Vantage in for service
Discussion
Rubys is in for her service and MOT on monday, As its likely to be the last time the car is in there before the warrety runs out in November ive given them a list of niggles i would like investigating.
Is there any thing i should be requesting they check specifically? or is it worth having the end of warrenty inspection carried out nearer the time.
Car runs perfectly, the list is menial, things like having to press the filler cap release a couple of times and a rattle. (things i could likely sort myself but seeing as i have warrety i may as well)
Does any one have a list of whats done on the service? Someone mentioned brakes being painted buy i cant see that personally.
I have no idea why im nervous, Tyres are new, brakes are good, wipers work etc etc.
Is there any thing i should be requesting they check specifically? or is it worth having the end of warrenty inspection carried out nearer the time.
Car runs perfectly, the list is menial, things like having to press the filler cap release a couple of times and a rattle. (things i could likely sort myself but seeing as i have warrety i may as well)
Does any one have a list of whats done on the service? Someone mentioned brakes being painted buy i cant see that personally.
I have no idea why im nervous, Tyres are new, brakes are good, wipers work etc etc.
some specialists paint the brake disc hubs at service time...which seems to rust very easily and make an otherwise new car look old
the service schedule is in the workshop manual and online somewhere
Id just be sure youve had the common fixes for squeaky brakes and aux belt...neither are expensive, but better to be done under warranty if needed
the service schedule is in the workshop manual and online somewhere
Id just be sure youve had the common fixes for squeaky brakes and aux belt...neither are expensive, but better to be done under warranty if needed
I'd take it to Bamford Rose and ask them to give it a proper inspection. They'll check all of the usual stuff and for a modest fee handle getting warranty work done by an Aston Martin dealer.
I got a new V12V clutch (£4200), paint work - bubbling paint resprayed, some interior stuff done and some other mechanical thing done. It was a year or so back and memory fades but I think I ended up with £6000 of work done that Bamford Rose spotted and I think I paid them a small number of hundreds of pounds for their work - maybe £600.
I got a new V12V clutch (£4200), paint work - bubbling paint resprayed, some interior stuff done and some other mechanical thing done. It was a year or so back and memory fades but I think I ended up with £6000 of work done that Bamford Rose spotted and I think I paid them a small number of hundreds of pounds for their work - maybe £600.
taylor172 said:
im a big fan of my local dealer and dont plan on taking my car any where else, especially not an independent at the other end of the country lol
Not renewing the warranty with Wilmslow then? 
I will give them a call on mine but doubt will renew. Mine runs out December.
Currently in a very similar position myself, car is in for service and MOT at the moment with the warranty due to expire in a week or so. I was all set to chance it and not renew but one thing cropped up on the service that would have wiped out the money saved and then some. I was told the oil pressure relief valve was noisy and needed replacing and it was thirteen hours labour for the job 
., still waiting to get car back but has made me think about the warranty renewal again.
As has been said in the past, it all depends on your own risk aversion. Hope you make the right choice
., still waiting to get car back but has made me think about the warranty renewal again.As has been said in the past, it all depends on your own risk aversion. Hope you make the right choice
Gettoff said:
Currently in a very similar position myself, car is in for service and MOT at the moment with the warranty due to expire in a week or so. I was all set to chance it and not renew but one thing cropped up on the service that would have wiped out the money saved and then some. I was told the oil pressure relief valve was noisy and needed replacing and it was thirteen hours labour for the job ., still waiting to get car back but has made me think about the warranty renewal again.
As has been said in the past, it all depends on your own risk aversion. Hope you make the right choice
Geoff it's probably not covered anyway. You know, esential part of the engine, fair wear and tear, obvious abuse, etc, etc! I suspect it may even have seals.., still waiting to get car back but has made me think about the warranty renewal again.As has been said in the past, it all depends on your own risk aversion. Hope you make the right choice
Jon39 said:
F1 NDW said:
Geoff it's probably not covered anyway. You know, esential part of the engine, fair wear and tear, obvious abuse, etc, etc! I suspect it may even have seals.
Ah yes, the Get-out Clause.Was it Groucho, who made reference to the Sanity Clause?
F1 NDW said:
Geoff it's probably not covered anyway. You know, esential part of the engine, fair wear and tear, obvious abuse, etc, etc! I suspect it may even have seals.
You're probably right, there has been a few people recently having their dealer/warranty test of character and patience, hopefully this isn't my turn 
On a happier note the only other issues were number plate bulb and rear tyre wear (advisory, not due)
.Not a mention of brake pads.. Must try harder 
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