what`s up with volvo pricing ????

JD.7 · Aug 8th, 2006, 21:29

i had my a.b.s.- e.c.u. replaced by my local volvo dealership on my V70 R and the labour was £80.00

2 weeks later my brother had the same part replaced ( same part number ) by the same dealership on his 850 R and was charged £32.00 labour.

i asked why and was amazed to be told it took 1 hour to do my job , but only took .4 of an hour to do the 850 ecu.

does it really take 36 mins. longer to open a V70 bonnet compared to that of a 850 ?

l.m.a.o. or what.

DickyB V70R · Aug 9th, 2006, 22:32

Hi JD, where in Suffolk are you and where did you get it done....?

Me thinks the Dealer is taking the P?ss.

I've done it on both and its exactly the same job.....Cheeky Gets..!!lol

JD.7 · Aug 9th, 2006, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by DickyB V70R

Hi JD, where in Suffolk are you and where did you get it done....?

Me thinks the Dealer is taking the P?ss.

I've done it on both and its exactly the same job.....Cheeky Gets..!!lol

Hi DickyB

i`m in ipswich and it was Lookers that did the jobs.

do you fancy a meet up with 3 other R`s ? in Ipswich

John_C · Aug 9th, 2006, 23:14

Could be the dealer is running lower labour rates for older cars and doesn't want to fess up to it to the owner of a newer car?

I know I got a "4+" *i.e. car older than 4 yrs discount of about 20% on my labour rate when I got my '01 S60 T5 serviced last year but not all dealers do it and I had to ask for it too.

Cheers,
J

arbee · Aug 9th, 2006, 23:44

that said, on my earlyish 850 the abs ecu is easier to get to/remove than on the newer cars. The orientation of mine is vertical and the torx screws accessible where as on the later cars and v70s it can be more of a PITA. Maybe they are 'book' times?

DickyB V70R · Aug 10th, 2006, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD.7

Hi DickyB

i`m in ipswich and it was Lookers that did the jobs.

do you fancy a meet up with 3 other R`s ? in Ipswich

JD, i'd be up for a mini meet, let us know when you've got in mind. DB.

Aug 8th, 2006, 21:29	#1
JD.7 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2024 11:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Suffolk but who cares ;)	what`s up with volvo pricing ???? i had my a.b.s.- e.c.u. replaced by my local volvo dealership on my V70 R and the labour was £80.00 2 weeks later my brother had the same part replaced ( same part number ) by the same dealership on his 850 R and was charged £32.00 labour. i asked why and was amazed to be told it took 1 hour to do my job , but only took .4 of an hour to do the 850 ecu. does it really take 36 mins. longer to open a V70 bonnet compared to that of a 850 ? l.m.a.o. or what.

Aug 9th, 2006, 23:44	#5
arbee Yellow member Last Online: Oct 2nd, 2021 08:55 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harlow	that said, on my earlyish 850 the abs ecu is easier to get to/remove than on the newer cars. The orientation of mine is vertical and the torx screws accessible where as on the later cars and v70s it can be more of a PITA. Maybe they are 'book' times? __________________ --- T-5R Gul Sold - Focus ST purchased! ---

Aug 9th, 2006, 22:32	#2
DickyB V70R Senior Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 12:03 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Suffolk	Hi JD, where in Suffolk are you and where did you get it done....? Me thinks the Dealer is taking the P?ss. I've done it on both and its exactly the same job.....Cheeky Gets..!!lol

Aug 9th, 2006, 23:14	#4
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	Could be the dealer is running lower labour rates for older cars and doesn't want to fess up to it to the owner of a newer car? I know I got a "4+" *i.e. car older than 4 yrs discount of about 20% on my labour rate when I got my '01 S60 T5 serviced last year but not all dealers do it and I had to ask for it too. Cheers, J

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