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Originally Posted by brave-heart
For your reference, I used a reputable NJ BMW specialist last year for my 2012 x3 35i. Three jobs done - Valve cover (new cover, including gasket), Oil pan gasket , and spark plug ( they just charged the parts, labor included in Valve cover job). Total 600 (valve cover labor) + 600 ( valve cover & gasket parts) + 800 (oil pan) + other parts = 2200 before tax. Dealer charges over 2K for oil pan gasket job alone. I would say do all jobs together in a local shop & get discounts.
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Do it at a local BMW experienced shop.
Stay away from stealerships (dealerships) for repairs.
They charge a leg and an arm.
Make sure it's done at a BMW experienced/specialized local shop so it's a smooth sail.
My x3 gets serviced and repaired at a M specialist shop in Toronto.
I don't go to the dealership as they charge way too much in order for them to pay for the dealership resources and all the techs and dealership staff they have on payroll.
Again. Stay away from the dealership. Unless it's for something serious (like a lost key fob or recalls)