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Old 25-10-2010, 03:40 PM   #1
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MOTORISTS are being slugged almost $1000 more to have their car serviced at a dealer, a Herald Sun survey shows.

The Public Defender survey has found car dealers charging as much as $1200 for a scheduled service while independent mechanics quoted less than $300.

A 60,000km service for a four-year-old Volkswagen Golf revealed the biggest difference, with Barloworld Volkswagen Bayside quoting $990-$1200.

Independent Moorabbin Mechanical quoted $225 while chain stores Ultra Tune and Kmart Tyre & Auto were about half the dealer price.

A 60,000km service for a 2006 Holden Commodore would cost $340 at Booran Holden Cheltenham, but the independents were at least $150 cheaper.

Moorabbin Mechanical co-owner Michael Waters said the business, which employs just two people, did not have the overheads of big dealers.

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"It has got to come from somewhere," Mr Waters said.

"And I suppose if people want to go there and watch a plasma and buy a latte they pay $800 for a service."

The business, like many independents, uses a mix of factory and generic parts, to keep costs down. Ultra Tune and Kmart also quoted with generic components.

Barloworld Volkswagen dealer principal Darryl Pribut said independent and chain mechanics often lured motorists with cheap quotes, but hit them with extras.

Mr Pribut warned newer car owners could also void their warranty if a vehicle failed because the manufacturer's preferred oil and genuine parts weren't used.

"By servicing with us the warranty is guaranteed," he said.

A Holden spokeswoman said its dealer mechanics were trained and could access diagnostic equipment and technical support specific to its range.

"In addition, Holden-authorised service personnel use quality products such as premium oils and lubricants that can enhance vehicle performance, economy and durability," she said.

A Consumer Affairs Victoria spokeswoman said services could be done independently without risking a warranty provided work was to manufacturer specifications using genuine parts. Genuine parts are those with car manufacturer, parts maker or well-known retailer branding.

VACC executive director David Purchase said a higher price did not always mean a better job and the most important thing was motorists were comfortable with their repairer. "It may be worth paying a little more to have peace of mind and confidence in your repairer, be it an independent or dealer," he said.
Anybody care to comment???

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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Old 25-10-2010, 04:13 PM   #2
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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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I'd love to see a manufacturers response to "brand X oil's" lawyers when they cancel a warranty because they used "Brand X" instead of the preferred oil.
Brand X in this case is a well known oil manufacturer, not coles or woolies oil.

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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???
I saw one just the other day, 'V6' badges on the guards and all.
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Old 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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Old 25-10-2010, 08:13 PM   #5
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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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 25-10-2010, 08:42 PM   #8
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This is one of the many reasons why I do it myself.
Spot on.

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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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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