Why It Pays To Shop Around

[unggy]

ive just rang both Farmer & Carlisle and Sturgess.

Farmer & Carlisle - £197 incl

Sturgess - £181 incl

according to Sturgess the service retails at £197 exactly what toyota quoted me. Sturgess gave me £10 discount over the retail price.

So the prices isnt that bad. I guess it all depends on the car model?

im going to go with Farmer & Carlisle, seeing the difference isnt that much.

[Yaris SR Kid]

Weird how all toyota garages have different prices!!

[Gnome]

Weird how all toyota garages have different prices!!

It's cause they'll be a basic price given to them by Toyota, which they are then free to add to, with differing labour fees, etc, in different areas.

Still stupid though - I could get a £100 difference with Toyota, within a 30 miles square radius, becuase of 5 different dealers, in 3 counties...

[Demonic Angel]

ive just rang both Farmer & Carlisle and Sturgess.

Farmer & Carlisle - £197 incl

Sturgess - £181 incl

according to Sturgess the service retails at £197 exactly what toyota quoted me. Sturgess gave me £10 discount over the retail price.

So the prices isnt that bad. I guess it all depends on the car model?

im going to go with Farmer & Carlisle, seeing the difference isnt that much.

I'm shocked, especially beings as F&C quoted me £275 incl! I'd really like to know where they got that figure from!

Yes my price with Sturgess included the 10% discount - is your price inclusive of the brake fluid change as well?

[Yaris SR Kid]

Maybe its because they thought they could get some money out of you as your a women :P lol joking! Its very strange!

[mark999]

Usa a local back street guy for servicing. I supply my own oil and genuine toyota parts.

Service and front anti roll bar bushes done for 25quid. He even sorted out a locking rear brake that mr T couldn't fix.

[captainoats]

Usa a local back street guy for servicing. I supply my own oil and genuine toyota parts.

Service and front anti roll bar bushes done for 25quid. He even sorted out a locking rear brake that mr T couldn't fix.

If one gets the servicing done from a non Toyota dealer, or independant garage, then can this invalidate the Toyota warranty?

[DaveSR]

Usa a local back street guy for servicing. I supply my own oil and genuine toyota parts.

Service and front anti roll bar bushes done for 25quid. He even sorted out a locking rear brake that mr T couldn't fix.

If one gets the servicing done from a non Toyota dealer, or independant garage, then can this invalidate the Toyota warranty?

ONLY if they don't use Toyota parts

[captainoats]

Usa a local back street guy for servicing. I supply my own oil and genuine toyota parts.

Service and front anti roll bar bushes done for 25quid. He even sorted out a locking rear brake that mr T couldn't fix.

If one gets the servicing done from a non Toyota dealer, or independant garage, then can this invalidate the Toyota warranty?

ONLY if they don't use Toyota parts

Ok thanks for that. I shall purchase the parts from Toyota before the work is done.

[dicey2k]

Hello one and all! Been a while i know, hope everyone is keeping well?? Anyway, back to the topic in hand!

Does anyone remember what they paid for a 40k? I'm due one as of Saturday!! Suppose its gonna be similar to what you paid Em? :D

[Demonic Angel]

Who the bloody hell are you? :P :D

Long time no see mate! Hope you are well!

I would definitely try and get yours for £150 mate.... ring round and see what they'll do for you I believe its supposed to be about £200 generally but work the old Dicey charm and see how you go!

Dont be a strange buddy!

[DaveSR]

I need a 40k - all though on a diesel Corolla

F&C want £245

Listers Cov want £236

Haven't call Listers Nun yet

Although it does seem that the prices have dropped a little

[Demonic Angel]

I need a 40k - all though on a diesel Corolla

F&C want £245

Listers Cov want £236

Haven't call Listers Nun yet

Although it does seem that the prices have dropped a little

Sturgess Leicester Dave.....

Although Listers Nuneaton did give me a good quote.... no one beat Sturgess! They're only down the road from F&C as well

[dicey2k]

Dont be a strange buddy!

Well i know i'm a little odd but come on now!! Haha!! :D

I may be visiting my local mechanic Kevin, i'm not sure yet! I had an official Mr T service last year, and got raped basically, so as my car's coming up on 6 years old i think i might just go to the local boys!