6k service costs

[G20RG B]

Hi My car is due a 6k service in May and I have just been quoted £550.
Is this the going rate?. What is involved in the 6k service,is it not just filter (air/oil)new oil, plugs etc.semms pretty expensive just for keeping up the service history.
Anyone do there own servicing or use local garages,

I would use TVR dealer for 12K service because of Tappets etc but not sure about 6K.

any suggestions!

[R TOY]

There are huge variations between dealers, some charging over double others. no idea about your area tho, i use Harrogate H. C.'s (Drivestyle now) and cost about £450ish + another £100ish to have the tappets checked(no adj needed) last year. Still stupidly expensive tho. TMS (sadly no more) were a lot more. If your car is still in warranty(2yrs on engine) as mine was then it has to be approved dealer, D.

[basil brush]

TMS charged me £700 for a 6k service a couple of years back so it does seem to vary within the dealer network. I think TVR Power are around the £500 mark. Plenty of well thought of indies around who will cost less, (although having looked at your profile maybe not in your area)

>> Edited by basil brush on Saturday 1st April 18:04

[nemasis]

give the lads at www.automedon.co.uk a call,ex factory guys started there own service centre,worth a phone call at least.

[cgjones]

Torque TRV in Middlewich are very good. They just charged me £300+VAT including tappets

[kippax]

cgjones said:

Torque TRV in Middlewich are very good. They just charged me £300+VAT including tappets

Anothe vote for Ian I wouldn't take my car anywhere else (Also known as Middlewich MOT centre but all he ever has there are TVR's)

H

[G20RG B]

thanks guys I think I'll give automedon a call on monday.

[jamessim]

Hi Folks,
This Automeden looks a good proposition, if you're like me and enjoy the Promenade, kiss me long and slowly hats, hot chesnuts & doughnuts? the car can get the service, secure parking and no parking charges have a holiday, what more do we need?
My servicing costs have gone down since my initial purchase as I do use the car reguarly, as long as I continue to live in Jersey my agent will do for me, although these guys look like they would have the first of my business if I leave.

Best Regards,

James Sim.

>> Edited by jamessim on Sunday 2nd April 11:33

[anonymous-user]

Green Star in Blackpool's fixed price servicing is cheaper still than all above and you get discount if in TVRCC.

[tvrtam]

If this is Dreadnought I am sure they do the tappets as part of a 6000 mile service as well.

[G20RG B]

Hi Allan,
I was of the impression that the tappets only required adjusting every 12K.

I was thinking about using a local garage to change oil/filters etc, are the cars really that diffrent from a normal car to service. I dont mind paying for the 12K costs as its kinda specialised, but if the 6k is just oils and filters and general check do I really have to pay someone £60 hour.!

we'll have to catch up some time Iv'e seen your your car around it looks awsome..

[basil brush]

I think there's a full service schedule on TVR Power's website. It'll show you what needs doing.