mechanic rates

Lex Luthor

Need to get service done on car. What are independent garages charging roughly by the hour?

Nonoperational

The last time I enquired the better ones were charging around €50.

Where To

gpf101 wrote: »

The last time I enquired the better ones were charging around €50.

And the bad ones around €35:D

Plug

Are BMW still charging €150 an hour?

*edit* Damn clicked your signature:p

Damien360

You would be suprised how much main dealer prices have fallen so do not dismiss them completly.

For example, we got a major service at 60,000km on 07 avensis petrol which included brake fluid change, all filters, and brake pads for the sum total of 350 from Fitzpatricks in Kildare. All toyota dealers are on a toyota led menu pricing system. I priced the same with a trusted indy and he said 400 + vat. Very happy with the service I got and the contact I got before anything was replaced.

http://www.fitzpatricksgarages.ie/service_price_menu.php

Lex Luthor

Damien360 wrote: »

You would be suprised how much main dealer prices have fallen so do not dismiss them completly.

For example, we got a major service at 60,000km on 07 avensis petrol which included brake fluid change, all filters, and brake pads for the sum total of 350 from Fitzpatricks in Kildare. All toyota dealers are on a toyota led menu pricing system. I priced the same with a trusted indy and he said 400 + vat. Very happy with the service I got and the contact I got before anything was replaced.

http://www.fitzpatricksgarages.ie/service_price_menu.php

Got a price of 1450 from their counterparts in naas. Have priced all parts etc for about 500 euro, some from toyota up north.
waiting now for mechanic to get back with labor cost

dharn

Plug wrote: »

Are BMW still charging €150 an hour?

*edit* Damn clicked your signature:p

ya would seem to be

Lex Luthor

Lex Luthor wrote: »

Got a price of 1450 from their counterparts in naas. .........

What do you need done?

Nissan doctor

Lex Luthor wrote: »

Got a price of 1450 from their counterparts in naas. Have priced all parts etc for about 500 euro, some from toyota up north.
waiting now for mechanic to get back with labor cost

If the parts are coming to €500 from the north then its not just a service your looking to have done.

Whats the full list of parts you want fitted?

Lex Luthor

RoverJames wrote: »

What do you need done?

Nissan doctor wrote: »

If the parts are coming to €500 from the north then its not just a service your looking to have done.

Whats the full list of parts you want fitted?

Replace the following:
Oil
Oil Filter
Fuel Filter
Timing Belt w/tensioner & idler
Water Pump
Belts for alternator & power steering/AC
Gear Box oil
Brake Fluid
Front Brake Pads
Coolant

Its the 60,000 mile service and plan to keep the car for a good few yrs so blitzing it now

Nissan doctor

Lex Luthor wrote: »

Replace the following:
Oil
Oil Filter
Fuel Filter
Timing Belt w/tensioner & idler
Water Pump
Belts for alternator & power steering/AC
Gear Box oil
Brake Fluid
Front Brake Pads
Coolant

Its the 60,000 mile service and plan to keep the car for a good few yrs so blitzing it now

I can quote you if your interested and in the Dublin area?

Lex Luthor

Nissan doctor wrote: »

I can quote you if your interested and in the Dublin area?

drop us a PM if you're interested. Expecting to get a price from a local mechanic in next day so would like to see another price to compare it with.

The Toyota dealer was way off the planet with their quote

Nissan doctor

Lex Luthor wrote: »

drop us a PM if you're interested. Expecting to get a price from a local mechanic in next day so would like to see another price to compare it with.

The Toyota dealer was way off the planet with their quote

What Toyota is it?

Lex Luthor

Nissan doctor wrote: »

What Toyota is it?

2005 Corolla Verso 2.0 D4D (116bhp model)

knifey_spoonie

Do you mind me asking why you are replacing the Water pump, idler and tensioner .

Generally we would not replace these on the first timing belt change, its not needed as in general they will be in perfect working condition, and it is only adding expense which is not needed, but if you are willing to spend the extra money it ain't a bad thing to spend it on.

Im glad to see someone actually changing the gearbox oil, its something that is so over looked in Ireland.

If you want i can get you a price in the morning.

Lex Luthor

knifey_spoonie wrote: »

Do you mind me asking why you are replacing the Water pump, idler and tensioner .

Generally we would not replace these on the first timing belt change, its not needed as in general they will be in perfect working condition, and it is only adding expense which is not needed, but if you are willing to spend the extra money it ain't a bad thing to spend it on.

Im glad to see someone actually changing the gearbox oil, its something that is so over looked in Ireland.

If you want i can get you a price in the morning.

The timing belt kit has the idler and tensioner in it and its a case of while the belt is being done that I'm doing the others inc water pump. If i dont plan on doing the belt for another five yrs then its not worth risking to let it go that long

PM me the price if you can. Thanks

knifey_spoonie

Toyota dont supply timing belt kits, only separate parts.

Ill get the lads in the workshop to price it tomorrow.

Lex Luthor

knifey_spoonie wrote: »

Toyota dont supply timing belt kits, only separate parts.

Ill get the lads in the workshop to price it tomorrow.

Ya i know. I got a price for all the individual items from toyota nth and sth of border and also got a price for a kit from a motor factors.

Catriona Kelly

Hey,
I got a minor part replaced in my car today, the part cost €45, labour was about €45 too, with VAT it totalled €100. This price seems excessive. Does it seem correct to you? I'm clueless when it comes to this sort of thing!
Thanks,
C

Gary ITR

Catriona Kelly wrote: »

Hey,
I got a minor part replaced in my car today, the part cost €45, labour was about €45 too, with VAT it totalled €100. This price seems excessive. Does it seem correct to you? I'm clueless when it comes to this sort of thing!
Thanks,
C

How long did it take? What was the part? Kind of lacking detail there

Catriona Kelly

A button for a boot, and I don't know how long they spend replacing it. I just don't know what is the norm!
C

Tefral

Catriona Kelly wrote: »

A button for a boot, and I don't know how long they spend replacing it. I just don't know what is the norm!
C

More often than not especially on cars the smaller the part & electronical the more it costs...

Buttons and switches tend to be built into plastic panels that require extensive and careful removal.

More information such as the car, the location for the button (is it on the boot or in the car) etc etc.

Gary ITR

Catriona Kelly wrote: »

A button for a boot, and I don't know how long they spend replacing it. I just don't know what is the norm!
C

Button for the boot? The one that makes the light go out or a release button?

Nissan doctor

45 euro would be a cheap hours labour so I don't see anything wrong there at all.

-Chris-

Diagnose the problem, swing over to the motor factors to buy the part, then fit it.
Even if it was a quick fit, €45 is still a fairly low amount to charge for labour.

Doesn't seem OTT to me.

Chuck_Norris

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Lex Luthor wrote: »

Replace the following:
Oil
Oil Filter
Fuel Filter
Timing Belt w/tensioner & idler
Water Pump
Belts for alternator & power steering/AC
Gear Box oil
Brake Fluid
Front Brake Pads
Coolant

Its the 60,000 mile service and plan to keep the car for a good few yrs so blitzing it now

I can quote you if your interested and in the Dublin area?

I'm just after a visit to Nissan Doctor, and can give him a total thumbs up.

Replaced a bearing in the car, along with 4 wheel and headlight alignment.

All costing less than local Indy wanted for just fitting the bearing!!

The man knows his stuff, and is very particular/ fastidious in his work.

Fully recommend.