service help

[gareth]

hey guys, just got my car back from the dealers as needed a sensor changing. i asked for a quote on my next service (36000) and couldnt belive they wanted just over £600, does this sound a lil bit overpriced? does anyone know of a good reno specialist in the south (Sussex) area? cheers for any info

 

[hoolio]

Ren-Tech, Portsmouth.

 

[Jimboss]

is the sensor cost included in the price??? still sounds really dear!

I thought my girlfriends cupped 182FF 36K service was a rip off at £370..........a bog standard 36K service should be in the region of £250 ish. We learnrt our lesson the hard way.

ring round as many dealership/specialists as you can.......it pays to do your homework

 

[Cue]

36k service shouldn't really be more than around the £150 mark, it's just a filter and oil change svs, no belts etc needed.

 

[Olliev8]

Ren-tech all the way.

 

[Luke335]

Aux belts too I think. As above, take it to Ren-tec.

 

[Cue]

sorry yes the aux belt would add £100 quid so you should be looking at £250-£300 for 36k...

 

[Nick C]

Cue what is the Aux belt?

My reason for asking is that i am approaching the 36k miles and had the cam belt changed at 28k by Renault when they fixed a rocker cover oil leak. The Renault paperwork states they had to order and fit a cam belt kit. If that kit includes the aux belt, then there is no point me replacing it again so soon.

Cheers for you help

Nick

 

[Cue]

auxiliary belt, cam belt or timing belt is a different belt, i would have hoped they'd change both as it would make sense to but i doubt they have....

I'd double check with them.

 

[DaveTrophy]

Cam belt kit)will not include the auxiliary drive belt, it will have been a new cam belt and tensioner

 

[T7PHY]

Just been quoted £632.86 for this service by Wych Hill Renault.

:shock: :shock: :shock:

No way it's worth that! Is Rentech the only option for me? I'm based in London/Surrey.

 

[quik5i1ver]

I travelled from Essex to RenTech - I would say it's well worth the journey. They're really great guys - personal service goes a long way in my book.

Just been quoted £632.86 for this service by Wych Hill Renault.

:shock: :shock: :shock:

No way it's worth that! Is Rentech the only option for me? I'm based in London/Surrey.

 

[DaveTrophy]

£630!! :lol:

How do these people sleep at night

 

[gareth]

i choose rentech, its going in on sat so wil let you know how i get on. (never looked forward to taking my car for a service) lol :lol:

 

[T7PHY]

Rentech - 375 quid including VAT! Booked it!

Renault - jokers.

 

[Ash87]

i know you guys rate rentech highly but can anyone tell me if they use original reno parts ? the reason im asking is the aux belt kit is £125 +VAT RRP and book time is around 4.5 hours to fit.plus the service costs. how do rentech make any profit.
im not knocking them just asking the question.

 

[Cue]

if you've got the price from a reno dealer you have to bear in mind that Rentech buy from the importer not from main dealer - Reno stick a large mar-up on everything they sell to the end public.... i.e a splitter cost pence to make they charge out at £130+vat, when a carbon fibre one is only £110.

 

[S4M]

Just had my car serviced at rentech , had a 36,000 service with the Aux belt changed and i also had the wheels laser alligned. Very happy with there work

Cheers Guys

 

[T7PHY]

Just had my car serviced at rentech , had a 36,000 service with the Aux belt changed and i also had the wheels laser alligned. Very happy with there work

Cheers Guys

How much old son?

 

[Johnnytheboy]

£630!! :lol:

How do these people sleep at night

To quote the Simpsons: "On a big pile of money, with many beautiful ladies".