Average Service Cost

[disco_2008]

Hi,
Just wondering if anyone is able to give an average service cost of a Petrol D3? From what I can see it looks to be around $600-800? And around $700 for brake pads that require a change ever 20-40K (average)


I see that brake fluids need a change every 3 years. Any ideas on this cost?

Anyone have any stats of service cost for the last 2 or 3 years?

If the car is under warranty, do they still hit you up for a lot of parts?

Thanks

[ghoti]

Can't talk with authority on the petrol D3, but I'm shocked at the
price of servicing the TDV6. Just had the 48,000 K service which cost $1500,
but it included replacing the rear disk rotors. I never spent anything like
that on my petrol Nissan Patrol which still had the original rotors when I
traded it at 183,000km.

After 18 months of ownership and 52000km servicing is almost double
what the leasing company estimated, a first for me and I've been leasing
cars since 1991.

[scarry]

Can't talk with authority on the petrol D3, but I'm shocked at the
price of servicing the TDV6. Just had the 48,000 K service which cost $1500,
but it included replacing the rear disk rotors. I never spent anything like
that on my petrol Nissan Patrol which still had the original rotors when I
traded it at 183,000km.

After 18 months of ownership and 52000km servicing is almost double
what the leasing company estimated, a first for me and I've been leasing
cars since 1991.


And what about tyre life.....doesnt seem real good either.

all these things add up to me staying away from the d3 for a fair while yet

but i suppose if you want the best,it comes at a price


just my 2 cents worth

cheers

[WhiteD3]

I can't quote any figures as my servicing was included in the price of the car while under warranty. However, there's nothing special about the Ford 4.0 V6; there's a million of them around in various brands, so I can't see why it'd be an expensive engine to service.

[p38arover]

This is one reason I can't afford a new car.

[disco_2008]

Hi ghoti, thanks for that. what was the service price for other services like?

From what I understand the 48K is big service?


Thanks

[George II]

Iv'e just had the 24,000 service done on my TDV6 and that has come in at $437.00 . Things like a Pollen filter for the a/c at $72.95 seem a bit steep .

[disco_2008]

Sure is when you get get em for $20 odd from the UK

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3/RANGE ROVER SPORT POLLEN FILTER - eBay, Land Rover, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles. (end time 28-Aug-08 22:16:04 AEST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290254153933)

[d3bert]

just spent a little over $500 for a 12000km service all they did was change oil and oil filter. Having always done my own services, this was a bit of a shock.

[disco_2008]

Hmm odd. I wonder why they charge so much..:confused:

[awabbit6]

This is one reason I can't afford a new car.

x2!

I just did a head gasket change on my Disco 300Tdi. Total cost was less than $200 and that included a new pushrod and other assorted bits.

I'd love a D3, but can't justify spending that sort of money. Maybe one day ...



Paul

[JohnE]

well there you go dealer servicing at its best,
get stuck with the highest rices for the smallest jobs.
But you have to go there as it may void the warranty, ( i think thats what the fine print says in the mrs;s toyota book)


john

[Neil P]

Paid $237 for first service
Oil and filter was $95 , rest for labour and GST.
There are huge Dealer price differences;ring around .

[300+]

The 2 year service on the V8 was about $350 until I reminded them I was on the corporate plan and it should have been $0.

Didn't need the brake pads, which was a nice surprise.

Steve

[mobyone]

Just to add....

1st change of Front & Rear pads and brake fluid flush @ 40,000kms = $515

Totally agree with others, in that there is huge price diff between dealers, so ring around...

eg Wheel alignment - $220 vs $140 from ULR & MLR respectively!

[CaverD3]

DiscRotors should not need to be replaced. They can be machined. This is a common form of overservicing by some stealers.
Get a quote and check other dealers.
Don't know what standard service costs as I get them free (LR corporate program) :D oh and a free loan car.:angel:

[garryc]

Iv'e just had the 24,000 service done on my TDV6 and that has come in at $437.00 . Things like a Pollen filter for the a/c at $72.95 seem a bit steep .
I have just had my 72k service and it was about $400. I get about 50k out of my tyres which includes off road and suburban. The D3 doesn't seem to have the large and expensive 40k-80k service costs of the D1's and D2's. My average service cost has been about $400. The 60k was $300 but at a non dealer Landy place. I changed my own pads at 60k, cost for pads $235 front and rear, still on original rotors. Pollen filter $55 from local ex dealer. I was told that you can't machine D3 rotors, will check that out. regards garryc

[Bushwanderer]

Sorry Caver,
But to blithely state that rotors can be machined is misleading. ALL rotors have a minimum thickness beyond which they cannot be safely machined. I suspect that the wear allowance on the D3 rotors is small.


