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Should I go main dealer or independent?
Hi. I would like to buy a 2010 BMW 5 Series. I would like to know if I should buy from a BMW dealer or would it be ok to buy from a SIMI-registered dealer, as there is a three-year warranty with BMW.
Thanks
Our answer:
Hi Tom,
The original manufacturer's warranty is not affected by the car being sold through a non-BMW outlet, so there's no reason not to buy from a SIMI-registered dealer instead of a BMW-branded one.
Hope this helps.
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