Vehicle Processing Center

Schweitzer · 10-06-2006, 01:14 AM

The Owners' Circle vehicle tracking section finally shows my car as having arrived at the Vehicle Processing Center. There is a photograph of several technicians -- all wearing white lab coats -- working on a BMW.

I'm curious and would like some detail on what actually happens to our cars there.

CALIF65GM · 10-06-2006, 01:46 AM

Basically it's the final factory check-point to ready cars for delivery. If any cars are damaged on the high seas then they send it to the body shop there to get if taken care.

Don't quote me on it, but I think this is where they print the Mahoney window sticker too and stick it on the windows.

Jason · 10-06-2006, 08:19 AM

Here's a writeup (+ pics) of what happens at VPC. Real interesting stuff.

http://www.e90post.com/vpc/index.asp.htm

Schweitzer · 10-06-2006, 12:54 PM

Wow. I had no idea the facility was so involved. That was great to read. Thanks for the link!

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CALIF65GM Colonel 101 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Basically it's the final factory check-point to ready cars for delivery. If any cars are damaged on the high seas then they send it to the body shop there to get if taken care. Don't quote me on it, but I think this is where they print the Mahoney window sticker too and stick it on the windows. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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Jason Administrator 43689 Rep 21,325 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Here's a writeup (+ pics) of what happens at VPC. Real interesting stuff. http://www.e90post.com/vpc/index.asp.htm __________________ Check on the Latest BMW News Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
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Schweitzer Lieutenant 49 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 CP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Wow. I had no idea the facility was so involved. That was great to read. Thanks for the link! __________________ 2015 M5, Alpine White, Sakhir Orange/Black leather, 20"M Style 343M, forged black wheels, Carbon Fiber trim/mirror caps, Competition Package, Executive Package, Bang & Olufsen sound.
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