do i need breakdown cover

7777777

Recently got a bmw its 2.5 years old its as bmw service history ,,, do i need breakdown cover ie AA or will it be covered on warranty,, as going on week end break next week in (england only)

McKneff

Breakdown would be very unlikely to be covered under warranty.

If you want peace of mind, shop around for breakdown cover.

There are a number to choose from, AA, RAC, Green Flag, etc. etc.

Google it.

Wh05apk

2 1/2 year old BMW?

You definitely need breakdown cover!

OddballJamie

If you feel the car is reliable and you don't mind paying upfront for a breakdown and claiming it back.

Then Autoaid is a good option
http://www.autoaidbreakdown.co.uk/

Iceweasel

Check with your nearest BMW dealer - you definitely have the balance of the original 3 year warranty and should also have the BMW Roadside Assistance.

Check too if the original or previous owner had a Service package/deal - as they are transferable also.

I was delighted to find that I had all services included/pre-paid by the previous owner and the deal still had over 9 months to run.

Nobody will phone you or contact you to tell you this - so you need to check - it's valid at any BMW dealer in the whole of Europe.

At the end of the 3 years you should be contacted by BMW to offer you to extend both the warranty and the Roadside Assistance.

It's much more comprehensive than anything the AA or RAC can provide as it's valid Europe-wide.

But then if you don't intend taking your car out of the country perhaps you don't need that level of cover.

OddballJamie

McKneff wrote: »

Breakdown would be very unlikely to be covered under warranty.

If you want peace of mind, shop around for breakdown cover.

There are a number to choose from, AA, RAC, Green Flag, etc. etc.

Google it.

Hyundai include it with their warranty.

Also if you have a Renault, Ford or Mercedes, having the car serviced at a main dealer entitles you to free breakdown cover.

neilmcl

Your car will have BMW assist until the warranty runs out, so no you don't need breakdown cover, unless you specifically want extra cover over the basic.

7777777

WELL some good advice there and ICE WEASEL ive just checked with bmw and its got a service pack till 2015,,,, what a bonus,, i wouuld never had known,,, thank you

Iceweasel

7777777 wrote: »

WELL some good advice there and ICE WEASEL ive just checked with bmw and its got a service pack till 2015,,,, what a bonus,, i wouuld never had known,,, thank you

Yay - a winner!!!!

That'll be £52.50 plus VAT for Professional Advice. LOL

Seriously I'm very happy to hear that.

Everyone who buys a used BMW should check, because as I said the dealer most likely won't voluntarily tell you. But some of course will.