On the day of the inspection, I assumed we\u2019d go to the used car dealer where we bought the car, and arrived on time, but something felt off. I found out that the service workshop was actually at a different location<\/strong>, so we had to turn back the way we came.<\/p>\n Sorry for my ignorance\u2026 (-_-)<\/p>\n Pulling myself together, I went to the service workshop they told me about, and it was a very spacious and clean facility. Later, I looked it up and learned that this service workshop is one of the largest in the Kansai area and is a cutting-edge facility that also supports i models<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Amazing\u2026 so this place handles maintenance for many dealerships in the area.<\/p>\n Regarding the inspection itself, since I hadn\u2019t noticed any major issues, I just mentioned that the rubber on the rear door was slightly cracked, the wipers weren\u2019t working well, and that the oil change was due soon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n They said the inspection would be completed by the next evening, so we borrowed a loaner car and went home for the time being.<\/p>\n I wasn\u2019t expecting much for the loaner\u2014thinking it might be a compact car or something\u2014but to my surprise, it was a BMW 320d (F30) M Sport!<\/p>\n I couldn\u2019t help but ask, \u201cIs it really okay to borrow such a nice loaner!?<\/strong>\u201d I\u2019m grateful to such a generous dealership. My husband also drove the 320d a bit, so I\u2019ll share his test drive impressions another time.<\/p>\n After returning home, we got a call from the workshop. They said:<\/p>\n \u201cThe thermostat valve is broken and should be replaced as soon as possible. Also, the clips on both sides of the door\u2019s side frame are broken and need to be replaced.\u201d<\/p>\n After confirming everything, I was shocked when I heard the total inspection cost!<\/p>\n I said to my husband, \u201cWhat!? It costs this much!?<\/strong>\u201d and he replied,<\/p>\n That\u2019s right. Since we bought it used and it\u2019s got quite a few kilometers on it, that\u2019s about what you\u2019d expect. It\u2019s within the expected range. If it were a Porsche, it would be even more expensive because parts cost more…<\/p>\n Wow, cars really are expensive\u2026 and soon the automobile tax notice will arrive to add to the burden\u2026 ((\uff1b\uff9f\u0414\uff9f))<\/p>\n The next day, I went to pick up my car in the evening, and even though it was only away for one day, seeing the 320i at the service workshop made me feel relieved.<\/strong> They also washed both the interior and exterior as a service, so my car was sparkling clean.<\/p>\n So, here are the details and costs of this one-year inspection:<\/p>\n \u30fbBMW One-Year Legal Inspection Looks like the tires still have plenty of tread left\u2026 that\u2019s a relief.<\/p>\n On the way home driving the 320i, I felt the engine was somehow smoother and lighter.<\/strong> It felt like it ran without any hesitation and revved nicely. Maybe it\u2019s just my imagination, but perhaps it\u2019s because of the oil change.<\/p>\n After checking the details and inspection report at home, my husband said, \u201cThis shop is very thorough and provides clear itemized billing. They\u2019re honest and it\u2019s great to have our car looked after here.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n Our beloved 320i still seems ready to run for a long time, so I want to continue taking good care of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BMW, Inspection Time flies, and it\u2019s already time for the one-year inspection of our BMW 320i (F30).(2014 model) In this just under one year, we\u2019ve driven about 6,500 km. Compared to our other cars that often easily exceed 10,000 km per year, the 320i hasn\u2019t been driven much at all. Even though we use it almost daily, mostly for short trips around the neighborhood, so the mileage is about this much. On the day of...","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":17837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=17820"},"categories":[57],"tags":[203],"yoast_head":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_7579-1280x960.jpeg\")
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\n\u30fbEngine Oil and Filter Replacement
\n\u30fbThermostat Removal and Replacement
\n\u30fbPreventive Replacement of Both Wiper Blades
\n\u30fbBrake Pad Measurement: Front 9.0mm, Rear 7.5mm
\n\u30fbTire Tread Depth: Front (both sides) 5.5mm, Rear (both sides) 5.5mm
\n\u30fbBattery Inspection
\n\u30fbRear Door Clip Replacement
\nTotal: 94,000 yen (tax included)<\/p>\n