F430 - 31250 mile service

F430 - 31250 mile service

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FrankAbagnale

Original Poster:

1,730 posts

119 months

Wednesday 20th January 2016
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Hello All,

I have this service coming up and was wondering where other have had theirs done and the cost?

I have had a few varying quotes from main dealers and one specialist.

At this time I am inclined to go with a main dealer because the car is under warranty.

Any help is appreciated.

johnnyreggae

3,001 posts

167 months

Wednesday 20th January 2016
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It'd be tidier for the warranty to keep it in the network - the many other similar threads have mentioned a variety of preferences over the years including booking via servicethecar and that many dealers will price match and/or collect so someone like Carrs in Exeter become very competitive (and have often been recommended)

Edited by johnnyreggae on Wednesday 20th January 16:10

steelej

1,761 posts

214 months

Wednesday 20th January 2016
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FrankAbagnale said:
Hello All,

I have this service coming up and was wondering where other have had theirs done and the cost?

I have had a few varying quotes from main dealers and one specialist.

At this time I am inclined to go with a main dealer because the car is under warranty.

Any help is appreciated.
I paid £1599 for my 31250 service at main dealer.

John.

FrankAbagnale

Original Poster:

1,730 posts

119 months

Wednesday 20th January 2016
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steelej said:
FrankAbagnale said:
Hello All,

I have this service coming up and was wondering where other have had theirs done and the cost?

I have had a few varying quotes from main dealers and one specialist.

At this time I am inclined to go with a main dealer because the car is under warranty.

Any help is appreciated.
I paid £1599 for my 31250 service at main dealer.

John.
Hi John,

Would you mind saying where or dropping me a message?

I've been quoted £2300 and £2800 so far.

mwstewart

8,043 posts

195 months

Wednesday 20th January 2016
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steelej said:
I paid £1599 for my 31250 service at main dealer.

John.
That is a really good price!

dvb247

270 posts

205 months

Wednesday 20th January 2016
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Whats so special about a 31k mile service? I'm going main dealer for approx 1k, includes f430 service plus all fluids and aux belt,

chippy348

657 posts

154 months

Wednesday 20th January 2016
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dvb247 said:
Whats so special about a 31k mile service? I'm going main dealer for approx 1k, includes f430 service plus all fluids and aux belt,
it is classed as a major service, yes all fluids inc coolant and power steering + spark plugs and others that i can not remember at this time.

FrankAbagnale

Original Poster:

1,730 posts

119 months

Thursday 21st January 2016
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dvb247 said:
Whats so special about a 31k mile service? I'm going main dealer for approx 1k, includes f430 service plus all fluids and aux belt,
Oil change
Air filter
Spark plugs
Brake fluid
Air con gas
Gearbox oil
Power steering fluid
Aux belt

As far as I know...

Apparently 12 hours labour.


voicey

2,457 posts

194 months

Thursday 21st January 2016
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You really ought to add a coolant change to that list but many places leave that one off the list.

Also, 12 hours is a joke. A 31,250 service on an F430 would be able to be done in a very leisurely day. A 360 should take longer because the rear bumper needs to be removed to clean the gearbox filter but many places don't bother.

To give you an idea on the timings, it is feasible to do a major service and cambelt change on a 360 in a day.

FrankAbagnale

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1,730 posts

119 months

Thursday 21st January 2016
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voicey said:
You really ought to add a coolant change to that list but many places leave that one off the list.

Also, 12 hours is a joke. A 31,250 service on an F430 would be able to be done in a very leisurely day. A 360 should take longer because the rear bumper needs to be removed to clean the gearbox filter but many places don't bother.

To give you an idea on the timings, it is feasible to do a major service and cambelt change on a 360 in a day.

I did think 12 hours was a bit odd for a mechanic who works for a main dealer.


mwstewart

8,043 posts

195 months

Thursday 21st January 2016
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When calling around for mine I was very surprised by the lack of knowledge about what constitutes the 31k service - that included some specialists!

FrankAbagnale

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1,730 posts

119 months

Thursday 21st January 2016
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mwstewart said:
When calling around for mine I was very surprised by the lack of knowledge about what constitutes the 31k service - that included some specialists!
Yeah, same here.

I did explain to one specialist that they wouldn't need to change the cam belt after that was included in the service.

Bo_apex

3,026 posts

225 months

Thursday 21st January 2016
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FrankAbagnale said:
Yeah, same here.

I did explain to one specialist that they wouldn't need to change the cam belt after that was included in the service.
Cambelt ? Are you sure it's a 430 ?

FrankAbagnale

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1,730 posts

119 months

Thursday 21st January 2016
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Bo_apex said:
FrankAbagnale said:
Yeah, same here.

I did explain to one specialist that they wouldn't need to change the cam belt after that was included in the service.
Cambelt ? Are you sure it's a 430 ?
Yup, which is why I explained to the specialist they wouldn't need to change it.

Bo_apex

3,026 posts

225 months

Thursday 21st January 2016
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FrankAbagnale said:
Yup, which is why I explained to the specialist they wouldn't need to change it.
one of those special needs Specialists !

FrankAbagnale

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119 months

Thursday 21st January 2016
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Bo_apex said:
FrankAbagnale said:
Yup, which is why I explained to the specialist they wouldn't need to change it.
one of those special needs Specialists !
Haha, I think just a blonde moment.

I've heard nothing but good things about the company and the individual from many different people.