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bennno said:
MC Bodge said:
For light corrosion?
Got car back, it s literally just the red powder coat o the spring starting to split / peel in places .. I would hate to think about how much extra waste has been created because parts get changed when they are not required.
Is this something unique to the UK or does it happen everywhere?
Inbox said:
bennno said:
MC Bodge said:
For light corrosion?
Got car back, it s literally just the red powder coat o the spring starting to split / peel in places .. I would hate to think about how much extra waste has been created because parts get changed when they are not required.
Is this something unique to the UK or does it happen everywhere?
I had quite the opposite experience from Porsche in France.
On our road trip to Spain in the summer my low oil light came on just south of Paris (2023 Cayman GTS 4.0) 10k miles on the clock.
I had checked the oil level the week before and it was in the middle of the green bit so thought it would be fine for a 4k mile road trip seeing as it a 2 year old car with such low mileage.
Anyhow managed to speak to someone in the Porsche dealership in Tours who spoke English.
They had the oil in stock and it was only 50 miles out of our way.
Called in the following morning and explained what I needed, they took the keys off us and made us a brew and some biscuits. 15 mins later keys returned 1L of Mobil 1 used.
I asked how much and they insisted it was free of charge.
I was quite shocked tbh.
On our road trip to Spain in the summer my low oil light came on just south of Paris (2023 Cayman GTS 4.0) 10k miles on the clock.
I had checked the oil level the week before and it was in the middle of the green bit so thought it would be fine for a 4k mile road trip seeing as it a 2 year old car with such low mileage.
Anyhow managed to speak to someone in the Porsche dealership in Tours who spoke English.
They had the oil in stock and it was only 50 miles out of our way.
Called in the following morning and explained what I needed, they took the keys off us and made us a brew and some biscuits. 15 mins later keys returned 1L of Mobil 1 used.
I asked how much and they insisted it was free of charge.
I was quite shocked tbh.
PabloEscortCar said:
That is for the OP to decide, that is what I would do in his position and it wouldn't be a waste of my time. There is no way I would be replacing lightly corroded springs (as outlined above) but having done loads of them in my time I would be interested to hear the justification.
If more people did it they might take the piff out of the rest of us a little bit less, but you are right it always easier to do nothing. A bit like when the waiter asks if you enjoyed your meal and everyone says yes even though it was complete rubbish
I’m afraid it would be a waste of time. A better analogy would be complaining in a Chanel shop that the price of the goods isn’t remotely justified by the manufacturing cost. Er, no sIf more people did it they might take the piff out of the rest of us a little bit less, but you are right it always easier to do nothing. A bit like when the waiter asks if you enjoyed your meal and everyone says yes even though it was complete rubbish
t! That’s the business model.And it’s the same at the OPC. In both cases, those charges and practices are the business model. In both cases, you are certainly wasting your time telling them, effectively, you don’t approve of their business model. In both cases, there is no reality in which you point out that the prices can’t be justified and they respond, ‘oh, you’re quite right, we shall charge you dramatically less and change our business model!’
Whistle said:
I had quite the opposite experience from Porsche in France.
On our road trip to Spain in the summer my low oil light came on just south of Paris (2023 Cayman GTS 4.0) 10k miles on the clock.
I had checked the oil level the week before and it was in the middle of the green bit so thought it would be fine for a 4k mile road trip seeing as it a 2 year old car with such low mileage.
Anyhow managed to speak to someone in the Porsche dealership in Tours who spoke English.
They had the oil in stock and it was only 50 miles out of our way.
Called in the following morning and explained what I needed, they took the keys off us and made us a brew and some biscuits. 15 mins later keys returned 1L of Mobil 1 used.
I asked how much and they insisted it was free of charge.
I was quite shocked tbh.
Living near the south coast, it might be worth nipping over for OPC servicing! On our road trip to Spain in the summer my low oil light came on just south of Paris (2023 Cayman GTS 4.0) 10k miles on the clock.
I had checked the oil level the week before and it was in the middle of the green bit so thought it would be fine for a 4k mile road trip seeing as it a 2 year old car with such low mileage.
Anyhow managed to speak to someone in the Porsche dealership in Tours who spoke English.
They had the oil in stock and it was only 50 miles out of our way.
Called in the following morning and explained what I needed, they took the keys off us and made us a brew and some biscuits. 15 mins later keys returned 1L of Mobil 1 used.
I asked how much and they insisted it was free of charge.
I was quite shocked tbh.
housemouse said:
PabloEscortCar said:
That is for the OP to decide, that is what I would do in his position and it wouldn't be a waste of my time. There is no way I would be replacing lightly corroded springs (as outlined above) but having done loads of them in my time I would be interested to hear the justification.
