OPC's (am i thick)

[Rods]

Just had a call from an OPC where the car is in for service.
"Good evening Mr Rods everything is ok on your car,however we have noticed that you need new tyres all round"
Me"yes i noticed they were getting quite worn,could you tell me how much please"
OPC"with discount £890"
Me"i normally pay £620ish"
OPC "Really,hmm how does £810 sound"

Who do they think i am,to$$ers.

[ocho]

I'm sure you'll be rushing back there next time round, then. They really don't do themselves any favours do they...

[jeremyc]

Rods said:

OPC "Really, hmm how does £810 sound"

Rods: Fg expensive! Now fk off!

[MOD500]

I have found you have to resort to lots of swearing to sort them out when they try to de-mast your britches.

Plus telling them you are going to send a letter to Andy Moss (or Goss?) helps too....mind you by the way most of the OPC’s carry on, the P-GB chief chap may as well be an off spring from the heady days of Bros.

[dazren]

Not much you can say to that. My OPC are fully aware that Mr Dazren sources his own tyres.

DAZ

[Rods]

Just called me back,
"your car could do with wheel alingment also.We can do this and your tyres for a one off price £1010"

[anonymous-user]

Rods said:

Just called me back, "your car could do with wheel alingment also.We can do this and your tyres for a one off price £1010"

Ah, now it's a bargain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dazren]

How much is reallignment on it's own?

DAZ

[iguana]

Rods said:

Me"i normally pay £620ish" OPC "Really,hmm how does £810 sound"

How about replying with, well sounds £190 too expensive, unless of course you actually want my trade & you ment to say £610!

[rich1231]

clippety clop clippety clop, column of twos forward yoooooo

[mutt k]

dazren said:

How much is reallignment on it's own? DAZ

220 of your Earth pounds for a 993 alignment from JZM

[DanH]

Dunno why this surprised anyone. All official dealers play this game. I just politely decline in these circumstances. Most people don't though, which is why they can get away with it.

Personally I find 220 for a wheel alignment pretty shocking unless they are having to do something odd. I've always had 'hunter' alignments done for 100ish.

[welshchris]

Wait until they tell you that you need new wiper blades - Don't ask how much, just say NO!

Chris

[dazren]

welshchris said:

Wait until they tell you that you need new wiper blades - Don't ask how much, just say NO! Chris

Go on. Last pair on my S class came to about £60. On my M5 earlier this week a pair cost £32.

DAZ