$430 ve service 60,000k's

[sld86]

Just picked up my 06 ve ss manual. Charged $430 for the service. Now im no service expert but its a bit rich i think. I supplied my own engine oil and also requested the gearbox oil be changed.

Was charged for the following:
-$131 for the service including all the usual bullcrap they tell you they have done
-$40 for a 104point check over:confused:
now parts i was charged for which i cant understand
-HO 89017524 Filter Oil $17.94 What is filter oil? 1 would think that clean engine oil on the filter rubber would be suffice or is this to fill the filter before they screw it on?????
-HO 92140004 Opticlean????? what the hell is this?
-LU OIL-15 Cononco 10w30w GF4 7litres for $56.35 Wat loody hell is this obviously oil but i only asked that gearbox oil be changed and i supplied my own oil???
-LU OIL-2 DEXRON VI Gearbox oil i guess 3.5L for $32.55????

not at all happy with the service. they also rang me saying i need a wheel alignment and balance but ive had 2 done in the last 3months so i unhappily declined their offer:flipoff:

also wrote that my windscreen wiper blades are worn but didnt replace them nor call me to ask if i wanted it done:vpo:

they put tyre shine on me tyres but didnt wash the car or even clean the wheels.

what is wrong with this country these days

they say they replaced the "pollen filter" where abouts to i find this thingo to check if its even been done

[Micks]

Man you really must get away from the stealerships their ripping you...Ya don't get the free tea/coffee biscuits & colour teles in their sitting rooms for nothing ya know. But...Shush I hear Davo on me heels...:hide::hide::fishing:

Cheers
VYT

[Hammer]

LOl im guessing thats at our local holden dealer on gordon street ??
is teh car out of warrenty yet ?

[sld86]

yep its our friendly local holden hsv dealer:vpo: still got 6months warranty left on everything except the drivetrain for obvious reasons lol:eyes:

This is the first car ive had that actually gets serviced by the dealer. only got this service done incase i cant sell it and have to trade it in i can put all the factory crap back on it and the service book will still be stamped by holden

[Hi Octane]

Just picked up my 06 ve ss manual. Charged $430 for the service. Now im no service expert but its a bit rich i think. I supplied my own engine oil and also requested the gearbox oil be changed.

Was charged for the following:
-$131 for the service including all the usual bullcrap they tell you they have done
-$40 for a 104point check over:confused:
now parts i was charged for which i cant understand
-HO 89017524 Filter Oil $17.94 What is filter oil? 1 would think that clean engine oil on the filter rubber would be suffice or is this to fill the filter before they screw it on?????
-HO 92140004 Opticlean????? what the hell is this?
-LU OIL-15 Cononco 10w30w GF4 7litres for $56.35 Wat loody hell is this obviously oil but i only asked that gearbox oil be changed and i supplied my own oil???
-LU OIL-2 DEXRON VI Gearbox oil i guess 3.5L for $32.55????

not at all happy with the service. they also rang me saying i need a wheel alignment and balance but ive had 2 done in the last 3months so i unhappily declined their offer:flipoff:

also wrote that my windscreen wiper blades are worn but didnt replace them nor call me to ask if i wanted it done:vpo:

they put tyre shine on me tyres but didnt wash the car or even clean the wheels.

what is wrong with this country these days

they say they replaced the "pollen filter" where abouts to i find this thingo to check if its even been done

Opticlean is windscreen washer fluid
They have cahrged you for engine oil.
$40 check over they should check it over as part of the service
The oil filter may have been the trans filter, Maybe the engine oil filter, Dunno.
Service charge is ok tho.

