> >Can't you call them and ask? I would have thought that there would
> >be visible other damage if that is the case.
> My attempts to reach him and get further details was futile. I will
> visit another dealer, and get a second opinion as the other poster
> suggested.
> As for visible signs, I see none. After 4 years of owning the car, it
> drives very well.
> Thanks everyone for their input...wish me luck.
I've never read reports of this problem on an E39. Some sporty 3 Series
suffered from cracking round the rear strut housings, though. But none
describes this as 'struts pushing up'. I'd say the garage are pulling your
plonker.

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