coldel Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 OK, the service due end of the year (think its a P2 off the top of my head) and already I am umming and urring about it. Having looked at what actually gets done, and by whom, it seems very overpriced. All my previous cars I simply got my dad and brother to service, they both run their own car mechanics businesses and my dad has been in the game nearly 50 years working on sports cars ranging from Jag XJ220s to Porsches to Ferraris, so he is no fool when looking at something like a Zed. So my question is: If I got him to service it, which he would do for nothing, and got him to stamp the book with his companies stamp, would in your opinion be problematic when selling it? I think I know the answer but a general punt around on here to gauge responses would be good. As it happens he would probably do the service +10 and check plenty more bits whilst he is at it, it would likely be a better job than a standard service, but anyone looking at service history wouldn't know that So do I pay out for an overpriced piece of work by my local Nissan dealer or get a better job done for free by someone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 If you want to PX it then they will probably use it to try and knock a few quid off, but for any general punter the main thing is that the service is done on time - thats the most important thing in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Cheers Chris, good point. I would like a new gearbox in the car, so saving the money on the service and buying some new gears/box would be a good deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 As long as the car is out of it's warranty period I think it's ok as Chris says some one may try and use this to chip you on the part ex price, but to be honest I would rather see that the car had been well looked after. The only thing I would point out that a stamp in the book isn't always proof of service history. So if you could get bills that would be better. But if you dad is doing it for free that might be problematic but I suppose you could get the bills for the parts?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Go for the Freebee A stamp in the book supported with Invoice which can also detail all the other "service checks" that he has carried out will be fine and at the end of the day should not effect the residual value Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Any idiot can buy a stamp from the interweb and put a mark in a service book... It wouldn't bother me as a buyer, and unless the car is something very special (like a GT4 with 10 miles on the clock or something equally daft) it's not going to make the blindest bit of difference in the long term. On a Ferrari yes, on a Nissan no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Yep, get your dad/bro to do it. Just keep the receipts for the service parts, chances are the buyer won't question the 'family' stamp. If the car's in good condition with proof of history that's good enough for most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I'm currently Zed hunting and agree with the consensus, a huge wad of receipts and invoices for services etc (especially from a good inde) will go further than a book full of Nissan stamps and very little else. Anyway, the money you save will no doubt far outweigh any potential part-ex value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Even though you dad will do the service for free, if he wrote out an 'invoice' on his headed paper with the list/cost of parts used and noted at the bottom FOC - family member, I'm sure that would count for as much, if not more than a dealer/independent stamp, to a future discerning buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witstu Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Good indipendant for me, Falcon Performance at Middlesbrough.Certain they know more about them than any local Nissan dealer.Workshop immaculate,and very friendly, helpfull people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks guys, excellent responses there really appreciate it. Will go for the family option and keep all the receipts etc for the parts (when I said free, I meant in labour terms, I would still have to pay out for parts although he gets good discounts at most suppliers in the area) as evidence of work done. He has already fitted a new clutch and flywheel for me along with the rear axle CV joint so no reason why he shouldn't do the service as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 By the looks of it you've modified the car anyway so FSH isn't going to matter when it comes to resale value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Good indipendant for me, Falcon Performance at Middlesbrough.Certain they know more about them than any local Nissan dealer.Workshop immaculate,and very friendly, helpfull people. I don't think his dad works there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Good indipendant for me, Falcon Performance at Middlesbrough.Certain they know more about them than any local Nissan dealer.Workshop immaculate,and very friendly, helpfull people. I don't think his dad works there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 As long as the car is out of it's warranty period I think it's ok as Chris says some one may try and use this to chip you on the part ex price, but to be honest I would rather see that the car had been well looked after. The only thing I would point out that a stamp in the book isn't always proof of service history. So if you could get bills that would be better. But if you dad is doing it for free that might be problematic but I suppose you could get the bills for the parts?!? I was under the impression that you could take it anywhere - so long as the independant used genuine Nissan parts, then the warranty would be unaffected ........ is this not right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 As long as the car is out of it's warranty period I think it's ok as Chris says some one may try and use this to chip you on the part ex price, but to be honest I would rather see that the car had been well looked after. The only thing I would point out that a stamp in the book isn't always proof of service history. So if you could get bills that would be better. But if you dad is doing it for free that might be problematic but I suppose you could get the bills for the parts?!? I was under the impression that you could take it anywhere - so long as the independant used genuine Nissan parts, then the warranty would be unaffected ........ is this not right ? That is pretty much the sum of it yep, as it the practice was found to be anti competitive. Of course they may play harder to get but ultimately you are free to use independants even under warranty as long as Nissan parts (and I guess related techniques for said parts) are used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 To be honest, given the number of horror stories I read on here of shocking Nissan dealership work I would rather put the car in the hands of a good independent anyway. Its an 04 car, so out of warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK-Ultra Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Hi chap, sorry to go off topic a bit, you say you've changed the flywheel and clutch. Is that because you've upgraded them or have they worn out? Just wondering how many miles the clutchs tend to last on these beasts? (i know it depends how how heavy footed you are!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Mine went after 45k miles, wear and tear it seemed when it was opened up, bought the car with 42k on the clock so no idea how it was treated prior to that. I imagine not too badly as it seemed about average for a clutch to go around the mid forties when I asked on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Correct A car does not have to be serviced by a main dealer whilst in it's warranty period. As you said it should have genuine parts fitted If you use a 'Specialist' independant garage then no issues with trade in value etc but if you had say 'Bob the mobile mechanic' stamp in your book or the like then it may affect trade in value. If I was you I would use your father as you know it's going to be done properly and you can't beat free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Just to be clear: You do not have to fit Genuine Nissan parts to retain your warranty. Providing the parts are of OEM quality then you will not invalidate your manufacturers warranty. Furthermore, highlighting this point: Nissan do not even manufacture there own engine oil. However you must retain all parts receipts to prove the above if asked. It is also up to Nissan to prove that the part fitted caused any potential failure. Changed days indeed since block exemption was introduced and ammended on a regular basis Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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