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12-24-2012, 01:23 PM | #1 |
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Need oil change done, would like to do it at a dealership. I live near Sterling but am willing to drive up to an hour. Any recommendations for particular service advisors or techs in the area? I've had bad experiences with regular maintanance at dealerships before, that's why I'm asking for some recommendations.
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12-24-2012, 02:24 PM | #2 |
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If you're under warranty and want to go to a dealer ship try Ted Eibach at Sterling BMW. Ted has always taken care of me with any issue.
Don't go to the dealer for an oil change, they charge too much. Mach V has good mechannics and are located in Sterling, Va. Funktion Auto is also very good and in the Dulles area. I do most of my work/mods, but those are the experiences I can personally speak of. GL
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12-24-2012, 02:51 PM | #3 |
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I do most most maintanance myself. I prefer to do oil changes at the dealership because they send service info to the DMV, so a record will show up on the Carfax - 'regular' service records on Carfax can help with a car sale, whenever I will sell the car. It's a 2006 so it's out of warranty
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12-24-2012, 02:57 PM | #4 |
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your paying WAAAAAAYYY too much for oil changes for a listing that will get you very little in return. IMO
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12-28-2012, 08:12 AM | #5 | |
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As for having records.... keep the receipt. That way, you won't be paying stealership prices just so they can record to the mva that you went for an oil change... |
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12-28-2012, 09:44 AM | #6 | |
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12-28-2012, 02:10 PM | #7 |
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Did that DIY place open back up? I thought they closed down last year.
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12-28-2012, 02:56 PM | #8 |
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Different shop....but very close to the one that closed down
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12-30-2012, 01:50 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for the suggestions guys, how do I find out more about Mach V/DIY service?
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12-30-2012, 04:12 PM | #11 |
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I had an e46 and used to get warranty work done @ Sterling BMW back in 04-05, now I have an e92 and had some warranty work done there recently and wasn't impressed. |
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01-04-2013, 08:49 AM | #13 | |
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I usually go to Sterling for oil changes / routine maintenance, and was planning to go there for any warranty related work too, but may have to think twice about that. For those talking about expensive oil changes: I always get my oil changed at the dealer and only pay $79 each time. There are always coupons on the dealer's website (or nearby dealers which Sterling will price match).
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01-04-2013, 09:10 AM | #14 |
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you can change your own oil....so easy on these cars.
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In defense of Sterling, the other dealers in this area aren't anymore impressive from what I've seen. |
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I live in Sterling, have used Sterling BMW once for service but, wasn't blown away or overly disappointed either. I DO know that, while it's a bit of a hike for us Loudoun County folks, Tischer BMW (BMW of Silver Spring now) has fantastic service - highly recommend Kevin Hull (SA) and Ryan Keller (Tech). Ryan is a fairly young guy and they seem to be pretty mod-friendly as long as you're not overt about it. They've MORE than taken care of me.
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01-10-2013, 03:20 PM | #18 |
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If anybody goes to Sterling request to have either the tech Shane, Ray, or David work on your cars. They are all car enthusiasts and know these cars inside an out. Just tell them Patrick from Sonictuning sent ya.
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As of last year Shane no longer works there according to Ted.
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Kevin/Tischer actually resolved the issue that Sterling could not. |
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$79.99 oil change special at BMW of Sterling
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