Ripped off... I've been

villar4sotrondio · May 6th, 2016, 11:16

Morning to you all S/V40 community

Just had an MOT and an oxigen sensor changed (NGK part) with the relevant diagnostic test plus a test drive for a knock in the front axle (nothing found) which has translated into £337.68

This feels like rubbish to me, guys.
What do you reckon?

Fernandez (rather upset...)

luggsey · May 6th, 2016, 11:33

Stealers or independent?

boyracer996 · May 6th, 2016, 11:35

how much is an mot?
how much is an NGK oxy sensor?
how much for the diagnostic check?
how many hours labour according to the invoice?
dealer or independent?

villar4sotrondio · May 6th, 2016, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyracer996

how much is an mot?
how much is an NGK oxy sensor?
how much for the diagnostic check?
how many hours labour according to the invoice?
dealer or independent?

Sorry for the lack of detail.

Independent garage (not even a Volvo specialist).

Invoice is in the post but an MOT around here (Central Scotland) is usually £30-40.

ITSv40 · May 6th, 2016, 11:38

Ask for a breakdown of the bill. MOT is about £56, labour for fitting the new sensor say 1 hour at what ever their hourly rate is, the cost of the part and 20% VAT. This should give you an indication of whether the charge is about right or not.

960kg · May 6th, 2016, 11:49

An aftermarket NGK sensor is around £100 but the Volvo sensor will be around £230 now so it does depend what you have to see if the rip off is real or not?

I would of thought as not using the Volvo dealer then a bit expensive bill!

Alex121 · May 6th, 2016, 11:54

Without sounding too much like SkyShip - I would get the NGK one off and replace it as these really are one of the critical things that needs to stay as Volvo. The part is about £230 IIRC so I would expect that to be in your bill at that price - Labour for fitting should be next to nothing, it's not a big job.

£230 for Volvo front lambda sensor.
£50 for MOT
£50 odd labour for an hours work, probe/drive about

Your NGK sensor is probably half that price, if that and £50 for that work is pushing it.

If I were you I would request a break down of costs, get that NGK sensor off and put a Volvo one on. Volvo themselves specifically say that after market probes should not be used as a replacement for this particular part.

Even if it's second hand I'd advise look into getting a genuine one

boyracer996 · May 6th, 2016, 12:00

yeah but regardless he will be charged at least an hours labour for the fitting, diagnostic and the poking about at the knock/rattle.

£40 diagnostic?
£100 sensor
£50 MOT
1-2 hours labour?
vat
all adds up, time is money and all that

Spetsnaz GSh · May 6th, 2016, 12:49

I think ask for a breakdown of the invoice and see if the individual lines sound right!

kieran40 · May 6th, 2016, 15:09

Learn to do things youreself mate with that price you could have bought youre own tools. This is why I don't like garages mate. Where did you take it a mechanic I used for years has retired but he was cheap but good. Known him for years, you need to find a trustworthy little guy

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960kg Premier Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 12:25 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mercville	An aftermarket NGK sensor is around £100 but the Volvo sensor will be around £230 now so it does depend what you have to see if the rip off is real or not? I would of thought as not using the Volvo dealer then a bit expensive bill! __________________ Mercedes C320CDI Sport Estate 3 litre V6 7 Gear Auto Remap 290bhp 628Nm torque @ 1600revs 45.1mpg

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May 6th, 2016, 11:35	#3
boyracer996 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2017 11:06 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Belfast	how much is an mot? how much is an NGK oxy sensor? how much for the diagnostic check? how many hours labour according to the invoice? dealer or independent?

May 6th, 2016, 11:54	#7
Alex121 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2020 10:45 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: -	Without sounding too much like SkyShip - I would get the NGK one off and replace it as these really are one of the critical things that needs to stay as Volvo. The part is about £230 IIRC so I would expect that to be in your bill at that price - Labour for fitting should be next to nothing, it's not a big job. £230 for Volvo front lambda sensor. £50 for MOT £50 odd labour for an hours work, probe/drive about Your NGK sensor is probably half that price, if that and £50 for that work is pushing it. If I were you I would request a break down of costs, get that NGK sensor off and put a Volvo one on. Volvo themselves specifically say that after market probes should not be used as a replacement for this particular part. Even if it's second hand I'd advise look into getting a genuine one

May 6th, 2016, 12:00	#8
boyracer996 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2017 11:06 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Belfast	yeah but regardless he will be charged at least an hours labour for the fitting, diagnostic and the poking about at the knock/rattle. £40 diagnostic? £100 sensor £50 MOT 1-2 hours labour? vat all adds up, time is money and all that

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kieran40 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: paignton	Learn to do things youreself mate with that price you could have bought youre own tools. This is why I don't like garages mate. Where did you take it a mechanic I used for years has retired but he was cheap but good. Known him for years, you need to find a trustworthy little guy

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