BMW used vehicle imports New Zealand warrenty info

[hybrid 1043]

Some information for people on BMW New Zealand dutys with BMW vehicle warrenty on imported BMW vehicles.

Thanks to Sam for this info.

Full details attached in memo

CLARIFICATION OF WARRANTY ON IMPORTED VEHICLES.

BMW Group New Zealand Customer Information

11/05/2012

CLARIFICATION OF WARRANTY ON IMPORTED VEHICLES.

Introduction

1. BMW Group New Zealand Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW AG, and is the sole authorised importer of BMW Group vehicles in New Zealand.

2. If you are considering importing a BMW Group vehicle into New Zealand privately or are the current or prospective owner of a privately imported BMW Group vehicle, you should be fully aware of the consumer rights associated with your vehicle.

3. Your rights are not the same as owners of BMW Group vehicles who have purchased through the official importation and dealership network. This is principally due to the fact that you may have bought your vehicle from a seller under a foreign law, and due

BMW_Group_New_Zealand_Customer_Information___Imported_Vehicle_Warrenty_info.pdf

[NZ BMW 368]

Seems reasonable. Obviously they're the agent for BMW AG so they're going to administer any defects or recalls and then bill BMW AG for it. However they don't want to be left holding the can as the last man standing when someone has an issue with a grey market car which is imported via a private dealer.

[RvT 9]

Thanks for posting this.

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

A couple of points to note from this which are kind of mentioned but worth highlighting..

The warranty runs from when the car is "entered into service" which would be from when the car was sold overseas. By the time it gets here the clock would have been running for quite a few months. On top of which the International Warranty is only 24 months, NZ new cars have 36 months from when you get the car.

More emphasis will be put on the "proof of warranty" as well, so service books with all the correct stamps from BMW Approved Service Centres will be very important, not always present with imported cars.

The service plan is not transferable outside of the country of origin, so that part of the package is missing as well when compared with NZ New cars.

Just some things to consider in the "grey import" decision making process.

Edited May 17, 2012 by E30 325i Rag-Top

[FIAT 131R 223]

A couple of points to note from this which are kind of mentioned but worth highlighting..

The warranty runs from when the car is "entered into service" which would be from when the car was sold overseas. By the time it gets here the clock would have been running for quite a few months. On top of which the International Warranty is only 24 months, NZ new cars have 36 months from when you get the car.

More emphasis will be put on the "proof of warranty" as well, so service books with all the correct stamps from BMW Approved Service Centres will be very important, not always present with imported cars.

The service plan is not transferable outside of the country of origin, so that part of the package is missing as well when compared with NZ New cars.

Just some things to consider in the "grey import" decision making process.

Given that an import of something like a new M3 or M5 is likely to cost you $80,000 less than buying one here you can almost forego the warranty and take the risk. For that sort of saving I know I would wear the risk. They make them reliable don't they. ??????????????

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

Oh Geoff, Geoff, Geoff, how we missed you at the dinner!