If more people did it they might take the piff out of the rest of us a little bit less, but you are right it always easier to do nothing. A bit like when the waiter asks if you enjoyed your meal and everyone says yes even though it was complete rubbish
I m afraid it would be a waste of time. A better analogy would be complaining in a Chanel shop that the price of the goods isn t remotely justified by the manufacturing cost. Er, no sIf more people did it they might take the piff out of the rest of us a little bit less, but you are right it always easier to do nothing. A bit like when the waiter asks if you enjoyed your meal and everyone says yes even though it was complete rubbish
t! That s the business model.And it s the same at the OPC. In both cases, those charges and practices are the business model. In both cases, you are certainly wasting your time telling them, effectively, you don t approve of their business model. In both cases, there is no reality in which you point out that the prices can t be justified and they respond, oh, you re quite right, we shall charge you dramatically less and change our business model!
Whistle said:
I had quite the opposite experience from Porsche in France.
On our road trip to Spain in the summer my low oil light came on just south of Paris (2023 Cayman GTS 4.0) 10k miles on the clock.
I had checked the oil level the week before and it was in the middle of the green bit so thought it would be fine for a 4k mile road trip seeing as it a 2 year old car with such low mileage.
Anyhow managed to speak to someone in the Porsche dealership in Tours who spoke English.
They had the oil in stock and it was only 50 miles out of our way.
Called in the following morning and explained what I needed, they took the keys off us and made us a brew and some biscuits. 15 mins later keys returned 1L of Mobil 1 used.
I asked how much and they insisted it was free of charge.
I was quite shocked tbh.
A great story, but you're the kind of customer that Porsche attracts. Low oil - what should I do? I'll go to an OPC On our road trip to Spain in the summer my low oil light came on just south of Paris (2023 Cayman GTS 4.0) 10k miles on the clock.
I had checked the oil level the week before and it was in the middle of the green bit so thought it would be fine for a 4k mile road trip seeing as it a 2 year old car with such low mileage.
Anyhow managed to speak to someone in the Porsche dealership in Tours who spoke English.
They had the oil in stock and it was only 50 miles out of our way.
Called in the following morning and explained what I needed, they took the keys off us and made us a brew and some biscuits. 15 mins later keys returned 1L of Mobil 1 used.
I asked how much and they insisted it was free of charge.
I was quite shocked tbh.
In the UK, they'd have charged you £250 labour, £100 diagnostics, £50 oil, plus VAT and a whole load of advisories. A.sk Benno
maz8062 said:
A great story, but you're the kind of customer that Porsche attracts. Low oil - what should I do? I'll go to an OPC
In the UK, they'd have charged you £250 labour, £100 diagnostics, £50 oil, plus VAT and a whole load of advisories. A.sk Benno
"Low oil, sir?In the UK, they'd have charged you £250 labour, £100 diagnostics, £50 oil, plus VAT and a whole load of advisories. A.sk Benno
That will require a new engine and a set of struts and springs."
MC Bodge said:
bennno said:
Update, the dealer has actually quoted for new front strut assemblies at a parts cost of £2400 of the cost as its 'easier' than replacing the mildly corroded springs.
They may need to employ more skilled technicians.And not just fabricate maintenance costs.
BAMoFo said:
MC Bodge said:
bennno said:
Update, the dealer has actually quoted for new front strut assemblies at a parts cost of £2400 of the cost as its 'easier' than replacing the mildly corroded springs.
They may need to employ more skilled technicians.And not just fabricate maintenance costs.
Inbox said:
The correct response is not to fall for it so they don't make money from their business practices, unfortunately so few people in this country have the confidence and/or knowledge to challenge this 'legalised' fraud that is so endemic in all walks of life not just Porsche land.
Spot on.If more people thought this way the OPCs wouldn't have it so easy - sadly this has now gone on for so long they now assume they can get away with it.
Thankfully the OP isn't falling for their BS, where others might have.
OldGermanHeaps said:
Support your local indy.
Indeed, they shall be getting the replacement exhaust bolts and gasket work. to be fair that seems like a Porsche issue on all of their mid / rear engined cars after circa 6-7 years = presumably with stainless fixings it wouldn't be an issue.They felt there was zero chance of the springs needing replacement on a six year old 25k mile car, so lets see.....
Uk dealers take the piss even with parts prices. For me to order 2 genuine porsche springs from germany, then pay expedited shipping, import tax, a not favourable exchange rate on my card, vat and a handling fee it was still 180 quid cheaper than what the 3 nearby dealers were quoting with trade discount.
For a pair of fking springs.
The springs shouldn't have even cost 180 quid, there is nothing special or remarkable about them.
For a pair of f
king springs.The springs shouldn't have even cost 180 quid, there is nothing special or remarkable about them.
OldGermanHeaps said:
Uk dealers take the piss even with parts prices. For me to order 2 genuine porsche springs from germany, then pay expedited shipping, import tax, a not favourable exchange rate on my card, vat and a handling fee it was still 180 quid cheaper than what the 3 nearby dealers were quoting with trade discount.
For a pair of fking springs.
The springs shouldn't have even cost 180 quid, there is nothing special or remarkable about them.
Porsche Tax.For a pair of f
king springs.The springs shouldn't have even cost 180 quid, there is nothing special or remarkable about them.
Guys this has always been the case, for years. Basic service at OPC to get the stamp and keep the Porsche warranty - which is good value, no question, and not been acknowledged - anything else further checked by a reputable indy. Just make sure no mods/ non Porsche parts and youre good to go.
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