Does anyone work for BMW or can get service parts at trade?

[OPTIONed 0]

hey guys my dad has just bought a 2002 318i BMW E46 Facelift and was wanting to do an overhaul service on the whole car for him, and dealing with genuine parts before i know theres a huge difference between rrp and trade price so just checking if theres anyone on here that can help me get trade price on the items im after?

[Apex 693]

Nice, maybe someone can get you the parts for free or sponsor your service?

Try Gavin at Euro Italian, he is a forum sponsor and does a good deal on BMW parts.

[jeffbebe 1560]

Nice, maybe someone can get you the parts for free or sponsor your service?

Just offer to get a full car wrap with the sponsor's name and logo.

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2963]

Speak nicely to the parts guys at your local dealer - they don't bite, and see what they can do.

And as above, try Gavin the forum sponsor, or also Glenn the forum sponsor for a price on the service.

[Michael. 2313]

Pelican Parts is cheap. Try them.

[cliffdunedin 8]

Milland does OEM parts much cheaper then the dealership!

[Allanw 1072]

Milland does OEM parts much cheaper then the dealership!

True! He's VERY helpful, and listens to what you want. The dealer I called was trying to price the wrong part repeatedly, and that's when I found out Paul can get them. Cheaper AND correct!

[antil33t 90]

Paul is awesome.

Particularly awesome that he lives in Dunedin.

I think he's still on Holiday right now though.

Also, some Genuine parts aren't that expensive. I prefer to use Genuine when I can.

Edited June 28, 2013 by antil33t

[e30ftw 410]

+1 for Gavin Euro Italian, have bought stuff through him for years always helpful and better prices for OEM parts.

[Michael. 2313]

True! He's VERY helpful, and listens to what you want. The dealer I called was trying to price the wrong part repeatedly, and that's when I found out Paul can get them. Cheaper AND correct!

Indeed. I bought some M3 parts from them about this time last year, very good service & pretty competitive prices.

[OPTIONed 0]

sorry wasn't looking for hand outs, just some friendly advice on the people you guys on here deal with as i also prefer to use genuine parts when i can, thanks for all that responded, will contact those people, cheers

[Cab 148]

Just ask for trade price or say you work for another dealer. You'll get a 15-20% discount.

Source: I used to work for Continental Car Services

[E36 M 9]

Just ask for trade price or say you work for another dealer. You'll get a 15-20% discount.

Source: I used to work for Continental Car Services

Then they will ask where abouts and who works there and realize you are lying.... the joys of staff discount