3rd/54K service costs

andy1577 · Feb 9th, 2009, 17:20

Hi

My D5 xc90 is due to have its 3rd service. My main dealer in Newcastle has quoted me £385 inc vat - seems very high to me! Am I being unrealistic or should I be able to get this done a lot cheaper?

pdr944 · Feb 9th, 2009, 20:16

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Originally Posted by andy1577

Hi

My D5 xc90 is due to have its 3rd service. My main dealer in Newcastle has quoted me £385 inc vat - seems very high to me! Am I being unrealistic or should I be able to get this done a lot cheaper?

HI,
depends what he,s going to do for that price.my last service by a main dealer cost more than that so it wont be going back again.6 litre,s of oil cost me 72 pounds for instance.there are plenty of good garages other than main dealers besides the nearest one to me has shut down.i think a normal service i.e. oil,filters and brake check should come in well under 300 pounds.

peter.

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jacko954 · Feb 9th, 2009, 20:28

Hi
I have just had my 03 xc serviced by my independant volvo man, It has actually done 51k but was due by time, it having been a year since the last 48k service. He carried out the 60k sevice as per the handbook, so I have had oil/filter, engine flush and pollen filter as well as all the normal checks. Its cost me £167.61.

If you search this forum you will find a list of indy Volvo mechanics, it might be worth making contact with one near you.

Hope this helps
Alan

4wheeldriver · Feb 9th, 2009, 20:53

£515 for a service on a 2000 Y plate s40 1.8 sport which included front brake pads. £95 an hour for labour up here!!

andy1577 · Feb 12th, 2009, 22:06

Thanks guys. I've shopped around and managed to get Lloyd's of Carlisle to do it for £270. Their service manager came across as being very professional, and keen for the business. I'll let you know how the actual service is.

andy1577 · Mar 6th, 2009, 16:45

Service was carried out this Tuesday and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Lloyd's did the 3yr service, warranty check, and MOT for £300!

They spotted a problem with the rear brakes and were able to sort them out through the warranty so I didn't end up getting stung for any avoidable costs.

They very kindly gave me a 58plate V70 SE for the day so I was able to go about my business.

If you're in the north east and need your car servicing then I suggest you nip over to Carlisle.

Feb 9th, 2009, 17:20	#1
andy1577 New Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2009 11:05 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North East	3rd/54K service costs Hi My D5 xc90 is due to have its 3rd service. My main dealer in Newcastle has quoted me £385 inc vat - seems very high to me! Am I being unrealistic or should I be able to get this done a lot cheaper?

Feb 9th, 2009, 20:28	#3
jacko954 New Member Last Online: Aug 10th, 2011 18:10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bordon	60k service Hi I have just had my 03 xc serviced by my independant volvo man, It has actually done 51k but was due by time, it having been a year since the last 48k service. He carried out the 60k sevice as per the handbook, so I have had oil/filter, engine flush and pollen filter as well as all the normal checks. Its cost me £167.61. If you search this forum you will find a list of indy Volvo mechanics, it might be worth making contact with one near you. Hope this helps Alan

Feb 9th, 2009, 20:53	#4
4wheeldriver Master Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2013 20:28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aberdeen	£515 for a service on a 2000 Y plate s40 1.8 sport which included front brake pads. £95 an hour for labour up here!! __________________ BMW X5 3.0sd SE with more extras than the cast of Ben Hur!!!! Mini Cooper Worx

Feb 12th, 2009, 22:06	#5
andy1577 New Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2009 11:05 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North East	Thanks guys. I've shopped around and managed to get Lloyd's of Carlisle to do it for £270. Their service manager came across as being very professional, and keen for the business. I'll let you know how the actual service is.

Mar 6th, 2009, 16:45	#6
andy1577 New Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2009 11:05 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North East	Service was carried out this Tuesday and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Lloyd's did the 3yr service, warranty check, and MOT for £300! They spotted a problem with the rear brakes and were able to sort them out through the warranty so I didn't end up getting stung for any avoidable costs. They very kindly gave me a 58plate V70 SE for the day so I was able to go about my business. If you're in the north east and need your car servicing then I suggest you nip over to Carlisle.

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