OPC vs Independent

[ransom81]

Is it unusual for an OPC to quote cheaper than an independent specialist?

I've had a quote come in from Colchester Porsche for a couple of hundred pounds cheaper than my local specialist

[Twinfan]

I suspect it depends on the work itself, whether the indy actually wants to do it or not etc. It's probably unusual though.

[ransom81]

Would there be any advantage of using an OPC?

[Twinfan]

It's cheaper?

[Nuttcase]

Are you sure the scope of the service is the same? The price of oil alone will be a lot higher at the OPC

[gsewell]

The headline price at my local specialist is about the same as an OPC. However, the only time I went to the OPC they then added more re work, such as brake disks, at ripoff prices. So, overall I get better prices at the specialist.
However, YMMV.

[khushy]

Twinfan said:

It's cheaper?

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[khushy]

ransom81 said:

Is it unusual for an OPC to quote cheaper than an independent specialist?

I've had a quote come in from Colchester Porsche for a couple of hundred pounds cheaper than my local specialist

I would complain to your OPC that they were cheaper and you spent less - you might get compensation