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Covid19 - dealer charging extra

jbainbridge
jbainbridge Posts: 2,030 Forumite
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Booked my car into a main dealer to have the air con looked at under warranty a few weeks ago. It goes in tomorrow first thing. 5.50 this evening they give me a courtesy call ... but announce a charge of £30 to bomb / clean the ventilation system before they work on it.

I’m annoyed they’ve dropped this in right at the last minute. Doesn’t strike me as reasonable??

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  • fred246
    fred246 Posts: 3,620 Forumite
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    Just say no. It worked the last time a dealer suggested a charge to me for a warranty repair 
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    If they want to sterilise the HVAC before working on it, it may well be a wise precaution to help staff H&S.

    But it ain't up to you to pay for it.
  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 13,770 Forumite
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    Name and shame.  Its a warranty job, let the manufacturer pay.
  • Scrapit
    Scrapit Posts: 2,304 Forumite
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    What product are they using that is suitable?
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