ADVISE ON PRICES
11 January 2011, 07:38 PM
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ADVISE ON PRICES
Its been a while since I have been on here so I would like to big up every one.
Today I went to have my service at my subaru dealer for my 40,000 miles. When they service my car they investigated a couple of issues;
FIRST- leaking oil and water stains on coils on OS further investigation required £600 - £2000+vat !!!!!!!!
SECOND- NS Ball joint badly worn £515+ vat
THIRD - front brakes worn 70 percent £ 880 + vat
All these prices are from my local subaru dealer for a 2004 blobeye Impreza STI IMPORT.
ARE THEY RIPPING ME OFF??????? WHAT PRICES SHOULD I BE PAYING FROM A DEALER. OR SHALL I GO TO A SPECIALIST AND WHAT PRICES SHOULD I BE PAYING FROM A SPECIALIST?
please advise of prices.
Today I went to have my service at my subaru dealer for my 40,000 miles. When they service my car they investigated a couple of issues;
FIRST- leaking oil and water stains on coils on OS further investigation required £600 - £2000+vat !!!!!!!!
SECOND- NS Ball joint badly worn £515+ vat
THIRD - front brakes worn 70 percent £ 880 + vat
All these prices are from my local subaru dealer for a 2004 blobeye Impreza STI IMPORT.
ARE THEY RIPPING ME OFF??????? WHAT PRICES SHOULD I BE PAYING FROM A DEALER. OR SHALL I GO TO A SPECIALIST AND WHAT PRICES SHOULD I BE PAYING FROM A SPECIALIST?
please advise of prices.
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God Speed will do front and rear disks and kevlar fast road pads for less than half that quote.....
Shocking what some garages quote.
Check out Godspeed, order the brakes and change them yourself in under an hour!
Shocking what some garages quote.
Check out Godspeed, order the brakes and change them yourself in under an hour!
11 January 2011, 08:23 PM
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whats there hourly rate ?? ?? 100 ???????
2k for a oil leak ??????????
515 for a hour job tops
taking the **** i recon.
2k for a oil leak ??????????
515 for a hour job tops
taking the **** i recon.
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11 January 2011, 08:29 PM
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On the service sheet it is recommended that the following parts be changed and an estimated price, could be more HAHAHA. any numbers and location for those guys godspeed. but anyone in west midlands that can be recommended to look at the engine and maybe strip it down.
11 January 2011, 09:00 PM
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i use kings norton garage in kings norton they strip down and repair all makes and mainatin and repair rally group n seat leons, impreza's etc owned by a couple of guys who between them have 40 plus years experience it doesnt look much and maybe people havent heard of them but they have done some really good bring back from the dead work on my sons motors clio 172 sport , octavia vrs and type r civic and have looked at my previous scooby (55 plate) they also have a mate who used to work at prodrive might be worht giving them a call if northing else tel number 0121 433 3166 ask for peter or nigel tell them paul recommended you...worth a call if nothing else when my warrnty is up in april they will have my 2007 sti tp look after
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11 January 2011, 09:10 PM
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http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/
API Impreza
3 & 4 Churchlands Farm Ind. Est.
Bascote Road
Harbury
Warwickshire
CV33 9PL England
Phone 44 [0] 1926 614333 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 44 [0] 1926 614333 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax 44 [0] 1926 614907
dob@apiengines.com
API Impreza
3 & 4 Churchlands Farm Ind. Est.
Bascote Road
Harbury
Warwickshire
CV33 9PL England
Phone 44 [0] 1926 614333 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 44 [0] 1926 614333 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax 44 [0] 1926 614907
dob@apiengines.com
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12 January 2011, 01:17 PM
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They don't need the work, obviously.
The front brakes are an absolute doddle ...... even an OAP like me can change them in under 1 hour each side!
That's discs, pads and bleeding through
The front brakes are an absolute doddle ...... even an OAP like me can change them in under 1 hour each side!
That's discs, pads and bleeding through
12 January 2011, 01:52 PM
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In answer to your question YES, they are ripping you off.
Pm Ian Godfrey of Godspeed brakes (On SN), absolutley superb guy....as said front discs and pads from him for less than £200, fitting at any local garage 1.5hrs labour tops @ around £40- £50 p/hour labour.
Ball joint 2 hours labour, not more for me.
These jobs can be done by a trained monkey.
water stains = specialist.
Dealers are making nothing on sales, so clearly trying it on in repair costs.....
Pm Ian Godfrey of Godspeed brakes (On SN), absolutley superb guy....as said front discs and pads from him for less than £200, fitting at any local garage 1.5hrs labour tops @ around £40- £50 p/hour labour.
Ball joint 2 hours labour, not more for me.
These jobs can be done by a trained monkey.
water stains = specialist.
Dealers are making nothing on sales, so clearly trying it on in repair costs.....
12 January 2011, 01:54 PM
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Its been a while since I have been on here so I would like to big up every one.
Today I went to have my service at my subaru dealer for my 40,000 miles. When they service my car they investigated a couple of issues;
FIRST- leaking oil and water stains on coils on OS further investigation required £600 - £2000+vat !!!!!!!!
SECOND- NS Ball joint badly worn £515+ vat
THIRD - front brakes worn 70 percent £ 880 + vat
All these prices are from my local subaru dealer for a 2004 blobeye Impreza STI IMPORT.
ARE THEY RIPPING ME OFF??????? WHAT PRICES SHOULD I BE PAYING FROM A DEALER. OR SHALL I GO TO A SPECIALIST AND WHAT PRICES SHOULD I BE PAYING FROM A SPECIALIST?
please advise of prices.
Today I went to have my service at my subaru dealer for my 40,000 miles. When they service my car they investigated a couple of issues;
FIRST- leaking oil and water stains on coils on OS further investigation required £600 - £2000+vat !!!!!!!!
SECOND- NS Ball joint badly worn £515+ vat
THIRD - front brakes worn 70 percent £ 880 + vat
All these prices are from my local subaru dealer for a 2004 blobeye Impreza STI IMPORT.
ARE THEY RIPPING ME OFF??????? WHAT PRICES SHOULD I BE PAYING FROM A DEALER. OR SHALL I GO TO A SPECIALIST AND WHAT PRICES SHOULD I BE PAYING FROM A SPECIALIST?
please advise of prices.
12 January 2011, 02:28 PM
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Just like to thank everyone for the recommendations. Will take the car to a specialist and see what the proper guys say. API imprezas are close will see what these guys have to say.
19 January 2011, 05:00 PM
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Booked in to API imprezas good price and good guy bii up to david and naythan (i think). Guess what the subaru dealer asked me if I wanted to book in with them at that price. Have a Guess what I said? HAHAHAHAHAHA
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19 January 2011, 06:05 PM
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I NEVER use a main dealer unless the car is warranty. Take it to a specialist. They WILL know a LOT more about the car than the main dealer and they will be cheaper.
You dont even need to use the main dealer to keep the warranty going anymore.
You dont even need to use the main dealer to keep the warranty going anymore.
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