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Old 29 February 2004, 02:35 PM
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Can anyone please tell me if there is a charge for the first year body inspection on a WRX - just had a reminder letter through but no mention of any charges or costs.


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Old 29 February 2004, 02:40 PM
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Mine was due immediately after buying my car and was to be done as part of the purchase along with the 20k/1yr main service, but they screwed me (Eddie Wright, Scnuthorpe ) so I had to get it done myself. After three calls to three dealers I got three prices. £125 , £100 and £45 all +VAT. KT Greens at Otley (conveniently the closest to me ) were the cheapest. Moral, "Don't accept the 1st price, ever !"

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Old 29 February 2004, 02:50 PM
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Cheers. Can't believe they charge you to look at how badly the car was built in the first place.

Bodywork is as thin as a Lancia. Wings are made of resin, boot is like a tin can lid. Bonnet bends over 60mph.

I appreciate this keeps the weight down - but where can it rust ?

Roof or door edges ?
Old 29 February 2004, 03:09 PM
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It seems the cost varies quite a bit by area.

It cost me £110 in Preston. Can get it done for £99 in Carlisle.

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My main dealer NEVER did the body servicing on my brand new MY01, i kept it 2 1/2 years and it was never done and they say they follow a set schedule.

Yeah Right.
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