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Cost of a service..

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  • 01-03-2008 11:42pm
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    rondeco
    Registered Users Posts: 860 ✭✭✭


    I got my a4 serviced today by a local fella and he replaced all the filters, changed the oils, replaced a bulb on the rear reg plate and the usual service things like checking the brakes etc.

    It cost 300 notes. Is this expensive? I haven't a clue what it would normally cost. Any opinions lpease? Ta..


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    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    That's a top of the range main dealer price.


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    What type of oil (mineral/semi synthetic/synthetic)? Where were the parts from (Audi or local motor factors)?
    Its probably at the upper end of what I would expect but it will depend on what he used and worked on.


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    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,357 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    I would be wanting discs and pads changed too for that amount.


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    macnab
    Registered Users Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭macnab


    rondeco wrote: »
    I got my a4 serviced today by a local fella and he replaced all the filters, changed the oils, replaced a bulb on the rear reg plate and the usual service things like checking the brakes etc.

    It cost 300 notes. Is this expensive? I haven't a clue what it would normally cost. Any opinions lpease? Ta..

    This is how I would see it priced, give or take a few yo yo's.
    Oil Filter: €10
    Air Filter: €20
    Oil: €40
    Bulb: €1
    Labour: €100 (estimated 2 hours work)
    Total Cost: €171


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    macnab wrote: »
    This is how I would see it priced, give or take a few yo yo's.
    Oil Filter: €10
    Air Filter: €20
    Oil: €40
    Bulb: €1
    Labour: €100 (estimated 2 hours work)
    Total Cost: €171

    I doubt it even took him 2 hours to do.


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    vic_dublin
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭vic_dublin


    macnab wrote: »
    This is how I would see it priced, give or take a few yo yo's.
    Oil Filter: €10
    Air Filter: €20
    Oil: €40
    Bulb: €1
    Labour: €100 (estimated 2 hours work)
    Total Cost: €171


    DO U KNOW IF HE ALSO CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER, POWER STARRING FLUID, BRAKE AND CLUCH FLUID AND POSSIBILLY SPARK PLUGS TOO? IF HE DID THEN 300 IS GOOD VALUE


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    landcruiserfj62
    Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭landcruiserfj62


    First of all, exactly what do you mean by "all the filters" and "the oils"??


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    vengeance52
    Registered Users Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    got my 2.2i-cdti Accord serviced on friday
    Had oil, fuel and air filter changed.
    Engine oil.
    One bulb as well
    and labour was 80euro.

    Total was 180euro so i was happy enough with it.


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    Catscar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭Catscar


    rondeco wrote: »
    I got my a4 serviced today by a local fella and he replaced all the filters, changed the oils, replaced a bulb on the rear reg plate and the usual service things like checking the brakes etc.

    It cost 300 notes. Is this expensive? I haven't a clue what it would normally cost. Any opinions lpease? Ta..

    What part of the country are you in?


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    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    vengeance52 wrote: »
    got my 2.2i-cdti Accord serviced on friday
    Had oil, fuel and air filter changed.
    Engine oil.
    One bulb as well
    and labour was 80euro.

    Total was 180euro so i was happy enough with it.

    Did they use castrol edge 0w30?! (or was it at a main dealer?!)

    @ Rondeco - that's about the price you'd pay at a main dealer - a full service can take around 2 hours, give or take, and that covers checking the brakes. If you think he is ripping you off, ask for an itemised bill


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    vengeance52
    Registered Users Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    land9 wrote: »
    Did they use castrol edge 0w30?! (or was it at a main dealer?!)

    Yea i told the mechanic who is a cousin who has his own garage, and he said he got it with the filters so that should be grand :) i know need to make sure use the right oil, cos it affects the turbo i think


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    tippbhoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 171 ✭✭tippbhoy


    rondeco wrote: »
    I got my a4 serviced today by a local fella and he replaced all the filters, changed the oils, replaced a bulb on the rear reg plate and the usual service things like checking the brakes etc.

    It cost 300 notes. Is this expensive? I haven't a clue what it would normally cost. Any opinions lpease? Ta..

    Seems on the high side to me, granted i got quoted 450 for a standard service from a main dealer in Dublin recently :rolleyes: couldn't believe it.

    I presume it was a diesel, service shouldn't have been more than 200 in my book, i get mine for €150 for a basic service but i know the guy. All that should be involved are the basic checks, a few filters and the oil. In this case perhaps more parts were needed? The oil used is a big factor as well, i think top spec synthetic is about 70 for the A4. Maybe you got a long life service?


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    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    180 wasn't bad - the fuel filter is a pain in the h0le to change!! I'da charged you nearly that just to change it, pay off the chiropractor!!:p


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    afatbollix
    Registered Users Posts: 4,062 ✭✭✭afatbollix


    was quoted 400 today for my a4.... and thats just the basics!!!!!


