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While both are designed to help cover servicing costs, they work in different ways. Understanding the difference can help you decide which option is right for you.

At Partridge BMW in Hampshire, our team will be happy to explain both options and help you choose the one that best suits your vehicle and ownership plans.

What Is a BMW Pay Monthly Service Plan? 

The BMW Pay Monthly Service Plan allows you to spread the cost of servicing through fixed monthly payments, helping remove any uncertainty that can come with vehicle maintenance.

The plan is:

• Suitable for BMWs of any age.
• Fixed for the duration of the plan, helping protect against future price increases.
• Transferable if you purchase another BMW, allowing any unused balance to move with you.

In addition to covering servicing costs, the plan also includes a number of extra benefits, including:

• A Wash & Vac every time your BMW is serviced.
• Seasonal health checks.
• Free fluid top-ups during service visits.

What Is BMW Service Inclusive?

BMW Service Inclusive is a prepaid servicing package available for eligible BMW vehicles.

Rather than paying monthly, you make a single upfront payment that covers scheduled servicing for a specified period, depending on your vehicle. At Partridge BMW, Service Inclusive covers servicing for at least the first four years after first registration, with servicing for petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and BMW M models covered up to the vehicle's fifth birthday or 62,000 miles (whichever comes first), while electric BMW packages differ depending on model.

Service Inclusive also includes:

• Servicing carried out by BMW-trained Technicians.
• Genuine BMW Parts.
• An extension of BMW MOT Protect for the duration of the package.

What's the Difference?

Although both options help you plan for servicing, there are some key differences.

BMW Pay Monthly Service Plan is designed for drivers who prefer to spread servicing costs through fixed monthly payments while enjoying additional servicing benefits.

BMW Service Inclusive is a prepaid servicing package purchased with a single upfront payment, covering scheduled servicing for an agreed period.

Which BMW Service Plan Is Right for You?

The right option depends on how you own and use your BMW.

If you would prefer to spread servicing costs over time, the BMW Pay Monthly Service Plan may be suitable.

If you're purchasing a new BMW and would rather cover scheduled servicing with a single upfront payment, BMW Service Inclusive may be a better fit.

If you're unsure which option is most appropriate for your vehicle, the team at Partridge BMW can explain the differences and help you explore the options available.

Final Thoughts

Whether you choose the flexibility of the BMW Pay Monthly Service Plan or the convenience of BMW Service Inclusive, both options are designed to help make servicing your BMW as straightforward as possible.

If you'd like to learn more about BMW Service Plans, don't hesitate to get in touch with the team at Partridge BMW or visit our showroom in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. We'll be happy to explain the options available and help you find the right solution for your BMW.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a BMW Service Plan?

BMW offers two servicing options: the BMW Pay Monthly Service Plan, which spreads servicing costs through fixed monthly payments, and BMW Service Inclusive, which covers scheduled servicing through a single upfront payment.

Does BMW Service Inclusive include MOT Protect?

Yes. BMW Service Inclusive extends BMW MOT Protect for the duration of the package.

Are Genuine BMW Parts used?

Yes. Servicing completed under BMW Service Inclusive is carried out using Genuine BMW Parts by BMW-trained Technicians.

Can I pay monthly for BMW servicing?

Yes. The BMW Pay Monthly Service Plan allows eligible customers to spread servicing costs through fixed monthly payments.

Can I buy a BMW Service Plan for an older BMW?

Yes. The BMW Pay Monthly Service Plan is available for BMW vehicles of any age, making it an option whether your BMW is brand new or has been on the road for several years.