service price?

[Kelli]

just got quoted $500 for a service :o is this guy having a go at me or is that normal for a v8 lpg disco service?

[RR P38]

just got quoted $500 for a service :o is this guy having a go at me or is that normal for a v8 lpg disco service?

Ok if he is doing Transmission all oils and filters plugs,belts etc and running diagnostics.
$200 for parts?
$120 for Oils?
Labour per hour $?

$400 would be a better price but it depends on what he is going to do

[Basil135]

Yup, would think that is near the top end of the price range.

BUT - it does depend on what is being done. If that is a FULL service & tune, then it could be about right.

However, if it is a standard service, and only doing the engine oils & filters, then it is over the top.

A good mechanic should be willing to tell you what you are getting for the money. So, it might pay to ring around.

[Kelli]

ok thanks, car has just done 20 000kms around oz so its a full service, thought it was a bit pricey but is worth it i guess, its at a land rover specialist in tamworth

[Blknight.aus]

full service? $500?...

lets see

remove and clean air box and trunking
replace air filter
clean air sensors
drain and flush coolant
remove and clean radiator
remove and replace oil filter
drain + replace engine oil (did you want the sump desludged with that)
inspect air lines/vac lines replace if perished/collapsed
check exhaust manifolds for leaks and bolt security/condition
check and change spark plugs
check and adjust timing
replace drive belts
Check battery terminals, level and load test
test charging system
reset throttle cable, lube cable
clean and lube bonnet latch, lube cable
change fuel filter
clean plenum chamber
remove and clean crank case ventilator.
check lube and adjust auto kick down cable
clean auto
drain auto fluid
(flush if required)
replace auto filter
check propshaft bolts,
inpspect uj's/donut + lubricate replace as required
drain tcase + check oil condition
refill, flush if requried
adjust hand brake, remove rear propshaft and drum if rear seal is showing signs of leaking, replace rear output seal/ouput flange nut sealant as required
check diff lash + wheel rim rock
remove the wheels, setup for rotation
clean brakes, inspect brakes
remove drive flanges, check bearing lube repack/ clean replace as required
check brake lines
check brake pipes and fuel hoses for abrasion damage
check swivel pin preloads
check tie rod ends
check steering movement,
inspect steering column UJ's
inspect shockies and springs
check suspension bushes
drain diffs, check oil condition and refill
check swivel housing lubricant condition
refit wheels,
conduct basic steering alingment check
check seats+ mounts
check seat belts
check all body mounts
check fuel tank mounts
check lights
check accessory electricals


off the top of my head for a FULL service I reckon its worth $500.

[Kelli]

when you put it like that i agree, :) thanks

was just checking

[Blknight.aus]

thats assuming that they actually do all of that stuff....

do you know (or know someone who can)how to check all of that stuff's been done? or how to premark stuff thats ment to be moved for checking?

if you think the price is suspect, get a prewritten list of what they are intending to do on the service and then setup your witness marks. make sure you get them to return to you or allow you to inspect anything they replace.

there are days I hate "mechanics"