[soulboy]

just noticed on my 3gt 19s white worm around centre caps.
this is a used bmw via main dealer will this be covered within the used car warranty?

[Watsey]

Yes it should be, as long as there's no sign of any damage.

[Liquidfox]

Nope, AUC warranty excludes corrosion. Only the new car warranty covers it I'm afraid.

[A15X]

Really? My car was bought used at 4 months old I would be disappointed if my wheels started to develop white worm!

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by A15X

Really? My car was bought used at 4 months old I would be disappointed if my wheels started to develop white worm!

Two different warranties. First 3-years is under the new car warranty, even if you buy used.

AUC warranty starts at the end of the 3-years of age.

[JezzaA]

It's still worth approaching the dealer, I bought mine used and they ended up replacing 3 alloys after approaching BMW for goodwill. I had to pay for two hours labour but thought that was an acceptable cost for 3 new alloys.

[soulboy]

stratstone doncaster say no

[Chas325]

Originally Posted by soulboy

stratstone doncaster say no

How old is the car?

[Soul_Glo]

Worth a read

Hub corrosion on 442Ms http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1408338

[Leckie31]

My car was a 2014 on AUC warranty and got the whiteworm replaced on my 442m's less than a month ago

[sensible]

Is it within the 3 year manufactuers warranty.....
registered Dec 2014 ...yes
registered Jan 2014...no

If it is covered by manufacturers warranty it should be covered, but under AUC warranty you may have less luck.

[soulboy]

under auc,so got to suck it up
poor quality for this to be a regular occurence

[Bfc1882]

Originally Posted by soulboy

stratstone doncaster say no

I've had four new wheels recently from stratstone at Doncaster under the 3 years manufacturers warranty

[UK6]

Just noticed this on the boot badge on mine, exhaust tips look terrible too, I'll be in touch with the dealer soon.

[soulboy]

told at stratstone that bmw have had to replace 40k wheels!!!
with white worm,thats a couple of million at trade!

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by soulboy

told at stratstone that bmw have had to replace 40k wheels!!!
with white worm,thats a couple of million at trade!

At least they can be recycled into an alloy with a decent finish.

To be honest, surprised BMW sell diamond cut wheels into our climate, asking for warranty claims.

[JezzaA]

Approach your dealer to contact BMW to see whether they will consider some goodwill. Nothing to loose.

[Goneinsixtyseconds]

You could always try a sales of goods act approach. If it is a known and regular issue, then you technically could be covered through that for 6 years.

[Leckie31]

Originally Posted by sensible

Is it within the 3 year manufactuers warranty.....
registered Dec 2014 ...yes
registered Jan 2014...no

If it is covered by manufacturers warranty it should be covered, but under AUC warranty you may have less luck.

My experience -

Car reg April 14
Car purchased July 17 (so new car warranty has expired, AUC only)
Wheel warranty on 2x rear 442m August 17

Not a single quibble about it either from BMW. Had it done at Rochdale Williams - literally the single thing they did right in the full farce of using them ....

[JMP001]

My car is September 2013 registered, I had four free new alloys from BMW in June this year. Paid a small amount for fitting and they have a warranty for the next two years incase this happens again.

Fantastic service from BMW.

[Andy_o]

Just had authority granted to replace the alloys on my 2015 X3

Going in next week for them doing

[Danny Fireblade]

Just had the call today that BMW has agreed to swop me wheels, all booked for 3rd Oct to get it done.