BMW Extended Warranty and Maintenance

aashishamber · 10-12-2023, 07:40 PM

HI ,

I am trying to get extended warranty and maintenance for 2021 x3 m40i with about 28k miles . Is BMW 'Vehicle Service Contract' and 'extended service contract' same ? Do anyone has the original bmw 'extended service contract' to share to check how does the wordings looks like and how much it should cost ?Once bought will it reflect on my bmw account ?

After 3 years is over if I get 'BMW Scheduled Maintenance Program Upgrade' it will just increase the maintenance by 2 years/75k miles, its being offered at $849. Is it worth it ? I am assuming it will not cover breaks and rotors ? Is that amount worth 2 extra year ? And in the meantime if I need to change brake and rotor can i then upgrade to the bmw ultimate protection at that time ?

Timber25 · 10-12-2023, 08:55 PM

To buy brakes and rotors for all 4 corners on the x3 is about $1100 usd. Take time and any needed tools into account. My rear brakes and rotors were due at 50k miles given all the trail braking from the TC system

aashishamber · 10-13-2023, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Timber25

To buy brakes and rotors for all 4 corners on the x3 is about $1100 usd. Take time and any needed tools into account. My rear brakes and rotors were due at 50k miles given all the trail braking from the TC system

Thanks for the info . Are you aware if BMW 'Vehicle Service Contract' and 'extended service contract' same ? Trying to find out but could not get any info yet. Everywhere they talk about 'extended service contract' but I am being offered BMW 'Vehicle Service Contract' . Not sure if they are same .

chhappy7 · 10-13-2023, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aashishamber

Thanks for the info . Are you aware if BMW 'Vehicle Service Contract' and 'extended service contract' same ? Trying to find out but could not get any info yet. Everywhere they talk about 'extended service contract' but I am being offered BMW 'Vehicle Service Contract' . Not sure if they are same .

Literally the first result from Google: https://www.bmwusa.com/financial-ser...n-program.html

"Extended Service Contracts (ESC)
Coverage for your BMW should go above and beyond. ESC expands the coverage of your vehicle for up to 7 years, or 100,000 miles, and offers three levels of coverage so you can pick the exact one you need. In addition, BMW guarantees unmatched quality of care with all repairs completed with 100% Original BMW parts and at an authorized repair facility. "

There are a lot of threads here already about getting the best price for warranty and stuff so

and make sure you get the best price.

aashishamber · 10-14-2023, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chhappy7

Literally the first result from Google: https://www.bmwusa.com/financial-ser...n-program.html

"Extended Service Contracts (ESC)
Coverage for your BMW should go above and beyond. ESC expands the coverage of your vehicle for up to 7 years, or 100,000 miles, and offers three levels of coverage so you can pick the exact one you need. In addition, BMW guarantees unmatched quality of care with all repairs completed with 100% Original BMW parts and at an authorized repair facility. "

There are a lot of threads here already about getting the best price for warranty and stuff so

and make sure you get the best price.

Thanks for your response , I have done all the search and is aware of "Extended Service Contracts (ESC) " but my question was if BMW 'Vehicle Service Contract' and 'extended service contract' same or not as everywhere i see about "Extended Service Contracts (ESC) " but what my dealership is offering is BMW 'Vehicle Service Contract' , so i am confused if both are same or different , dealer told its same but I didn't wanted to go blindly with his words so was taking help of you great people to know if its same or different as i could not find anything about 'Vehicle Service Contract' anywhere online .

chhappy7 · 10-14-2023, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by aashishamber

Thanks for your response , I have done all the search and is aware of "Extended Service Contracts (ESC) " but my question was if BMW 'Vehicle Service Contract' and 'extended service contract' same or not as everywhere i see about "Extended Service Contracts (ESC) " but what my dealership is offering is BMW 'Vehicle Service Contract' , so i am confused if both are same or different , dealer told its same but I didn't wanted to go blindly with his words so was taking help of you great people to know if its same or different as i could not find anything about 'Vehicle Service Contract' anywhere online .

If you look at your pic, it says platinum. That automatically tells you that that’s the ESC or extended warranty.

newtoncd8 · 10-14-2023, 01:46 PM

In my experience with purchasing the BMW plan, the 'vehicle service protection' was an aftermarket product; whereas the 'extended vehicle protection' was BMW backed.
They are both referred to as platinum and offer similar coverages.
You didn't screen capture enough to see which you purchased (look near the bottom for who backs the product).
The two different options below.

aashishamber · 10-15-2023, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by newtoncd8

In my experience with purchasing the BMW plan, the 'vehicle service protection' was an aftermarket product; whereas the 'extended vehicle protection' was BMW backed.
They are both referred to as platinum and offer similar coverages.
You didn't screen capture enough to see which you purchased (look near the bottom for who backs the product).
The two different options below.

