2014 981 2.7 8yr service costs OPC vs. Indy (RPM)

[irish boy]

981Boxess said:

hat is the OPC situation over there, are there many?

Have you just used the one?

One in Northern Ireland. And a few good specialists.

[rawenghey]

981Boxess said:

he drive belt is usually done on the 6 year service, have you checked it wasn't done last time?

Cheers, just checked the invoices that came with the car, and it seems 4 year major and 6 year minor were both done, but no mention of the drive belt. Useful to know that it definitely needs doing this time. Thanks again.

[cossers]

981Boxess said:

cossers said:

Just checked my invoice for the 8 year major service, it’s was £800 inc vat exactly without the fluid change from my OPC in November 2021.

What is the OPC situation over there, are there many?

Have you just used the one?

Yep just the one! They seem to be very keen on their prices tbh, I did call them yesterday and they said the prices had went up a bit from when I had mine done but I’m not expecting it to have doubled as some quotes would suggest!

I think the prices are also at their discretion tbh as I seem to get quite a good rate, even in the parts I’ve been able to get a fair bit more discount that others! Suppose it’s just down to how well you get on with them at times.

[981Boxess]

cossers said:

I think the prices are also at their discretion tbh as I seem to get quite a good rate, even in the parts I’ve been able to get a fair bit more discount that others! Suppose it’s just down to how well you get on with them at times.

Can they arrange Porsche loan cars?

[cossers]

981Boxess said:

cossers said:

I think the prices are also at their discretion tbh as I seem to get quite a good rate, even in the parts I’ve been able to get a fair bit more discount that others! Suppose it’s just down to how well you get on with them at times.

Can they arrange Porsche loan cars?

Not too sure tbh, with Covid rife when I got mine serviced they were not giving cars out, you could give them a bell and see :-)

[981Boxess]

cossers said:

Not too sure tbh, with Covid rife when I got mine serviced they were not giving cars out, you could give them a bell and see :-)

A bit too early to do that now but will definitely do it nearer the time.

[Milnsey]

rawenghey said:

Just on this, I've e-mailed another 3 OPCs in the rough area today, and the quotes are all over the place. Some OPCs are quoting as low as £1300, but they aren't including drive belt. One included a drive belt, but not spark plugs. Others included the lot, as well as air con, hence the thick end of £2k. Glad to see it's all a precision system with everyone on the same page

950 inc of vat is what I’ve been quoted for 8 yr service GTS.
Includes brake fluid change and plugs. Air con not mentioned.
Reduced labour rate as more than 7 years old

[981Boxess]

Milnsey said:

Reduced labour rate as more than 7 years old

Can I ask which OPC does this?

[bennno]

rawenghey said:

Just on this, I've e-mailed another 3 OPCs in the rough area today, and the quotes are all over the place. Some OPCs are quoting as low as £1300, but they aren't including drive belt. One included a drive belt, but not spark plugs. Others included the lot, as well as air con, hence the thick end of £2k. Glad to see it's all a precision system with everyone on the same page

I just had my 981 8yr serviced and it was £1300. You get 10% off parts with pccgb membership.

That included plugs and brake fluid. Drive belt check, but drive belts are a 6yr service item.

[cossers]

With some of the prices I’d say you better brace yourself for the big 12 year service, gearbox oil etc too….

[rawenghey]

Milnsey said:

950 inc of vat is what I’ve been quoted for 8 yr service GTS.
Includes brake fluid change and plugs. Air con not mentioned.
Reduced labour rate as more than 7 years old

That is a good price. Can I ask which OPC? I only looked at those in the south east.

bennno said:

I just had my 981 8yr serviced and it was £1300. You get 10% off parts with pccgb membership.

That included plugs and brake fluid. Drive belt check, but drive belts are a 6yr service item.

It seems ballpark then. I settled on £1200 and change after getting quotes from about 6 OPCs. 8 year service, brake fluid, plugs and drive belt check. Not sure if we're allowed to name them here, but two indies quoted over a grand. Very surprising.

[TTmonkey]

rawenghey said:

It seems ballpark then. I settled on £1200 and change after getting quotes from about 6 OPCs. 8 year service, brake fluid, plugs and drive belt check. Not sure if we're allowed to name them here, but two indies quoted over a grand. Very surprising.

But that’s for a belt check. If they say the belt needs doing, then it needs doing, you’ll need to know the cost.

[rawenghey]

TTmonkey said:

rawenghey said:

It seems ballpark then. I settled on £1200 and change after getting quotes from about 6 OPCs. 8 year service, brake fluid, plugs and drive belt check. Not sure if we're allowed to name them here, but two indies quoted over a grand. Very surprising.

But that’s for a belt check. If they say the belt needs doing, then it needs doing, you’ll need to know the cost.

Ah, apologies, I got an update saying it was done in 2021 as scheduled.

[Armitage.Shanks]

TTmonkey said:

If they say the belt needs doing, then it needs doing, you’ll need to know the cost.

I had a belt change at Year 6 because there was no mention of it and it was cheap to do. Fitting was lumped in with the brake fluid change at £225 + the belt at £37 so a new belt is not going to break the bank.


@Milnsey - who gave you the quote at £950 for the 8yr service?

[Milnsey]

Teesside gave me the quote for 950. Preston also do the reduced labour rate for 7 years + cars.
Hope I’ve been quoted correctly but I have it in writing

[Armitage.Shanks]

Milnsey said:

Teesside gave me the quote for 950. Preston also do the reduced labour rate for 7 years + cars.
Hope I’ve been quoted correctly but I have it in writing

Cheers, Preston is not too far for me so it's one to consider and play off against Stockport/Wilmslow/Bolton when I need one in July

[Voodoo Blue]

So I found something really interesting this week, Porsche offer service plans that are fixed price and can be paid for up front or interest free over 24 months.

The cost for my Macan is £56 a month and covers 2 MOTs, 1 Major service and 1 Minor service and includes the brake fluid change as well. The cost for our 981 Cayman is £66 a month for the same package. Based on what we've paid for the last 2 services this represents a saving of more than £600 on each car so in my mind is a bit of a bargain.

The plan doesn't cover every model for every year but it's well worth doing in my opinion especially if you're keeping a Porsche warranty. I'm hoping they'll add my B25 to the list this year as the first service is due in October

Link here - https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/p...

[Armitage.Shanks]

Voodoo Blue said:

Link here - https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/p...

Just tried that. GT4 excluded

[elisered]

Armitage.Shanks said:

Just tried that. GT4 excluded

718 or 981? My 981 Spyder is covered for either £69 or £96/month over 2 years (same price as paying all up front so effectively interest free) for either major and minor service plus MOTs or same but with 2 oil changes for the more expensive option.

Seems to cover most things - brake fluid change each time and plugs if needed, but not air filters and belt change at 6/12 years if that’s applicable.

I think I’ll go for it as I’ve got an extended warranty so still use my OPC and given that there’s no cost to paying monthly it’s a good way to lock in what appear to be ever increasing service costs for the next 4 years

[981Boxess]

elisered said:

Seems to cover most things - brake fluid change each time and plugs if needed, but not air filters and belt change at 6/12 years if that’s applicable.

Belt, ok, largish job, but surely air filters must be included if plugs are, otherwise what kind of a service plan is that?

I assume pad/discs are off the list too?