Car Service and cost!

Trebor16

George_Michael wrote: »

The bit in bold is totally incorrect.
The vehicle manufacturer has no say whatsoever as to whether or not the parts are approved.
This can be found many times in the relevant legislation that covers this. ( EC No 1400/2002, more commonly known as the block exemption regulations)

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:l:2002:203:0030:0041:en:PDF

No it is not incorrect. If you read the document that you have taken the extract from (it's on page 4, paragraph 24) you will see that it clearly states that the spare parts have to be made acording to the specifications and production and quality standards provided by the vehicle manufacturer.

It also says that the spare parts will constitute original spare parts if the spare parts producer issues a certificate that the parts are of the same quality and have been manufactured according to the specifications and standards issued by the vehicle manufacturer.

Your own link clearly demonstrates that the vehicle manufacturer specifies the specifications and production and quality standards of the parts.

If a garage fits a pattern part that has not been made to the same standards laid down by the vehicle manufacturer then if the component fails and causes other damage to the vehicle then they will have no obligation to repair the vehicle under warranty.

deary65

Tap your details in here for a good quote!

http://www.blackcircles.com/public/servicing/order?view=standard

Carpi10

I rang Vauxhall again today to book but this time the price has gone from £295 to £345 because the last person i spoke to on the phone didn't include a transmission check.

This sounds rediculous!

Edit:

I've managed to get a discount and it is now £279 with the transmission check. :money::j:j

Hammyman

Transmission check? I think I'd get a quote from another main dealer.