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25-10-2010, 03:40 PM | #1 | |||
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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad-app...-1225942940673
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Oddly enough, the Herald sun artice obtained various service quotes for a range of cars, including a "2006 BA V6 Falcon" Where do I found such a mythical beast??? |
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25-10-2010, 04:13 PM | #2 | ||
Steve
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It just confirms what a lot of us knew.When Holden used to offer a guaranteed buyback some years ago if the vehicle was holden serviced I thought it may have some merit ( genuine service). The problem is now, if you only keep a car three to five years it is not worth having expensive servicing carried out as it makes no difference at trade in or sales time. As long as the service book is stamped as serviced it makes no difference by who.
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25-10-2010, 04:43 PM | #3 | ||||
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Brand X in this case is a well known oil manufacturer, not coles or woolies oil. Quote:
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25-10-2010, 04:51 PM | #4 | ||
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This is one of the many reasons why I do it myself.
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25-10-2010, 08:13 PM | #5 | ||
I wanna XR5
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got me buggered I work for a multi manufacture dealer and the only ones that cost quite a bit is the 4WD's when you have to do wheel bearings etc and we are saving up to build a new larger premises.
we have the fixed price service prices. Mitsi, Toyota and Hyundai I agree that not all dealers are there for their customers!! We are country so people are important cause they talk to each other.
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Great Wall X240. Bouncing around the APY Lands Ex Ford owner and member of this great site for ages. South Australia, where the RIGHT hand lane is the NEW LEFT lane??????!!! %&#@* Last edited by 20focus05; 25-10-2010 at 08:17 PM. Reason: forgot something |
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25-10-2010, 08:25 PM | #6 | ||
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The 60k Golf service would be on a DSG equipped one, the oil alone is worth more than $300. While I'm not defending the price (as I had to pay it once... I actually think it was $1300) I'd guarantee that the independent mechanic didn't touch the DSG.
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25-10-2010, 08:38 PM | #7 | ||
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Euro cars are more expensive to service Fact. 350 dollars for a rear wiper (VW Golf Hatch)
Mind you the the last service on the FG was around 300 dollars. I spose with newer cars with all the computers and control units with flash memory then it would be advisable to take your car for a dealer service to ensure everything is kept up to date. But whats the point in getting a 5 year old car still serviced at the Dealer? Unless its some exotic. |
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25-10-2010, 08:42 PM | #8 | |||
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Being from Moorabbin and having dealt with Barloworld as well as numerous other business due to my employment, I am not surprised with anything mentioned in the article. Spare parts prices needs another article on it's own! While you get genuine parts from dealerships, you pay more for it. Labour ends up costing more than parts in many cases.
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Regards Bobby Current Cars: 2000 AU2 Fairmont (2019-current) 2003 BA1 Falcon Divvy Van (2017-current) 2009 VW Mk6 Golf 118TSi (2020-current) Previous Cars: 2003 MCX10R Avalon VXi (2017-2020) 1995 EF1 Falcon GLi (2016-2019) 1997 XH2 Falcon Van OPT20 (2016-2019) 2006 BF Fairlane Ghia (2013-2018) 2001 AU3 Futura (2010-2013) 1996 EL Fairmont (2008-2010) 2004 BA XR6 (2005-2008) 2001 AU2 Forte (2005-2006) 1988 EA Fairmont Ghia (2003-2005) 1984 AR Telstar TX5 Ghia (2001-2005) |
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25-10-2010, 08:47 PM | #9 | ||
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We must remember that newer cars have longer service intervals then previously so your gonna get charged more. Mind you some of the prices dealers are trying to charge are silly, but my Ford dealer has quoted me cheaper prices then the 'independents'.
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