Vantage 7th Service
Discussion
My 2006 Vantage is up for its next service soon, no doubt will be at Bamford Rose again who I'll call next week to sort out but what sort of cost am I looking at? I've probably only added 2-3k mile on it in the last 12 months 
After the service I'm pretty sure it will be up for sale.
Looks like a fairly quick service, oil and plugs:
After the service I'm pretty sure it will be up for sale.
Looks like a fairly quick service, oil and plugs:
Edited by matg on Sunday 10th February 12:15
Edited by matg on Sunday 10th February 12:15
The 7 year, 70k mile service is usually a biggy.
That's next on mine (despite only having done 55k miles).
AM quoted £1100
Indies quoted £770
I don't think these included VAT either...
Apparently it's coz it's a spark plugs change...
What sort of prices has anyone else got for the Vantage 7th service?
That's next on mine (despite only having done 55k miles).
AM quoted £1100
Indies quoted £770
I don't think these included VAT either...
Apparently it's coz it's a spark plugs change...
What sort of prices has anyone else got for the Vantage 7th service?
7th Service is THE most expensive service for the V8 or the DB9 - Dealers were doing a fixed price of £995 last year on the Vantage.
I've never been quoted a price that doesn't include vat, Steve.
Recent threads suggest that the plugs should be changed on mileage (70k) rather than age of car, but that's a conversation to be had with your agent
I've never been quoted a price that doesn't include vat, Steve.
Recent threads suggest that the plugs should be changed on mileage (70k) rather than age of car, but that's a conversation to be had with your agent
Jockman said:
7th Service is THE most expensive service for the V8 or the DB9 - Dealers were doing a fixed price of £995 last year on the Vantage.
I've never been quoted a price that doesn't include vat, Steve.
Recent threads suggest that the plugs should be changed on mileage (70k) rather than age of car, but that's a conversation to be had with your agent
Not understanding why its the most expensive, unless the plugs are very expensive, although I think I've seen 4 being sold for £65.I've never been quoted a price that doesn't include vat, Steve.
Recent threads suggest that the plugs should be changed on mileage (70k) rather than age of car, but that's a conversation to be had with your agent
I've got under 16k on my 2006 Vantage so do I really need to do the plugs? If so anyone have the type of plugs recommended.
I found this site quoting service prices:
http://www.bridgemillmotors.co.uk/aston-martin/che...
Does not say if it includes VAT but it should do I think to comply with UK laws.
Edited by matg on Sunday 10th February 13:57
This thread could help a wee bit Mat...
Different car but similar principles.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Different car but similar principles.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
At my last service (7th) but only 20k on the clock, I declined the spark plugs...
To me it just doesn't make sense changing at 20k...... Even the manual says "inspect" rather than change at 70k...obviously if you're going to the trouble to remove and inspect, you may as well replace... But it shows that 70k is well within service limit...
To me it just doesn't make sense changing at 20k...... Even the manual says "inspect" rather than change at 70k...obviously if you're going to the trouble to remove and inspect, you may as well replace... But it shows that 70k is well within service limit...
matg said:
Around 15800, its hardly run in.
In that case, I'd definitely be giving the plugs a miss....oils, brake fluid, and anti freeze etc, will all deteriorate with age as well as mileage, and I'd always elect to change as per schedule...But IMO things like plugs, polen filters and air filters, are much more use dependant than mileage...
As an example, when my car was at its last service, the mechanic showed me a brand new air filter straight from the box, and mine removed fom the car.... They looked the same... He blew mine through with an air line, nothing came out and my air box was spotless, so we refitted the old one, and I'll change it next time...
Some people will argue differently, but to me, changing certain parts, just because the schedule says you should, is a compete waste of money, if those parts are still well within their mileage limit, and are still in perfect condition...
Wipers is another one, as someone who hardly uses their car in bad weather, my blades are like new, and clean the screen perfectly, so why replace just because the book says so??
Any good garage will agree with that.Lunablack said:
Wipers is another one, as someone who hardly uses their car in bad weather, my blades are like new, and clean the screen perfectly, so why replace just because the book says so??
Unless you live in extremely warm climate—in which case the rubber gets hard and brittle and needs to be replaced. Same goes for tires, I suppose. I agree that plugs, however, should last unless they are corroded or there are other issues. KarlFranz said:
Unless you live in extremely warm climate—in which case the rubber gets hard and brittle and needs to be replaced. Same goes for tires, I suppose. I agree that plugs, however, should last unless they are corroded or there are other issues.
I don't have to worry about a warm climate in the UK....But to be honest, things like wiper blades are so cheap to buy and replace myself, there's no way I'd pay someone else to do it....
verminator said:
Dont know about the newer cars but on the DB7 Vantage it says change plugs and coil pack at 45k miles.
If the car hasn't done the miles then there's no reason for the plugs or coils to break down. Sounds like another dealer rip off to me.
Crikey Trev, yours must be one of the very last 7 Vantages to be on its original coil pack! The original ones seem to fail at 6-7 years regardless of miles, probably to do with heat cycles and no bonnet vents. If the car hasn't done the miles then there's no reason for the plugs or coils to break down. Sounds like another dealer rip off to me.
Bear in mind, when they do go, they'll take a catalyst with them VERY quickly, they don't like misfires and unburnt fuel
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