reggiegums Posted 1February, 2017 Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 My Cayenne's headlights started flickering and after changing bulbs, still flickering.The mechanic narrowed it down to the Xenon ballast and was quoted, by Chellingworth Porsche, $1,500 plus shipping from over east.Its actually a Hella part (the part I pulled out actually had Hella's part number on it then Porsche's own part number below) and I got them for $184 plus express shipping from Germany. I even bet it gets here faster than shipping from over east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k0nz Posted 1February, 2017 Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 Jaesus. Well done mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOKA Posted 1February, 2017 Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 Same but reverse for me.. Needed an alternator replaced (cracked mounting bracket), was quoted $8xx.xx odd for one from Germany, no anticipated ETA, via the mechanic.A quick search on eBay AU gets me one for $4xx.xx odd - plus freight. Pointed this out to the mechanic, nah can't be is the reply, but on investigation turns out it can be and is received two or three days later. Of course their markup is added and is still cost me $5xx.xx odd but I got the car back on the road a lot sooner that expected, with change for a few tanks of premium.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 1February, 2017 Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 My Cayenne's headlights started flickering and after changing bulbs, still flickering.The mechanic narrowed it down to the Xenon ballast and was quoted, by Chellingworth Porsche, $1,500 plus shipping from over east.Its actually a Hella part (the part I pulled out actually had Hella's part number on it then Porsche's own part number below) and I got them for $184 plus express shipping from Germany. I even bet it gets here faster than shipping from over east. yes, but the dealership has a fancy coffee machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 1February, 2017 Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 WoW So the Porsche tax on that was $1316 .00 ,,,that,s a serious mark up ,glad you got the better of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod C Posted 1February, 2017 Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 The world is a smaller place now and thanks to technology we can research at the click of a button.Few years back I was researching protective covers for spotties on my patrol with Nissan quoting $90 and ARB selling them for $38, the exact same cover and brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowDieselGolf Posted 1February, 2017 Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 I got my Golf serviced and asked them to ORDER a new set of headlight covers and a new dipstick.I was charged an install fee of $25. Each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 1February, 2017 Report Share Posted 1February, 2017 My brother was once charged for spark plugs in a diesel by a dealer. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 2February, 2017 Report Share Posted 2February, 2017 ... amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 2February, 2017 Report Share Posted 2February, 2017 I got my Golf serviced and asked them to ORDER a new set of headlight covers and a new dipstick.I was charged an install fee of $25. Each.$25 bucks to put a dip stick in? Lucky it was done by the apprentice otherwise it might have cost more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperson Posted 2February, 2017 Report Share Posted 2February, 2017 $5000 for BMW to supply and for new lock set and two keys and lock control unit. Twice the price of the porker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cars And Coffee Byron Bay Posted 2February, 2017 Report Share Posted 2February, 2017 $5000 for BMW to supply and for new lock set and two keys and lock control unit. Twice the price of the porker. coz you can't shop around huh ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperson Posted 2February, 2017 Report Share Posted 2February, 2017 No unfortunately. The Porsche is $2500 so I finally found something they are cheaper for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 think thats bad.,.. JEEP charged $500 me for a rear number plate light housing.. thats the little plastic bit the light sits in... no more then 5x3cm ... sold the car RIGHT after that.. took me 2 weeks to sell lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 think thats bad.,.. JEEP charged $500 me for a rear number plate light housing.. thats the little plastic bit the light sits in... no more then 5x3cm ... sold the car RIGHT after that.. took me 2 weeks to sell lol. Was that what got you over the line with the buyer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 the car it self was really reliable, had excellent options but i was sick and tired of been treated like an idiot. The rear light housing was removed by there techs to fix the tailgate not closing properly. But they tried to blame us for it being missing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 Jeez, how unlike a car salesman to blame the client! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 21February, 2017 Report Share Posted 21February, 2017 I have a mate who takes his company car for servicing to a dealer. EVERY time they tell him he needs new wiper blades. Last time he was taking it for a service, he changed the wiper blades himself the day before. He deliberately left the empty package on the front passenger seat along with the receipt from the day before when he put it in for service. An hour after dropping it off they call him to tell him he needs new wiper blades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 22February, 2017 Report Share Posted 22February, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOKA Posted 22February, 2017 Report Share Posted 22February, 2017 think thats bad.,.. JEEP charged $500 me for a rear number plate light housing.. thats the little plastic bit the light sits in... no more then 5x3cm ... sold the car RIGHT after that.. took me 2 weeks to sell lol. 'It's a Jeep Thing'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 22February, 2017 Report Share Posted 22February, 2017 Yea well they can stick their car where the sun doesn't shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted 22February, 2017 Report Share Posted 22February, 2017 Just had 996 GT3 in for service need new brake ducts $660 checked eBay $56+ $14 postage genuine Porsche ones. Bullet dodged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew911 Posted 22February, 2017 Report Share Posted 22February, 2017 Blinker in the door mirror on the ML350 stopped working, the Mercedes dealer wanted $900 plus labour for a new mirror assembly, my mechanic fixed it in 15 min for FREE.He found a loose wire and reconnected it. The dealers do not fix or repair, they replace, its part of their business model. Sadly most people are not mechanical or car savvy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 22February, 2017 Report Share Posted 22February, 2017 I have a mate who takes his company car for servicing to a dealer. EVERY time they tell him he needs new wiper blades. Last time he was taking it for a service, he changed the wiper blades himself the day before. He deliberately left the empty package on the front passenger seat along with the receipt from the day before when he put it in for service. An hour after dropping it off they call him to tell him he needs new wiper blades Wouldn't happen to be a BMW, would it? Seems to be part of their business plan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 23February, 2017 Report Share Posted 23February, 2017 I just wanna say, I'm really liking this thread... more please !! I can't believe the exorbitant prices some dealers are charging us mugs and the amazing (simple & cheap) solutions people are coming up with and savings heaps. Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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