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    hebejebees
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭hebejebees


    vengeance52 wrote: »
    got my 2.2i-cdti Accord serviced on friday
    Had oil, fuel and air filter changed.
    Engine oil.
    One bulb as well
    and labour was 80euro.

    Total was 180euro so i was happy enough with it.


    At that price i can't see how he used the correct oil, knock the vat out of that, take €75-100 labour out and the price of the filters, usually expensive fuel filter and there ain't alot left for 0w-30, fair play to him though if he did, i've seen them accords serviced and the parts were more


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    TychoCaine
    Registered Users Posts: 673 ✭✭✭TychoCaine


    anto-t wrote: »
    was quoted 400 today for my a4.... and thats just the basics!!!!!

    I got quoted €500 with a straight face by my local Volvo dealer for a standard service on an S80. :rolleyes:

    Gary


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    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    hebejebees wrote: »
    At that price i can't see how he used the correct oil, knock the vat out of that, take €75-100 labour out and the price of the filters, usually expensive fuel filter and there ain't alot left for 0w-30, fair play to him though if he did, i've seen them accords serviced and the parts were more

    hebejebees could give us a breakdown, but the costs for Honda parts is roughly:
    Air filter: 30
    Oil filter: 22 :eek:
    Fuel filter: dunno
    Oil: ~6 euro per litre/4 litres: 24
    Bulb: 1
    Total = 77 (plus fuel filter)

    180 doesn't seem unreasonable.

    Main Honda dealer services my sister's Jazz for 60 for a "small" (ie oil) service, or 120 for a "big" (oil+filters) service.


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    Oilrig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 727 ✭✭✭Oilrig


    Hang on Guys,

    Take a walk around a main dealers workshop, the Brand mandated equipment they "must" have would set you back 250K. Think about that in terms of repayments as a 10 yr mortgage... then add 20K a year to upgrade for the new models...

    This is what drives up labour rates.

    The poor sod at service reception has to justify this.

    This is why its easy for the independent to undercut main dealer rates.

    Blame the manufacturer for insisting on all that wizardry and then blame the garage for paying peanuts to their mechanics, net result: their staff don't know how to use it...


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    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,734 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    Think thats bad try €750!


    Brake Discs
    Brake Pads
    Oil & Lubricants
    Filters
    4 new Tyres (Needed to be done)
    Some Cable


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    In fairness, what tyres went on? For my car you are talking about €700-€800 for four tyres!


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    mickdw wrote: »
    I would be wanting discs and pads changed too for that amount.

    ...for ones made of cheese ??? 'cos that's all you'd get at that money....

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,306 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    galwaytt wrote: »
    ...for ones made of cheese ??? 'cos that's all you'd get at that money....
    Mmmmm Cheese.... arghurgle ghurgle dribble

    @)
    ( ~~)

    Not your ornery onager



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    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,734 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    kbannon wrote: »
    In fairness, what tyres went on? For my car you are talking about €700-€800 for four tyres!

    Basic 15" €60 Tyre


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    Mr.Boots
    Registered Users Posts: 1,313 ✭✭✭Mr.Boots


    Girlfriend paid 350ish for a basic service on a 06 Skoda Octavia at Autostation in Sandyford.....they didnt even wash it:confused:
    Needless to say....we wont be going back!!!!


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    vic_dublin
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭vic_dublin


    Mr.Boots wrote: »
    Girlfriend paid 350ish for a basic service on a 06 Skoda Octavia at Autostation in Sandyford.....they didnt even wash it:confused:
    Needless to say....we wont be going back!!!!


    350? :eek:
    by the way afaik washing the is car is not included in the service in Ireland.
    i can wash ur car for 8 euros plus vat ;)


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    Plug
    Registered Users Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Some big prices there. I'd only charge €50 for labour.


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    #28
    bigtimecharlie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,080 ✭✭✭bigtimecharlie


    Had the dash out and broke the airbag circuit so the light stayed on for 3 min everytime the car was started.

    Went to the local indy, had a diagnostic scan, reset the airbag light, power steering fluid topped up and a car wash.

    €45. Trilled.


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    PauloMN
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional North East Moderators Posts: 10,869 Mod ✭✭✭✭PauloMN


    Plug wrote: »
    Some big prices there. I'd only charge €50 for labour.

    What, to do it on your driveway like?

    If you have a fully equipped garage and are a qualified mechanic charging just €50 labour for a full service, you should register as a charity mate.


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    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    kbannon wrote: »
    In fairness, what tyres went on? For my car you are talking about €700-€800 for four tyres!
    €200 a tyre.. what size are they?


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Front: 235/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1
    Rear: 255/40/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 - due to be replaced soon :(


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