Dealer quoted my $4257.95 for the 60k mile service
#11
06-23-2023, 03:03 PM
The Marin and esp the SF JLR dealership on Geary are utterly ridiculous when it comes to pricing. I stopped going to LR SF when I lived there pre-pandemic, mostly because they charged me $4k for a similar 48K (I think?) service on my old SVR, which was nothing more than routine fluid changes. They also charged me a couple grand for software updates on a 10 month old RRS (not the SVR). My fault for not asking how much in advance and assuming software updates would be free on a less than 1 year old expensive Rover.
I'm pretty sure they looked at my home address and decided to price accordingly. I get annoyed when "ability to pay" is a pricing philosophy.
As for your service... let's break down their quote:
YES TO:
Multi Point Inspection
Drain and Refill Engine Oil
Replace Engine Oil Filter
Replace Engine Air Filter Element
Replace Cabin Air Filter
Replace Spark Plugs
Vehicle Road Test
Perform Brake Fluid Exchange
Perform Differential Fluid Exchange Service
Drain and Refill Transfer Case Fluid
Perform Throttle Body Cleaning Service
NO TO:
Replace Brake Lines (even though it says this it's utterly ridiculous and completely wasteful in this day and age to replace the soft rubber brake hoses in 2-3 years... when did you get it, 2020?).
Install Premium Engine Treatment (absolutely not this is absolutely not recommended nor supported by LR)
Install Ultra Fuel System Treatment (same as above)
Install Windshield Washer Solvent (are you kidding me no)
Perform Battery Protection Cleaning Service (complete bs -- the battery is under the seat)
Install Anti Corrosive Battery Pads (literally a TSB from JLR recommending not to do this on their products a few years back)
Install Enhance fuel System Cleaner (again absolutely not)
Perform A/C Odor Treatment service (not needed unless there is a problem)
Perform Crank Case Cleaning Service (huh? the crank case? in the bottom of the engine? um. No)
Perform Mass Air Flow Cleaning Service (nope)
I'm pretty sure they looked at my home address and decided to price accordingly. I get annoyed when "ability to pay" is a pricing philosophy.
As for your service... let's break down their quote:
YES TO:
Multi Point Inspection
Drain and Refill Engine Oil
Replace Engine Oil Filter
Replace Engine Air Filter Element
Replace Cabin Air Filter
Replace Spark Plugs
Vehicle Road Test
Perform Brake Fluid Exchange
Perform Differential Fluid Exchange Service
Drain and Refill Transfer Case Fluid
Perform Throttle Body Cleaning Service
NO TO:
Replace Brake Lines (even though it says this it's utterly ridiculous and completely wasteful in this day and age to replace the soft rubber brake hoses in 2-3 years... when did you get it, 2020?).
Install Premium Engine Treatment (absolutely not this is absolutely not recommended nor supported by LR)
Install Ultra Fuel System Treatment (same as above)
Install Windshield Washer Solvent (are you kidding me no)
Perform Battery Protection Cleaning Service (complete bs -- the battery is under the seat)
Install Anti Corrosive Battery Pads (literally a TSB from JLR recommending not to do this on their products a few years back)
Install Enhance fuel System Cleaner (again absolutely not)
Perform A/C Odor Treatment service (not needed unless there is a problem)
Perform Crank Case Cleaning Service (huh? the crank case? in the bottom of the engine? um. No)
Perform Mass Air Flow Cleaning Service (nope)
#13
06-23-2023, 03:40 PM
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#15
06-23-2023, 09:51 PM
Had I known how rich I could have become performing these grandiose-sounding service fantasies, I would have steered my career toward becoming a service writer. Or a mechanic who could charge these atmospherically high prices, by tripling my cost for parts, hourly labor charges that an attorney or cardiac surgeon would be jealous of, and with sleight of hand and great sales tactics, make the owner believe that every one of these suggested engine-protecting, longevity enhancing procedures must be performed immediately, or else the engine will shut down, leaving you stranded mercilessly on the side of the highway. And the worst part is, most people fall for it. Dealerships used to make the bulk of their profits on the markup on the sale of the vehicle. Now that margin is so thin but the real money comes in the form of add-ons, accessories, financing, extended warranties, maintenance packages and upselling these unnecessary service procedures when you bring it in for a simple oil change.
#16
06-25-2023, 02:54 PM
I live up in Glen Ellen and looking for someone to do my 42k
#18
01-23-2024, 04:59 PM
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01-24-2024, 12:10 AM
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