Anyone had 111 point check done for free recently?

[DJMC]

I occasionally read here of warranty extensions being done including a free 111 point check.

My 981 is booked in at OPC Leicester Friday week for 5yr MOT, 111 check (chargeable), 2yr warranty continuation (it's under extended warranty presently).

If another OPC is throwing in the 111 point check my OPC may be persuaded to do the same.

Thanks for any help/info.

[Crispystork]

As always, ring multiple OPCs...

[Twinfan]

I believe they can be thrown in with a service, otherwise they're chargeable.

[chrisABP]

My local OPC's will both do the 111 point check FOC if you are having the car serviced at the same time. If it's just an MOT they will charge you £216 for the pre-warranty extension check.

I just extended the warranty on my 3 year old 981 Spyder by just 1 year so moving forward it will now fall into line with the 2 year service intervals and then qualify for the free 111 point check.

[frozen-in-wiltshire]

not sure it was the full 111 point check - but my OPC did a 'free full check' when it was in for some routine maintenance. good thing too as they found a condenser leak which I'd not noticed.
probably a sales thing they do from time to time - but I don't mind - if they find something that needs doing and can demonstrate that to me - I'll get it done.

[DJMC]

chrisABP said:

My local OPC's will both do the 111 point check FOC if you are having the car serviced at the same time. If it's just an MOT they will charge you £216 for the pre-warranty extension check.

I just extended the warranty on my 3 year old 981 Spyder by just 1 year so moving forward it will now fall into line with the 2 year service intervals and then qualify for the free 111 point check.

So I'd pay a little more pro rata for one year's extension (£660) rather than two (£1190) but save £216 every year thereafter.

However, phoning OPC Leicester just now, they tell me their 111 point check is half price, not free, when done at a service point.
Could you please advise who your two OPCs are so I can speak to my DP to see if he'll budge to free 111 point checks?

As it stands, let's say I extend 1yr this time: £216 + £660 = £876.
Then in 2yrs I extend 2yrs: £108 + 1190.
Total cost £2066. Pro-rata'd over 4yrs = £2754.67

Or... I extend 2yrs this time: £216 + 1190 = £1406
Then in 2yrs I extend 2yrs: = £1406
Total cost £2812.

With only half price 111 point check it's just a little cheaper to go for 1yr this time and then every 2yrs after, but naturally free 111 point checks would be ideal.

Thanks for your help.

Edited by DJMC on Thursday 9th May 13:08

[DJMC]

Just phoned my 2nd nearest OPC in Sutton Coldfield. They'll do the 111 point check for free alongside a service so I've asked Leics DP if he'd like to match this or lose my ongoing servicing business to their rival.

What do you think his reply will be?

[Twinfan]

Depends if you're a Big Player or not

[Cheib]

DJMC said:

Just phoned my 2nd nearest OPC in Sutton Coldfield. They'll do the 111 point check for free alongside a service so I've asked Leics DP if he'd like to match this or lose my ongoing servicing business to their rival.

What do you think his reply will be?

Depends how much he

A) Values you as a customer

and/or

B) Whether he or any of his staff check PH ! (I know the GSM at my OPC does)

[DJMC]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Of course, how stupid of me to ask if I could save £216 or £108 every two years.

And why would my OPC want my servicing business every two years, my custom if I ever have an issue or need parts, my recommendation of their company to others.

I'd totally forgotten Porsche don't need customers at all and can survive on charitable donations.

[DJMC]

Leics OPC DP has responded with a far more generous offer than I'd hoped for and commented:

"I can see by your details below that you are local to us and are also a good customer of ours."

Seems I am the "target market" after all.

[MeisterH]

Twinfan said:

Depends if you're a Big Player or not

Actually the term they use is BIG hitter hahaha

[Klippie]

Mine had a major service, brake fluid, plugs, mot, warranty renewal and charged full price for 111 point check...I wasn’t impressed and I won’t be back.

[rdjohn]

Let’s just remind ourselves what we are discussing here

https://www.porsche.lt/image/data/porsche-approved...

Yes, it is what you would expect any competent service centre to do as part of a service on any normal car. It’s just nicely documented.

Perhaps it ads value if you are thinking of selling in the next year, but to me, it is sort of paying for the same service twice, if it’s an extra.