SERVICING COSTS?

Jun 26th, 2003, 15:45

I RECENTLY SENT AN E-MAIL TO A VOLVO GARAGE ASKING FOR A QUOTE FOR A 12'000 MILE SERVICE ON A S60 D5. THE REPLY ASKED FOR THE VEH REG, AS THEY COULD NOT GIVE A QUOTE WITHOUT IT!!

DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHY THIS COULD BE?

I'VE ALSO BEEN TOLD THAT THEY EXPECT THE COST TO BE £230. IS THIS A RESONABLE QUOTE?

Jun 26th, 2003, 19:14

Hi,
It seems about right for a Volvo. My S80 2.5 petrol cost me about £275 last December for the 60,000 mile service. The way the invoice is made up is in such a way it makes it damn difficult to understand, but basically the service costs £119.22 excluding labour and then they add all the extras like filters, coolant oil etc. Labour cost another £156.87!
This does not include spark plugs. What annoyed me was the fact that I had just topped up my washer fuild with a good quality wash and they chucked it all out and replaced it with their version. Not a great cost, just annoying. Engine oil set me back £35.70 and an "Environmental protection" whatever that is was another £4.99.
Definitely a case of overcharging if you ask me. It would have cost more except I pointed out that the car was still under warranty and the extra £160 for a track rod replacement would have to be paid by them.
However the car did come back singing like a bird, washed and cleaned inside and out. Grudgingly I have to admit that the dealership I use, always listens to me and acknowledges me in a pleasant manner and to me that counts for a lot.
Cheers,
Ian

Jul 4th, 2003, 12:19

Cheers Ian,

I don't suppose you know why on earth they would req the veh reg, to give a quote do you?

I've sent an e-mail to Volvo asking, but yet still to get a reply!

Nice car the S80, I would'nt like the cost of running it on petrol though.

Cheers, Andy.

Jul 4th, 2003, 13:29

I don't suppose you know why on earth they would req the veh reg, to give a quote do you?

I've sent an e-mail to Volvo asking, but yet still to get a reply!

Nice car the S80, I would'nt like the cost of running it on petrol though.

Cheers, Andy.

ANDY A

Jul 5th, 2003, 08:53

Hi,
I suppose the charges differ the older the vehicle is? Not much consumption difference between the S80 and the S60 as they use the same engines. I think that the S60 across the range gets about 1 or 2 miles more per gallon than a S80. I probably average about 33mpg.
Servicing costs would be about the same. I am hoping to pick up a new S80 within the next month or two, but this time I am going to ask for a servicing plan which allows to to spread the cost over a year. Pay now service later. You don't get hit with a heavy 300 to 400 pound bill in one shot every year.
Cheers,
Ian

Jun 26th, 2003, 15:45	#1
ANDYAITCH Guest Location:	SERVICING COSTS? I RECENTLY SENT AN E-MAIL TO A VOLVO GARAGE ASKING FOR A QUOTE FOR A 12'000 MILE SERVICE ON A S60 D5. THE REPLY ASKED FOR THE VEH REG, AS THEY COULD NOT GIVE A QUOTE WITHOUT IT!! DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHY THIS COULD BE? I'VE ALSO BEEN TOLD THAT THEY EXPECT THE COST TO BE £230. IS THIS A RESONABLE QUOTE?

Jun 26th, 2003, 19:14	#2
Iank Guest Location:	RE: SERVICING COSTS? Hi, It seems about right for a Volvo. My S80 2.5 petrol cost me about £275 last December for the 60,000 mile service. The way the invoice is made up is in such a way it makes it damn difficult to understand, but basically the service costs £119.22 excluding labour and then they add all the extras like filters, coolant oil etc. Labour cost another £156.87! This does not include spark plugs. What annoyed me was the fact that I had just topped up my washer fuild with a good quality wash and they chucked it all out and replaced it with their version. Not a great cost, just annoying. Engine oil set me back £35.70 and an "Environmental protection" whatever that is was another £4.99. Definitely a case of overcharging if you ask me. It would have cost more except I pointed out that the car was still under warranty and the extra £160 for a track rod replacement would have to be paid by them. However the car did come back singing like a bird, washed and cleaned inside and out. Grudgingly I have to admit that the dealership I use, always listens to me and acknowledges me in a pleasant manner and to me that counts for a lot. Cheers, Ian

Jul 4th, 2003, 12:19	#3
ANDYAITCH Guest Location:	RE: SERVICING COSTS? Cheers Ian, I don't suppose you know why on earth they would req the veh reg, to give a quote do you? I've sent an e-mail to Volvo asking, but yet still to get a reply! Nice car the S80, I would'nt like the cost of running it on petrol though. Cheers, Andy.

Jul 4th, 2003, 13:29	#4
ANDYAITCH Guest Location:	RE: SERVICING COSTS? I don't suppose you know why on earth they would req the veh reg, to give a quote do you? I've sent an e-mail to Volvo asking, but yet still to get a reply! Nice car the S80, I would'nt like the cost of running it on petrol though. Cheers, Andy. ANDY A

Jul 5th, 2003, 08:53	#5
Iank Guest Location:	RE: SERVICING COSTS? Hi, I suppose the charges differ the older the vehicle is? Not much consumption difference between the S80 and the S60 as they use the same engines. I think that the S60 across the range gets about 1 or 2 miles more per gallon than a S80. I probably average about 33mpg. Servicing costs would be about the same. I am hoping to pick up a new S80 within the next month or two, but this time I am going to ask for a servicing plan which allows to to spread the cost over a year. Pay now service later. You don't get hit with a heavy 300 to 400 pound bill in one shot every year. Cheers, Ian

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