Yes, BMW has recently filed a patent for a new, proprietary screw head shaped like its iconic roundel logo. Critics argue this is a tactic to restrict independent and do-it-yourself (DIY) repairs, effectively "screwing" customers by forcing them to use authorized dealerships for service.
https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/bmw-just-designed-a-screw-that-locks-you-out-of-your-own-repairs/
https://carbuzz.com/bmw-roundel-logo-screw-patent/
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Did BMW recently patent a new way to screw their customers? - Ken C December 26, 2025, 4:57 am
- DFM December 26, 2025, 12:54 pm
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