Thread: Defender 2nd Service question

Originally Posted by defender_i_hardly_know_er

Yep that was about a year ago...

Hate to rub it in.... but I just had my 40k service in January and it was $0.

When some warranty work was done they discovered I have something called Corporate Servicing? Anyway whatever, it was free and I didn't see a breakdown of what work was done.

This 40k service which I was quoted $960, "apparently" is a major service with 3.5 hour labour. It doesn't sound major for 3.5 hours. This will equate to at least $250 per hour plus fluids and filters. I am in the wrong business, it is not often I charge this much in my consultancy business, maybe slightly less but this is exorbitant.

I suppose the guys that drive the new range rovers, discoveries etc in that workshop won't mind paying that but certainly I won't.

My friend mechanic is happy to take it on.

Originally Posted by defender_i_hardly_know_er

Yep that was about a year ago...

Hate to rub it in.... but I just had my 40k service in January and it was $0.

When some warranty work was done they discovered I have something called Corporate Servicing? Anyway whatever, it was free and I didn't see a breakdown of what work was done.

What's the deal with the corp servicing. I was advised when I put deposit down on my 110 that I just need to supply a letter from my company stating I work there and will get corp servicing, free and on 2nd service free rubber mats etc.

Still trying to work out the catch as it's a private vehicle and has no links to work, no novated lease etc. Seems too good to be true? I certainly don't want any comeback to my employer so trying to find out more.

Originally Posted by ProjectDirector

This 40k service which I was quoted $960, "apparently" is a major service with 3.5 hour labour. It doesn't sound major for 3.5 hours. This will equate to at least $250 per hour plus fluids and filters. I am in the wrong business, it is not often I charge this much in my consultancy business, maybe slightly less but this is exorbitant.

I suppose the guys that drive the new range rovers, discoveries etc in that workshop won't mind paying that but certainly I won't.

My friend mechanic is happy to take it on.

Thats exxy because at 40k all the oils are changed.DO NOT skip this service. Pat

Originally Posted by PAT303

Thats exxy because at 40k all the oils are changed.DO NOT skip this service. Pat

Sure, I am not skipping this service but not sure that I will get them to do it and hand over $900+

My son has worked for several of the Land Rover dealerships in Melbourne . As a mechanic , Admittedly he has been off the tools for a good few years now . My point is , none of them used to pay there mechanics anywhere what they charged per hour . I suppose a lot goes to ad min and other costs , plus profit !!... Jim

Originally Posted by jimr1

. My point is , none of them used to pay there mechanics anywhere what they charged per hour . I suppose a lot goes to ad min and other costs , plus profit !!... Jim

Administration, costs and profit... The same as any other business.
Vehicle trades are not the most lucrative trade, half the reason is no one wants to pay top dollar for top notch work. Whether you get that from a dealer relative to an independent is up for debate though!

Originally Posted by ProjectDirector

This 40k service which I was quoted $960, "apparently" is a major service with 3.5 hour labour. It doesn't sound major for 3.5 hours. This will equate to at least $250 per hour plus fluids and filters. I am in the wrong business, it is not often I charge this much in my consultancy business, maybe slightly less but this is exorbitant.

I suppose the guys that drive the new range rovers, discoveries etc in that workshop won't mind paying that but certainly I won't.

My friend mechanic is happy to take it on.

Why don't you ask them for a breakdown of the cost for the 40k service, I know they charge $125 per hour, and I've found them very accommodating on the one occasion I've used them. Plus I couldn't fault their work. The quote does seem a bit steep, it never hurts to ask.

Just another little footnote while I remember, just be careful who services your vehicle whilst, or if it's still under warranty.

The reason I used them, even though it was out of warranty by nearly two years, was the previous owner had it serviced there during the life of the warranty. I had the need for a new clutch, as the death rattles were absolutely shocking. Initially I was told that I would have to foot the whole bill. But the Service manager found that they'd replaced the clutch previously at 32,000k. It had 67,000k when i took it in.

They enquired with Landrover Australia about covering some of the costs, and in the end all I payed for was the labour.

Even though dealers can be a bit exxy, it does have it's advantages.