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| mrandmrsh Member Since: 31 May 2010 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 692   
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Definitely. When my D3 needed a service I called around and found one Farnell's charging less than another and a third non Farnell dealer being somewhere in the middle.
I called my usual dealer and asked them to price match the lowest and after much grumbling said "oh, it is over 3yrs old so I can give you the 3yr+ discount" or some such blx. Wish I had done it years before. Having said that the service from the guys where I usually take mine has been pretty consistently good. C 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs) 2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ... 1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold 2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone.... |
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5th Mar 2012 10:46am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Definitely worth a haggle
I'm with you on having a nice LR stamped book. It's so nice to pick up a second hand motor with a fully stamped dealership service book. I don't mind paying a bit over the odds for the LR stamp and peace of mind IF the job is being done correctly especially if you are going to keep the vehicle for life  Having said that £150 over the odds say is OK but the problem is when a days labour is needed to sort something, then a decent independent will have to be found.
It's really nice also if you pick a up a motor with all the old tax discs, brochures, correspondence so I keep all that as well, not that I will ever sell mine I even tax mine on a 6 monthly basis to have the extra tax disc for the file  Sad eh!  
Good luck, mention this thread on the forum as well, it always add a little more pressure on them 
EDIT - just called my branch they charge £445 + £54 for the MOT but you can expect 10% off that so £449 |
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5th Mar 2012 10:48am |
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| mudrut Member Since: 29 Feb 2012 Location: Stourport-on-Severn Posts: 80 
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I have often pondered this one, but not purely for reasons of cost.
I agree that it is comforting to have a book full of LR stamps, but I have found that the standard of workmanship varies greatly between dealerships. I struggle to see how any company can justify nearly £600 for a service when one actually considers the work done. On top of that, I would prefer that my (modified) vehicles are serviced by the companies that I trust to perform the modifications in the first place. They better understand the uses that the vehicles are put to. I also have my vehicles services at much small intervals than the manual would suggest - basically after or before each major trip. Zag's point about additional work is very relevant. Also, would an LR dealer know how to dismantle a winch, service and re-assemble? And if they did, would I want to pay their labour rate? Having said that, I have found that Marshalls Landrover in Lincoln are superb when it comes to diagnosing and warranty work. They have a few really switched on guys there. So much so, that even though I now live in Stourport, I still take my in-warranty vehicles to them. They also did the heated breather mod there to such a standard that it looks like a factory fit. kind regards Ian |
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5th Mar 2012 11:44am |
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| The Boy Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: East Northants Posts: 1459 
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I have just written to them and stating that my brand loyalty to Marshalls will only go so far and that I am a working chap so unless they can match the dealer (not the independent) that is closest to them
I will be unfortunately have no option but go elsewhere this time. TBH the gap is so large I do not think they will match it and if that is the case I may end up going to the Indy as they are closer. My last two Defenders have been bought form them but I really can't see why the cost are so far apart. |
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5th Mar 2012 1:07pm |
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| Birdy Member Since: 07 Oct 2011 Location: Côte d'Azur Posts: 869  
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My previous TD5 was always serviced by Hunters (so will my current Puma), and I was most surprised when the fourth or fifth bill was considerably cheaper than those before.
The Receptionist explained that most owners take their new cars back to the dealer for servicing during the warranty period, then shop around for a cheaper quote. Consequently, the dealer brings his price down to compete with “Joe’s Garage”. “For the same service and parts as was done previously at a higher price?” “Yup” If you’re happy with your main dealer’s servicing, it’s definitely worth negotiating. At least their prices are reasonably constant, even if high to cover the coffees, courtesy car etc. My experience with independent outfits has been that after one or two (loss-leader?) jobs, their prices in any case start creeping up to those of the main dealer… Peter Edited to add: oh, and don't be frightened to supply your own oil and stress "no additives" to prevent them charging you extra for a bit of windscreen wash and a petrol treatment you didn't need. |
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5th Mar 2012 1:36pm |
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| mrandmrsh Member Since: 31 May 2010 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 692
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I suspect they will. Fingers crossed. C 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs) 2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ... 1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold 2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone.... |
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5th Mar 2012 4:29pm |
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| richuk Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Dorset Posts: 201
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I emailed a couple of dealers yesterday for a price on 24 month service. Only one reply so far from Yeovil @ £560, which I think is a bit steep, so will try further afield. Happy to travel to Christchurch, Exeter or Southampton in needed as they are all just over an hour from me. Rich
semper in excretia sumus solim profundum variat |
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5th Mar 2012 5:23pm |
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| The Boy Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: East Northants Posts: 1459
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Dealers just emailed me back and have said they will do it for £399.00. That's reduced their first quote by £176
Much happier now
Boy |
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5th Mar 2012 5:30pm |
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| richuk Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Dorset Posts: 201
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Excellent Rich
semper in excretia sumus solim profundum variat |
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5th Mar 2012 5:32pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Thats £176 in the mods kitty then
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5th Mar 2012 8:00pm |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 
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Result - good work Justin
John
http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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5th Mar 2012 10:01pm |
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| xatzhs Member Since: 12 Dec 2010 Location: Northumberland & Down South Posts: 258 
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I wish you'd posted this 2 weeks ago! I just had the exact same works done on mine... over £500 spent on both at a respected dealer (not official LR) nearby! To be fair the work was always good, I've just never asked around! Definitely will start now!
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6th Mar 2012 1:54am |
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