capt635 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I have a 320i BMW which has just 40k on the clock and is in impeccable mechanical and bodily condition. It has just received its final five year warranty/service check with a BMW Garage in Bangkok. The Insurance company (AXA) which has covered the car over the past five years (no insurance claims whatsoever) has just sent a renewal notice but now it indicates that all claims will be handled by its own selection of repair companies which does NOT include BMW Garages!!!! If the vehicle was a Japanese car I would not be too disturbed since these cars are so numerous and well know by all garages I suppose. However BMWs are a totally different matter and I would hate to have a ‘do it all regardless’ workshop get into my vehicle. For one thing there is a proliferation of very cheap fake parts mostly coming from places like China and this could be the basis of all kinds of cheating between the Insurance Company and concerned local garages. Yes I’ve seen it happen with a neighbour a few years ago! My question is simply does anyone know from experience, of an Insurance Company in Thailand which would guarantee service from BMW only? Thanks to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 BMW dont do crash repairs never have , they outsource like everyone else here.Just that You mislead yourself all along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barty Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 BMW dont do crash repairs never have , they outsource like everyone else here.Just that You mislead yourself all along. Where did you get that info from? I am sure that I have seen body work being done at the Rama IV branch of Millennium Auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eia310e Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Did you ask AXA if they could give you insurance with BMW shops? I also have a 320i and use AXA, with repair only in BMW. When I renewed last year I remember that you can select whether or not to use BMW or another garage. It comes down to the cost. I still have over 2 years to go on my 5 year program, so have not experienced your situation. I would call AXA and ask. I fully agree with you on the danger of fake parts. I bought mine from Europa but do service at German Auto. Last year a truck bumped me and damaged the rear panel. The rework was done at German Auto, I popped in a couple times to monitor. They opened a new, larger repair shop on the airport entrance road (Bangna Trad side) and every time I drive by, it is pretty full of cars waiting for repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 You may well see Minor Surgery ,but unless they have Car O Liner type body jig ,ovens ,spray booths etc and do all other brands it's not cost effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howzat Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 You may well see Minor Surgery ,but unless they have Car O Liner type body jig ,ovens ,spray booths etc and do all other brands it's not cost effective. I have used MSIG for past 4 years and use Millenniums own broker Maxi to arrange. Have had no problems with them or Millenniums paint shop for minor repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionsreplies Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 This is why bmw are so cheap compared to benz (discount for new and very cheap second hand), they are worth peanuts after BSI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 OP: I've had similar questions in the past which my broker has been able to answer. However, while she is good, her English isn't - so it might be worth while having a Thai Translate what you write in English into Thai. My Question in the Past: After receiving a range of quotes from her, 'Safety Insurance' (company) provided the best price vs valuation on the car etc... My question to the Insurance broker was similar to yours - I was sent a list of Garages which Safety Insurance were happy to use. This list covered BMW Millenium, Auto-Bavaria, Europa Motors & Barcelona Motors so in my case I was happy to go with Safety Insurance. PM me if you wish to have the details of my Insurance Broker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezy1801 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 OP: I've had similar questions in the past which my broker has been able to answer. However, while she is good, her English isn't - so it might be worth while having a Thai Translate what you write in English into Thai. My Question in the Past: After receiving a range of quotes from her, 'Safety Insurance' (company) provided the best price vs valuation on the car etc... My question to the Insurance broker was similar to yours - I was sent a list of Garages which Safety Insurance were happy to use. This list covered BMW Millenium, Auto-Bavaria, Europa Motors & Barcelona Motors so in my case I was happy to go with Safety Insurance. PM me if you wish to have the details of my Insurance Broker. Hi Richard I am in the same boat as the OP with my car if possible can you PM the details of your broker.