Thats what my confusion was that 'vehicle service protection' was an aftermarket product as i don't see any reference for it anywhere online on bmw website .Here is the screenshot from the docs for 'vehicle service protection' and its says its from BMW. That's where my confusion is ... if its from bmw why different name 'vehicle service protection' instead of 'extended vehicle protection' ?

aashishamber · 10-15-2023, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtoncd8

In my experience with purchasing the BMW plan, the 'vehicle service protection' was an aftermarket product; whereas the 'extended vehicle protection' was BMW backed.
They are both referred to as platinum and offer similar coverages.
You didn't screen capture enough to see which you purchased (look near the bottom for who backs the product).
The two different options below.

Here is the link to the policy wordings :- https://addedprotection.widen.net/s/.../bmwvsc-d2c_tc

Do you thing the platinum covers everything including all OEM electronics , infotainment and suspension etc ? I am unable to deduct that from the wording.

smaglik · 10-15-2023, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aashishamber

Here is the link to the policy wordings :- https://addedprotection.widen.net/s/.../bmwvsc-d2c_tc

Do you thing the platinum covers everything including all OEM electronics , infotainment and suspension etc ? I am unable to deduct that from the wording.

Why not call the dealer? Or, there is a guy on this forum that works for a dealer that apparently gives great prices on these. Search and your will find him. He would know.

newtoncd8 · 10-15-2023, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by aashishamber

Here is the link to the policy wordings :- https://addedprotection.widen.net/s/.../bmwvsc-d2c_tc

Do you thing the platinum covers everything including all OEM electronics , infotainment and suspension etc ? I am unable to deduct that from the wording.

You would need to read the contract, I don't know.

I originally purchased Safe-guard from our dealer in the Denver area and realized it was not an OEM plan. I cancelled it and went with the BMW plan (from one of the forum sponsors -- Christine). The OEM plan was cheaper.

chhappy7 · 10-15-2023, 06:16 PM

Christine and Jeff both gave very competitive rates. I’d get quote from both as one is sometimes bette than the other.

newtoncd8 · 10-16-2023, 08:47 AM

BTW, when I say "aftermarket", I didn't meant to imply it is like Carshield -- just meant it isn't the 'official' BMW backed plan (ala what Christine or Jeff sell). A lot of dealers offer the Safe-guard product, which to me suggests they make more $$$ off of it.

hiyaco · 12-13-2023, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chhappy7

Christine and Jeff both gave very competitive rates. I’d get quote from both as one is sometimes bette than the other.

Where do I find the info for these guys? Thx!

chhappy7 · 12-13-2023, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hiyaco

Where do I find the info for these guys? Thx!

Google. That’s how I found them.

das boots · 12-13-2023, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by smaglik

Why not call the dealer? Or, there is a guy on this forum that works for a dealer that apparently gives great prices on these. Search and your will find him. He would know.

Call Dealer and talk to the Finance guy. He has all the contracts and knowledge on ins and outs.

vrships · 12-16-2023, 04:36 AM

A full brake job including rotors and pads and sensors are expensive even without dealer gouging still costs nearly $1300. And it certainly takes longer than regular brake jobs because one must be careful not to scratch the nicely painted brake calipers...

So if you spend $2000 for a extended maintenence plan for however many years and make sure at least you use it once, then you break even. And that also include oil and filter change (~$100, parts cost) and spark plug change (~$80 parts cost) and brake fluid flush (~$100, parts and labor).

But I don't know how you can make the dealer perform specific job before the service was triggered

g11hoonigan · 12-16-2023, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hiyaco

Where do I find the info for these guys? Thx!

There's a search function on this forum, should be easy.

Two local BMW dealers around me could not beat Christine's quote (Christine Newman of Steve Thomas BMW). They had to go with a 3rd party (EasyCare) to beat it.

br438 · 12-17-2023, 10:01 AM

FWIW - trust in your dealer is the only thing that makes an extended warranty worth it. Whether they will fight BMW for coverage... or whether they are so busy with shop work (large metro area) that they don't have the motivation to push BMW for warranty dollars... it makes a difference in your experience during the warranty period.

-something to think about.

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vrships Private First Class 64 Rep 188 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	A full brake job including rotors and pads and sensors are expensive even without dealer gouging still costs nearly $1300. And it certainly takes longer than regular brake jobs because one must be careful not to scratch the nicely painted brake calipers... So if you spend $2000 for a extended maintenence plan for however many years and make sure at least you use it once, then you break even. And that also include oil and filter change (~$100, parts cost) and spark plug change (~$80 parts cost) and brake fluid flush (~$100, parts and labor). But I don't know how you can make the dealer perform specific job before the service was triggered
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br438 Infinite Boulder Roller 584 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 2020 Ford Raptor Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	FWIW - trust in your dealer is the only thing that makes an extended warranty worth it. Whether they will fight BMW for coverage... or whether they are so busy with shop work (large metro area) that they don't have the motivation to push BMW for warranty dollars... it makes a difference in your experience during the warranty period. -something to think about.
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