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That "Honest John" article is tosh!! We have a new BMW F31 330d with the ZF8 gearbox.Most people and journos rave about it,it is very nice but i think the Fabia 7 speed is better Also, I think the BMW auto boxes are "sealed for life" have been for a while.

Yep still got mine. 13 plate CTHE.

Thanks George.We have the 3 year service plan ,so will be free.

Our vRS is going in for its 20K service soon.What is done at this service,just oil & filter with a visual check over? Car is about 16 months old and will be its second service.

Hi all, Does anyone know what the sump plug torque setting is for a mkII vRS?

Who are some good companys to use?

Just checked our SD countryman, has 4k on the clock and wants a service in another 16k and/or 07/2015.

Can check our countryman. Our old 120d was 18k/2 years.

I don't want to start a internet/forum fight over service schedules, you will never sell me the idea of long life servicing in a million years, and I've been in the trade for 15 years (Bikes). Its just my personal choice of what a know and have seen. I'm out

BMW/mini .

I cannot quote numbers for you sorry,just reading on the interweb Some manufacturers you dont get a choice of which service regime you get,It's just long life.It's just my 2c really,i would not touch "long life" on a car if i was going to keep it for a long time ( Out of warranty ).

All i will say is "VAG" and "Oil Sludging" ..... Seems to be a common problem with the 2.0l TFSI now.

If you are planning to keep the car for a long time,do not do the long life sevice plan.Long life servicing if from the devil.

I bought the same wheels for my winter set,also put on some 205/46 16 SV-2's Sitting at work waiting for it to get a bit colder.

The lights in my vRS are dire.Both our Mini and my old WRX had xenons,so it's a bit of a shock.Will have to fit a HID kit brfore winter hits.