Radiator change - E90
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Aaron_BMW
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Re: Radiator change - E90
I suggest u call up any Stockies and check the prices for the parts as stated in ur bill.
Call up any workshop and ask labour fees to change the parts.
These two phone calls will give u a good idea how much difference in price
pohls;1014014 said:
I suggest u call up any Stockies and check the prices for the parts as stated in ur bill.
Call up any workshop and ask labour fees to change the parts.
These two phone calls will give u a good idea how much difference in price
Re: Radiator change - E90
Thanks bros for all your inputs! Certainly helps me understand the car repair market better. I guess you'll never really know what need to be changed until and unless the workshop mechanic make his detailed inspection. And different competent mechanics may still provide different assessments.
So my lesson learnt at the end of the day:
1. know which are the alternative honest, trustworthy workshops (who doesn't overdo or overcharge)
2. having a sense of the price differences between seemingly same parts/labour
Thanks bros for all your inputs! Certainly helps me understand the car repair market better. I guess you'll never really know what need to be changed until and unless the workshop mechanic make his detailed inspection. And different competent mechanics may still provide different assessments.
So my lesson learnt at the end of the day:
1. know which are the alternative honest, trustworthy workshops (who doesn't overdo or overcharge)
2. having a sense of the price differences between seemingly same parts/labour
fredlim7007
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Re: Radiator change - E90
BM weak point is their radiator. Best to change outside if pass warranty unless you have deep pocket and want to have PML warranty for the job. Price too far apart from inputs of various bro. But i would avoid JB as i have heard too many dis-satisfied stories.
My 5 cents.
BM weak point is their radiator. Best to change outside if pass warranty unless you have deep pocket and want to have PML warranty for the job. Price too far apart from inputs of various bro. But i would avoid JB as i have heard too many dis-satisfied stories.
My 5 cents.
BuaYaGoDiva
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Re: Radiator change - E90
I have a question.
As I am not tech savvy, in a situation like yours, how would I know what parts to purchase before heading down to JB?
Assuming I am buying the spare parts from eng soon?
Or do I drive in to JB to have them check it and drive out to buy the parts and return again to have it fix? That would be a logical thinking. No?
I have a question.
As I am not tech savvy, in a situation like yours, how would I know what parts to purchase before heading down to JB?
Assuming I am buying the spare parts from eng soon?
Or do I drive in to JB to have them check it and drive out to buy the parts and return again to have it fix? That would be a logical thinking. No?
canuck78
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Re: Radiator change - E90
To know the difference is easy: just called up Eng Soon to ask how much is the part cost for your coolant pump electric and radiator, and compare it with your PML bill.
They are easily marked up to double over standard Eng Soon parts costs.
To know the difference is easy: just called up Eng Soon to ask how much is the part cost for your coolant pump electric and radiator, and compare it with your PML bill.
They are easily marked up to double over standard Eng Soon parts costs.
pohls;1013997 said:
canuck78
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Re: Radiator change - E90
Need to learn more about your car, which can only be acquired over time esp for used car.
Like you said it, obvious choice is to go two trips to JB - first for diagnosis, come back get the parts, then go ahead to fix it.
Another option is bring your car to local workshops here first, compare prices, and what the mechanic advise you to change. If the price is low, its easier just to do it here in Singapore.
If the cost is high to you, then head north to get it done in JB to save some $. But you definitely will spend more time initially running around.
Need to learn more about your car, which can only be acquired over time esp for used car.
Like you said it, obvious choice is to go two trips to JB - first for diagnosis, come back get the parts, then go ahead to fix it.
Another option is bring your car to local workshops here first, compare prices, and what the mechanic advise you to change. If the price is low, its easier just to do it here in Singapore.
If the cost is high to you, then head north to get it done in JB to save some $. But you definitely will spend more time initially running around.
BuaYaGoDiva;1014245 said:
Aaron_BMW
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Re: Radiator change - E90
ur question is quite general man.....
assuming that u actually know what is wrong with ur car,
u should call up a few stockies and ask for a quote.
sometimes they maybe out of stock.
buy the parts and go to any workshop in SG or JB that u may prefer.
call up and ask for estimated quote to repair before going.
save u the most time and $
just do ur homework like I did
BuaYaGoDiva;1014245 said:
ur question is quite general man.....
assuming that u actually know what is wrong with ur car,
u should call up a few stockies and ask for a quote.
sometimes they maybe out of stock.
buy the parts and go to any workshop in SG or JB that u may prefer.
call up and ask for estimated quote to repair before going.
save u the most time and $
just do ur homework like I did
Would u mind PM me your usual stockists and workshops? Thanks in advance!Re: Radiator change - E90
After experiencing the unfriendly pricing at PML recently, and feeling like a radish, I seek advice from my good friend (aka Google) to find out what is the cost of the parts on the (global) market.
Sharing my finding below:
1. PML parts cost = SGD1804.90 (before GST)
2. Went to a US stockist website (ECS) and order the exact same part#. Cost w/ shipping = SGD1366 (using USD/SGD=1.3)
So the difference is about SGD439 (~30%), which may still be justified since parts from PML come with 2 year warranty. Essentially paying for insurance premium. Also, I presume the US stockist pricing is lower than our local stockists.
However, the labour cost of SGD683 (before GST) is certainly higher than any other workshops. I'll guess about 30 - 50% higher?
After experiencing the unfriendly pricing at PML recently, and feeling like a radish, I seek advice from my good friend (aka Google) to find out what is the cost of the parts on the (global) market.
Sharing my finding below:
1. PML parts cost = SGD1804.90 (before GST)
2. Went to a US stockist website (ECS) and order the exact same part#. Cost w/ shipping = SGD1366 (using USD/SGD=1.3)
So the difference is about SGD439 (~30%), which may still be justified since parts from PML come with 2 year warranty. Essentially paying for insurance premium. Also, I presume the US stockist pricing is lower than our local stockists.
However, the labour cost of SGD683 (before GST) is certainly higher than any other workshops. I'll guess about 30 - 50% higher?
propertyhans
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Re: Radiator change - E90
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Bought the stuff I need from Eng Soon, drove down to bmw specialist JB workshop. Shopped around. Eat cheap lunch. Pump cheap petrol. Head back SG.
Labour charged was RM 3xx. He even found a lock nut for me coz a SG tyre shop took it and forgot to put back into the slot behind and i only realised when i reached there! WTF. This is the reason why he took 6 hours, spent 2 hours trying to find the damn lock nut.
Total cost estimate SGD $1300? Didn't bother to calculate coz confirm cheaper then SG. Oh and btw the cost is for both the whole radiator and brakes assembly.
pohls;1014794 said:
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Bought the stuff I need from Eng Soon, drove down to bmw specialist JB workshop. Shopped around. Eat cheap lunch. Pump cheap petrol. Head back SG.
Labour charged was RM 3xx. He even found a lock nut for me coz a SG tyre shop took it and forgot to put back into the slot behind and i only realised when i reached there! WTF. This is the reason why he took 6 hours, spent 2 hours trying to find the damn lock nut.
Total cost estimate SGD $1300? Didn't bother to calculate coz confirm cheaper then SG. Oh and btw the cost is for both the whole radiator and brakes assembly.
