Boxster981S Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Hi all I need a 4 year service on my 981 it has covered 16k miles. OPC are quoting as follow: Major service £630 Fluids £95 Air con - £99 reduced on £130 Mot - £54.85 Spark plus - £190 reduced from £240 Belt checks - £0 reduced from £75 Total £1068 They offered roughly 10% off (as above) without much pushing but wouldn’t go any further. They said I can get a further 10% off on parts if I was a PCGB member but the lady I spoke to didn’t know the exact costs of the parts and just said there were lots and it would be discounted on the day. With the joining fee being £70 im not sure if it will provide a saving. I have 3 Porsche dealers within 50 miles but all are from the Dick Lovett franchise so I doubt phoning around will get a much better price. I did think about dropping the air con service but they said it wasn’t a simple regas they drain, pressure test then refill and now I’m undecided whether to keep it or not. The car still has 12 months warranty as I bought it at 3 years old. They also said tyre sealant may need to be replaced. Has anyone managed better prices or have recommendations of a better way to do it? I don’t mind paying if it’s a good price just unsure if price varies massively between OPCs. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 I have a 987 and similarly have 3 OPC’S within 1 hour. Two of them are Sytner group businesses and the third from a different group. Come service or warranty renewal time I generally play one off against the other and normally end up with a pretty good deal. I’ve been surprised but often the two from within the same group will compete with each other for the business. Tyre sealant is really up to you as to whether or not you choose to replace. Good luck?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caped Crusader Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 That air-conditioning service is done as an automated process by a machine. Why pay an OPC £100 when you can the same job done at a ATS Euromaster for £30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxster981S Posted January 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, The Caped Crusader said: That air-conditioning service is done as an automated process by a machine. Why pay an OPC £100 when you can the same job done at a ATS Euromaster for £30. I did think the same and even suggested it to the service advisor but was told they simply regas where as Porsche will empty the system fill with a dye check for leaks before regassing. But I’m still unsure this is really necessary on a four year old car or if it is worth the £99! Might drop it off the service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 If the gas hasn't disappeared in 4 years there isn't a leak. Even a tiny leak would deplete the refrigerant in no time at all. My car is due its second service in March and I'm still debating whether to use an indi. For me, the only reason to go OPC and get the stamp in the book. If I was considering selling my car within the next 2 years I would definitely go OPC as any future purchaser spending ~40K will almost certainly want to see it. I can absolutely guarantee that when they actually have the car they will be on the blower offering loads of other nebulous stuff that costs an arm and a leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Is that Fluids -Brake Fluid? i would drop the aircon service - kwickfit do this for £49 ( or did about 12 months ago). Mot it’s up to you, I pay £30 locally. PCGB membership would not get you £70 reduction (approx £40 I would guess). Other prices aren’t too bad for an OPC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 For a 4 year old 981 many people would want to keep OPC stamps and invoices in the service history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 I kept up the annual OPC service on my 986 for the first six years and subsequently started using an independent for the next 13 years. Should have done that sooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxster981S Posted January 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 9 hours ago, Greenman said: Is that Fluids -Brake Fluid? Yes just the brake fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy p Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 My 981 4 year service was about £1200. So your quote looks about right. I think I might go indie though for the 6 year service as its now out of warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Days Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Me too - I kept POC service going until my 986 was six years old, then used indies for the next five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 13 hours ago, Greenman said: Is that Fluids -Brake Fluid? i would drop the aircon service - kwickfit do this for £49 ( or did about 12 months ago). Mot it’s up to you, I pay £30 locally. PCGB membership would not get you £70 reduction (approx £40 I would guess). Other prices aren’t too bad for an OPC. ^ what he said^ The OPC MOT and Air Con price are exactly that - a con! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham W Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 15 hours ago, Boxster981S said: Hi all I need a 4 year service on my 981 it has covered 16k miles. OPC are quoting as follow: Major service £630 Fluids £95 Air con - £99 reduced on £130 Mot - £54.85 Spark plus - £190 reduced from £240 Belt checks - £0 reduced from £75 Total £1068 They offered roughly 10% off (as above) without much pushing but wouldn’t go any further. They said I can get a further 10% off on parts if I was a PCGB member but the lady I spoke to didn’t know the exact costs of the parts and just said there were lots and it would be discounted on the day. With the joining fee being £70 im not sure if it will provide a saving. I have 3 Porsche dealers within 50 miles but all are from the Dick Lovett franchise so I doubt phoning around will get a much better price. I did think about dropping the air con service but they said it wasn’t a simple regas they drain, pressure test then refill and now I’m undecided whether to keep it or not. The car still has 12 months warranty as I bought it at 3 years old. They also said tyre sealant may need to be replaced. Has anyone managed better prices or have recommendations of a better way to do it? I don’t mind paying if it’s a good price just unsure if price varies massively between OPCs. Chris Tyre sealant available here. Same stuff and Porsche recommended. http://www.airman-uk.com/tyre-sealant Personally I wouldn't tour without up-to-date sealant but why