DiscRotors should not need to be replaced. They can be machined. This is a common form of overservicing by some stealers.
Get a quote and check other dealers.
Don't know what standard service costs as I get them free (LR corporate program) :D oh and a free loan car.:angel:

[CaverD3]

Should have been clearer, I am aware there is a minimum thickness and they will need to be replaced at some point.
I have gone through three sets of pads and no new discs. I know of others who have been told they need new discs; "No sir we never machine discs."
One I know of went to another dealer and they machined them and said they had plenty of meat on them.
You won't know if you're being ripped off unless you get a micrometer and check.
Does anyone know if DBA are making the D3 pads yet. It is on there site but I heard they wern't in production yet.

Disc Brakes Australia - PERFORMANCE DISC BRAKE ROTORS (http://www.dba.com.au/2006/default.asp)

[BigJon]

Hmm odd. I wonder why they charge so much..:confused:

Because they can!

Prestige cars come with prestige service costs...

[Bushwanderer]

Thanks for the clarification CaverD3. :BigThumb:

[Bushwanderer]

A question without intent, ;) does anyone know the specs of the DBA D3 rotors (& pads) compared to the OEM ones?

[Neil P]

Read somewhere recently on Disco3 that OEM pads are a unique
compound with considerable thermal range performance.
Was suggested that copies are not worth the chance .....
As for the discs, I've not heard any info. All these parts are so
infrequently changed,just use LR parts.

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic27233.html?highlight=pads

and this is worth a measure too http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic24479.html?highlight=thickness .. ditch 'em , don't cut 'em .

[WhiteD3]

Just a reminder of money to be saved.....

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-zone/61586-brake-pad-replacement-cost.html

[WhiteD3]

Mate of mine with a TDV6 was today quoted $948 from LR for a 48k service. A well known local LR service specialist quoted $250.

$700 diff? LR will loose the job.

[300+]

Mate of mine with a TDV6 was today quoted $948 from LR for a 48k service. A well known local LR service specialist quoted $250.

$700 diff? LR will loose the job.

Sounds like we all need to know where to go to save money. The specialists I know don't have the right equipment to service a D3. Infact, I'm not sure that one of them has a metric tool set...

Cheers, Steve

[Desert Traveller]

Today, Austral quoted me over $500.00 + GST for 1 right hand foglight. :(:confused:
Must be to match their service pricing.

[BigJon]

Today, Austral quoted me over $500.00 + GST for 1 right hand foglight. :(:confused:
Must be to match their service pricing.

Basic parts pricing is set by LR Australia, not the dealer. Having said that, the dealer is free to charge whatever they want, with no reprisals from LR Australia.

In comparison, Subaru prices are set by Subaru Australia and if a dealer charges any more than that price then they are in trouble. Subaru conduct regular audits to ensure their prices are adhered to. I had the "pleasure" of a Subaru audit when I worked at a dealer. Fun fun fun.

[johnc18]

Obviously its cheaper to go to an independent specialist than a dealer .

However, the D3s are very much computer/ecu driven,and when a D3 has a "hiccup" with its computer, and the D3 doesn't do what its supposed to, presumably LR's computer boffins would find out why, and send out a service advice, and a computer upgrade for their dealers to download into their customers D3s at service time .
This would hopefully done before to many other customers experience the hiccup .

This leads to the obvious question - would independent specialists have access to these upgrades ?
And if not, when you go to a non LR dealer, are you taking a chance on experiencing said hiccup sooner or later ?
Naturally, Murphy's Law would say this will happen when you're in the middle of the Simpson desert .
Alternativelly, if your having your serviced at a non dealer, can you go to a dealer and say " plug my car into your machine and download any upgrades and I'll pay you for it " ?

John

[redfender]

just had a 40k service done including brake pads
$500.00
but now need to work out how to reset the service message

any thoughts

it was serviced by an independant lr specialist

[Neil P]

You can't.

Just ignore it !

[Graeme]

just had a 40k service done including brake pads
$500.00
but now need to work out how to reset the service message

any thoughts

it was serviced by an independant lr specialist

From the WSM...


Manual Reset Procedure
* Press and hold the trip reset button.
* Turn the ignition switch on to the ignition position II.
* C. If the SII function is enabled the information display will flash 'SERVICE' for 5 seconds and then display 'SERVICE' constantly. If the SII function is not enabled the information display will show the normal odometer and trip information.
* D. If the trip reset button is released within 10 seconds of entering the reset mode, the information display will show 'DIST'. If the trip reset button is not released after 10 seconds the instrument cluster will exit the manual reset procedure.
o If the trip reset button is not released after 10 seconds the instrument cluster will exit the manual reset procedure.
* E. If the oil service value is to be reset, press the trip reset button within 10 seconds of releasing it and hold for more than 5 seconds. The information display will show 'RST' for 5 seconds and then reset the oil service value, the display will then show ‘END’.
* F. If the trip reset button is pressed for 5 seconds the display will exit the reset routine.
* G. If the trip reset button is not pressed for more than 10 seconds, then the information display will exit the reset routine.

[Neil P]

Has this worked for you Graeme ?

