Thread: Bloody rip off.......

Originally Posted by Feral

I have booked in the D2 for the things that I do not have the expertise to service at 120,000 ks.

I just so happen to have a look at the booking in sheet and the prices are in already


Here they are and I feel I am funding their Christmas breakup party.

Auto service $340
ACE service $250
Check codes $88

The auto was serviced two years ago and came to $263.

Can anyone guide me on what I believe is a ripoff from an aftermarket service specialist?

So this is Christmas,
Lyndon.

geez i hope this isnt from someone that all us vics have been raving about in your area

maybe they need some expencive crissy presents and decided to put there prices up

id seek a 2nd quote

I had my service done down your way - Boronia Road - no name - no pack drill - and I was astonished at what they charged for the filter in the auto

It was about 4 times what you can buy it for from British Four Wheel Drive

HYM1164.. ZF TRANSMISSION SERVICE KIT
SKU: HYM1164..

SERVICE KIT FOR ZF TRANSMISSION, CONTAINS FILTER, O RINGS & PAN GASKET

Our price: $AUD 66.00

$88.00 to check codes? What a joke! You know how long that really takes don't you? Find another place to get your car done.

Originally Posted by away

$88.00 to check codes? What a joke! You know how long that really takes don't you? Find another place to get your car done.

True, but then again... You know how much the gear to do it cost dont you?

Dont forget... SOme of us outlay substantial amounts of $$$$ to have these devices... And need to make them pay for themselves eventually, plus updates, repairs to systems/cables all has to be a factor in pricing.

I believe its a little too much, but not that bad.

You know how much the gear to do it cost dont you?

that i do

Originally Posted by tombraider

True, but then again... You know how much the gear to do it cost dont you?

Dont forget... SOme of us outlay substantial amounts of $$$$ to have these devices... And need to make them pay for themselves eventually, plus updates, repairs to systems/cables all has to be a factor in pricing.

I believe its a little too much, but not that bad.

I don't buy your argument...

Firstly the gear is depreciated over time so effectively is revenue neutral in that regard.

Secondly I could safely assume that he cost of purchase is spread over all of the vehicle services where it is used and at about 11.36 uses per thousand dollars spent to buy the gear, it doesn't take long to get your dough back.

Thirdly, was it necessary to do it anyway? Unless the customer has a problem, should the code check be required? With my current Pajero (God I'm glad I'm selling it soon), the codes have needed to be checked just once in 105,000 Km because I was getting specific symptoms.

Over servicing in the motor industry is as bad as over servicing in the medical industry - both are rorts.

Originally Posted by away

I don't buy your argument...

Firstly the gear is depreciated over time so effectively is revenue neutral in that regard.

Secondly I could safely assume that he cost of purchase is spread over all of the vehicle services where it is used and at about 11.36 uses per thousand dollars spent to buy the gear, it doesn't take long to get your dough back.

Thirdly, was it necessary to do it anyway? Unless the customer has a problem, should the code check be required? With my current Pajero (God I'm glad I'm selling it soon), the codes have needed to be checked just once in 105,000 Km because I was getting specific symptoms.

Over servicing in the motor industry is as bad as over servicing in the medical industry - both are rorts.

Accountant are we??

I for one, upon outlaying $15k want to make my money back now not over 5 years of revenue/depreciation etc....

I also know that the RRS/D3 modules are going to hit me another $3k

So who pays up front... Oh yeah... Me And yes, eventually I break even, then make profit if lucky....

But in the meantime, I'm shy $19k less whatever I make in the interim.

And the codes should be checked every service, not just because things are wrong...

****! Thats like leaving plugs and filters alone because the vehicles running fine. Checking codes/filters/oil for signs of trouble often prevents larger issues.

However, I do agree overcharging is rife....

Hi guys, in the spirit of overcharging i just recently lost my rear diff (when entering a roundabout how boring). The centre dropped out and munched itself the crown wheel and pinion were fine, i had another diff where the crown and pinion were shot but the centre was fine so i wanted to swap the good parts of both diffs together. A certain parts and repairs place that say they do "All 4x4's" wanted "at least $300 for labour as it's quite a big job", went to newcastle gearbox and diff $60 and a day later all done no fuss to easy. Now i know you can pay a bit extra to get people who know Landrovers to work on your car but that is a huge difference.