sprevett Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 hello zed people - advice needed again my 2004 Zed needs a service, not sure which one, it'll be P something I suppose, probably only its second or third service EVER because it's only done 20k miles now, but what with credit crunchies and no monies I was wondering if I shouldn't just get my local garage chaps (who are very good peeps) to service it rather than pay gazillions to a main dealer? My local dealer (Bolton) also tell me they can service it, but not do warranty repairs, 'cos they just lost the franchise - and that RENAULT yes RENAULT frenchy mechanics are now the main dealers or summat....wot?!!? although I am out of warranty I was rather hoping to get my halfshafts replaced cos it still goes clonky clonky even though they were rotated & greased blah blah blah which WE ALL KNEW would never work didn't we ? am I likely to get this done even though my warranty is finito? oh God...so much easier just driving the Griff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Your car should be having its 5th service this year. I'd stick to the dealer but thats personal choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I would not have thought you would get them done,as your warranty has expired. Try though you never know. What about Chorley/Wigan Nissan dealers,they are not far from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I have a local independent chap who is great. He has serviced all my cars for the last 12 years. I’m certain he is far better than Nissan dealerships, and I trust him. If you can find someone similar in your area, go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD7 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I keep servicing to dealers but that's it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWZ Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I had my clicky driveshafts replaced out of warranty and Nissan paid a 50% contribution. I'd stick to the main dealers as they are competitive and you can shout at them if they do it wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I'd stick to the main dealers as they are competitive and you can shout at them if they do it wrong! +1 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Depends on the quality of the mechanics! I personally hate the main dealers. Had a brand new Navara and it went back so many times and was never right. I ended up fixing it myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 depends on the dealer, some are good, most are hopeless. i won't touch glyn hopkins in ipswich there sales team put in enough hard work to put me off ever stepping foot through the doors again. so i'm not giving there service department the same opportunity to wind me up. i've found a good independent who work on race tuned cars etc, and know the zed well. so they get my business instead. i'm sure there are some good independents up your way, thats where most of them tend to be. its difficult finfing them down south, i have to go to the london outskirts for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprevett Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 thanks for all the feedback guys - and Sarnie if that's your chick I think I should meet her - anyway, I now know it's a P3 service due and I think I'll see what the price is from a dealer and then decide if it's worth it. Is there anything special on a P3 service? do they use special engine oils or anything or is it all rather basic stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprevett Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 just spoke to my nearest dealer which is now Rochdale - nice chap in service called Kai - quoted me £357 for a P3 service. Anyone know this dealer ? any experiences good or bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'd say thats a touch high for a P3, but there is usually a lot of difference in prices between dealers. This is one exmple of a good P3 deal http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20486 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWZ Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 That was my thread linky Sprevett go to L&G in Manchester - you cannot fault them at that price Some things are optional though guys:- e.g. coolant replacement - they can test the coolant for strength - might save you a few quid. Plugs - on the first P3 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprevett Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 L&G? who they? re spark plugs should I not bother replacing as car only done 20k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWZ Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I think the plugs are up to you mate - the car is 5 years old so I would personally, but it's your money at the end of the day. Choices near you:- Nissan Chorley - been there - very good Lockwood & Greenwood (L&G) - http://www.lockwoodandgreenwood.co.uk - also very good & probably cheaper as they're giving discount to new customers. L&G charge £35 for the oil so it's up to you if you take your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWZ Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Not sure if you know sprevett but there's a few of us meeting this Saturday not too far from you - will get some good advice if your up for it:- http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... 406#296406 (Sorry to go off topic....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprevett Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 thanks for the invite squarehead - where exactly are you meeting? might be able to join you - will it be Griffith weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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