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From a BMW expert's perspective, what do you all believe the price should be?
Posted: Thu May 07, 2026 5:13 pm
by StarVWmk7
Thermostat and water pump are leaking coolant.
A worn-out crank damper
When the belt tensioner is
Shock gaiters' front ends separate
Headlight control arms showing signs of wear
My ride has a f20 2017 116D B37 motor.
I was informed that it may be worth more than the car I bought for £6,000.
Re: From a BMW expert's perspective, what do you all believe the price should be?
Posted: Thu May 07, 2026 5:14 pm
by Jul4ster
Can anybody tell me which automobile this is? Year, model
2. Most specialists are rather useless when it comes to anything other than brakes and pads. If you wanted to start working on vehicles right now, you could rent a unit tomorrow, call yourself a mechanic, and claim to only work on BMWs, etc. (this is all legal because it is unregulated). does not qualify you as an expert
Re: From a BMW expert's perspective, what do you all believe the price should be?
Posted: Thu May 07, 2026 5:15 pm
by StarVWmk7
I see, it's scammy
. The 2017 BMW 116d with the 1.5 litre B37 engine is the vehicle in question.
Re: From a BMW expert's perspective, what do you all believe the price should be?
Posted: Thu May 07, 2026 5:15 pm
by Jul4ster
The total cost of labour, not including components, is around £700, calculated at £70/hour.
yet, the tasks of thermostat, pump, damper, and tensioner all seem to be somewhat similar.
(arms that regulate movement and shock)
When I include in the time for the crossings, it's more like eight hours.
so something like £560-£700 for work and parts
. The 2017 BMW 116d with the 1.5 litre B37 engine is the vehicle in question.