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pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
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Hi all,
Just had my D3 done at Trivetts and very happy with everything (well apart from the early morning start in order to get there by 0900!).
Interestingly they had to do a all wheel alignment due to uneven tyre wear  Apparently very slight on the very inner edges requiring you to get on the inner side of the tyre and not just look at it from the front/back (as I generally do). Anyway, it only took an hour (they 'sub-let' it out) and that cost A$80.
Now I have 2 questions; firstly I assume they did not put it in the suspension mode for full alignment as I think this takes a few hours to do, is that right? and
Secondly what would be the cost of putting it in this mode if it takes a few hours? Would it be covered by warrently?
Also, I remember a thread some time ago about Pollen filters and which vehicles had them. Well mine must as it cost A$79 to replace.
Oil used was Mobil 1 synthetic A$113.
Total service (less the wheel alignment) was $A699.75 regards
Peter
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Oct 2013 SDV6 3.0 HSE.
2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights sold 1/2014
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 27th Apr 2008 11:04 pm |
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razzle
Member Since: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Tas
Posts: 170
 
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You poor  ,
You definitely paid a Sydney premium I got my vehicle serviced at my Local Land Rover Dealer at Neil Buckby in Launceston @ 6000 km and 12000 km and cost where roughly $220 ( I supplied oil) and $280 they supplied oil.
 Trust me, what could go wrong?
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| 27th Apr 2008 11:37 pm |
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smwilk
Member Since: 15 Oct 2006
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 44
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Price seems steep!
Regarding the wheel alignment, they told me the same thing at 12 month service even though the tyre wear seemed even enough for me and the steering was perfect. I reluctantly agreed to it and the steering has never been the same since. Now wanders all over the road because I think it is toeing out. In my opinion the wheel alignment is just an excuse for them to increase their revenue per service!
Cheers TDV6 D3 HSE
Previously D2 TD5
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| 28th Apr 2008 12:05 am |
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mobyone
Member Since: 23 Dec 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 394
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Hi Peter, I was charged $220 for an 'in-house' wheel alignment last year whilst my car was being serviced. They said it took 3 hrs which justified the cost (apparently). What is strange that your dealer is sub-letting this task out and my dealer says that it can only be done by LR. seems like a revenue raiser to me  , however the rubber is not wearing on the inside any more so something was done right. What's the point.... it all comes out in the wash anyway!
85 Range Rover
01 Disco Series II
05 D3 V6SE, Bonatti Grey, 19"alloys
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| 28th Apr 2008 3:05 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Alto sub let the alignment but do the geometry set themselves before sending it out and re-set to normal on return.
What is Trivetts hourly rate?
Did you get a loaner as Alto do one for free.  “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 28th Apr 2008 5:48 am |
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pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 377
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Labour cost was $325 (there is no indication of hourly rate or how many hours it took).
parts were $134 (pollen filter $79)
P.O.L was $143
Waste oil levy and 'other' consumables were $26
wheel alignment was $80
GST $70
I am not complaining at all just listing for comparison sake. And interested with regard to the wheel alignment (it sounds like it was NOT put in the 'special' mode).
I did not want a hire car as I stayed in Parramatta for the day, but one was available at $60. regards
Peter
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Oct 2013 SDV6 3.0 HSE.
2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights sold 1/2014
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| 28th Apr 2008 6:04 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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It not put in geometry set mode it is a waste of time as all wheels may be different by the time it gets to the alignment specialist.
I would ring Trivetts and ask.
Not sure how it compares to service at Alto as I get mine free. (corporate program) “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 28th Apr 2008 6:47 am |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
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pbhawkin wrote:
Total service (less the wheel alignment) was $A699.75
That's a lot for doing next to nothing,Peter.
They're taking the pi .......just because we've got money,does not mean
that we want to line their pockets !
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| 28th Apr 2008 10:08 am |
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Baggy
Member Since: 11 Feb 2006
Location: sydney.....in the land of oz
Posts: 183
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CaverD3................Alto don't do your alignment at no cost do they? even with the corporate prog? '11 TDV6 - Stornoway Grey.... still lovin' it!!
REDUCE GREENHOUSE GASSES.......Eat more BEEF!!
Addendum: Red wine goes REALLY well with BEEF
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| 3rd May 2008 11:47 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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No, they charge me for the one at the service not sure how much. I'll need to look on the invoice.
They have done about three or four FOC when I had ititial bush settle issues and when the steering was fixed.
They are about to replace the steering arm and ball joints so they'll have to do another one then. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 3rd May 2008 1:13 pm |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
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I'm booked in for Wednesday service.
Been quoted $278 for the job.....can't grumble at that really.
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| 3rd May 2008 9:10 pm |
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