[sld86]

Opticlean is windscreen washer fluid
They have cahrged you for engine oil.
$40 check over they should check it over as part of the service
The oil filter may have been the trans filter, Maybe the engine oil filter, Dunno.
Service charge is ok tho.

shit i better go check they put the windscreen fluid in the write bottle being single turbo with the 2 tank relocations. charged me for engine oil gees the pisses me rite off now cant wait till monday morning to give my piece of mind,flamin idiots

[baja_ss]

why would you pay for the 104 point check, that should be covered under the service,but i could be wrong
Also they charged you for engine oil that what the $54 is
the opticlean is for your windscreen washer bottle additive
the filter oil is meant to be oil filter
I would be calling them up and question them about charging you for engine oil if you did supply your own and ask them about the extra charge for the 104 point check.

[lowhsv]

i paid $496 for my 2.7ltr toyota hilux 07 model at 40,000kms at toyota.

get away from dealership majority of mechanics cover warrenty and also are accredited mechanics which dont void anything, only difference is usually under $200 for major services.

[vicarious]

this is what i was charged for a ve 30,000 service today

$121.20 for service
fully synthetic oil(which i asked for) $129.13
workshop supples $9.95
waste disposal fee $4.99
loan car (ve omega) $35
optikleen $ 0.76
oil filter package $13.09
total $345.53

would of been a lot less if i dint have a loan car or ask for synthetic oil, but i am happy with the service

[scotty350]

Just picked up my 06 ve ss manual. Charged $430 for the service. Now im no service expert but its a bit rich i think. I supplied my own engine oil and also requested the gearbox oil be changed.

Was charged for the following:
-$131 for the service including all the usual bullcrap they tell you they have done
-$40 for a 104point check over:confused:
now parts i was charged for which i cant understand
-HO 89017524 Filter Oil $17.94 What is filter oil? 1 would think that clean engine oil on the filter rubber would be suffice or is this to fill the filter before they screw it on?????
-HO 92140004 Opticlean????? what the hell is this?
-LU OIL-15 Cononco 10w30w GF4 7litres for $56.35 Wat loody hell is this obviously oil but i only asked that gearbox oil be changed and i supplied my own oil???
-LU OIL-2 DEXRON VI Gearbox oil i guess 3.5L for $32.55????

not at all happy with the service. they also rang me saying i need a wheel alignment and balance but ive had 2 done in the last 3months so i unhappily declined their offer:flipoff:

also wrote that my windscreen wiper blades are worn but didnt replace them nor call me to ask if i wanted it done:vpo:

they put tyre shine on me tyres but didnt wash the car or even clean the wheels.

what is wrong with this country these days

they say they replaced the "pollen filter" where abouts to i find this thingo to check if its even been done


Had to laugh when you said about the tyre shine as I had that crap put on at my 3000km check and grease left on my door and dirty rags left inside the car then I realized you are from Mackay like me. Say no more about the wonderful service we get here. On that note, if anyone from Mackay knows a good mechanic that can do our log book services I'd love to know as I definitely don't intend going back to our friends on Gordon Street.

[Drewie]

Just picked up my 06 ve ss manual. Charged $430 for the service. Now im no service expert but its a bit rich i think. I supplied my own engine oil and also requested the gearbox oil be changed.

Was charged for the following:
-$131 for the service including all the usual bullcrap they tell you they have done
-$40 for a 104point check over:confused:
now parts i was charged for which i cant understand
-HO 89017524 Filter Oil $17.94 What is filter oil? 1 would think that clean engine oil on the filter rubber would be suffice or is this to fill the filter before they screw it on?????
-HO 92140004 Opticlean????? what the hell is this?
-LU OIL-15 Cononco 10w30w GF4 7litres for $56.35 Wat loody hell is this obviously oil but i only asked that gearbox oil be changed and i supplied my own oil???
-LU OIL-2 DEXRON VI Gearbox oil i guess 3.5L for $32.55????

not at all happy with the service. they also rang me saying i need a wheel alignment and balance but ive had 2 done in the last 3months so i unhappily declined their offer:flipoff:

also wrote that my windscreen wiper blades are worn but didnt replace them nor call me to ask if i wanted it done:vpo:

they put tyre shine on me tyres but didnt wash the car or even clean the wheels.

what is wrong with this country these days

they say they replaced the "pollen filter" where abouts to i find this thingo to check if its even been done

What else did you get done? Those figures above only add up to $277.84 not $430 if you take off the $56.35 for the oil they should not of charged you for that leaves $221.49, something doesn't add up. Was there more labour or parts?

