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So time has come for an Inspection II service. I have discussed this in some length with a couple of BMW owners but am still unsure about where I should take my M3 for such a comprehensive service. Dealer or Independent? Jerry Clayton & Auckland City BMW - Both provided me with a quote for Inspection II - both coming out at circa $2,000. To me JC seems like the best option having spoken to a fellow M3 owner (I have taken the dealership 'premium' into account). BM Workshop said they don't do Inspection II as such - rather a "full" service, skipping items such as checking the valve clearances which are standard under Inspection II. Makes me wonder what other items they would skip from what is set out in Inspection II...? I also went to buy a new battery for the M3 from them and they recommended a battery with lower specifications (Bosch S3) than the Genuine BMW battery. This didn't instill a whole lot of confidence. I went down the road to Barry Clarke Automotive and picked up a Bosch S5. Bellar Motor Works - Did the PPI on the M3 when I purchased it, and work on my old E36 - Anyone able to share their experience with them? FYI the car has a full service history (100k), with all bar one service at Team McMillan/Auckland City BMW. Before someone recommends HellBM or Botany Motor Worx, I am looking for someone Central or North Shore based. Fire away!