Weekend Drop off in Munich still okay?

I am in the planning stages of my next ED. In the past, I would make advance arrangements with Harms/MADA for a weekend drop off. Basically I paid Thomas a vist when I picked up the car to complete paperwork and leave a key. Does anyone know if this service is still available? Thanks

I tried to get a weekend drop off for my delivery on March 22 in Munich, but they were not able to make accommodations for me!

Originally Posted by caveatesq

I am in the planning stages of my next ED. In the past, I would make advance arrangements with Harms/MADA for a weekend drop off. Basically I paid Thomas a vist when I picked up the car to complete paperwork and leave a key. Does anyone know if this service is still available? Thanks

Yes, it is still available. I had made arrangements for 5/2, with no problems, which I then moved it a week later... It is still by appointment only. I dealt with Christian Rengstorf email: transport (at) vikase (dot) com or drop-off (at) vikase (dot) com. HTH.

I talked with Christian in January and he made no reference of needing an appointment. i just sent him an email to validate. I hope I didn't miss my opportunity. =o

Originally Posted by BMW_Fanboy

I tried to get a weekend drop off for my delivery on March 22 in Munich, but they were not able to make accommodations for me!

That's b/c Sunday drop off is not available. I'm dropping my car off on Saturday March 21st.

Here is an email from Christian at the Munich drop off. See his contact info at the bottom:

Good morning,

if you purchased your car under the BMW European Delivery Program it is possible to drop-off your car on March 21st. In case you are a military customer you have to drop-off your car weekdays (Mo-Fr) between 8am and 4pm.

Please feel free to contact us if you have further questions.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen | Kind regards |
Saludos | Saudações | Salutations | ***27492;***33268;***25964;***24847; |

Christian Rengstorf
Trainee Distribution

Tel.: +49(0)89 3076019-22
Fax: +49(0)89 3076019-29

Vikase GmbH
Robert Bosch Str. 11
D-85748 Garching-Hochbrück
E-Mail: transport@vikase.com
http://www.vikase.com

I also asked him about an appointment, and he said:

You do not need an appointment, just show up during our normal opening times on Saturdays between 10am and 2pm.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen | Kind regards |

Christian Rengstorf

Trainee Distribution

I received both of these emails on February 18, 2009.

Originally Posted by caveatesq

I am in the planning stages of my next ED. In the past, I would make advance arrangements with Harms/MADA for a weekend drop off. Basically I paid Thomas a vist when I picked up the car to complete paperwork and leave a key. Does anyone know if this service is still available? Thanks

You can only drop off the car during normal business hours when someone is there to receive it.

Dear MB330, member of bimmerfest.com,

thank you for your e-mail, VIKASE GmbH drop-off opening hours are Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.

We are closed on all Sundays.

Additionally we are closed in 2008 on Dec 24th thru 28th and on Dec 31st.

On Dec 29th and 30th we are open on regular hours.

In Jan 2009 we are closed on Jan 1st and Jan 6th (legal holiday in Germany).

Mit freundlichem Gruß / Best regards / Cordialement

Sven T. Grabowski

Tel.: +49 89 30 760 19-24
Fax: +49 89 30 760 19-29

I just dropped off mine 2 Saturdays ago, no appointment needed. Call them to make sure someone is there if you're cutting it close to closing time.

OK, with Thomas no longer there, can you still stop by and take care of the paperwork during the week and then just leave your car after hours or even on a Sunday as you could in the past?

Originally Posted by Northcar

OK, with Thomas no longer there, can you still stop by and take care of the paperwork during the week and then just leave your car after hours or even on a Sunday as you could in the past?

Did you not see my post saying

You can only drop off the car during normal business hours when someone is there to receive it.

Originally Posted by JSpira

Did you not see my post saying

Fair enough. It is written in plain English; however, I get what the OP and Northcar are saying. There was a time (I did it in February, 2007) when one could pre-arrange to leave the car at MADA after hours. As long as the vehicle condition report was completed and left in the car, and the paperwork had been filed (and a key left), the vehicle could be left at the office at any time.

