ScottyDontNZ

I suspect I may have a hidden coolant leak with my 2007 E60 based off coolant disappearing. I can't see any leaks so would like to perform a pressure test.

I'm understanding now why it's so expensive to get it done professionally! One PLACE (RestorFX) quoted me $1000+GST! To be fair, they are the only business that even bothered to reply.

I have put out a call in the Wellington region for a buffer on Facebook and here but no response. If anyone in Wellington is willing to lend one out let me know

Is that 6 - 8 hours by hand or machine?

@promodone my 2007 525i in Wellington, give him a shout.

Is it possible? I would say the swirl marks are moderate and cover the entire car. I don't own a polisher/buffer and don't really want to buy one at this stage. What products would you recommend?

Huge shout out to @promo. The dealership wanted to take out my radio and install hardware to get NZ stations on my 525i import at quite a cost, but Promo was able to do it fast and at a excellent rate with his knowledge of coding without having to install or remove any hardware. Give him a shout if you need some coding done!

We have 2 fobs, 1 works completely fine and the other won't lock the car but opens the boot and unlocks fine. It was the first time using the fob today and my wife reports that when she pressed the lock button the car would make a noise as if it were trying to lock. I have now tested it myself and I don't hear any noise at all now. Car model is 2007 525i and there is no model listed on the fob.

@TermiPeteNZ thanks for the reply mate - I had actually already been in touch with @promo and I'm trying to sort something out with Turners to avoid the band expander as Promo has warned me of the dangers also. I have since then found a new issue after noticing the right side, front and back speakers are extremely quiet and buzz when the volume is up. I have adjusted the balance to the left side for now. I also have a couple mods in mind, replacing the Front kidney grills and wrapping the wing mirrors. I'm enjoying having some passion for a car for the first time ever, but starting small. I may come to the pub on Thursday, but if any of the members are out for a bender I can't partake unfortunately as I have work later that night, I'm a Seafarer on the mighty Aratere InterIslander vessel. If you see a confused looking dude walking around the pub looking lonely shout out. Cheers Scotty

Hey all. I first bought a 320i from Turners in Porirua - Wellington a few weeks ago but after having to replace the oil twice in that time I figured something was wrong. I was offered another car and I went with the 525i that they happened to have. So far am I pretty happy but have found a few issues I need to work through. First of all the radio and Sat Nav are set to Japan Freq, after doing a bunch of reading in here I know fixing the Nav requires a hardware change so will just flag that but I'm going to keep looking into fixing the radio. Turners are going to install a band extender sometime next week, not the best solution but it will do for now. The other issue is the right side speakers in the front and back are super quiet and buzz a bit, I did not pick up on this until I got home, hopefully that is something turners can look into aswell. To be blunt, I know ZERO about cars, I have only ever owned Corolla's and Civics to get to work and back. But after buying a BMW I have become a little obsessed and also hypertensive to every noise and bump in the road and have been stalking in here and learning a lot. I'm based in Wellington and would love any tips and advice on good upkeep and trusted and reasonable priced services in Wellington to help me maintain my car. Cheers Scotty