Out of warranty repairs at Manufacturer's shop or not?
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:17 pm
OK, so I guess this is a topic many of you will have thought about before...
The Volvo XC90 just ran out of warranty three months ago, and has been in to Al Futtaim Volvo for its first service since then.
Surprise! Suddenly a whole lot of expensive problems have been discovered that weren't revealed on the last service during the warranty period.
Certainly, Vovo parts are more expensive than after market parts, but of the total AED10,000 estimate, labour accounts for 6,500. It's a matter of replacing the crank oil seal, arm bushes, torque converter screws, and a few other things. It think Volvo is probably charging far more for labour than an independent shop would.
Now that the warranty has expired, there is not the problem of after market service voiding the warranty. So does anyone have any reason why I shouldn't (or couldn't) go to an independent shop for this? maybe because they couldn't get decent parts for it? Or some other reason?
If not, would anyone like to recommend me to an independent shop for an on-road car?
Thanks in advance for your advice and suggestions
Tom
The Volvo XC90 just ran out of warranty three months ago, and has been in to Al Futtaim Volvo for its first service since then.
Surprise! Suddenly a whole lot of expensive problems have been discovered that weren't revealed on the last service during the warranty period.
Certainly, Vovo parts are more expensive than after market parts, but of the total AED10,000 estimate, labour accounts for 6,500. It's a matter of replacing the crank oil seal, arm bushes, torque converter screws, and a few other things. It think Volvo is probably charging far more for labour than an independent shop would.
Now that the warranty has expired, there is not the problem of after market service voiding the warranty. So does anyone have any reason why I shouldn't (or couldn't) go to an independent shop for this? maybe because they couldn't get decent parts for it? Or some other reason?
If not, would anyone like to recommend me to an independent shop for an on-road car?
Thanks in advance for your advice and suggestions
Tom