Alpine Centre Servicing Costs

[Sporky]

Mines booked in for the fuel pump, but I'll get having the lovely local place do the MOT and service. I can walk there faster than I can drive to Winchester...

[n1colas]

For A110 owners on the continent:
I paid 791 Euro or the equivalent of 675 British pounds (at today’s FX) for the first service which I found rather steep (2023 A110 S).
Also attempting to charge 250 Euro to set the driver seat to the lower setting appears rather extortionate (I politely declined).
Overall experience at the approved Alpine service centre (which is a Renault dealer) not great either.

Anyway, car is a joy to drive.
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[A110Dordogne]

That sounds expensive.

Returned yesterday from Alpine Bordeaux - Car is 2019 Legende 17k Kms

Revision 5 (oil, filter, air filter, cabin filter, washer top up) - 679 Euro (inc TVA) - 578 GBP
Because i had skipped last years service - the car has only done 4k Kms since May 2022 - additional activities:
Coolant - 149 Euro (inc TVA) - 126 GBP
Gearbox oil change - 125 Euro (inc TVA) - 106 GBP

The only thing not expected (but as i was there i gave in) - Wiper blades - 95 Euro (inc TVA). - 80 GBP

Not bad i think and they have submitted a warranty claim for the failing rubber seal on the rear glass - hoping they cough for that as its 500 Euro

Edited by A110Dordogne on Thursday 23 May 09:05

Edited by A110Dordogne on Thursday 23 May 09:06

[Sporky]

My 5-year service and MOT (with all the Alpine service things done) was just under £300.

[A110Dordogne]

Sporky said:

My 5-year service and MOT (with all the Alpine service things done) was just under £300.

I assume at an independent ?

[Sporky]

Yup. All official parts, but a lot less price gouging.

[Colin P]

This is the issue where manufacturers are setting service fees based upon the original cost of the cars, rather than the cost of parts and the work required.

An Alpine service should be no more than a Renault service, bar a little labour to remove and replace undertrays.

Notably the RRG dealers in the UK (owned by Renault themselves) are a lot more than the independently owned main dealers.

[jedredy]

I'd second that just been quoted for my first service at £530 + and not even done 4,000 miles. That and having to pay the delightful £600 Car Tax makes owning an Alpine a bit of a luxury. Love the car not enjoying the After Sales.

[jedredy]

Just to give context this was from Manchester Alpine.

[Whaleblue]

I’d add a recommendation for the new Hendy Southampton dealership. I decided to follow Adam, who’d given such excellent pre-sales service so called and got a competitive price for 1st year service. I know independents would be cheaper, but for now happy to pay the slight premium for the “official” stamps.

I also find the £600 tax hard to swallow, so decided to opt for the monthly option. £52.50 a month is easier to ignore!