BMW Service Card Renewal; Good Value?

[glenb]

My wife received a notice inviting her to renew the BMW Service Card for her 2012 F650GS Twin.

I was wondering if anyone has had any history with this service, and if so, what their experiences have been, good or bad. Especially if you have a problem 100's of miles from any BMW dealer.

She does ride long distances, touring with her women's touring club just about anywhere in Canada and the U.S. and does make day trips on her own often a good distance from our area.

 

[martyhill]

Have no idea what that means but would also like some info.

 

[glenb]

This is a description;

http://www.blackfootonline.com/updates/bmw_pdfs/roadside_warranty_0109.pdf

 

[wbrownell9]

Check your insurance to see if similar features are, or can be, included in your policy. Many do. If so, do whatever cost/benefit analysis suits your circumstances and make your choice.

After reading the flyer, I found something I didn't know: Roadside Assistance includes trip planning services. For me that has no value at all: I do my own because I find that's half the fun of traveling!

 

[lee]

This is a description;

http://www.blackfootonline.com/updates/bmw_pdfs/roadside_warranty_0109.pdf

Roadside assistance and extended warranty in one plan??
How much does it cost?

 

[akbeemer]

What does it cost?

I think the 150 km tow limit and $200 limit on most everything else is too low to make this plan worth much. It is not uncommon for us to be 3-400 miles from a BMW dealer. Take a look at the Allstate RV Club. $99 a year; towing to the nearest facility capable of making the repair, no distance limitation. You do not need to insure with Allstate or have a RV. The policy covers any vehicle you operate or are a passenger in.

 

[glenb]

What does it cost?

$149.95 Canadian for 1 year

$269.95 Canadian for 2 years

I see what you mean about the towing distance limit.