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Thrasher:
Ok ... now maybe it's just me, but while I was getting Bagheera serviced (very reasonable apart from the new brake pads for the Brembos that cost £100!), I asked about the prices for a 48,000 for a 1997 D1 .... with the 20% discount it was nearly £900!!!! I decided to change tack and get a 6000 quote .... £290 (with discount!). Now maybe I'm a bit confused here, but why is it more to service a car that is nearly 10 years old....

The running costs of Bagheera are insignificant in comparison, especially with the 15,000-18,000 mile window between services. If I was still running Piglet I'd have had at least 3 x 6000 mile services - which doesn't include mechanical parts like brakes....which would be nigh on £900 ... and a single 16000 service for the RR cost just £300.

Now I know I'm quoting Main Dealer prices here ... but still ..... it's a bit loony isn't it?

Tailendcharley:
:D  :D Absolutely Thrasher...that's why I don't use main franchise dealers,you pay for the comfy lounge to sit in and free coffee to drink...I always use my local guys,half the price with no nonsense...typical Yorkshireman...

 :)  :) Terry (I hate being ripped off) Smith :wink:  :wink:

Thrasher:
For Piglet I use independents now, but for Bagheera - I'm not sure how many places are kitted out to deal with them (especially as the V8 is not the old Rover one any more...)

smo:
I was amazed to find recently that the most expensive LR dealer service is for a TD5 defender....over double the price for a supercharged V8 or any other engine/vehicle.

They couldnt explain why it was so stupidly high but assured me it was correct!

davidlandy:
that is a little mad isn't it - what special extras happen on a 48k service though compared to any other service ? coolant change, brake fluid change, cambelt (if fitted) ?

the 6k £290 service on the D1 will probably just be an oil change!  

mind u, u need some cheaper numbers to offset against the colossal dep'n on a RR!

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