aw hey that's sad. sorry to hear you're having such a bad experience. when you say "this dealer" do you mean the one i just posted about? or another one?
buying a bike? hmmm... perhaps you are just unlucky because it was one of the earlier cars. maybe it would be better for you to just sell this one and buy yourself a new one
Just booked mine in for its first service at MKG3000 for which I was quoted £155. Seems a little high compared to others here. Anyone else had theirs serviced recently from MKG? I don't really want to go to anywhere else since the car was purchased from them and I have been very happy with the garage on some minor issues which they have resolved. (TW White is actually walking distance from my house and would save fuel! )
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I think the simple answer is, look at the service schedule and see what other items would be covered at each service interval. I must confess, as the rex is somewhat diffrenet to regular cars, I'd be a little nervous that your dealer around the corner wouldn't know whats what with an 8.
Rexy baby....yeah
230 Winning Blue, leather, front crest, strakes, illuminated gear knob, empty tank
Hi
I contacted my local dealer today, Donalds, Bury St Edmunds for a price of a 4th year service. They quoted £288, does anyone think this is overpriced?
I said i would supply my own oil as i purchased 10ltrs sometime ago of the oilman. They said they would deduct £7.00 off per litre i supplied, but only if it was their own Mazda standard grade.
As i have Fuchs as recommended by many people on the forums, i would like any advice as to where to go next. has anybody else been in this situation? any help appreciated
Nige
High Power, Titanium Grey, Leather, Sunroof, B-pillar trims , SS strakes & crest, k&n filter, Shiny cap, Scuff plates, Replacement engine @ 45645 miles, Lowered plate, PZ boot spoiler. Pettit racing radio dial, black rims.
£288 is about right for a service. As for the oil I'm not sure, to be honest since the car uses enough oil to ensure that all the oil in the sump is changed within the standard service interval I wouldn't worry.
£7 off per litre supplied? So, assuming they use 4 litres (rounding up here - 3.5 is all is required for oil change, IIRC), you'll save £28. Not bad at all. I was given £35 off for supplying my own oil at last service (Fuchs also).
Im selling the Rex withing the next couple of months and it is due its service now......Mazda have quoted me £320 for a full service and change of spark plugs......now for a full service i could go to North Eastern and for the same it would be £177......Am i best off going to mada tho just to keep the 100% mazda service record or wouldnt it matter??
It depends on how old the car is I would say? It will also effect any out of warrenty "good will" payments from Mazda if there's any issues at a later date. Also, given the choice, would you buy a non Mazda history over a full Mazda history?
You pays your money, you takes your choice
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MazdaRX8 ring Turnbulls York, ask for Barrie and see if he can give you a discounted manu service - tell him Paul from Belfast recommended him. You might get a parts/ labour discount, and they do a great job and know the car inside out.
ex-VR 230 with FF Sat nav, R/B leather and RXB plate.
Rear deflectors, side aero skirts, S/S Crest, S/S Strakes, Chrome fog light surround, Rear parking sensors[Targa MR2], Audiolink ipod adaptor with Brodit clip and mount, Racing Beat Zorst.
Now moved to the dark side - BMW 330d M Sport, 245 horses, 374 torques and 50 mpg.
Thats great, Barrie sold me the car 15 months ago so ill get in touch with him...its a 54 reg so warranty ran out but deep down would preferr mazda to service it....will get in touch tomorrow, Many thanks guys, Especially Paul for your help
I'd get it serviced at Mazda as it'll sell better with a "Full Mazda Service History" and if it was me buying it I'd what either a FMSH or it having been service by a rotary specialist due to the rotary engine but then that might just be me .
Chris
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No probs friend - I have emailed Barrie to give him a heads up you might be calling.
Bought my 323F 24V and the Rex at Turnbulls and brought both to Belfast - great dealer IMOpinion.
ex-VR 230 with FF Sat nav, R/B leather and RXB plate.
Rear deflectors, side aero skirts, S/S Crest, S/S Strakes, Chrome fog light surround, Rear parking sensors[Targa MR2], Audiolink ipod adaptor with Brodit clip and mount, Racing Beat Zorst.