If this changed with the untimely passing of Thomas, then the informal position has also changed (MADA and BMWED never acknowledged officially the ability to drop off after hours); those of us who are planning on dropping our ED vehicles off in Munich should be aware of the new policy. On the other hand, Thomas never had office hours on Saturday at all, so that is a bonus with the new outfit. I, for one, would have benefited nicely from this change as I almost had a heart attack racing back (in foul weather and heavy holiday weekend traffic) from Lake Como to make the 5:00 pm, Friday deadline

Originally Posted by NateXTR

On the other hand, Thomas never had office hours on Saturday at all, so that is a bonus with the new outfit. I, for one, would have benefited nicely from this change as I almost had a heart attack racing back (in foul weather and heavy holiday weekend traffic) from Lake Como to make the 5:00 pm, Friday deadline

Sorry but not correct. Saturday hours at Harms in the Robert Bosch Straße started in Oktober 2007, concurrent with the opening of the BMW Welt.

I just arranged my flights to return to NY on a Monday so that I can drop off the car during regular business hours.

By the way, Lufthansa has rediculously low fares right now. I just paid $444 roundtrip (inclusive of all taxes) between Newark and Munich for mid-May.

Originally Posted by JSpira

You can only drop off the car during normal business hours when someone is there to receive it.

Wow, some hidden message there........So Saturday is not a normal work day for them?? They might or might not be there?

Originally Posted by JSpira

Sorry but not correct. Saturday hours at Harms in the Robert Bosch Straße started in Oktober 2007, concurrent with the opening of the BMW Welt.

I stand corrected.

Originally Posted by NateXTR

I stand corrected.

I would wager you were seated whilst typing.

Originally Posted by caveatesq

I just arranged my flights to return to NY on a Monday so that I can drop off the car during regular business hours.

By the way, Lufthansa has rediculously low fares right now. I just paid $444 roundtrip (inclusive of all taxes) between Newark and Munich for mid-May.

What was your total cost of the fare? We booked a few weeks ago from Newark to Munich and return for two everything included $1280 on their 2-1 deal.
cheers
vern

Originally Posted by vern

What was your total cost of the fare? We booked a few weeks ago from Newark to Munich and return for two everything included $1280 on their 2-1 deal.
cheers
vern

Fare was $180 with $264 in taxes and fees.

Originally Posted by mason

Wow, some hidden message there........So Saturday is not a normal work day for them?? They might or might not be there?

No, they are open for a few hours on Saturday.

Originally Posted by mason

Wow, some hidden message there........So Saturday is not a normal work day for them?? They might or might not be there?

VIKASE GmbH drop-off opening hours are Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.

I made a different color for you - let me know if this help.

Originally Posted by caveatesq

Fare was $180 with $264 in taxes and fees.

Thank You. You just save me $392 Nothing like getting information from Bimmerfest Members. THANKS AGAIN So much for the 2-1 deal
cheers
vern

Originally Posted by vern

Thank You. You just save me $392 Nothing like getting information from Bimmerfest Members. THANKS AGAIN So much for the 2-1 deal
cheers
vern

Glad to help. Have a great trip.

This may be of interest to anyone who finds it difficult to drop off at Vikase during business hours.....

ED Winter Tires provides a service whereby its customers can drop the car off with Annette Wagner (the ED Winter Tires representative in Ismaning, 3 miles away from the Vikase Drop-Off center in Garching), on a Saturday or a Sunday (or a weekday evening), and she will deliver the car to Vikase on the Monday (or the next business day, if left in the evening) The supplement for tire-rental customers for this service is 50 Euros, for others 75 Euros. She can also collect the car from a hotel or from Munich Airport (additional 25 Euros).

The only requirements are that a) the Vikase paperwork has already been completed and b) that her name is provided at BMW-Welt for them to note as an additional driver on the insurance, for which there should not be a fee.

Originally Posted by caveatesq

Glad to help. Have a great trip.

You too . Enjoy
cheers
vern

Originally Posted by john lance

This may be of interest to anyone who finds it difficult to drop off at Vikase during business hours.....

ED Winter Tires provides a service whereby its customers can drop the car off with Annette Wagner (the ED Winter Tires representative in Ismaning, 3 miles away from the Vikase Drop-Off center in Garching), on a Saturday or a Sunday (or a weekday evening), and she will deliver the car to Vikase on the Monday (or the next business day, if left in the evening) The supplement for tire-rental customers for this service is 50 Euros, for others 75 Euros. She can also collect the car from a hotel or from Munich Airport (additional 25 Euros).

The only requirements are that a) the Vikase paperwork has already been completed and b) that her name is provided at BMW-Welt for them to note as an additional driver on the insurance, for which there should not be a fee.

Anyway you can add that info to the Wiki? Could be very useful.