pay the Porsche inflated (pun intended) price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeyv60 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 The Mot is on the steep side as many others do it cheaper, but saying that after the service you have to drive to another centre and wait? Is this really worth a a £25 saving? The air con recharge is normally 2 years so 4 years inst too bad, you may not have lost any gas but this does also carry lubricant. I would prefer to go back to Porsche rather than Kwik fit if the air con wasnt as cold? Mercedes let me supply my own oil , they charged £15 a litre for Mobil 1 and i have a 9 1/2 litre sump ! I could get the oil for £60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeyv60 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 22 hours ago, The Caped Crusader said: That air-conditioning service is done as an automated process by a machine. Why pay an OPC £100 when you can the same job done at a ATS Euromaster for £30. Ats quote £59.99? Not even a mobile guy will do for less than £40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeyv60 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 7 hours ago, RBD914 v2 said: ^ what he said^ The OPC MOT and Air Con price are exactly that - a con! The Mot price is not a con , it is the maximum recommended price set by the Government , up to centres if they charge less , you could ask to get this thrown in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxster981S Posted January 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Graham W said: Tyre sealant available here. Same stuff and Porsche recommended. http://www.airman-uk.com/tyre-sealant Personally I wouldn't tour without up-to-date sealant but why pay the Porsche inflated (pun intended) price? Thanks for that prices look good, will check the expiry and buy one if needed. 12 hours ago, jimmy p said: My 981 4 year service was about £1200. So your quote looks about right As the price seems ok for OPC I think I will go ahead and then at 6 years go for specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 hours ago, MIkeyv60 said: The Mot price is not a con , it is the maximum recommended price set by the Government , up to centres if they charge less , you could ask to get this thrown in? If the OPC chooses to charge the maximum of £54.85 for an MOT when it's generally available elsewhere at under £30, well I'm sorry but that meets my definition of a con! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeyv60 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, RBD914 v2 said: If the OPC chooses to charge the maximum of £54.85 for an MOT when it's generally available elsewhere at under £30, well I'm sorry but that meets my definition of a con! All the car dealers around here charge the max its the tyre and dedicated mot centre's that entice you in with low prices, where do you draw the line? Kwik fit will service your car for a fraction of the price of a main dealer? Are Porsche still conning you to change your oil and filters for £140 an hour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caped Crusader Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 3 hours ago, MIkeyv60 said: Ats quote £59.99? Not even a mobile guy will do for less than £40 My local one does it for £30. I get mine, the Mrs' car and all my family's cars done there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caped Crusader Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 15/01/2018 at 8:25 PM, Boxster981S said: I did think the same and even suggested it to the service advisor but was told they simply regas where as Porsche will empty the system fill with a dye check for leaks before regassing. But I’m still unsure this is really necessary on a four year old car or if it is worth the £99! Might drop it off the service. ATS, and Kwik Fit in fact, do not simply regas. They hook the car up to a machine. It empties out the existing gas, weighs it, then pressurises the system and waits for a predetermined time to check that the pressure doesn't drop indicating a leak. Once tested, it refills the system with the correct amount of refrigerant, adding oil and UV dye at the same time. ATS also give you a printout from the machine itself that tells you how much gas was in the car, and also what has then been put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeyv60 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 12 minutes ago, The Caped Crusader said: My local one does it for £30. I get mine, the Mrs' car and all my family's cars done there. Why do they quote £49.99 on the website? If you want a bacterial clean its £61.99 , just bacterial clean £20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 12 hours ago, Graham W said: Tyre sealant available here. Same stuff and Porsche recommended. http://www.airman-uk.com/tyre-sealant Personally I wouldn't tour without up-to-date sealant but why pay the Porsche inflated (pun intended) price? that's interesting as the Porsche one needs removal of the valve insert doesnt it? That one seems to be a connect and blow type affair... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 3 hours ago, RBD914 v2 said: If the OPC chooses to charge the maximum of £54.85 for an MOT when it's generally available elsewhere at under £30, well I'm sorry but that meets my definition of a con! Silverstone take it to a local centre too, they dont do it thmesleves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 8 hours ago, MIkeyv60 said: All the car dealers around here charge the max its the tyre and dedicated mot centre's that entice you in with low prices, where do you draw the line? Kwik fit will service your car for a fraction of the price of a main dealer? Are Porsche still conning you to change your oil and filters for £140 an hour? I hear what you are saying, but an MOT consists of prescribed checks with no actual servicing or adjustments to the car being carried out. I can understand paying more for higher quality servicing affecting the running or longevity of the car, but not for a relatively simple road worthiness check that is the same standard of check whoever provides it. For this reason Kwik Fit will never service my car, but for half the price that an OPC charge, they can MOT it every year as far as I'm concerned! Are you saying you can't be bothered to take your car elsewhere rather than an OPC, or worried that MOT Centres lower prices are enticing you in with a danger of them somehow ruining your car? Dont get me started on oil and filter charges... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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