service cost

[twin]

just booked my 4.0 xj8 in at jag peterborough for service.
was advised to have 100k service other day but today he said 70k service as 100k dont include spark plug change ????
anyway he said 500 quid inc vat etc etc is this about right price ?

[jagtech]

Hi Twin £500 sounds about right. The spark plugs will bump the price up as they are nearly £12 each (thats £96 in just plugs)
Just remember for this price you are getting a jaguar trained technician servicing your vehicle who will be experienced with identifying any problems or potential issues you may run in to.
Certainly in my main dealership you are not just buying the physical service on your car but the personnel service and follow up to any future problems you may encounter, by this i mean dealerships are more likely to be sympethetic to other problems you experience if your a customer who entrusts them to carry out routine maintenance on their car not just fix the problems smaller garages cannot.

[Mike1932]

What jagtech says is correct - but it depends how deep your pockets are! The cheaper alternative is to see if there is a "Jag Specialist" in your area. These guys are usually Jag trained and have the diagnostic equipment and general know-how for which they charge considerably less than a main agent.

Have a look at the topic "Servicing" three up from the bottom of this Bulletin Board and you may even be lucky enough to find one listed in your area. If not, investigate for yourself. There is sure to be one not too far away - and you'll save a bomb!

[daveji]

Hello Twin
Labour rates at Independent Jaguar Specialists average around half those charged by Main Dealers and good straight dealing Independants do exist.
I suggest a call to your JEC Regional Rep. who should have the local knowledge.
His contact details will be in the magazine somewhere.

[Brakebuster]

i service my own cars,

two reasons , cost savings, and i know that i have done the job to my own requirements,

all major mechanical servicing can be done at home

engine oil,
oil filter
air filter
spark plugs
coolant flush
new coolant stat ( with new pump if required)
check for oil leaks etc to name a few

the only thing you get from having a garage service your car is the codes read , and or reset , and someone else get oily hands

so i save £400 each time i do it myself, as all these parts above would come to less than £100 ( and that includes a new pump )

but if it gives you peace of mind , go for it.....

BB

i forgot to add,

i would fully support main dealer servicing of a new car up to five or six years old, after that, there aint much point......just my thoughts

[twin]

after careful consideration i have booked it in at jag peterborough and it will be serviced there on friday, maybe its costing more than i could get it for at independant but it has main dealer history so i will continue that.
thanks for your thoughts