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[Mr Gav]

Send me your reg and Ibwill see what I can find out for you.

As a BMW Parts Manager, I might be able to help.

I bet you don`t get many requests for indicator bulbs 

[iansoutham]

Loads actually.

Mainly because they were not using it when they pulled out in front of someone and smashed it....

[Mr Gav]

Loads actually.

Mainly because they were not using it when they pulled out in front of someone and smashed it....

 

[moggy]

Hi guys,a little off topic.But a friend of mine took his bmw to the dealers in Newcastle.They did a diagnostic test as he was getting a low brake pad warning.They said he needs a new disc and pads on one side,£580 is that correct sounds a bit over the top to me.Dean

[Nick W]

You know that BMW stands for Budget Much Wonga?

[TD]

You know that BMW stands for Budget Much Wonga?

I thought it meant something else.....along the lines of a coloured guys plonker 

[Kevin Wood]

Hi guys,a little off topic.But a friend of mine took his bmw to the dealers in Newcastle.They did a diagnostic test as he was getting a low brake pad warning.They said he needs a new disc and pads on one side,£580 is that correct sounds a bit over the top to me.Dean

 

Run. Just run.

[ronnyd]

You know that BMW stands for Budget Much Wonga?

I thought it meant something else.....along the lines of a coloured guys plonker 

Are we allowed to say that now? 

[Kevin Wood]

You know that BMW stands for Budget Much Wonga?

I thought it meant something else.....along the lines of a coloured guys plonker 

Are we allowed to say that now? 

I've got another one if you're worried. It's still a bit rude, though (obviously).

[henryd]

Hi guys,a little off topic.But a friend of mine took his bmw to the dealers in Newcastle.They did a diagnostic test as he was getting a low brake pad warning.They said he needs a new disc and pads on one side,£580 is that correct sounds a bit over the top to me.Dean

If they plan to change one side only they want shooting,burying,digging up and shooting again,where's TB's cull list 

[Doctor Gollum]

I work with a BMW nutter...

He was quoted about £400 pads, supply only with discount... so he bought Pagid...



... For the same price as BMW sell them via their ebay store

He wasn't impressed when I told him... even less so when the Pagid pads are still squeaking a thousand miles later

[moggy]

I work with a BMW nutter...

He was quoted about £400 pads, supply only with discount... so he bought Pagid...



... For the same price as BMW sell them via their ebay store

He wasn't impressed when I told him... even less so when the Pagid pads are still squeaking a thousand miles later

That is shocking DG,so my friends best bet is to buy from a local factors and have them fitted by a local garage.Any recommendations as to make of pads Dean.

[Shackeng]

Are BMW brakes more difficult to work on? Disc brakes and pads generally are so simple, they are difficult to f**k up for even the lamest numpty. I blessed the day when drum brakes disappeared on my cars.

[Kevin Wood]

Are BMW brakes more difficult to work on? Disc brakes and pads generally are so simple, they are difficult to f**k up for even the lamest numpty. I blessed the day when drum brakes disappeared on my cars.

Agreed. But you know what they say about making something idiot-proof?

Had a flashback to drum brakes recently when I had to overhaul my handbrake.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Are BMW brakes more difficult to work on? Disc brakes and pads generally are so simple, they are difficult to f**k up for even the lamest numpty. I blessed the day when drum brakes disappeared on my cars.

No.  I replaced the front discs and pads on mine last year and it was no harder than any other vehicle. 

I found a set of Unipart front discs that were clearance on ebay for £19 and I forget where the pads came from but it would have been cheap ebay or ECP. 

I press the pedal and the car stops. Job jobbed!    I await my ritual slagging!