What's included in a first service?

(02-08-2012 07:35am)Lone Rangerover Wrote:  Which model of Ferrari was it - sounds like belts on a 360?

No, it's an F355 - this service included fixing the buttress stress fracture problem, a leaking aircon compressor, new spark plugs, etc. It needs new belts next year Driving well though...

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(02-08-2012 07:52am)ADZ Wrote:  The service plan does not include tyres no. I have purchased the tyre insurance policy from LR for that. I must confess that I am not too sure about brake pads and the like although with my previous vehicles that was covered. Even bulbs and wiper blades were replaced ''for free''.

I assume the RRE is quite expensive in RSA, so perhaps they bundle in servicing to make it more attractive. Tyres on this beast are expensive - I narrowly escaped having to buy one after a puncture - but even if you have insurance, I don't expect that will cover normal wear and tear.

It would be interesting to know from those with 16k miles on their cars already how well their tyres are doing.

100% correct Mark. We don't have the Pure model nor the possibility to purchase manual transmission (I think - I have no problems with being corrected). All the vehicles are highly specced with options like AD, upgraded Meridian etc. Standard are the rear view camera, front sensors and the like which I see are extras for other markets. Basically that meant that for the ''base'' price I paid I got a helluva lot of car

(01-08-2012 10:48pm)Tony Wrote:  My dealer, the only one for 125 miles gives you a Ford Fester to 'Mince around in'. As for the independents nearer to home, I would not trust them to change the oil on my lawn mower!. You pays your money etc. etc.

Please don't think that because you're paying £150 per hour that it guarantees you an experienced mechanic is working on and looking after your car. I've had some terrible experiences with BMW main dealers and would never use them again... I'm referring to Specialists who are usually ex-dealership staff who set up on their own and thrive on their reputation rather than independent garages who are generalist mechanics.

So far my experience with Lookers Park Royal dealing with my warranty issues has been very good and I will use them for servicing as long as their prices are reasonable (that's if I don't sell the car before it's due a service).

(02-08-2012 11:32am)WB Wrote:  Please don't think that because you're paying £150 per hour that it guarantees you an experienced mechanic is working on and looking after your car. I've had some terrible experiences with BMW main dealers and would never use them again... I'm referring to Specialists who are usually ex-dealership staff who set up on their own and thrive on their reputation rather than independent garages who are generalist mechanics.

So far my experience with Lookers Park Royal dealing with my warranty issues has been very good and I will use them for servicing as long as their prices are reasonable (that's if I don't sell the car before it's due a service).

WB, I agree £150/hour does not guaratee quality, when I refer to independent garages it is independent of any makers francise. To the best of my knowledge there is only one independent LR garage nearer to me than the main dealer and they only service farmers and forestery commission Defenders.

My nearest garage is 10 miles away and they freely admit they do not have the knowledge or equipment to service my neighbours FL1. What chance an Evoque!

Yep my old £80 per hour BMW Dealer mechanic failed to fit a set of brake pads in a BMW Mini correctly causing them to be locked on, worse failed to diagnose the simple problem when we returned it, just lubricating the handbrake... and I ended up refitting them myself correctly and not trapping the anti-squeal shims such that they forced the pads hard against the discs.