OMG $1000+

that is the quote, cheapest i could find, cheaper than nissan themselves!! vehicle not in yet....plenty of room to complain.

Nissan will never be cheapest on a service.

Its pretty common that there are "major" services done on most cars, and they are a $1000 - 2000ish or there abouts. There was one chick on here who got stung by burymyd for $1500ish

most of the time 1/2 th work is not done...

remember though, cheapest is not always worth it.

"most of the time 1/2 the work is not done..."

Aint that the truth though T'ster!! Certainly was with my brief experience with N dealership anyway...

I'd say that with most places...

I'd ask for a break down of the costs.

theres a hsit load of labour in this service as I posted at bottom

Is there some kind of legislation to back you up when something goes wrong and you do need warranty work done?

Yep the Trade Practices Act!!

Des
not too many people wan't to listen, they are all bluffed into thinking I MUST TAKE MY CAR TO THE DEALER OR I VOID MY WARRANTY !

My father & Uncle are both mechanics both have their own workshops and have never once heard or known of any one personally or customers having trouble getting warranty work done

So long as that service book is filled out signed and stamped by the mechanic

I can vouch for what Des says. I bought my Patrol in 2000, brand new. I had the free service done by Nissan and then the vehicle never graced their driveway again. I did all the services myself and recorded in the book. At 80,000klm my 5th gear was shagged and Nissan replaced it under warranty at no cost to me. No questions asked!!! (Note: I work in a bank and have no mechanical qualifications other than spending most of my leisure time flat on my back admiring the undercarriage of that marvellous piece of modern engineering that is known as "The Patrol".....hahaha)

servicing it elsewhere will still give you warranty, but you throw away chances of good will.

i.e., if that gearbox blew @ 101,000, nissan would give you a quote, having it always serviced at the dealer you bought it off, they would probably cover it under goodwill.

a tip i was told, Always ask for the Log book service, not the dealer service. That way you pay less as you aren't paying for the un necessary things the dealer likes to do.

Also, I always question them on a few items, like i noticed before the service the passenger wheel was missing a weight, how much weight did it need to balance? they then get worried as they never rotate let alone check the balance, even if they have it in the service book as a service item...

Hey Wayno,

I just had my 80k service done in Perth. I have been going to the Ultratune in Kingsway for my last 3-4 services. He is a top young bloke there with his own franchise and he is helpful and trustworthy. He charged me just $690 for the 80k service, give him a call m8.

Cheers

DJ

What for a "PROPER" 80k service with parts?

if I remember correctly, thats inc greasing CV's (not that it ever happens), seals, regrease wheel bearings etc. brakes, all fluids diffs, transfer case, gearbox, engine, + filters, fuel etc etc.. theres $400 in parts, and fluids..

but yes, nearly all of it is labour, INSPECT THIS INSPECT THAT, REMOVE AND CHECK THEM, there is a lot of labour in it, which as said above is usually done by apprentices on $200 a week...

If you can do all that for $400, your already out of business, pay your mechanics Chinese rates of pay, or will be closed soon! :)~

I'd ask for a break down on the costs.

Go and price all the fluids, seals, filters, etc to do the job CORRECTLY...

No, not really dreaming, it would be within 20-30 of the right price.