I just talked to the Dealer closest to where I live regarding some work on my car.
They informed me that they charge 180 GBP per hour!!!!
How much is it where you service your car
Perhaps it is cheaper for me to go on a holiday in the UK and have it repaired at the same time Discovery 3 SE, TDV6 2005, Manual gearbox, Maya Gold with flat black vinyl, Locking rear E-diff, 7 seats
Mods:
*Front Runner roof rack with 42 inch LED bar
*Overfinch steering wheel
*D4 Cubby fridge
*Raised air intake
*Tinted rear windows
*D4 2014 rear lights
*Melvill & Moon seat covers
*LED interior lights
*Hawkeye Always in the boot
17th Jan 2013 3:40 pm
Robbie
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People in the UK have been known to have a short holiday with the money saved by going to a good independent garage. My indie charges £57 inc tax per hour, before any negotiation.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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17th Jan 2013 3:43 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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now you know why they are more commonly known as Stealers
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Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
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17th Jan 2013 4:21 pm
simon645
Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: cumbria
Posts: 141
My local indi dealer charges £40 + vat. and good service.In next week for a lovely new steering wheel. { thanks nick }
17th Jan 2013 4:45 pm
Fabio
Member Since: 03 Sep 2011
Location: south west
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al cope wrote:
now you know why they are more commonly known as Stealers
Al
17th Jan 2013 4:50 pm
disco305
Member Since: 01 Jan 2013
Location: brussels
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LR price for auto gear flush : 600 Eur. + VAT , labour is at 70 Eur.+ VAT, found an indi.LR he will do it ( double flush ) for 215Eur.+VAT.
OK the LR price is with changing the pan....
Asked a price for changing the 3 belts and water pump, first time 1500 Eur +VAT few weeks later 1700 EUR.+VAT , then I asked for a written price, 1250 VAT included
17th Jan 2013 5:09 pm
paulmeryan
Member Since: 15 Aug 2011
Location: Glasgow
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Shields in Glasgow did work for me at £85 p.h. when my alternator failed on NYs eve. Had it happened in London the rate would have been over £105 p.h. Both discounted for older vehicle.VR6 > 330D Touring > D3 HSE > !?XC90?!
17th Jan 2013 5:27 pm
Alex08
Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1600
never understood the 'discount for older vehicles' bit. Older vehicle, more corrosion, stiffer bolts and nuts, more difficult to fix....
Obviously younger vehicle owners are being ripped off and should point out that this 'older vehicle rate' is higher than they need to pay as their vehicle is easier to repair. Demand a discount below this!
17th Jan 2013 5:49 pm
Gardner
Member Since: 20 Jan 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 37
Re: Dealer cost per hour
NioElva wrote:
I just talked to the Dealer closest to where I live regarding some work on my car.
They informed me that they charge 180 GBP per hour!!!!
How much is it where you service your car
Perhaps it is cheaper for me to go on a holiday in the UK and have it repaired at the same time
Apparently it is £130+vat at LR Guy salmon, Thames Ditton and if your vehicle is of a certain age, i think more than 5 years old it is £96 per hour
21st Jan 2013 6:29 pm
Steve D
Member Since: 04 Nov 2012
Location: Essexshire
Posts: 377
I think the lower 'discounted' rate is to encourage owners of older vehicles to continue using a main dealer instead of drifting off to an independent.
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, labour is at 70 Eur.+ VAT, found an indi.LR he will do it ( double flush ) for 215Eur.+VAT.
