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by doc4246
Tue Jun 05, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: MODS PLEASE STICKY : WARNING - BMW THEFTS - WITH FOB KEYS
Replies: 70
Views: 116510

Re: MODS PLEASE STICKY : WARNING - BMW THEFTS - WITH FOB KEYS

Good to see that some of the techy types on the other forums (PH et al) really looking into some solutions...but still looks like there's a 'device' that's getting them into the vehicle by opening the door without forcing it/drilling out lock/breaking glass... I've just had all the soft/firm ware on...
by doc4246
Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Creaking from rear somewhere
Replies: 7
Views: 4499

Re: Creaking from rear somewhere

2nd the tailgate...I've just got my car back from a hefty visit to a dealer - one of the jobs was to apply felt tape to the plastic trim on the inside of the LOWER tailgate - this plastic trim is secured with a series of self tapping screws at the bottom but little else at the top...hence the reques...
by doc4246
Wed May 23, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Problems (E71 1st-gen 2008-2014)
Topic: Stereo Volume Randomly Up or Down
Replies: 7
Views: 5929

Re: Stereo Volume Randomly Up or Down

As I'm not sure if your volume issue is specific to using the radio tuner or not and in particular the FM mode or not - this is possibly unrelated but I'm currently using a 3 series loaner from the BMW main dealer who is servicing my car... My car doesn't have a DAB radio - but this loaner has, and ...
by doc4246
Wed May 16, 2012 1:58 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: GAP insurance, experiences with
Replies: 29
Views: 26456

Re: GAP insurance, experiences with

VaioMan, I still remain undecided and certainly haven't ruled out www.gapinsurance.co.uk but it's horses for courses and what fits best for each individual and their circumstances/needs etc... My intrigue over the exclusion: Any Vehicle, which is left unattended unless all security devices and immob...
by doc4246
Tue May 15, 2012 11:08 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: GAP insurance, experiences with
Replies: 29
Views: 26456

Re: GAP insurance, experiences with

Indeed caveat emptor...the FSA have different levels of regulation applying to UK insurers versus overseas insurers...however the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on the whole only protects consumers using UK insurers...and the Insurance Ombudsman again generally only responds in matters relat...
by doc4246
Tue May 15, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: GAP insurance, experiences with
Replies: 29
Views: 26456

Re: GAP insurance, experiences with

No problem - looks like there's a few of us going through this just now, just hope there's a GAP policy out there that covers the amount you need as GBP25K seems nowhere near enough, even over just 1 year...let alone over 3, 4 or 5 years...
by doc4246
Tue May 15, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: GAP insurance, experiences with
Replies: 29
Views: 26456

Re: GAP insurance, experiences with

OP, I too am looking into GAP Insurance, albeit not for a new car...I guess this gives you options for either Return to Invoice or Replacement Vehicle with variations on this theme if you are financing the purchase? Points I've been advised/suggested to look out for are: 1. Is the actual underwriter...
by doc4246
Sat May 12, 2012 10:09 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East England?
Replies: 0
Views: 1488

Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East England?

I have a question please...who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East England - Surrey, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Sussex, Kent or around that part of the M25, M23, A3, M3 or M4 corridors - in particular for servicing and parts, thank you? I appreciate similar questions have been aske...
by doc4246
Fri May 11, 2012 10:29 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East England?
Replies: 35
Views: 11401

Re: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East Engl

[quote=""535dboy""][quote=""doc4246""][quote=""535dboy""]F@ck me you lot, miserable bastards all of you It is normally me upsetting everybody! Welcome OP After having made a few complaints at vines of redhill I have to say they really have ...
by doc4246
Fri May 11, 2012 10:19 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East England?
Replies: 35
Views: 11401

Re: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East Engl

[quote=""535dboy""]F@ck me you lot, miserable bastards all of you It is normally me upsetting everybody! Welcome OP After having made a few complaints at vines of redhill I have to say they really have got their act together over the past few visits I have made, including today. ...
by doc4246
Fri May 11, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East England?
Replies: 35
Views: 11401

Re: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East Engl

[quote=""X5Sport""]Perhaps a post explaining that you were new but didn't wish to provide further details at the outset would have shown us some courtesy? The majority will always respect privacy if that's preferred...and would have changed the approach you got, but sadly not.......
by doc4246
Fri May 11, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East England?
Replies: 35
Views: 11401

Re: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East Engl

[quote=""MiniX""]Firstly - your last paragraph in your initial post referred to Indys and people have referred more to that part as more of the members use Indys. Secondly - you are correct that you don't have to post in the newbies section and "show off" about your car...
by doc4246
Fri May 11, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East England?
Replies: 35
Views: 11401

Re: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East Engl

[quote=""dirtymonkey29""] As you appear keen to state your opinion on common courtesy, I would have thought this would extend to welcoming the newbie...that would have been nice...but obviously not... Maybe if you posted in the right section And the same information in my signatu...
by doc4246
Fri May 11, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East England?
Replies: 35
Views: 11401

Re: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East Engl

[quote=""Ashley""]I dislike Woods in Bournemouth, but living & working there I tend to use them for ease (still in warranty). When I lived in Godalming I never got on with Vines in Guildford either, but did find Barons in Hindhead very good (not sure if they are still there a...
by doc4246
Fri May 11, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East England?
Replies: 35
Views: 11401

Re: Who is the best BMW Main Dealer in South/South East Engl

[quote=""X5Sport""]A lot of members don't use main Dealers because of their excessive labour charges. That will limit the likely responses to your original question, and again there are not many members using Dealers in your search area - so looking in Yellow Pages, or using the ...