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Old May 22nd, 2013, 07:14   #81
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I'm aware that it costs big money, but I think the way that cost is passed to the customer by the industry is bad for the customer...they feel ripped off. It should be buried in the main labour rate, like other costs.

Offer free diagnostics (unless we're talking hours...), and it builds up a positive relationship. Very, very few customers will walk away without spending some money (whether on labour or parts).

The current system just "feels" wrong, as a customer.

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just to let you know it costs £6000 per year for an indy to rent vida from volvo, they have to recoupe that cost
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Sorry I've added myself with a green marker in glasgow by mistake can someone remove my glasgow marker or change it to blue? I work up there so happy to help out if I can.
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just a quick update .. now have a blue flag too

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Hi your not far from me & Im in need of a diagnostics & i think a re-programme of my steering control module.Is this something you can help with?
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VIDA + Dice in Bromsgrove, my dealer is happy with the fact I have it
hi your not far from me jhanani03. im in need of diagnostics,think my steering control module needs a re-programme.Is this something you could help with?
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hi your not far from me jhanani03. im in need of diagnostics,think my steering control module needs a re-programme.Is this something you could help with?
I am closer if you want codes read ect but you cant programme without paying volvo for the software.

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Free in Birmingham too.
Im not far from brum & need diagnostics
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I am closer if you want codes read ect but you cant programme without paying volvo for the software.

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My stereo backlight has gone out,steering wheel volume controls not working,central locking playing up,drivers window playing up & now stuck fully down.after looking through the forums think i need steering control module re-programmed.Volvo want £78 to hook it up then £15-£40 for software then £31.50 for labour & cant do it for 3wks & with our great british weather i think the car will be full of water by then.lol.If you could diagnose it would be a great help,at least i would no what the problem was.
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when would you like to bring the car to me then? I am free in the evenings mostly and weekends.

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