[sld86]

Had to laugh when you said about the tyre shine as I had that crap put on at my 3000km check and grease left on my door and dirty rags left inside the car then I realized you are from Mackay like me. Say no more about the wonderful service we get here. On that note, if anyone from Mackay knows a good mechanic that can do our log book services I'd love to know as I definitely don't intend going back to our friends on Gordon Street.

hopefully i wont own it when its up for its next service or i will take it down to hervey bay where it use to get done cuz atleast i know they do it properly and dont add the "mackay tax" ontop of it. Not sure if hdt can do log book servicing have to wait for jezz to get online to find out.

[Hammer]

i thought service was opne for 5 hrs tommorow as im going in to get a clockspring

[sld86]

What else did you get done? Those figures above only add up to $277.84 not $430 if you take off the $56.35 for the oil they should not of charged you for that leaves $221.49, something doesn't add up. Was there more labour or parts?

righto

$613 total cost with $55.76gst
60,000km service $131
Filter Oil $17.94
Opticlean $0.84
Cononco 10w30w $56.35
Dexron VI Fluid $32.55
= 238.68
I orderd another key so add
Key dr lk& ignition $60.45
Transmitter ASM $91.43
=$151.88


=$390
labour is not listed on invoice but must be bloody expensive then

[185iboy]

Thats not too bad besides them charging you for oil.

Pollen filter is the filter for your the air that comes through your vents.

104pt check over is a complete check over your car. Should be the serviceability of every single component, compared to them just having a quick check over your car before they service it. If you're really paranoid about it take it somewhere else to see if they find anything wrong with you're car. If there is then your dealer didn't do the 104pt check as they most definately would've told you shit that's wrong with the car so they can get more $$$ out of you..

[HSV590]

Did it cross your mind to stand at the service desk and ASK them to explain their bill???????...Not much point whinging on here about it!!

[sld86]

Thats not too bad besides them charging you for oil.

Pollen filter is the filter for your the air that comes through your vents.

104pt check over is a complete check over your car. Should be the serviceability of every single component, compared to them just having a quick check over your car before they service it. If you're really paranoid about it take it somewhere else to see if they find anything wrong with you're car. If there is then your dealer didn't do the 104pt check as they most definately would've told you shit that's wrong with the car so they can get more $$$ out of you..

so where abouts would i find this pollen filter?
ill go up there in the morning and check if there open hammer i need to have a discussion with them before i go back to work sunday, that $56 is a few cans at the pub after work id be missing out on


Did it cross your mind to stand at the service desk and ASK them to explain their bill???????...Not much point whinging on here about it!!

hate to be blatently obvious but in the first post i did say im no expert in what everything is,thats why i posted on here. this is what forums are designed for to ask questions but im happy to be wrong:confused: and it was 5oclock on a friday with everyone lined up behind me so not worth holding everyone else up while they explain it to me id rather get my facts rite on wat is wat before they tell me some bullshit story

[planetdavo]

Why would I bother explaining what some of those items are. I'm simply an overpaid stealership puppet with no idea about anything..:spew:

[scotty350]

so where abouts would i find this pollen filter?
ill go up there in the morning and check if there open hammer i need to have a discussion with them before i go back to work sunday, that $56 is a few cans at the pub after work id be missing out on



hate to be blatently obvious but in the first post i did say im no expert in what everything is,thats why i posted on here. this is what forums are designed for to ask questions but im happy to be wrong:confused: and it was 5oclock on a friday with everyone lined up behind me so not worth holding everyone else up while they explain it to me id rather get my facts rite on wat is wat before they tell me some bullshit story
Good on ya :goodjob:

[Bandit]

i think $430 is fair enough for a Dealership service...if you are going to own a car you need to factor in maintenance fees, and of course some cars will come out cheaper.

