazy to my eyes.

Anyhow, just had a drive in it, what a fantastic engine, you would not know it was diesel, even around town. Gonna try and organise finance so we will see how we go...

biggbn · Jan 18th, 2019, 15:25

Should also say thanks for all the advice on this thread, I (naturally?) worry when spending much more than a tenner on anything!!

ITSv40 · Jan 18th, 2019, 15:37

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Originally Posted by biggbn

Should also say thanks for all the advice on this thread, I (naturally?) worry when spending much more than a tenner on anything!!

Good man, hope everything goes well for you.

I assume that is a spelling mistake and you really meant to type tanner

I Feel Old · Jan 18th, 2019, 15:47

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Originally Posted by ITSv40

I assume that is a spelling mistake and you really meant to type tanner

Looking at where he is from I'm sure it is a mistake.

Gbn, thanks for the update great to hear it went well. I hope it works out for you and the car serves you well over the coming years.

biggbn · Jan 18th, 2019, 16:18

Finance, unfortunately is not a forgone conclusion so no chickens are being counted as life has kicked me in the bollocks a few times to many. On the flipside, if it doesn't go through there is a nice old 600 quid 850 Volvo local to me..everyones a winner....

green van man · Jan 18th, 2019, 19:25

Caledonian, Cardis, all short arm deep pocket syndrome sufferers, along with our similar upland senary and mountains. As a Welsh man I feel very at home north of the border.

Paul.

biggbn · Jan 21st, 2019, 17:47

Well, we will be Mini owners later this week. Will update with pics and thoughts after the event!!

I Feel Old · Jan 21st, 2019, 18:11

Congrats. Hope it works out well for you.

ITSv40 · Jan 21st, 2019, 20:34

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Originally Posted by biggbn

Well, we will be Mini owners later this week. Will update with pics and thoughts after the event!!

We have had our Mini for two and a half years and done 30,000mls and I have totally fallen in love with it. The build quality and driving is so much better than the Fiesta it replaced - not that that was bad as it lasted 17 years and covered 180,000mls without any major issue.

It is a worthy stablemate for the Volvos and I am sure you will enjoy yours.

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Jan 18th, 2019, 13:41	#31
Bendolfc Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:51 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liverpool	I'd say its more likely an issue with the record not being updated or the service done outside the dealer network. Can't imagine someone would look at the overdue service message for a year and not do something about it.

Jan 18th, 2019, 14:36	#32
biggbn I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 20:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: dundee View Photos By: biggbn	Again, having spoken to BMW and checked on a few mini forum, transpires it HASNT missed a service, perfectly normal procedure to service car 'on key', is using CBS servicing. One guy has an mcs which was not serviced till 24k miles and they refused to change oil because car said it didn't need it!! Crazy to my eyes. Anyhow, just had a drive in it, what a fantastic engine, you would not know it was diesel, even around town. Gonna try and organise finance so we will see how we go...

Jan 18th, 2019, 15:25	#33
biggbn I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 20:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: dundee View Photos By: biggbn	Should also say thanks for all the advice on this thread, I (naturally?) worry when spending much more than a tenner on anything!!

Jan 18th, 2019, 16:18	#36
biggbn I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 20:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: dundee View Photos By: biggbn	Finance, unfortunately is not a forgone conclusion so no chickens are being counted as life has kicked me in the bollocks a few times to many. On the flipside, if it doesn't go through there is a nice old 600 quid 850 Volvo local to me..everyones a winner....

Jan 18th, 2019, 19:25	#37
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	Caledonian, Cardis, all short arm deep pocket syndrome sufferers, along with our similar upland senary and mountains. As a Welsh man I feel very at home north of the border. Paul.

Jan 21st, 2019, 17:47	#38
biggbn I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 20:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: dundee View Photos By: biggbn	Well, we will be Mini owners later this week. Will update with pics and thoughts after the event!!

Jan 21st, 2019, 18:11	#39
I Feel Old Senior Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 21:35 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Inverness	Congrats. Hope it works out well for you.

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