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First Service

Started by Hitman47, May 01, 2014, 03:47:22 PM

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May 01, 2014, 03:47:22 PM
Afternoon All,

Just though I'd pop in and say hello. I have been reading this forum for a few weeks, but inly just registered. So please be nice!

I have just taken my 12 plate Galaxy for a service at the local Ford garage, and left my GF to deal with it while I was at work. Turns out its going cost me Ã,£800+, I'm looking forward to the bill breakdown!.

H
May 01, 2014, 04:24:51 PM #1
Eh?! On a first service?!  ??? What are they doing, fitting 4 new premium tyres and a DPF as well?! Yikes!
Always learning..... Often by mistakes!
May 01, 2014, 06:27:10 PM #2
Blimey that's lot! What engine /gearbox is in it? I have a list of all the service schedules by mileage and age...
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With cream leather interior, Full Bodykit, Remapped at 145bhp, Lowered on 18's
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With retrofitted everything except another slidey door! :)
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May 01, 2014, 08:55:14 PM #3
bejesus thats 1 expensive fuse.
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May 01, 2014, 10:17:16 PM #4
Quote from: Hitman47 on May 01, 2014, 03:47:22 PM
I have just taken my 12 plate Galaxy for a service at the local Ford garage, and left my GF to deal with it while I was at work. Turns out its going cost me Ã,£800+, I'm looking forward to the bill breakdown!.

H

And they didn't include collection and delivery, all fully valeted and also assign you a personal service manager all in?  ::)

Joking aside I hope its a mistake on their part.
May 01, 2014, 10:39:14 PM #5
at Ã,£800+ it bloody better be.
im wondering if theres a charge for putting it on diagnostics and anything else they can think of?
vw t5 camper van.
reality is for people with no imagination
rip dad 21/12/10
rip mum 3/5/16
rip bruv 11/5/17
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May 02, 2014, 08:08:16 AM #6
I'm not totally sure what the breakdown will be, but I needed a new wing mirror as someone decided that it would look better all smashed and hanging down the side of the car. Also needed two new tires, (something I had been meaning to look at for a few weeks but not had time).

I dont think that the garage are trying to rip me off, Its just things I could and should have done myself before hand but never had the chance. I think its a case of lesson learned!

H
May 02, 2014, 08:46:04 AM #7
Ahh, the wing mirror alone will be in the Ã,£275 range, tyres probably Ã,£100 each so at Ã,£475. Service around Ã,£125 so Ã,£600 then chuck some labour and VAT on that and its around the price you paid.
03 Ford Galaxy 1.9 TDI 115 Ghia in Spruce Green Metallic
With cream leather interior, Full Bodykit, Remapped at 145bhp, Lowered on 18's
17 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 Diesel in Slate Blue
262Bhp AWD and Factory fresh...for now!
58 Ford Transit 2.2 TDI 115 in Frozen White
With retrofitted everything except another slidey door! :)
LAUNCH X431 Pad PRO - Scanning & Coding for all makes and models done in Wiltshire in exchange for winegums! :)
May 02, 2014, 10:34:03 PM #8
ah ha more info added.
vw t5 camper van.
reality is for people with no imagination
rip dad 21/12/10
rip mum 3/5/16
rip bruv 11/5/17
The FordMPV.com Forum - The free forum for questions and answers relating to the Ford Galaxy, S-Max and C-Max
May 03, 2014, 10:32:52 PM #9
Turns out needed brake fluid change rear O/s tyre too. Not too bad all in all, they did wash the car but didn't touch inside, until I complained. dropped  it of this morning, for its Valet but due to the football and now too many beers,Ill collect it tomorrow
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