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      02-16-2011, 02:19 PM   #11
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Drives: '07 E93 335i
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Originally Posted by Clarence Watson View Post
On that basis, wouldn't it be in the dealers' best interests to charge only a reasonable (i.e., independent shop's) price for an oil change so that they can discourage as few owners as possible from having that service performed by the dealer and thus minimize the need for warranty repairs caused by things such as mixing oils? Seems like forgoing a bit of excessive profit on those kinds of services would give them more control and keep them from having to make as many warranty repairs.
My dealer:
Interim oil changes (car computer is not interrogated nor oil monitor reset) is $85 with the occasional "special" at $65. Plus wash and vacuum, and a shuttle ride down to/from the local mall, if I ask.

For $65, it isn't worth it to me to crawl under the car.
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