Now moved to the dark side - BMW 330d M Sport, 245 horses, 374 torques and 50 mpg.
I have just arranged my 50000 service with a local TVR specialist on my industrial estate. Hes prepared to do it for £ 45 which is basically 1 1/2" hrs labour and free issue parts from the extremely cheap motor factors also on the estate.
My problem is i bought the car at 43000 and it was an ex lease car with full service package but had never had its 37000 done so the dealer i got it from ( a main dealer but not mazda) did the 37000 FOC. SO in that respect my FMSH is screwed anyway.
Looking at it from that respect i dont think paying £ 45 for a TVR stamp is a bad deal, its not a Mazda stamp but as far as impressions go its not a bad runner up.
Current: VR 231, Black Leather, Sunroof, SS Strakes, Toyosports Catback, Magnecor Leads
Ex: VR 192, Black & Red Leather, SS Strakes
Toy: Mini Clubman 1275GT far from standard with 115hp from a 1340
well, its not £45, but Robinsons Leicester just quoted £237 for my 4th/50k service so we shall see how they do.
they wouldnt knock anything off cos they are doing the oil cooler pipes recall at the same time, even tho i asked for the oil price to be taken off!! no matter, i figured that 237 was cheaper than other quotes i have seen and i get a free courtesy car...
rob_s wrote:well, its not £45, but Robinsons Leicester just quoted £237 for my 4th/50k service so we shall see how they do.
they wouldnt knock anything off cos they are doing the oil cooler pipes recall at the same time, even tho i asked for the oil price to be taken off!! no matter, i figured that 237 was cheaper than other quotes i have seen and i get a free courtesy car...
just to follow up - very happy with the service overall. ok, they make you take their insurance for the loan car and leave your car wet after washing it (water marks lol ) but the price was good (£248 all in) and, since they didnt have any cooler pipes left in stock, they have booked it in next week for the pipes and arches to be sealed (recent recalls) as well as taking photos of the spots of corrosion on the sills. plus, i dont get charged for the loan car's insurance this time lol
will do a better write up when i have joined the club and seen them next week
just had 48 month service at Mazda in Rochdale and they charged £377 inc vat!! 24 month service which is same except for coolant change was £155, I still have the invoice.
Have pointed this out to the service manager who "will get back to me"
I had my 4th service just after Christmas at Essex Mazda -I know! I know! - and the charge was £225. They also replaced the oil pipes and repaired a slow puncture, rotated the tyres and gave the car a really good valet (in fact I haven't washed the car since and it's still pretty clean and shiny) both inside and out.
John
__________________ Ex '04 VR 231, R&B Leather, lit-up knob, Audio X-Link, Reverse sensors, JPerformance Catback, Trafficmaster, S/S Rear grilles, Black Lockwood grilles, B-pillar trims, interior trim pack, 3/4 plate, crest, strakes & accent. 050As, silly grin!
I will wait a couple of days for the service manager to get back to me, see what he says.
But looking at what others on here have been paying I have been shafted big time. Is there anything I can do about it? Are the servicing charges set by Mazda Uk or is it my fault for not asking first?
They did change the oil pipes but want it to go in again for sealant to be applied to wheel arches?
Just had mine serviced at mazda warrington.3rd year service .............£377.!!!!!
its a mazda not a porsche!
never mind, its running sweet , they did a good job and ordered the oil pipes for next week.
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withing the next couple of months and it is due its service now......Mazda have quoted me £320 for a full service and change of spark plugs......now for a full service i could go to North Eastern and for the same it would be £177......Am i best off going to mada tho just to keep the 100% mazda service record or wouldnt it matter??
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, temporarily/possible permanently off the road due to an off at Brands Hatch 
CF GT WING,Corner Splitters,White Alloys,Oil grill LED strips 
& HEAVY right foot!:roll:
) but the price was good (£248 all in) and, since they didnt have any cooler pipes left in stock, they have booked it in next week for the pipes and arches to be sealed (recent recalls) as well as taking photos of the spots of corrosion on the sills. plus, i dont get charged for the loan car's insurance this time lol
