Vehicle Service Question

[Doom5003]

When getting something replaced or serviced, is it cheaper to buy let's say the brake pads and have them fit it or have the centre supply them as well?

I take it that the service book will be stamped either way?

 

[marco79]

Normally the service includes discounted labour rates and a warranty on work done.

You would probably pay a higher labour rate and loose the service centre's warranty on repairs or work done.

The service centre also makes a mark up on parts supplied.

 

[TheChamp]

When getting something replaced or serviced, is it cheaper to buy let's say the brake pads and have them fit it or have the centre supply them as well?

I take it that the service book will be stamped either way?

Depends, the dealer will not fit your parts because they can't guarantee quality, understandably so because you will crap on them if your brake bads break in half while driving.

Your private mechanic will not have any issues with it.

 

[Steamy Tom]

its cheaper to be a man and change your brakes yourself

 

[Doom5003]

Normally the service includes discounted labour rates and a warranty on work done.

You would probably pay a higher labour rate and loose the service centre's warranty on repairs or work done.

The service centre also makes a mark up on parts supplied.

That makes sense, guess ill be using their supplied brake pads.

But this makes me wonder, what brand or quality parts do they use?
I would feel a bit scummy to ask beforehand what brands they use and then to double check afterwards if the pads have been changed at all

 

[Doom5003]

Let them do the engine service so you get the service (franchise dealer) stamp and go do the brake part replacement at a reputable private workshop.

Dont service centres stamp for brake pads also?

 

[TheChamp]

That makes sense, guess ill be using their supplied brake pads.

But this makes me wonder, what brand or quality parts do they use?
I would feel a bit scummy to ask beforehand what brands they use and then to double check afterwards if the pads have been changed at all

A dealer uses OEM parts, some of them will be branded with the manufacturer's name so it becomes slightly pointless to ask.

 

[TheChamp]

Dont service centres stamp for brake pads also?

No, there is a service stamp, no different stamps for brakes, wipers and other service items.

 

[The_Traveller]

Dont service centres stamp for brake pads also?

Just for engine services which you should be following as per the service schedule of your vehicle.

Perhaps elaborate on the details of your vehicle so we understand better and may advise better as well.

 

[Doom5003]

A dealer uses OEM parts, some of them will be branded with the manufacturer's name so it becomes slightly pointless to ask.

I wont be using the local BMW dealer EVER, bunch of lowlife thiefs.
Am looking at other service centres to take my car

 

[Doom5003]

Just for engine services which you should be following as per the service schedule of your vehicle.

Perhaps elaborate on the details of your vehicle so we understand better and may advise better as well.

I have a BMW and have to replace my front brake pads soon, but im on the impression that having them replaced at a service centre would mean that the service book will be stamped?

 

[The_Traveller]

I have a BMW and have to replace my front brake pads soon, but im on the impression that having them replaced at a service centre would mean that the service book will be stamped?

I deleted my post you quoted cos I realized there is no straight answer as its vehicle and brand dependant.

Thanks for clarifying on your vehicle.

If it's out of motorplan than you could do it privately but if you do it with BMW they will log it on the system.

 

[TheChamp]

I have a BMW and have to replace my front brake pads soon, but im on the impression that having them replaced at a service centre would mean that the service book will be stamped?

No, the book is for services, brakes are normal wear and tear items so they have nothing to do with a book being stamped, unless your car was due for service anyway.

 

[GMAN03]

The service book sets out a list of service items that need to be carried out which they stamp to verify that these have been done. They won't stamp only for brake pads, your invoice will service as proof of that work being carried out.

 

[Doom5003]

@GMAN03 @TheChamp O, i get it now.
So the book will only be stamped when any one of the items listed in the service book gets changed/serviced? no matter as to how manny is done at a time?

 

[GMAN03]

@GMAN03 @TheChamp O, i get it now.
So the book will only be stamped when any one of the items listed in the service book gets changed/serviced? no matter as to how manny is done at a time?

They would need to carry out the entire list of scheduled maintenance for them to stamp it, not only a few. Brake pads are non-scheduled maintenance as they are specifically wear related items.

 

[Doom5003]

They would need to carry out the entire list of scheduled maintenance for them to stamp it, not only a few. Brake pads are non-scheduled maintenance as they are specifically wear related items.

So if i receive a filter only warning light, it would be best to have a wole service done and not just the filters?

 

[GMAN03]

So if i receive a filter only warning light, it would be best to have a wole service done and not just the filters?

I guess it depends on the vehicle. Newer ones have more computerised "on-demand" service items. You'll need to get in touch with the workshop and ask them in those cases.

 

[TheChamp]

@GMAN03 @TheChamp O, i get it now.
So the book will only be stamped when any one of the items listed in the service book gets changed/serviced? no matter as to how manny is done at a time?

Yes, e.g. if your car is due for a 90k km service there is a list of items associated with that service, e.g plugs, air filter, oil filter, oil... etc, you then get a stamp confirming that service was done.

 

[Doom5003]

I guess it depends on the vehicle. Newer ones have more computerised "on-demand" service items. You'll need to get in touch with the workshop and ask them in those cases.

Okay, ill just have to check the book as i think they stamped it when i had my brake fluid and pollen filter changed a few weeks ago