pras1011 Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Well people, I have owned the Audi A8 for about 2 months and the parts I am replacing on it are the discs, pads, timing belt, transmission oil, engine oil. The parts and fluids cost £800! and the labour for the lot is £400! This has put a dent in my wallet! Well it will ease my mind for the next 4 to 5 years hopefully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmcl Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Pras, on a previous post you wrote[ QUOTE ] Does anyone know a good mechanic in london? [/ QUOTE ] Sounds like you've found someone then? It's not Doctor Sneaky is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A8_Tony Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Not much difference to the Audi charge in my experience. I went for an 80k service with timing belt change, local independent was only £100 short of the Audi price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pras1011 Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Doctor Sneaky! didnt know he was doctor!!!! Yes he helping me out on doing the disc and pads. What a nice chap! I told him I wouldnt steal his alloys!!! Thanks for helping me out mate!!!! Hopefully I can lower the labour charges by doing most it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I told him I wouldnt steal his alloys!!! [/ QUOTE ] You aint seen'em yet. If it weren't for kirb rash, there'd be nowt to hang the tyres on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie61 Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Well people, I have owned the Audi A8 for about 2 months and the parts I am replacing on it are the discs, pads, timing belt, transmission oil, engine oil. The parts and fluids cost £800! and the labour for the lot is £400! This has put a dent in my wallet! Well it will ease my mind for the next 4 to 5 years hopefully! [/ QUOTE ] can you break that down, where does £800 come from for a service kit some brake discs and a timing belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pras1011 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 The breakdown would take far too long!! I am having the following done for £315 (labour only):- cambelt (cambelt, drivebelt, tensioners, idlers, water pump, thermostat) brake fluid change oil and oil filter change fuel filter change rear brakes and discs power steering fluid change air filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Boy am I glad I've got 3.5 years free servicing and maintenance. It allows me to spend the money on gadgets and optimax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie61 Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Boy am I glad I've got 3.5 years free servicing and maintenance. It allows me to spend the money on gadgets and optimax. [/ QUOTE ] does that free include the £1000 a month depreciation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I'm afraid not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pras1011 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 touche!! (i think thats how you spell it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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