Service History

[Josewick]

Hi guys

first of all, a proud owner of an LP560 Spyder now. And thank you particularly to 70proof for your info and advice in the past.

Now only that I have to learn how to drive the thing, but I am still in 2 minds on what to do with keeping the service history.

the car is 2011, close to 14k miles and had its services since new at Grimaldi. I do not intend to visit main dealer as it is not necessary.

I would love to keep with Grimaldi for future services so that the service history is all traceable from one specialist and who is quite respected as well. However travelling to Grimaldi and having to leave the car there for a few days, and pick up after is a nightmare for me.

I have BDM who is local, not sure in terms of reputation who is more respected or better. But it is certainly more handy for me.

Shiltech is another option, which is slightly further but manageable for me.

However the concern is that , having it switched over to another indi, will it have de valued my service record?

Lastly, on BDM site, they claim that having them to service the car does not affect the manufacture warranty (not that I have much left or if any since it was serviced at Grimaldi prior to my ownership) but how is this possible? is it just them, or any indi services will not invalid the manufacture warranty as long as they are known and reputable in the industry?

Thanks

[EpsomJames]

I can't see that moving from one indie to another would make any difference.

Of course there are people who would argue that as it doesn't have full main dealer service history it is already de-valued, even though in my experience you often get better service at an indie.

[Josewick]

Yes I thought of that about the main dealer. I cannot change the past so if the last owner had chosen an indi over a dealer (in which case its not about the price as they are the same), risking losing the manufacture warranty, they must be offering a better reassurance to him than main dealer in quality and service.

I am trying to do what I can to minimise devaluing the vehicle, so needing some advice from experienced users like you all.

Thanks

[Soov535]

Get the next one done at a main dealer - it will increase the value of the car and erase the damage done by having it all Indy.

Most people are not PH people and won't touch a car without all the stamps.

[Josewick]

So you reckon having it previously serviced by indi and going back to main dealer now will be the best bet in securing the value of the history?

[Soov535]

Josewick said:

So you reckon having it previously serviced by indi and going back to main dealer now will be the best bet in securing the value of the history?

It's all about personal taste, but from my (risk averse) perspective having the last stamp and a bill from a main dealer would give me comfort that the car is a candidate for purchase.

I do appreciate that there are great indy's out there though - I'd just expect to sell a car without Lambo stamps for less.

[pje1210]

I do appreciate that there are great indy's out there though - I'd just expect to sell a car without Lambo stamps for less.


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As said above, I was one of them people, I wanted full lambo history and was prepared to pay extra for it, again nothing against the Indys out there, But a dealer stamp in my eyes is always worth more.

[Josewick]

I have no real issue going back to dealer as such. However the first 2 services were already carried out by grimaldi. So not sure sticking to dealer history now will make much of a difference.

[br d]

Congrats Joe, glad you got the car you wanted.

[70proof]

Josewick said:

Hi guys

first of all, a proud owner of an LP560 Spyder now. And thank you particularly to 70proof for your info and advice in the past.

Lastly, on BDM site, they claim that having them to service the car does not affect the manufacture warranty (not that I have much left or if any since it was serviced at Grimaldi prior to my ownership) but how is this possible?

welcome to the club, great choice of car!

re warranty, EU law states provided a car is serviced to a manufacturers schedule and the parts used are OEM then the warranty is intact.... trying to get lambo to honour the warranty might be a little different though....

other chap has a good point, third service should be s simple annual, get a dealer one, but this only works if you will sell before the forth service

[Josewick]

Br D. Yours would still be my perfect first choice to be fair, may be we have a better timing next time round
Guess I will have to bite a bullet on the service after next if I wish to keep it longer

[THE DOBIE]

Josewick said:

Yes I thought of that about the main dealer. I cannot change the past so if the last owner had chosen an indi over a dealer (in which case its not about the price as they are the same), risking losing the manufacture warranty, they must be offering a better reassurance to him than main dealer in quality and service.

I am trying to do what I can to minimise devaluing the vehicle, so needing some advice from experienced users like you all.

Thanks

I would suggest letting a main dealer doing the occasional service for example one of the small annuals, that way the car will be updated with any factory software updates and campaigns that may be issued, Some indis are not fully subscribed to Lambos LARA main frame network due to the ridiculous license costs.

[Spindoctor]

I currently use an excellent indy specialist to look after my Gallardo. My criticism of them is that they're not at the end of my road. It's been to main dealers before, and they've done a good job too. That's the point, it's about finding people who do a great job.

I didn't buy this thing to spend my time thinking about the next buyer. If I ever sell it, I'll sell it to someone sensible like me.

[TISPKJ]

Interesting one, out of interest why would you service from new at an independant I wonder unless you maybe owned the business or similar.
I guess carrying on with the independant route now won't harm anymore, you may find however that you won't be able to sell through one of the official Lamborghini outlets when you come to move the car on.

[Josewick]

Do you mean mixing it with dealer / indi / dealer / indi? That is a bit odd?!?!

Leicester or Birmingham is the closest. So the question is which one and are they fixed price between dealers or i have to shop around ?

Thanks

[70proof]

you can haggle with the dealers.

[br d]

Any pictures yet?

[Josewick]

No nice photos as yet but will follow soon.

Haggle with dealer? Never thought they budge on price lol

In terms or customer service, Leicester or Birmingham ?

Thanks

[TISPKJ]

Josewick said:

Do you mean mixing it with dealer / indi / dealer / indi? That is a bit odd?!?!

Leicester or Birmingham is the closest. So the question is which one and are they fixed price between dealers or i have to shop around ?

Thanks

No I was wondering why when the previous owner bought new he used an independant instead of main dealer to service it's a bit unusual.

[nigelonich]

As much as it pains me to pay the premium a full dealer service history just makes a car more attractive over the same car with indy history come sale time. Only if I used the indy myself and knew if they were any good would I compromise.

I found my local dealer negotiable and reasonable for a pro active clutch and release bearing replacement.