Germany Owners Sound up!!!!!

MSport_Jon · 02-24-2016, 12:17 PM

Hi fellas,

Wondering what practices people do in Germany to maintain their BMW's without voiding warranty...

What i mean is

Do you use your own BMW oil?
Do you use your own BMW approved oil?
what does the law say in general?

I know that in the US the manufacturers have to prove that any warranty claim failure was the direct result of using another oil that is not OEM. or the owner is at fault when he cannot produce evidence or proper maintenance and use of BMW approved oils.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

J

Dang3r · 02-24-2016, 02:12 PM

Im not sure if I understand your question the right way, but in Germany its not unusual to bring you own bought oil to the dealer when the service calls. Sure, the cans must be factory sealed and must meet the required specs of BMW, whats more? If you would bring a non-approved oil to an authorized BMW dealer, he should and must refuse your oil.
In case of the question, what we call here "Produkthaftung" the dealer would fill the approved oil sort into your car and thats it. If any damage occours and it can be proved that this was caused from the OEM or similar from BMW released sorts, then the refund or costs for repair should be carried by the dealer. If you are outta warranty and come along only for the annual service, the terms of warranty concerning just the oil should stay the same. If you want a legal counselment, please consider to contact a specified lawyer.

MSport_Jon · 02-24-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dang3r

Im not sure if I understand your question the right way, but in Germany its not unusual to bring you own bought oil to the dealer when the service calls. Sure, the cans must be factory sealed and must meet the required specs of BMW, whats more? If you would bring a non-approved oil to an authorized BMW dealer, he should and must refuse your oil.
In case of the question, what we call here "Produkthaftung" the dealer would fill the approved oil sort into your car and thats it. If any damage occours and it can be proved that this was caused from the OEM or similar from BMW released sorts, then the refund or costs for repair should be carried by the dealer. If you are outta warranty and come along only for the annual service, the terms of warranty concerning just the oil should stay the same. If you want a legal counselment, please consider to contact a specified lawyer.

Sir... You answered the question perfectly... Thank you!

Dang3r · 02-25-2016, 06:23 AM

My pleasure, you're welcome, neighbour

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MSport_Jon Captain 126 Rep 615 Posts Drives: X3 F25 LCI /// F80 M3 (SOLD) Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bavaria, Germany iTrader: (2)	Germany Owners Sound up!!!!! Hi fellas, Wondering what practices people do in Germany to maintain their BMW's without voiding warranty... What i mean is Do you use your own BMW oil? Do you use your own BMW approved oil? what does the law say in general? I know that in the US the manufacturers have to prove that any warranty claim failure was the direct result of using another oil that is not OEM. or the owner is at fault when he cannot produce evidence or proper maintenance and use of BMW approved oils. Any input would be greatly appreciated. J
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Dang3r Schmollbraten 12509 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: M4CPC // HP4 Comp. Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Liandri Central Core iTrader: (0)	Im not sure if I understand your question the right way, but in Germany its not unusual to bring you own bought oil to the dealer when the service calls. Sure, the cans must be factory sealed and must meet the required specs of BMW, whats more? If you would bring a non-approved oil to an authorized BMW dealer, he should and must refuse your oil. In case of the question, what we call here "Produkthaftung" the dealer would fill the approved oil sort into your car and thats it. If any damage occours and it can be proved that this was caused from the OEM or similar from BMW released sorts, then the refund or costs for repair should be carried by the dealer. If you are outta warranty and come along only for the annual service, the terms of warranty concerning just the oil should stay the same. If you want a legal counselment, please consider to contact a specified lawyer. __________________ Citizen of ///M - Town, where too much is just right Some say, that my scrotum has its own small gravity field and when Im slowing down that brake lights come on at my buttox
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Dang3r Schmollbraten 12509 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: M4CPC // HP4 Comp. Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Liandri Central Core iTrader: (0)	My pleasure, you're welcome, neighbour __________________ Citizen of ///M - Town, where too much is just right Some say, that my scrotum has its own small gravity field and when Im slowing down that brake lights come on at my buttox
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