burago_2003 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 Hi all, My driver's side window stopped working bout a couple of months ago and managed to get it looked (first time round) and they said that when they opened the panel it was a $100 to replace the broken plastic clips and put it back on the rails.. got caught up and only managed to go last week and thought i'd ring up see if post GST will add much onto the cost.. now they're telling me that apparently the "regulator" is broken but the motor is working fine and still have to replace the plastic clips (10-20 dollars each at most), some sort of regulator + labour and i was looking at a total of $400 I asked him why the sudden change and to be honest the guy couldnt come up with a straight answer and sounds like something fishy is going on... Can someone please let me know if this guys is trying to take me for a ride or i'm just being a little paranoid and this what it will actually cost me? I had opened the panels myself and i know the window fell of the rail, clips are broken, but the motor is working fine... Anyone know of a trustworthy place in Auckland to get it fixed at a decent price? Much appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyg 16 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 Go and see Glenn at Botany motor works or Ray at HellBM. They will see you right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 those little white clips are easy peasy to replace if you want to give it a crack yourself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 Sounds about right...BMW down here was going to charge similar...i ended up doing it myself for about $100. The clips sound a bit pricey, but...it is a Bimmer!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burago_2003 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 Cheers gents.. will try Botany Motor works @Cliff: the clips they said were 10-20 dollars tops, but add labor & GST on top = $100 @HT: i would mate but it was hard to manouver with the rails thing bolted on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J~~ 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2010 Let us know how it goes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff E36 37 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 I just had this exact same problem on the passenger window of my E36 as well, and I went in to see Glenn at Botany Motor Worx. My regulator was actually kind of bent out of place, however Glenn was awesome and was able to help bend it back to nearly 100% and then just replace the clips. Glenn did mention that replacing the whole regulator would be around the $400 range so I don't think the other people were messing you around too much, but whether or not your window requires an entire regulator replacement is another thing ... But yes, like the others said - check out the forum sponsors =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 $400 is about right for a regulator swap out as they are a bitch to change, I did mine myself when i had mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1556 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 $160 fitted @ Hellbm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 i got some clips lying around home they urs if you just pikem up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burago_2003 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 i got some clips lying around home they urs if you just pikem up. Might actually just drop it by HellBM and they'll take care of the whole thing! Sounds like these guys are onto it so hopefully will all work out.. if not will let you know, thanks tho Heino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 i got some clips lying around home they urs if you just pikem up. Yes please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted October 31, 2010 Yes please. just chuk us a text i got them just sitting here. and dont have a e36 anymore so no point in keeping them. 0212312326 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burago_2003 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Window's working again and i can finally breathe more fresh air out MY side of the car!! lol Thanks to HellBM & Ray the main man himself! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