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isan Farang Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 OP: I've had similar questions in the past which my broker has been able to answer. However, while she is good, her English isn't - so it might be worth while having a Thai Translate what you write in English into Thai. My Question in the Past: After receiving a range of quotes from her, 'Safety Insurance' (company) provided the best price vs valuation on the car etc... My question to the Insurance broker was similar to yours - I was sent a list of Garages which Safety Insurance were happy to use. This list covered BMW Millenium, Auto-Bavaria, Europa Motors & Barcelona Motors so in my case I was happy to go with Safety Insurance. PM me if you wish to have the details of my Insurance Broker. Hi Richard I am in the same boat as the OP with my car if possible can you PM the details of your broker.Thanks As an option for an additional quote you can contact Millennium Auto Ladprao They arrange everything and the Insurance company is Falcon. If you need the contact number let me know. I should also mention you will need to speak Thai to get the correct information as there English is limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezy1801 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 OP: I've had similar questions in the past which my broker has been able to answer. However, while she is good, her English isn't - so it might be worth while having a Thai Translate what you write in English into Thai. My Question in the Past: After receiving a range of quotes from her, 'Safety Insurance' (company) provided the best price vs valuation on the car etc... My question to the Insurance broker was similar to yours - I was sent a list of Garages which Safety Insurance were happy to use. This list covered BMW Millenium, Auto-Bavaria, Europa Motors & Barcelona Motors so in my case I was happy to go with Safety Insurance. PM me if you wish to have the details of my Insurance Broker. Hi Richard I am in the same boat as the OP with my car if possible can you PM the details of your broker.Thanks As an option for an additional quote you can contact Millennium Auto LadpraoThey arrange everything and the Insurance company is Falcon. If you need the contact number let me know. I should also mention you will need to speak Thai to get the correct information as there English is limited. thats perfect mate I need insurance tomorrow as ran out on the 20th. My Mrs will deal with it as she knows what I want. If you can PM me that would be great alternatively I will contact Millennium.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefSlapper Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) Hi. I got benz. I shoped and did my research. Best insurance is Varijah They cover 100% value of car and give u spare car if u need repairs.. Sent from my SM-A800F using Tapatalk Edited October 28, 2015 by BeefSlapper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Like others have said, ask the BMW dealer directly for insurance companies. I got a better insurance rate by going through BMW dealer than approaching the same company myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Posts Hidden - Posts Edited Calling people monkeys is against Forum Rules 7) You will respect fellow members and post in a civil manner. No personal attacks, hateful or insultingtowards other members, (flaming) Stalking of members on either the forum or via PM will not beallowed.8) You will not post disruptive or inflammatory messages, vulgarities, obscenities or profanities.9) You will not post inflammatory messages on the forum, or attempt to disrupt discussions to upset itsparticipants, or trolling. Trolling can be defined as the act of purposefully antagonizing other people onthe internet by posting controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages with the primaryintent of provoking other users into an emotional response or to generally disrupt normal on-topicdiscussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefSlapper Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Like others have said, ask the BMW dealer directly for insurance companies. I got a better insurance rate by going through BMW dealer than approaching the same company myself.Its not about rate but ur policy.I got new c250 Paid 3.2 mil Most companies they insure it for 1.8 total damage ! I got Varijah 100% cover + spare car + alloys cover etc... Read policy And my quote was few k more then others so not much diff. Sent from my SM-A800F using Tapatalk Edited October 30, 2015 by BeefSlapper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 You say you got 100% even though insurance companies here only give 80%. Well done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefSlapper Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 You say you got 100% even though insurance companies here only give 80%. Well done...Its special promo or somethingSent from my SM-A800F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailanddogerator Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Thank you, at least someone smart here <3 Hi. I got benz.I shoped and did my research.Best insurance is VarijahThey cover 100% value of car and give u spare car if u need repairs..Sent from my SM-A800F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 You say you got 100% even though insurance companies here only give 80%. Well done... He meant to say he got 100% of the 80% value that Thai insurance companies cover for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 One Troll / Flaming post removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailanddogerator Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I got 100% but they don't exist, for sure <3 You say you got 100% even though insurance companies here only give 80%. Well done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailanddogerator Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Wrong. My car costs 5 MB and they refund me 5MB the first year whatever happens. You say you got 100% even though insurance companies here only give 80%. Well done... He meant to say he got 100% of the 80% value that Thai insurance companies cover for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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