Have I been done . . . . .
06 February 2004, 01:03 AM
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Have I been done . . . . .
. . . . or am I being paranoid when it comes to main dealer servicing?
Spec section in 03 WRX Turbo handbook says engine oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
My 10K Service invoice says :-
Brand X Oil Half Litre >>>>> 10 Units >>>>> £2.43 >>>>> £24.30 ex VAT
IMHO a wet refill would not take the full 4.5 litres due to there being some residual oil left after draining.
The level is correct on the dip stick,so where did over half a litre odd of oil go?
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I also always fill my washer bottle to the brim on the morning of a service cos I begrudge paying through the nose for basic consumables or just plain water.
They still got me.
300ml of screen wash tucked in cup holder & invoiced for it.I suppose I should be grateful for that,as in the past I have been charged & got nothing.Why would they assume I wanted it? I buy a gallon oops 4.5 litres at a time & it lasts through the winter.
Mark (paranoid & what are those voices in my head?)
Spec section in 03 WRX Turbo handbook says engine oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
My 10K Service invoice says :-
Brand X Oil Half Litre >>>>> 10 Units >>>>> £2.43 >>>>> £24.30 ex VAT
IMHO a wet refill would not take the full 4.5 litres due to there being some residual oil left after draining.
The level is correct on the dip stick,so where did over half a litre odd of oil go?
Answers on a postcard.
I also always fill my washer bottle to the brim on the morning of a service cos I begrudge paying through the nose for basic consumables or just plain water.
They still got me.
300ml of screen wash tucked in cup holder & invoiced for it.I suppose I should be grateful for that,as in the past I have been charged & got nothing.Why would they assume I wanted it? I buy a gallon oops 4.5 litres at a time & it lasts through the winter. Mark (paranoid & what are those voices in my head?)
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06 February 2004, 08:46 AM
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Return the washer fluid and ask for your money back!
I've got a Merc and at the last service the delaer charged me for 8l of oil (@ £11.99/ litre). I called Halford to check the price and they do a 5l can of the same oil for £29.99. A quick call to the manager of the dealer ship got me over £50 back.
In future I'll be tcking my own oil and screenwash to the service and pointing out where it is.
I've got a Merc and at the last service the delaer charged me for 8l of oil (@ £11.99/ litre). I called Halford to check the price and they do a 5l can of the same oil for £29.99. A quick call to the manager of the dealer ship got me over £50 back.
In future I'll be tcking my own oil and screenwash to the service and pointing out where it is.
06 February 2004, 08:57 AM
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eric. what was the total bill?
i'm looking at a WRX3...
i'm looking at a WRX3...
06 February 2004, 09:52 AM
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Cost so far Phil :-
1000 K (Free first service) £60 ish ex VAT.
OIL £42.60
Sump washer £0.91
Oil filter £11.60
Save the rainforest charge £4.50
10000 K £129.27 ex VAT
OIL £24.30
Sump washer £0.73
Oil filter £10.19
Save the rainforest charge £3.50
Consumables £3 (Bit of rag & dollop of grease)
Labour 1.33 hours £86.45 (Hourly rate £65)
Screen wash 300ml £1.10 (Nearly forgot it)
1000K was done by dealer no longer with us.
Mark
1000 K (Free first service) £60 ish ex VAT.
OIL £42.60
Sump washer £0.91
Oil filter £11.60
Save the rainforest charge £4.50
10000 K £129.27 ex VAT
OIL £24.30
Sump washer £0.73
Oil filter £10.19
Save the rainforest charge £3.50
Consumables £3 (Bit of rag & dollop of grease)
Labour 1.33 hours £86.45 (Hourly rate £65)
Screen wash 300ml £1.10 (Nearly forgot it)
1000K was done by dealer no longer with us.
Mark
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06 February 2004, 10:55 AM
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good value then Mark
got any pix of your car yet?
got any pix of your car yet?
06 February 2004, 10:28 PM
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Here you go.Only get Graphite Black if you love cleaning & polishing & more cleaning.It looks the dogs when its done but is a labour of love to keep it that way.
The PPP 03 WRX Stealth Wagon.
Hmm looks like there is a rat stuck on the back
Mark
The PPP 03 WRX Stealth Wagon.
Hmm looks like there is a rat stuck on the back
Mark
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07 February 2004, 12:06 AM
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mark.. like the black.. not too sure about the gold flake in it.. too boy racer flip paint job for my liking
i'll check it out next time we're at Skeggie
i'll check it out next time we're at Skeggie
07 February 2004, 01:05 AM
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if they were good mechanics they wpuld have flushed your motor with fresh oil b4 topping up again so there isnt any old residue. just a thought
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you guys should think yourselves lucky, mine is due its 90k service and im gonna have to seriously bend over for this one, who cares about washer fluid when your bill will be around 900 sheets
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not too sure about the gold flake in it
Now what colour neons to not clash with the black & gold?
Mark
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