Update on servicing query

[avinalarf]

I recently asked for advice regarding an imminent service and the advice given enabled me to have a more informed conversation with the service manager and saved me some money,so thank you to those involved.

[Jockman]

De Rien

[avinalarf]

Jockman said:

De Rien

Merci beaucoup .
BTW what's with the French,Monsieur Jockhomme ?

[Jockman]

De nada

[avinalarf]

Jockman said:

De nada

Muchas gracias.
BTW what's with the Spanish Jockhombre ?

[Jockman]

Macht Nichts

[avinalarf]

Jockman said:

Macht Nichts

Danke schon.
BTW what's with the German Jockmann ?

[Jockman]

By eck thou's champion

[avinalarf]

Jockman said:

By eck thou's champion

[Jockman]

[avinalarf]

Jockman said:

I do love that pic of George.

[michael gould]

Mine is off to Stratstone tomorrow for its 12 monthly £900 oil change

[8Tech]

£900.00!! Cripes, I nearly just choked.

I just did mine in an hour, with genuine parts and the proper oil for £125.00. Even used a new magnetic sump bolt and cleaned both throttle bodies.

How do they justify £900.00? I suppose if you can afford an Aston..................

[divetheworld]

michael gould said:

Mine is off to Stratstone tomorrow for its 12 monthly £900 oil change

Unfortunately it's late advice, but supply your own oil. The cost reduction on the £900 is significant (~£200) and if you get your oil from the right supplier, you should save £100-125 in total.
It's worth the hassle. Especially for a Scouser.

Edited by divetheworld on Tuesday 5th November 06:57

[V8 Animal]

I think MG is having a laugh.

[Jockman]

I'm assuming that's the 8th year Service charge at Wilmslow ??

Mr G usually takes his own oil so that would be one heck of a charge sans l'huile

[George29]

Jockman said:

I'm assuming that's the 8th year Service charge at Wilmslow ??

Mr G usually takes his own oil so that would be one heck of a charge sans l'huile

The 7th year is the expensive one though?

[Jockman]

George29 said:

The 7th year is the expensive one though?

Correct. Hence my astonishment at the price quoted by Mr G

[avinalarf]

8Tech said:

£900.00!! Cripes, I nearly just choked.

I just did mine in an hour, with genuine parts and the proper oil for £125.00. Even used a new magnetic sump bolt and cleaned both throttle bodies.

How do they justify £900.00? I suppose if you can afford an Aston..................

Not the whole story Gerry.
What MG omits to say is that the £900 includes a free weekend with my Ladyboys with any oil surplus to requirements being returned to spread over aforementioned Ladyboys.
Several Aston main dealers now offer this desirable addition to selected,privileged,customers.

[ditomaso]

michael gould said:

Mine is off to Stratstone tomorrow for its 12 monthly £900 oil change

bit late I know, but there are a few offers inc main dealers for an oil change www.servicethecar.com - hope you can save some money

Edited by ditomaso on Tuesday 5th November 19:49