Are Alpinas classed as Imports?
Are Alpinas classed as Imports?
Having bought my B3S from Sytner Solihull via Nottingham I received my BMW Warranty renewal letter inviting me to extend the warranty. I decided to and rang BMW warranty, as instructed. Took out the warranty but received a message shortly after saying that the policy had been cancelled because the car is an import. Rubbish, thought I, so I rang the warranty company back and spoke to someone else who stated that as the dealer had logged it as an import they couldn't do it - speak to the dealer. So I rang Sytner Solihull and explained the situation and he checked the system and, yes, it's an import but they should still do the warranty. I then got another call from Warranty services which said they had double checked and yes I could have the warranty even though they are classed as imports. Interesting, confusing or what.
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Alpina D3BT - no 364 - Wifeys
Alpina B3S BT cabrio no 235 - Mine
Yes, we have one each
From this very site under FAQ
ALPINA FAQ 19:
Is a BMW ALPINA modified or imported
Despite insurance companies telling you this. A BMW ALPINA is neither imported or modified.
ALPINA is recognised a car maker in it's own right and their automobiles are brought into the country just like any other makers cars, such as BMW.
Last updated: 9:01 PM, 9th July 2007
ALPINA FAQ 19:
Is a BMW ALPINA modified or imported
Despite insurance companies telling you this. A BMW ALPINA is neither imported or modified.
ALPINA is recognised a car maker in it's own right and their automobiles are brought into the country just like any other makers cars, such as BMW.
Last updated: 9:01 PM, 9th July 2007
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Based on that thinking does that mean BMW are imports??
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Feel corrected - they're not.E24man wrote:I believe the cars are classed as imported if they are collected from the factory by their first owner but I am happy to be corrected.
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I never had any problem claiming either.
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