OPC East London or Hatfield
Discussion
I have my first service due this month and was wondering which of the above two OPCs to book it with. I have contacted both and both have quoted similar prices after some negotiations. I purchased my car from Swindon OPC but unfortunately it is too far for a service.
I have not had any dealings with either of the OPCs so was hoping some pistonheaders could give me some opinions based on there experience. Thanks all.
I have not had any dealings with either of the OPCs so was hoping some pistonheaders could give me some opinions based on there experience. Thanks all.
NA55 said:
I have my first service due this month and was wondering which of the above two OPCs to book it with. I have contacted both and both have quoted similar prices after some negotiations. I purchased my car from Swindon OPC but unfortunately it is too far for a service.
I have not had any dealings with either of the OPCs so was hoping some pistonheaders could give me some opinions based on there experience. Thanks all.
Take it back to Swindon and ask for a 991 demo whilst being done, have a good fun weekend thrown in for the bargain service I have not had any dealings with either of the OPCs so was hoping some pistonheaders could give me some opinions based on there experience. Thanks all.
I'd choose OPC Hatfield over OPC East London. Have heard better things about Hatfield. The East London one is strategically placed for the Porsche's of E14's City Boys, but it is on a small, cramped site and I'd worry more about taking my car there - risk of dings (and potential damage from locals).
I worked above the CW branch of OPC EL but have only ever taken my car to OPC Mis Sussex due to bad experiences with London OPCs.
Call MS and ask Steven in servicing to beat your quotes so far - you might be surprised... It's also worth the drive and you might get a nice loaner out of it too.
Call MS and ask Steven in servicing to beat your quotes so far - you might be surprised... It's also worth the drive and you might get a nice loaner out of it too.
thanks for the feedback guys... i will contact mid sussex and some other OPCs around london (Colchester anyone) to see what they can do
East London is nice and close and have also promised me a 997 S loaner for the duration which is a definite advantage as i was thinking of upgrading to the 997 from the cayman s soon... really want an extended drive as the 20 min test drives i have had in the past have not sold the 911 to me as being vastly superior.
Not worried about dings as its spotless at the moment so if there were any caused by the OPC they would get an earful, and this could happen at any OPC irrespective of the space :P... I just don't want to be taken to the cleaners so just want an honest OPC as i have no qualms paying for a job that genuinely needs to be done
East London is nice and close and have also promised me a 997 S loaner for the duration which is a definite advantage as i was thinking of upgrading to the 997 from the cayman s soon... really want an extended drive as the 20 min test drives i have had in the past have not sold the 911 to me as being vastly superior.
Not worried about dings as its spotless at the moment so if there were any caused by the OPC they would get an earful, and this could happen at any OPC irrespective of the space :P... I just don't want to be taken to the cleaners so just want an honest OPC as i have no qualms paying for a job that genuinely needs to be done
For me it's real experience not paranoia .
Coil packs needed replacement and were duly ordered. Car was coming to end of warranty period. Day it was booked in they had a major power outage so when I turned up they said They were closed for the day. I would have appreciated a call or text that morning to say do not bring car in, but didn't say anything and rebooked for 2 weeks( their next slot).
Went back 2 weeks later to be told it is now out of warranty you will need to pay £800!
Could not be bothered to argue the toss. Sold the car and never again. Other issues too long to narrate but that was the main one. Worst thing was their arrogance.
Coil packs needed replacement and were duly ordered. Car was coming to end of warranty period. Day it was booked in they had a major power outage so when I turned up they said They were closed for the day. I would have appreciated a call or text that morning to say do not bring car in, but didn't say anything and rebooked for 2 weeks( their next slot).
Went back 2 weeks later to be told it is now out of warranty you will need to pay £800!
Could not be bothered to argue the toss. Sold the car and never again. Other issues too long to narrate but that was the main one. Worst thing was their arrogance.
Actus Reus said:
East London have been very good for me, Hatfield on the other hand were awful. I put a thread on here a while ago detailing prices etc for a 4 year service on my Cayman S. I paid about £740 in the end having supplied oil from Costco myself.
That's really expensive if it was the base service!NS80 said:
I'd choose OPC Hatfield over OPC East London. Have heard better things about Hatfield. The East London one is strategically placed for the Porsche's of E14's City Boys, but it is on a small, cramped site and I'd worry more about taking my car there - risk of dings (and potential damage from locals).
What a silly thing to say, you snob
NS80 said:
I'd choose OPC Hatfield over OPC East London. Have heard better things about Hatfield. The East London one is strategically placed for the Porsche's of E14's City Boys, but it is on a small, cramped site and I'd worry more about taking my car there - risk of dings (and potential damage from locals).
I don't know the different merits of the servicing per se but I can say that when I took my car in there (PCEL) when the snow was thick on the ground they maneuvered it around the tiny car park with great skill. Better than I would have.Yeah, I wouldn't be worried about them having a problem in the car park - they're pretty used to it I'd imagine.
As I said, OPC East London were good for me - but it was only a service I suppose, but they were infinitely more efficient than Hatfield were when I attempted to use them back in 2009. Sales staff at East London are nice blokes too, especially their new(ish) business manager, Richard - very decent bloke to deal with I thought.
As I said, OPC East London were good for me - but it was only a service I suppose, but they were infinitely more efficient than Hatfield were when I attempted to use them back in 2009. Sales staff at East London are nice blokes too, especially their new(ish) business manager, Richard - very decent bloke to deal with I thought.
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