Service Costs

Hillcrest · Post by **Hillcrest** » Mon Dec 30, 2019 1:35 pm

First post for a newbie. Just had a quote from OPC for 38,000 mile service, £1150. Seems pricey for filter changes and PDK oil change. Advice welcome please. Should I consider a reputable independent?

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Mon Dec 30, 2019 2:49 pm

Try here....

https://www.macanforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=8462&p=175861&hilit=Menu+pricing#p175861

and there’s a link in there to (last year’s) fixed price servicing....

On-Track · Post by **On-Track** » Mon Dec 30, 2019 4:43 pm

Nobody has ever said running a Porsche is a cheap activity

What you've been quoted is not a million miles for what I paid for those items. Changing brake fluid (needed every two years regardless of mileage) is on top of that.

If your car is no longer under any sort of Porsche warranty you could look at independents. Just bear in mind that the lack of continous Porsche servicing might have an effect when you come to sell the car.

r1flyguy · Post by **r1flyguy** » Mon Dec 30, 2019 7:14 pm

On-Track wrote: ↑Mon Dec 30, 2019 4:43 pm If your car is no longer under any sort of Porsche warranty you could look at independents. Just bear in mind that the lack of continous Porsche servicing might have an effect when you come to sell the car.

If its a DS the prices are screwed anyway so how worse can it get

RAA · Post by **RAA** » Tue Dec 31, 2019 2:07 pm

How can I check that an independant mechanic is properly trained and qualified to work on my Macan ?

gasgas1 · Post by **gasgas1** » Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:45 pm

shop around you can get all 3 filter and both oils including a fuel filter for sub £225, 3 hours labour, job done.

bennachie · Post by **bennachie** » Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:27 pm

RAA wrote: ↑Tue Dec 31, 2019 2:07 pm How can I check that an independant mechanic is properly trained and qualified to work on my Macan ?

You can't..................

Pivot · Post by **Pivot** » Wed Jan 01, 2020 1:48 pm

bennachie wrote:
RAA wrote: ↑Tue Dec 31, 2019 2:07 pm How can I check that an independant mechanic is properly trained and qualified to work on my Macan ?
You can't..................

Ask the Mechanic to show you his certification.

If he is an ex-Porsche dealer mech, he might be certified, but possibly on a previous model. Not a major issue, if he has access to the diagnostic system and manuals.

Deleted User 611 · Post by **Deleted User 611** » Wed Jan 01, 2020 8:07 pm

Changing brake fluid is a con. Brake fluid should be tested and changed if required not just because it two years old. Previous BMWs Audi’s and Merc did not need it.
Porsche rely on the fact that a lot of today’s drivers have never serviced a car and just believe everything they are told.
My SD will go to the local independent garage for the five year service, they already look after another Macan owner tired of being over charged

Andyroo · Post by **Andyroo** » Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:50 pm

Is it possible to have the servicing done independently and maintain the warranty?

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