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dariuscork

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Recently got my car serviced an Audi A4 1.9 diesel nearly fell down when asked for 500 euro,is this normal?
 
I used to pay around 1k to have a BMW serviced in one of the main dealers, that was until I found their local "overflow" garage. Cut my costs by at least 75%. Maybe there is something similar for Audi.
 
I would have thought that the Service Dept would call the customer before performing the service to itemize the work and give a projected cost and then go through it in detail after the work was done to make sure the customer walked away somewhat satisfied.
 
dariuscork said:
Recently got my car serviced an Audi A4 1.9 diesel nearly fell down when asked for 500 euro,is this normal?
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Its is 'normal' to get completely shafted! I got my Audi serviced in Belfast recently (including changing timing belt) for £345! I was quoted 1180 -1200 (amazing how closely priced they all were!- hmmmm) for the same work with annesley, MSL and foster Fosters.

I got it done in a day and managed to get some good shopping in the process saving a quite remarkable 800 quid. Got it done with Walsh Motors in Andersonstown just off the falls road. Ring them up, a full service is £90 (i think) compared with €450 here.....
 
dariuscork said:
Recently got my car serviced an Audi A4 1.9 diesel nearly fell down when asked for 500 euro,is this normal?
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Price of a service at main dealerships is probably inversely correlated to new/second hand car sales ! Someone has to pay for the €5m plus showrooms. I never go to a main dealer and I agree 100% with what lightswitch says above.
 
I had awful trouble with Annesleys and would never use them again. MSL are pricey but I've always found them good. But I don't go to main Audi dealerships anymore. I usually pay about €300 for an A3. Reminds me that it's due for a service!
 
It really depends on what work is involved, plus the cost of the hourly rate of the mechanic/labour. VAT is also a killer on top of things!
 
dieter1 said:
Its is 'normal' to get completely shafted! I got my Audi serviced in Belfast recently (including changing timing belt) for £345! I was quoted 1180 -1200 (amazing how closely priced they all were!- hmmmm) for the same work with annesley, MSL and foster Fosters.

I got it done in a day and managed to get some good shopping in the process saving a quite remarkable 800 quid. Got it done with Walsh Motors in Andersonstown just off the falls road. Ring them up, a full service is £90 (i think) compared with €450 here.....
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Wow, cheers for the link to Walsh Motors link. I have paid between €350 -€600 for servicing a 1 litre Seat Ibiza in the last few year - crazy! I go up to Belfast once a month for work, so next time I may take the car.
 
Ok, he tells me a 'major service' was done on it such as changing the back break pads etc.new air filter,oil filter ,oil,some bulbs needed replacing etc,regadless it still seems like a hel of a lot of money.
 
You were robbed. As somone above said, somebody has to pay for the shiny showrooms. I would take it as a lesson learned & never give them your business again. There are planty of higly recommended mechanics out there who will service your car just as well as a main dealer for only about a third of that price. Do a search on boards.ie for recommended mechanics in your area & you will not regret it.
 
Thats ok to say but how do I avoid paying it,I havent done yet.I will get an itimised bill from him first and the compare.
 
You have to pay. Put it down to lessons learned and move on.
If you refuse to pay the garage would probably take you to court and after you lose you will have to pay legal costs also.
 
dariuscork said:
No ,I just asked for car to be serviced.
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In all fairness, you must share some of the responsibility so. It's like giving them a blank cheque if you don't get an estimate and agreement to call you if they over that estimate.

Pauliwalnuts said:
There are plenty of highly recommended mechanics out there who will service your car just as well as a main dealer for only about a third of that price. Do a search on boards.ie for recommended mechanics in your area & you will not regret it.
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Do these guys generally have the diagnostic equipment and software necessary to service modern cars, which are heavily computer controlled?
 
Complainer said:
Do these guys generally have the diagnostic equipment and software necessary to service modern cars, which are heavily computer controlled?
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Good independents sometimes, local guy in a shed generally no, but unless there is something amiss it isn't necessary.

For a standard service (fluids/filters/plugs/pads etc) unless it's a very specialised car, any mechanic can do the job.

E.g. I've never had to go to anyone but my 'local' mechanic.
 
Caveat said:
Good independents sometimes, local guy in a shed generally no, but unless there is something amiss it isn't necessary.

For a standard service (fluids/filters/plugs/pads etc) unless it's a very specialised car, any mechanic can do the job.

E.g. I've never had to go to anyone but my 'local' mechanic.
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Thanks - what about resetting service intervals?
 
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