[Graeme]

Has this worked for you Graeme ?
No - my vehicle hasn't materialised yet, but I hope it does work as I'll be doing my own servicing when not in warranty.

[Neil P]

I think you'll be disappointed.
Resets require the AutoLogic / LR computer.
Just pressing buttons does nothing.
Search Disco3.co.uk to read many threads on the subject.
The counter is not a continual display/flashing light ....... forget it

[sheckster]

Iv'e just had the 24,000 service done on my TDV6 and that has come in at $437.00 . Things like a Pollen filter for the a/c at $72.95 seem a bit steep .


Just rang Austral Land Rover, got a quote of $740 for a 24/month service. I almost fell of my chair, anyone else done a 24/month service elsewhere that's cheaper?, dealer/non-dealer?. What choice are there other than dealer places?

Thanks

[sniegy]

I think you'll be disappointed.
Resets require the AutoLogic / LR computer.
Just pressing buttons does nothing.
Search Disco3.co.uk to read many threads on the subject.
The counter is not a continual display/flashing light ....... forget it

Neil,
The manual reset does work, But only on 07my onwards, and then again not all of them work. It is a hit & miss situation.
Some do & some dont..:D

[George II]

Hi, Just had my 36000 service done (at 39739kms) at a cost of $296 - this is just basically an oil change & checking .
They did say the brake pads need doing soon (front 4mm & rear 3mm) - quoted $138 front pads & $115 for rear + quotes for sensors of $42 + $29 .
So now I am just trying to decide if I can buy them myself for a better price & have a go at fitting myself or just go back & roll over & say you win , get it done !
Unlike lots of you in cities where you have multiple dealers , in the country you are stuck with what is at hand. By the sounds of it though the dealer here isn't too bad with prices (just a pity about their attitude & friendlyness) .

Rgds George II

[Neil P]

You don't need sensors if they've not been activated.
Do it before the brake pad change light activates.
Don't get the discs cut either . Not necessary and another
money spinner.:twisted:

[WhiteD3]

They did say the brake pads need doing soon (front 4mm & rear 3mm) - quoted $138 front pads & $115 for rear + quotes for sensors of $42 + $29 .
So now I am just trying to decide if I can buy them myself for a better price & have a go at fitting myself or just go back & roll over & say you win , get it done !

That's a great price. I had mine done last year. No sensors. LR wanted $1000, I got another price and LR matched it costing me $428.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-zone/61586-brake-pad-replacement-cost.html

[George II]

Yeh, but maybe they'll charge $500 for labor or something ! Still nice to know they are at the lower end of ripoffs for the parts !

[ozscott]

I had in mind that when the D2 V8 manual got 225-240k or so on her I would be ready to move to a second hand D2 TDV6 or V8 however after reading this I am doubting that wisdom from the viewpoint of running costs (D3 LOVERS dont flame me and say that is the cost of the extra special vehicle im going to compared to the D2 please). I could afford head gaskets and a bloody 4.6 stroke and still be ahead on the above prices!

Cheers

PS. Still not adverse to the idea of the D3 but I would be making sure that I had access to a good local with the gear. For me that probably leaves Knights House of Rover because MR is too far away, but even Knights is hardly close to me and I would be avoiding the Brisbane dealers like the plague based on in warranty experience with them...thats the big problem as I see it with all Rovers (much as I love them) and the more modern the vehicle and the more modern and expensive the equipment needed the more rare the non dealer specialists who can service them properly and download the appropriate "software" becomes.

[BigJon]

Yeh, but maybe they'll charge $500 for labor or something !

Ever had a current model Merc, Jag, BMW, etc worked on by a Dealer?
High labour prices aren't exclusive to Land Rover.

[Neil P]

and the more modern and expensive the equipment needed the more rare the non dealer specialists who can service them properly and download the appropriate "software" becomes.

This is indeed the major problem , and not just for vehicles.
Electronics throughout our lives is becoming a "bin and replace"
situation. It's already leading to vehicles of medium age becoming
undesirable.
Soon, the "keep it in the family" older cars will not be worth it.
Folk are already buying cheap new cars as 2nd and 3rd eg. Getz,
rather than retain "originally expensive" purchases.
LRA's parts pricing is outrageous. I was checking yesterday with a
UK LR dealer who quoted GBP47 (inc. air delivery) vs $387 LRA here !
Every time I check a price, this is the case.

[garryc]

Iv'e just had the 24,000 service done on my TDV6 and that has come in at $437.00 . Things like a Pollen filter for the a/c at $72.95 seem a bit steep .
Beware the hidden costs that SOME dealers slip in. If you want good prices on all the filters get in touch with Black Forest 4x4 in Adelaide(ex LR) dealer. For those parts and all LR parts see Suttons in Alice Springs. Always ask about the hourly rate as well, the only dealer in Adelaide is now $132/hour I've been told :mad:

[CaverD3]

D3 brake disk price is good, about $90. DAB after markets are $220. :o