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35 Point Service

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  • 09-12-2008 12:06pm
    #1
    Zamboni
    Registered Users Posts: 4,305 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I'm fairly new to the whole car thing.
    And I'm just wondering about this service from Advance for €180

    My impression is that you are paying €180 for them to tell you whats wrong with the car rather than it actually being a service?
    Am I being too cynical or is it just a money maker?
    Will I simply get a list of what need fixing after I pay €180 and have to fork out more for repairs?

    Any advice appreciated. Thanks

    http://www.advancepitstop.com/index.php?id=301


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    Darragh29
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,097 ✭✭✭Darragh29


    Zamboni wrote: »
    Hi Guys,

    I'm fairly new to the whole car thing.
    And I'm just wondering about this service from Advance for €180

    My impression is that you are paying €180 for them to tell you whats wrong with the car rather than it actually being a service?
    Am I being too cynical or is it just a money maker?
    Will I simply get a list of what need fixing after I pay €180 and have to fork out more for repairs?

    Any advice appreciated. Thanks

    http://www.advancepitstop.com/index.php?id=301

    Well when you have a car serviced anywhere, that is what you are paying for, a series of checks. You are of course also paying for components such as spark plugs, engine oil, oil & air filter to be changed.

    It often amazes me on this forum how folks complain about being "ripped off" after a service, when they get a list of defects after a service.

    What will happen though is that you can often get a list of defects that are specific to the activity of the outlet you are dealing with. For exmple, you bring your car to "Mr. Exhaust and Mr. Tyre" and low and behold, you are told after a service that you need two new tyres and a back exhaust box replaced. Find a good indy is my advice that comes personally recommended...


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,248 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    To be honest I would not get my car serviced at places like this, they are more set up for things like tyres, exhausts, etc than mechanical knowhow imo.

    I would get it serviced by a good reputable trusted independant mechanic who knows his stuff. If you don't know one yourself then chances are a family member, friend, work collegue or neighbour does.


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    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,801 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    Darragh29 wrote: »
    Well when you have a car serviced anywhere, that is what you are paying for, a series of checks. You are of course also paying for components such as spark plugs, engine oil, oil & air filter to be changed.

    It often amazes me on this forum how folks complain about being "ripped off" after a service, when they get a list of defects after a service.

    What will happen though is that you can often get a list of defects that are specific to the activity of the outlet you are dealing with. For exmple, you bring your car to "Mr. Exhaust and Mr. Tyre" and low and behold, you are told after a service that you need two new tyres and a back exhaust box replaced. Find a good indy is my advice that comes personally recommended...

    Would have agreed with you 2years ago with regard to Advance, but in recent times Advance have really upped their game. Well the two I have used anyway.


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