£260 for an oil and filter change?

Nick0 · Oct 4th, 2018, 14:32

Just been quoted this by my local dealer, whose hourly rate is now £160/hour. Am I mad or are they?

Brendan W · Oct 4th, 2018, 15:11

This time you're the mad one for going anywhere near.
They know exactly what they are doing.

oragex · Oct 4th, 2018, 15:20

It takes max 30 min to lift the car and drain it. Maybe they meant it's a more complete service ?

But you know, they are selling their cars with little profit, so there you go, that's where the company makes the actual profit.

Nick0 · Oct 4th, 2018, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by oragex

It takes max 30 min to lift the car and drain it. Maybe they meant it's a more complete service ?

But you know, they are selling their cars with little profit, so there you go, that's where the company makes the actual profit.

It's my car's annual service - includes Volvo assist, and a 'health check' (doesn't include my sanity though methinks)....

davebb · Oct 4th, 2018, 15:53

You are not going to do it are you,
Dave

Nick0 · Oct 4th, 2018, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by davebb

You are not going to do it are you,
Dave

Not sure...

Plusses - I get the stamp in my service book, Volvo Assist for another year, hopefully decent/knowledgeable mechanics
Minuses - DO WOT HOW MUCH?!?!

Wouldn't mind but they would not 'quote me happy' and said it was already a Volvo Club member price

Spike56 · Oct 4th, 2018, 16:12

How much would 1 year roadside assistance (and possible vehicle delivery to a garage that you know) for the car and occupants cost? Deduct that.

Your 'annual service' at what mileage? Consumables?

My car was 'serviced' by a garage before I purchased it yet within a couple of months the air filter was blocked and in an awful state, shredded apparently!

If you trust your local indie, go for it. If you trust Volvo then perhaps the extra cost is worth the peace of mind.

Ya pays ya money and ya takes your chances...…….

davebb · Oct 4th, 2018, 16:26

I would bin the service book for that,
Dave

AndyV7o · Oct 4th, 2018, 16:59

Yeah, support a nice decent indy @ £60 per hour, plus oil & filters, then price up breakdown cover...

oragex · Oct 4th, 2018, 17:07

So you are paying the Volvo Assist insurance, and for that stamp hoping it will better the resale value. If they say something needs be fixed, may want to get a second opinion or fix it at an indy garage.

Oct 4th, 2018, 14:32	#1
Nick0 Member Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2023 08:57 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: London	£260 for an oil and filter change? Just been quoted this by my local dealer, whose hourly rate is now £160/hour. Am I mad or are they?

Oct 4th, 2018, 15:20	#3
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	It takes max 30 min to lift the car and drain it. Maybe they meant it's a more complete service ? But you know, they are selling their cars with little profit, so there you go, that's where the company makes the actual profit. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c Last edited by oragex; Oct 4th, 2018 at 15:24.

Oct 4th, 2018, 17:07	#10
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	So you are paying the Volvo Assist insurance, and for that stamp hoping it will better the resale value. If they say something needs be fixed, may want to get a second opinion or fix it at an indy garage. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Oct 4th, 2018, 15:11	#2
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	This time you're the mad one for going anywhere near. They know exactly what they are doing.

Oct 4th, 2018, 15:53	#5
davebb Premier Member Last Online: May 4th, 2024 13:46 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Emsworth,hants	You are not going to do it are you, Dave

Oct 4th, 2018, 16:12	#7
Spike56 Master Member Last Online: Today 00:41 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orpington	How much would 1 year roadside assistance (and possible vehicle delivery to a garage that you know) for the car and occupants cost? Deduct that. Your 'annual service' at what mileage? Consumables? My car was 'serviced' by a garage before I purchased it yet within a couple of months the air filter was blocked and in an awful state, shredded apparently! If you trust your local indie, go for it. If you trust Volvo then perhaps the extra cost is worth the peace of mind. Ya pays ya money and ya takes your chances...…….

Oct 4th, 2018, 16:26	#8
davebb Premier Member Last Online: May 4th, 2024 13:46 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Emsworth,hants	I would bin the service book for that, Dave

Oct 4th, 2018, 16:59	#9
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	Yeah, support a nice decent indy @ £60 per hour, plus oil & filters, then price up breakdown cover...

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