$430 is not big amount, $3k from BMW for a DSC (dynamic stability control) aka traction control unit that failed.


Come on guys we need to be fair.....you got to dealership feeling that they will provide you a service-perhaps better than local mechanics so pay for it.

Mind you I dont get my car serviced at dealership....

just my thoughts.

[boyley]

get your own stamp made up

SLD86 Motors
PO Box 86
Bum*ucK Idaho

And then stamp your own book and do the work yourself.

Also when are you going to post up something regarding your turbo install..........please:1peek:

[HEXEM]

righto

Filter Oil $17.94

Cononco 10w30w $56.35

labour is not listed on invoice but must be bloody expensive then

Geez, I pay $10.85 including GST from Holden here in Canberra. If you buy the factory filter from Parts and supply with your own oil at time of service its is cheaper. Service seems to add a few dollars on the price of an oil filter when they give you your invoice. I forgot to add my filter (they already supply my Mobil1 5w30 oil) as last serice and the filter cost was $13.87, then they add GST at the end of all the prices added up. I wasn't worried about it as they do the right thing by me.

From my understanding alot of Holden dealerships charge around $99 per hour for labour.

[vyc4b]

Why would I bother explaining what some of those items are. I'm simply an overpaid stealership puppet with no idea about anything..:spew:



For a while there I thought you where going to resist posting........ :1peek:

[SV346]

Why would I bother explaining what some of those items are. I'm simply an overpaid stealership puppet with no idea about anything..:spew:

Read our minds

[markols1]

Why would I bother explaining what some of those items are. I'm simply an overpaid stealership puppet with no idea about anything..:spew:
That's not true i for one like your input it's very good to see both sides of the fence. And your info is always helpful and sometimes you get a laugh out of it from me keep it up cheers mark.

[planetdavo]

That's not true i for one like your input it's very good to see both sides of the fence. And your info is always helpful and sometimes you get a laugh out of it from me keep it up cheers mark.
Cheers mate, appreciate it when people are brave enough to go against the schoolyard maturity level peer group pressure on this forum sometimes.
I was only sticking the middle finger up to all the idiots on this forum with my post. :)

[boyley]

People dont realise what PD does in the background, very helpful and always willing to share info. Just have a look at the Part Numbers thread.

[Wonky]

People dont realise what PD does in the background, very helpful and always willing to share info. Just have a look at the Part Numbers thread.

Yep, very true! As Mark said, PD does provide a perspective from the other side of the fence which adds some balance to things that isn't always evident in posts from people who just seem rabidly anti-dealer.

[the big fist]

I personally don't think it is that bad for the work done. I don't understand why people go on about dealers yet still take cars there. We hear all the bad threads with regards to getting warranty work approved so why bother worrying about keeping it all serviced by dealers.

[Wonky]

I personally don't think it is that bad for the work done. I don't understand why people go on about dealers yet still take cars there. We hear all the bad threads with regards to getting warranty work approved so why bother worrying about keeping it all serviced by dealers.

In my case given my level of mods I try to keep in sweet with my dealer by using him for service so if ever there is a line-ball warranty issue on the powertrain they'll push for me to get it. I've used them for over 6 years now and never had an issue and they have no hassles with mods (apparently some of their guys have modded cars and drag etc.). I only do just over 1,000km per month so at less than one service per year on average the extra $50 - $100 extra the service costs me (their rates seem quite reasonable) seems good insurance to me should I for instance have hassles with the (bloody expensive) A6.

