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Old 07-12-2024, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BrianL99 View Post
That's whst they'd like you to believe, but it's simply not true. Independent shops don't have the same access to manufacturer's proprietary information and experience. Trusting a late model BMW, Mercedes, Audi or the like, to an independent shop, will cost you more money than a authorized dealership, in the long run.

BMW of Ocala is my dealer of choice, for my 8 Series.
I bow to your superior knowledge of the car business.
I can only speak from personal experience, and the only problem I ever had with a service was years ago, and that was with a Volvo main dealer.
My Volvo is 15 years old now, and has been serviced at said VW garage for last 9 years, and touch wood, never had a problem.
I just wish my personal bodywork, upholstery and engine, was as pristine, and reliable!