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"poor"
1 out of 5 stars
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VERY dissapointed to be contacted and told that after doing a health check I needed 2 new tyres at a cost of £295 each-they are both worn down to the metal and are unsafe he said. knowing I had fit new tyres less than a year ago, and being in the trade myself I declined to have new ones fit, and once i told him i was in the trade he then back tracked and said there was still life in them. Upon checking we found the tyres were fine as I suspected! I contacted the service manager and asked if this was normal practice and could he please explain himself. He said would look into it and call me back. No call came! BEWARE-I would make sure you get second opinions before agreeing to anything

"Rude "
1 out of 5 stars
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Rude used sales department in Blackburn. Went to buy a used car after being a customer for 7 years, left humiliated.

"Not a great experience with hindsight."
3.5 out of 5 stars
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So, I bought a used Z4 from Preston. At first I was fairly happy, the car was in great condition, but when I thought about what Bowker had actually contributed to the experience it wasn't much. The car was sold as approved used, but I was told at collection the car had the 9 months remaining warranty so wouldn't have the 12 months and MOT guarantee the approved used scheme gives. I said I was arriving at the train station but no offer of collection was made. They didn't even fit their own number plates to the car as most dealers do to advertise, perhaps they're not so proud of themselves either. Overall my experience could have been so much better, though at least I have bought a nice car.

"No call back."
1 out of 5 stars
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Visited Bowker showed interest in a model. Being a Sunday, they couldn't help. Left my number with a sales rep. And no one rang me back. bought the bike elsewhere.

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"Used BMW Car Purchase"
5 out of 5 stars
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Well, I can only speak as I find and I have no hesitation in giving my recent BMW purchase at Bowker Preston a 5 star rating. The dealership is clean and tidy and cars well presented. Initial contact by Chris was friendly, cordial and professional, as indeed it was during contact with other members of staff and during phone calls. No pressure was ever applied and I found the follow up video of the car I was interested in helpful. And, of importance, the trade in offered for my car was above that offered by a well know car buyer. I found conducting much of the admin on line effective, in my case and the service good. The car purchased was really well presented and I am more than pleased with my purchase and the way we’ve been treated.

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"very poor "
1 out of 5 stars
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after my mini went in to be service, i was given a sheet saying needed new break pads and disc. £290.90. I phoned to day to book my car in to be informed i cant have a car i must stay and after all its only 90 mins you could go for a walk around. I am bring my car in after a night shift the last thing I need. I was given the price of £390. i question this a lot but she said its strange I had that price and where did i get it from. I informed her of you lot the last service 8 weeks ago, After a lot of back and forward with the price. I asked to see a manager. she inform me she was the manager, i asked her to put me in touch with her manager. after a lot of questions she told me he was very busy and it would take sometime to ring me. i have bought a lot of cars off Bowker and my family have but no more. very poor and never again. the lady in question was called Paula , The lady I was dealing with for the service said have a car for the day and the price of 290.90 , she was good. sorry down hill and never again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Don’t buy a new car from here "
1 out of 5 stars
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I bought a new car from here over £60k the car was returned due to issues I asked for replacement car which bmw agreed to not one follow up call to see if ok nothing i would never return to buy a new car off this dealer again the service is shocking there your best friend until had your hard earned cash honestly use another dealer with decent management who address any issues if they arise and decent follow up customer service.

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"service "
1 out of 5 stars
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awful. spent £5000 and still asking more. Cant be more disgusting than this.

"Fantastic service "
5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic service from start to finish

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"Don't buy from here"
1 out of 5 stars
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Tom the dodgy car salesman you won't be getting any of my hard earned, there are plenty BMW dealers around the country, shocking customer service and lying through your teeth

J.smith in response to Don't buy from here

Spoke to Tom Murphy over the phone about a used 3 series, didn’t like his pushy attitude ... ended up buying one from another dealership

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    Bowker Preston BMW
    Channel Way
    Preston
    Lancashire
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