911 (and Cayman) Health Check at OPCs

[6C4GTS]

Last year my 911 went to Glasgow OPC to take up their offer of a complimentary health check - free nibbles too!. I think it was a national promotion.

Basically a 100 odd point check up on the lift in about an hour or so.

At the end they post you out a costed list of things they picked up but there was no obligation to carry out the work.

Anyway - there is another on 8 October - just email [e-mail] and book a slot.

I'm in for 1400 - see you if you're around then.

[ChipsAndCheese]

I had an email from Guildford offering the same Coupe clinic but sadly I am unable to make that weekend.

[subaqua]

GLOL... how benevolent of them

[nickfrog]

ChipsAndCheese said:

I had an email from Guildford offering the same Coupe clinic but sadly I am unable to make that weekend.

They will do it any time for free. It's a way to get high margin repair jobs.

[mankey]

nickfrog said:

...... It's a way to get high margin repair jobs.

Aren't all their repairs high margin?

Just another way to burst your wallet whilst appearing to be considerate. If it ties-in with something else it can be quite interesting.

[Trev450]

Cardiff OPC are offering the same on the 8th as well.

[Sandy59]

Also a better way to have a good look under you car before winter, get tyres etc properly checked over, maybe meet a few owners for a natter and a coffee.
No obligation check so don't see any negatives really ??

[Pope]

It's a National clinic day............... (COUPE only AFAIK)

EVERY OPC on the 8th October

[6C4GTS]

Pope said:

It's a National clinic day............... (COUPE only AFAIK)

EVERY OPC on the 8th October

And targa (should you have such a thing) - apparently!

[pete.g]

I'm booked in for for the free check on the 8th- they told me I needed new front discs and pads in July last year and now I actually do! so I'll see if I can negotiate a price. if not I'll just get the work done elsewhere.

If anything else shows up - i might be able to get a deal for doing a few things and if not I'll have the independent guy check it over.

They also have a few very nice cars in stock which I'm keen to look at in the metal.

[nickfrog]

Pope said:

It's a National clinic day............... (COUPE only AFAIK)

EVERY OPC on the 8th October

Again, any OPC will do this free health check on any recent car if you simply ask them nicely, and you can choose your day/time.

By specifying a day, they cleverly inject a sense of urgency.

[6C4GTS]

nickfrog said:

Again, any OPC will do this free health check on any recent car if you simply ask them nicely, and you can choose your day/time.

By specifying a day, they cleverly inject a sense of urgency.

A free PPI from any OPC - if only people knew!

[nickfrog]

When I had my free health check they spotted a noisy water pump (I knew it was on its way out) and said they would match the price of the local indy for the job. The OPC's attitude seem to be evolving of late as regards to pricing. I felt bad not using them as I got some money back from said indy for having failed to properly diagnosed it the first time round.

[Callughan]

6C4GTS said:

nickfrog said:

Again, any OPC will do this free health check on any recent car if you simply ask them nicely, and you can choose your day/time.

By specifying a day, they cleverly inject a sense of urgency.

A free PPI from any OPC - if only people knew!

These days are good if you have a P Warranty

[monthefish]

Sandy59 said:

Also a better way to have a good look under you car before winter, get tyres etc properly checked over, maybe meet a few owners for a natter and a coffee.
No obligation check so don't see any negatives really ??

I want to agree with you but I think this:

mankey said:

nickfrog said:

...... It's a way to get high margin repair jobs.

Aren't all their repairs high margin?

Just another way to burst your wallet whilst appearing to be considerate. If it ties-in with something else it can be quite interesting.

...is more accurate.

[6C4GTS]

Just got the Porsche mail drop - apparently this is now for any coupe - not just 911 and Cayman - so includes 928 944 968 etc.