Omega Owners Forum

Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 February 2019, 16:49:42

Title: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 February 2019, 16:49:42
.......and no advisories for the Indian.....which I would expect with only 14000 miles under her wheels. :y

The car now requires (except it doesn't) her next service from Jaguar. This is the major 4 year/64000 mile service. Initial response from the dealers start with a figure well north of £500, but using Jaguar 3+ service menu the same service can be had for £285.

For this I will get the usual oil/filter change plus new air filters (2) new pollen filter and new fuel filter. Probably not a lot different to what it would cost for a a Astramondeofocusgolf. :)





 
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: STEMO on 21 February 2019, 17:28:02
Wife's astra went into Vx for a service yesterday, £249.
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 February 2019, 17:33:12
Wife's astra went into Vx for a service yesterday, £249.

Other than oil and filter what did they replace?
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: STEMO on 21 February 2019, 18:06:08
Wife's astra went into Vx for a service yesterday, £249.

Other than oil and filter what did they replace?
Cabin filter and fuel filter. The reason I used the main dealer is that the EML and traction control lights were coming on periodically, putting the car into limp mode for a while. A local independent read the codes for me and said it needed a new throttle control switch at the pedal, which Vauxhall should do under warranty. They agreed, and the part should be in tomorrow.
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: STEMO on 21 February 2019, 18:08:39
They also washed and vacuumed it.  ;D
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 February 2019, 18:11:49
They also washed and vacuumed it.  ;D
£215* well spent  :D

*£34 for an oil and filter change seems perfectly reasonable  :D
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 February 2019, 18:19:12
They also washed and vacuumed it.  ;D

I don't let them do that.

A spotty retarded 17 year old with a gritty sponge is never a good idea. :)
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 February 2019, 18:29:37
One thing Jaguar are quite good at is employing attractive receptionists with nice firm breasts and.......

Probably best I stop there before I........

Coffee is also good. :)

Anyway, back to the point. It looks as though Jaguar service costs are broadly in line with those of Vauxhall. :y

Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 February 2019, 22:02:28
Wife's astra went into Vx for a service yesterday, £249.

Couldn't you have done it for her with 20% family discount ?  ;D
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 February 2019, 22:06:42
Try ATS, they serviced my Vulva for £65!  :)
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: STEMO on 21 February 2019, 22:24:16
Wife's astra went into Vx for a service yesterday, £249.

Couldn't you have done it for her with 20% family discount ?  ;D
And get my hands dirty? Behave yourself.
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Lazydocker on 21 February 2019, 23:21:12
Wife's astra went into Vx for a service yesterday, £249.

Couldn't you have done it for her with 20% family discount ?  ;D
And get my hands dirty do some work? Behave yourself.

 :-X ::)
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 February 2019, 00:20:08
Wife's astra went into Vx for a service yesterday, £249.

Couldn't you have done it for her with 20% family discount ?  ;D
And get my hands dirty? Behave yourself.

You could always get a local apprentice grease monkey to do it for you and pay him half your profit. You've been away from Liverpool too long.  ;D
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 February 2019, 13:01:44
Wife's astra went into Vx for a service yesterday, £249.

Couldn't you have done it for her with 20% family discount ?  ;D
And get my hands dirty? Behave yourself.

You could always get a local apprentice grease monkey to do it for you and pay him half your profit. You've been away from Liverpool too long.  ;D

He only goes to Liverpool to see his 'old mum' these days.......always keeping a wary eye on the local scally population if theyshow too much interest in his car.  :)
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: b4ndit on 22 February 2019, 14:11:20
Happy days :y :y
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2019, 16:23:39
That's an MoTd Omega ;D
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 16:29:34
That's an MoTd Omega ;D
What is?
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2019, 17:49:02
Your new injector on tother thread, although htf my response ended up on this thread is anyone's guess  ;D
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 17:55:18
Your new injector on tother thread, although htf my response ended up on this thread is anyone's guess  ;D
I knew that, but I wanted to hear you say it.  ;D
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 17:57:00
And it was a glow plug, injectors are £1000 at this garage.  ;D
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2019, 18:29:21
And it was a glow plug, injectors are £1000 at this garage.  ;D
Blimey, that's a really nice Omega AND a months fuel :o
Title: Re: MOT pass for the Tata.
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:14:11
One thing Jaguar are quite good at is employing attractive receptionists with nice firm breasts and.......
Not mine.  I right old minger. Think your avatar, but in another 30yrs, and an even worse attitude.

The totty only approach when you wander round the new cars, so assume they are sales bimbos.