[planetdavo]

Cheers boyley and Wonky.
Clearly the more intelligent members of this forum understand that my posts answer questions all over the forum rather than just one subject, and attempt to be reasonably balanced, even when surrounded by stupidity, baiting and pimply faced jeuvenile behaviour.
My faith in this forum is starting to be restored. :)

[vyc4b]

People dont realise what PD does in the background, very helpful and always willing to share info. Just have a look at the Part Numbers thread.

Couldn't agree more Boyley.....very helpful indeed.
Cheers.

[macca33]

Cheers boyley and Wonky.
Clearly the more intelligent members of this forum understand that my posts answer questions all over the forum rather than just one subject, and attempt to be reasonably balanced, even when surrounded by stupidity, baiting and pimply faced jeuvenile behaviour.
My faith in this forum is starting to be restored. :)
Is that a tear welling in the corner of my eye Davo???? :stick:

[planetdavo]

Is that a tear welling in the corner of my eye Davo???? :stick:
If "the gul" is FT Gully, Melbourne, maybe I should bring around some tissues mate..:lmao:

[Martin_D]

Cool....'Top Poster' roughs up 'Mods'
Hasnt been this good for a while :lol:

[planetdavo]

Since the thread has improved, I'll assist...

Just picked up my 06 ve ss manual. Charged $430 for the service. Now im no service expert but its a bit rich i think. I supplied my own engine oil and also requested the gearbox oil be changed.

Was charged for the following:
-$131 for the service including all the usual bullcrap they tell you they have done
-$40 for a 104point check over:confused: SELF EXPLANATORY.
now parts i was charged for which i cant understand
-HO 89017524 Filter Oil $17.94 What is filter oil?
OIL FILTER
-HO 92140004 Opticlean????? what the hell is this? WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE ADDITIVE
-LU OIL-15 Cononco 10w30w GF4 7litres for $56.35 Wat loody hell is this obviously oil but i only asked that gearbox oil be changed and i supplied my own oil??? 10W-30 IS ENGINE OIL
-LU OIL-2 DEXRON VI Gearbox oil i guess 3.5L for $32.55???? MANUAL OR AUTO FLUID.

not at all happy with the service. they also rang me saying i need a wheel alignment and balance but ive had 2 done in the last 3months so i unhappily declined their offer:flipoff: PROBABLY SAW THE WEAR PATTERN ON YOUR TYRES THAT LED TO YOUR OTHER RECENT ALIGNMENTS.

also wrote that my windscreen wiper blades are worn but didnt replace them nor call me to ask if i wanted it done:vpo: YOU WOULD HAVE HAD AN EVEN BIGGER BILL TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THEN. DO THEY STILL WIPE OK?

they put tyre shine on me tyres but didnt wash the car or even clean the wheels. MOST DON'T ANYMORE. WE ARE IN A DROUGHT.

what is wrong with this country these days IT'S FULL OF PIMPLY LITTLE SH!TS.

they say they replaced the "pollen filter" where abouts to i find this thingo to check if its even been done IN THE HEATER BOX. FILTERS AIR ENTERING THE CABIN.

[Martin_D]

$400 is not bad for a dealer service on most anything....... :teach:
Dont lose it Davo, a few deep breaths mate. Abusing some hapless prick on the interweb may lose you employee of the month for April dude :cool:

[Uncle Tone]

From my understanding alot of Holden dealerships charge around $99 per hour for labour.

WHAAAAAAT???? :vpo: :vpo:

$99 per hour for the under 14's mixed doubles squad??? :doh:

I'm in the wrong industry! How do I get a job in the service department?



Or am I too old? :lmao:

[planetdavo]

WHAAAAAAT???? :vpo: :vpo:

$99 per hour for the under 14's mixed doubles squad??? :doh:

I'm in the wrong industry! How do I get a job in the service department?

If you saw the monthly bills for a dealership you'd understand better. It costs an absolute fortune in wages, licensing fees, training courses, compulsary specialised tools and equipment and normal bills. Someone obviously has to pay in the end.

