Am I being overcharged for servicing?

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  • Randomcamper
    Randomcamper Club Member Posts: 1,062 ✭✭
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    edited December 2018 #32

    Doesn't work on recent Ducato's, that's why I said you need Multiecuscan or Examiner or something.....wink.

    You can reset one of the service warnings but apparantly there is another one more deeply ingrained into the ECU, that's the one that needs special software, and bungs it into limp mode eventually....

    A nice little earner for Fiat dealers.....

     

     

  • EmilysDad
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    edited December 2018 #33

    Obviously Fiat have been taking a page out of Mercedes's book 🤔

  • MichaelT
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    edited December 2018 #34

    But under EU law you are able to have it serviced anywhere which means an independent garage should be able to reset it too???  So if you need special software to do it then it must be open to all not just FIAT.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited December 2018 #35

    That's what I thought. Things like Snap-on, though won't always be able to programme, should be able to read & re-sets stuff. 

  • Randomcamper
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    edited December 2018 #36

    So if you need special software to do it then it must be open to all not just FIAT.

    It is - anyone can buy the software.

  • Aspenshaw
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    edited December 2018 #37

    The second Fiat service is likely to be over £500 at Fiat Professional; it's not just an oil change. Then at 5 years, the cambelt needs changing and that is a pig of a job because of limited access. Expect another bill of £500+ if it's an A-class like mine.

    Bear in mind that low mileage motorhomes should have an oil change every year. When I asked Fiat about this, its rep said low mileage is below 6,000 for a motorhome and he would recommend an annual oil change. He added that a Fiat Professional dealer experienced in motorhome servicing is best placed to advise. My Fiat dealer said every two years for an oil change [average mileage 6,500], my local garage said every year - the latter is more expensive as a result.

     

  • peedee
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    edited December 2018 #38

    For a service just envolving change of oil and filters I would expect to pay between £250/£300 for my IVECO at the local commercial dealers. My motorhome is entering its 8 year of use and I have just had my annual service and MOT done, cost £370. I also needed two new front tyres and some minor repairs to roll bar bushes, new wipers, replace a couple of bulbs etc so ended up with a bill of over £1000 and I still have to replace the rear twin wheel tyres before the summer! frown   

    peedee

  • Love our motorhome
    Love our motorhome Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited December 2018 #39

    Many thanks for your helpful responses,  I'll start shopping around for a more 'reasonable' quote.

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