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Aug 4th, 2020, 13:30 | #1 |
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Halfords Service?
My 2016 XC60 (39k miles) is coming up for its next service.
My dealer has quoted £420. I see Halfords do a: Full Service 77 point, 12-month annual inspection Engine Oil Change Oil Filter Change Air Filter Change For £215. Anyone had any experiences using non dealer service stations please? Thank you. |
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Aug 4th, 2020, 14:42 | #3 |
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£205 difference..... You'll lose that in depreciation when comparing a car with full dealer service history versus one with a Halfords stamp.
The free Volvo Assistance breakdown cover with a main dealer service is also worth something so I'd say that using Halfords would be a false economy. People like to see those Volvo stamps so even doing oil and filters DIY for about £100 is debatable on such a new car given the depreciation argument.
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You'd be daft to take it to Halfords. You live halfway between two excellent Volvo dealers, Poole and Havant. I'd get it done properly for all the previously mentioned points.
I know a goood mechanic who was sacked by Halfords for trying to do a good job on cars. "He too long to be profitable".
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Wouldn't touch Halfrauds with a bargepole for servicing. If the car is out of warranty i would consider using an indy Volvo specialist - can often/usually be better than main dealers.
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Aug 4th, 2020, 16:09 | #6 |
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I intend to keep my car for as long as possible. The cost of the main dealer servicing is expensive and it may be tempting to take the cheaper option, especially if times are hard and money is tight.
Personally, I believe it gives peace of mind on such a technically advanced car where even the correct type and amount of oil is critical to stick with a main dealer. I chose to take advantage of a service plan, fix the price and spread the cost. I recently changed the service plan and dealership, in doing so I saved money and have the plan running for longer. I've even had the cam belt change factored into it. God forbid something happens to the car outside of the plan, it just may give me some good will from the dealership/Volvo to be able to show it has always been looked after by their trained tech's. |
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Thanks for all your replies people. Based on the feedback I'll take it to the dealer.
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With everyone knocking Halfords, I'd also like to add you're paying £420 at the dealer, for the apprentices to work on your car...
As already said, I'd take the car to a specialist. You'd have to check with Volvo's, but I know with some other manufactures sending your car to a specialist doesn't affect your warranty. |
Aug 6th, 2020, 23:58 | #9 | |
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In my view, Halfords are okay for things like screen wash, air fresheners, polish etc. As for servicing, I wouldn't use them because they won't have a clue about Volvo's, or any other prestige cars for that matter. If you aren't going to go to an independent garage, then definitely bring it to the dealership... Its worth the extra cost. Stay away from Halfords, for servicing anyway.
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I have had my 2016 xc60 serviced by the dealer since new it is now due again,
due to lockdown etc I have only done 3,000 miles they have quoted me £298.00 for an intermediate service! I note that previously they have used shell helix ultra oil 0W-30 but last time they used Castrol edge 0W-20 either way its a bit annoying that I can buy the oil nearly 50% cheaper than they charge me, I also note that one service they charged me for 5.9 ltr another is 5.6ltr etc I know its not a lot of difference but should it not be the same amount every time? |
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