[Uncle Tone]

If you saw the monthly bills for a dealership you'd understand better. It costs an absolute fortune in wages, licensing fees, training courses, compulsary specialised tools and equipment and normal bills. Someone obviously has to pay in the end.

Oh, I understand perfectly Davo. :nyuk:

The service department doesn't get called the most profitable part of the dealership for no reason, you know :deal:

[planetdavo]

Oh, I understand perfectly Davo. :nyuk:

The service department doesn't get called the most profitable part of the dealership for no reason, you know :deal:
A bank makes 2 billion dollars profit in a year. Do you stop using that bank because they dared make a profit, the very reason they open their doors each day...? :)

[Martin_D]

Nissan AUS are charging around $195 per hour for GTR servicing :)
Its in line with what you spend on the car......always has been :teach:
....and if you dont like it, dont go to the dealer.... :)

[planetdavo]

Nissan AUS are charging around $195 per hour for GTR servicing :)
Its in line with what you spend on the car......always has been :teach:
....and if you dont like it, dont go to the dealer.... :)
I can see the owners of 1986 R31 Skylines and 1992 N14 SSS Pulsars clogging the Nissan Forums with their "disgust" over R35 GTR servicing costs...:lmao:

[Uncle Tone]

A bank makes 2 billion dollars profit in a year. Do you stop using that bank because they dared make a profit, the very reason they open their doors each day...? :)

You can't compare a bank to the Holden service department Davo.....the bank staff are about 5 times their age! :lmao:

[planetdavo]

You can't compare a bank to the Holden service department Davo.....the bank staff are about 5 times their age! :lmao:
Do your local ones actually have staff, or just those ATM's that walk around in ads...? :stick:

[macca33]

If "the gul" is FT Gully, Melbourne, maybe I should bring around some tissues mate..:lmao:
No mate, a tad further southeast of there and I cannot complain at all about the local Holden dealer here - 100% in my eyes.

cheers

[Uncle Tone]

Do your local ones actually have staff, or just those ATM's that walk around in ads...? :stick:

Isn't that their uniform nowadays? :D

[Martin_D]

I can see the owners of 1986 R31 Skylines and 1992 N14 SSS Pulsars clogging the Nissan Forums with their "disgust" over R35 GTR servicing costs...:lmao:

Dont laugh digger...........it happens :)

[planetdavo]

Ah so grasshopper, Warri-gul. :teach:

This thread has turned out quite balanced in the end, but honestly, the OP could have had his questions answered in two minutes at the service counter, and disputed anything at that point, rather than go through all this.

[Martin_D]

That could be said for most any thread on here though.... :eek:

[Uncle Tone]

That could be said for most any thread on here though.... :eek:


Except for my turbo threads :stick:

[planetdavo]

That could be said for most any thread on here though.... :eek:
Careful Mr Tuna, I'm starting to like you tonight. :love2:

[Martin_D]

Davo if you rock up out the front in your Epica there is a slim chance I could confuse you for a chick :lol: :eek:

[planetdavo]

Davo if you rock up out the front in your Epica there is a slim chance I could confuse you for a chick
I have the Captiva at the moment. Does that make me a hot Mum instead? :lmao: :eek:

[Brandonsdad]

Davo if you rock up out the front in your Epica there is a slim chance I could confuse you for a chick :lol: :eek:

PM me when he does.


I have the Captiva at the moment. Does that make me a hot Mum instead? :lmao: :eek:

No, a yummy mummy.:)

[HSVGTS215i]

Pollen filter isnt in the heaterbox if its a VE.

Pop your bonnet and youll see a section at the base of the windscreen in the plastic vent panel with plastic push clips (passenger side). Remove the clips and lift the plastic panel up and look down into the cavity and you should see a nice new white paper type filter in there.

[Carby]

Thanks for the tip on that - I wondered where it was.

[HSVGTS215i]

No problem :D