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      09-12-2012, 02:14 PM   #111
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      09-12-2012, 02:14 PM   #112
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I missed the ending part as the phone went as my mate was telling me to watch it

What was the end result?
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      09-12-2012, 02:14 PM   #113
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I'm can't wait to see the face of the service manager I spoke to last week who said he knew nothing about it & don't believe everything you read on the internet
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      09-12-2012, 02:14 PM   #114
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Something getting done then.

BMW dealers going to be busy for a while.
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      09-12-2012, 02:16 PM   #115
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I'm going to move the OBD port tonight.
Scratch that will phone BMW first thing tomorrow!
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      09-12-2012, 02:17 PM   #116
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Emailed my dealer for a service quoting BMW already!
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      09-12-2012, 02:18 PM   #117
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I'm can't wait to see the face of the service manager I spoke to last week who said he knew nothing about it & don't believe everything you read on the internet
Same, asked the service advisor two weeks ago and was told they were not aware of any security problems!
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      09-12-2012, 02:20 PM   #118
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Looking forward to calling my dealer tomorrow. I have BMW extended warranty but I hope that doesn't change anything.

I was going to move my obd port but worry that if I do BMW then have an excuse to say "you've tampered with the obd port blah blah"..

Some of the dealerships that they secretly filmed on the show made me chuckle..
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      09-12-2012, 02:21 PM   #119
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What's the bets they issue us all with a plastic sticker with "OBD Secured" printed on it
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      09-12-2012, 02:22 PM   #120
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Lets be positive and ring them tomorrow.

I have no hopes TBH.
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      09-12-2012, 02:22 PM   #121
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I was in my dealership this morning and asked if he'd be watching watchdog.

He said yes, and explained that a similar thing was happening with other cars, but there was zero mention of a free security update.
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      09-12-2012, 02:23 PM   #122
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Mine's at the dealers as we speak. Rattles! Something else to mention I guess. Odd how they keep a straight face when you ask them about this.
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      09-12-2012, 02:28 PM   #123
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Looking forward to calling my dealer tomorrow. I have BMW extended warranty but I hope that doesn't change anything.

I was going to move my obd port but worry that if I do BMW then have an excuse to say "you've tampered with the obd port blah blah"..

Some of the dealerships that they secretly filmed on the show made me chuckle..
I think they might struggle with that argument if you have simply unscrewed it from the side wall and plugged an extension in!
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      09-12-2012, 02:31 PM   #124
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Saw the program... Well done Watch Dog and well handled in terms of not showing too much!

Shame on BMW for this.. I live in a drama world where I would expect more... In reality it has taken misery and people power to get this flagged...well done to the old bill too for their part in making people aware!

I don't hold my breath but I will call the 0800 number tomorrow and see what happens..
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      09-12-2012, 02:31 PM   #125
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Im booked in for a remap...... I wonder if any extra security will hinder the ability to change things?
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      09-12-2012, 02:34 PM   #126
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Yes well done watchdog named and shamed BMW, have treated customers like utter idiots for the last 9 months or so
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      09-12-2012, 02:37 PM   #127
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So can anyone with an affected car just ring this number even if you didn't purchase it from BMW etc.
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      09-12-2012, 02:45 PM   #128
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I didn't and I am calling them tomorrow so will let you all know..
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      09-12-2012, 02:47 PM   #129
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given mine is still under BMW insured warranty, i think i'll be getting it booked in for this as soon as its back from the insurance repairs!!
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      09-12-2012, 02:50 PM   #130
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So can anyone with an affected car just ring this number even if you didn't purchase it from BMW etc.
I didn't purchase my car from BMW - I don't see how they can avoid it because of this. Its still a BMW regardless of who I purchased it from.
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      09-12-2012, 03:03 PM   #131
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I just rang the number and call is in a queue, are they working on this overnight?
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      09-12-2012, 03:04 PM   #132
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Go on then. Someone stick the number so I can give them a call tomorrow and see what they have to say. Have a feeling you could be on hold for a while.
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