Reliable workshop?

by **sevenseaters** Sun 30 Oct 2011, 9:28 am

Yesterday my battery flat, already replaced it with the new one for $155 including the replacement on the spot, it certainly included the "delivery" service which i have to pay. The brand is amaron, with 1 year guarantee. Perhaps there are other brands, but given situation yesterday, the i personally consider fair enough.

Further more, on the same day, went to my autorized workshop for 20,000 km service, the "major" part is just simply changing the oil, and for the rest :
1. open and check 1 spark plug,
2. tyre and brake visual check,
3. under carriage visual check,
4. Cleaning bonet engine compartment
5. Vacuumed cabin
6. Wash the car
All the above within 45 minutes and perhaps less than that.

I dont know why, ever since the smell2, look2 things happened, somehow i dont feel comfortable with the said workshop, specially with their service. There was no feed back nor information to the client on what they are doing, fyi the above process were merely based on my observation during the process.

Almost with the same topic, bro jack must cancel the appointment with his workshop as the service 30,000km was quoted $400-$500 affraid

with reason change this and that etc.
It ended up, he went to Htyre workshop that gave him much cheaper quotation complete with sufficient information and "good" service

How about your experience, mind to share?

by **DADDYCOOL** Sun 30 Oct 2011, 4:40 pm

for the batt wise could have been cheaper i think, but emergency no choice!

will be going soon for the 40,000km servicing in 2 weeks time.

will post my damage! i expect it to be around $600 ... pale

by hooray_fun Sun 30 Oct 2011, 9:19 pm

I got my replacement battery with ComfortDelgro..... Same Amaron battery but c/w 15mths warranty. Also under emergency case on Sunday after finished washing when car fails to crank.... It's e 2nd time it has happen to me. 1st time round on my previous ride.
Cost me $117.70.

by **K3n** Mon 31 Oct 2011, 7:54 am

PoisonApple wrote:for the batt wise could have been cheaper i think, but emergency no choice!

will be going soon for the 40,000km servicing in 2 weeks time.

will post my damage! i expect it to be around $600 ...

Bro,

Sure anot??? 40K servicing fee ard SGD600??? That too expensive, last time I send my freed to ComfortDelgro @ loyang they also didn't charge me so much.

I think I paid ard SGD300++

by **DADDYCOOL** Mon 31 Oct 2011, 11:52 am

bro ken its just an estimate lah!

so if bill comes up alot i wont be shocked! affraid

but i believe should be 300 t0 400 only! afro

by **JazzGD1** Mon 31 Oct 2011, 8:59 pm

I paid $280 for my 70k service with full Mobile-1 Gold Full Syn oil...

by edlim1 Tue 15 Nov 2011, 2:10 pm

Hi bros any reliable workshop to recommend? I'm going for my 40K svc soon, shortlisted Sparks & Autosaver both of which indicator ~$400+ inc. CVTF change...

cheers,

by **DADDYCOOL** Tue 15 Nov 2011, 8:24 pm

will be doing my 40K servicing this friday @ MBM Wheelpower.

will update the damage, but i standby $500 ... Sad

by edlim1 Tue 15 Nov 2011, 8:55 pm

look forward for your experience bro Ed..

cheers,

by **DADDYCOOL** Tue 15 Nov 2011, 10:12 pm

edlim1 wrote:look forward for your experience bro Ed..

cheers,

and i look forward to meeting you in MM2011!!! Wink

by edlim1 Wed 16 Nov 2011, 3:43 pm

will try to make it dude Smile

... lots of things to 'catch up' for my ride, btw any opinion on insurance, mine due next month n the cheapest I find in the market after 10 quote comparison is from AVIVA online (currently im on AVIVA) ...

cheers,

by mad_man Wed 16 Nov 2011, 4:56 pm

So far Aviva really is the cheapest around... I'm on Aviva too...

by hooray_fun Thu 17 Nov 2011, 8:49 pm

Well I was also on Aviva.....but decided to switch cos i have read many stories on them...do google check and u will find many.....initially i was sceptical until a close friend of my got hit from behind.
Upon informing Aviva, they quicky sent someone down to assess the damage and declare insurance void due to sport rims not factory fitted......
They have a clause in their insurance policy stating any modification to the car will void the insurance.......
Aviva has the right to refund u the money and u are stuck with the insurance claim bill. Even thought accident not cause by u.....
This is how they earn your money...charge U cheap cheap......when accident happen, they give u back your premiums to avoid liability......cos must pay for your car repairs ......worse if fault by u.....Other party claim from u but u got no insurance to fall back on when in this situation.......

by **DADDYCOOL** Thu 17 Nov 2011, 8:54 pm

bro Hooray, Aviva still can buy if your car total stock!!! Razz

or before buy you go declare all sort of mods you have, see will they accept! Cool

even LEDs!!! lol!

by **DADDYCOOL** Fri 18 Nov 2011, 12:30 pm

40K servicing done this morning @ MBM Wheelpower

Arrival @ 1015am Finished @ 1240 pm.

change normal Mobil oil, gear oil, aircon filters
cant remember wat else ...

damage at $273 afro

PS: seems their business very good ...
heard they going to have another outlet @ Leng Kee Twisted Evil

by edlim1 Fri 18 Nov 2011, 1:04 pm

bro Ed not too bad in terms of damage amount ... u didnt change your cvtf?

cheers,

by **DADDYCOOL** Fri 18 Nov 2011, 7:35 pm

edlim1 wrote:bro Ed not too bad in terms of damage amount ... u didnt change your cvtf?
cheers,

yup i did, the gear oil! tongue

so will i be seeing you @ MM2011?!!! cyclops

bro edlim, you old bird liao... Razz

must got give MM2011 a miss!!! Twisted Evil

by edlim1 Fri 18 Nov 2011, 8:20 pm

will try to make it, im sure it'l b an eye opener with all the installation taking place, old bird but ride still virgin Embarassed

... bk to your svc with cvtf change i must say rather affordable

cheers,

by edlim1 Fri 18 Nov 2011, 8:42 pm

PoisonApple wrote:bro Hooray, Aviva still can buy if your car total stock!!!

or before buy you go declare all sort of mods you have, see will they accept!

even LEDs!!!

btw bros any idea how to chk if my rim is 'within manufacturer specifications'?

Quoted from AVIVA ...

"Q: What is considered as modification?
A: Modification refers to changes made to a car which are directly related to how it operates as a car. This includes changes to engine performance, drive train, air intake systems, exhaust systems, transmission systems, or any changes to the handling characteristics of the car including suspension systems, strut towerbars, or bracing. This includes any changes made to the control unit of such parts as well. This list is not exhaustive.

Routine maintenance where like-for-like parts are used, that is in accordance with the manufacturer's standard specifications, will not be considered as modification.

Accessories are parts of your car which are not directly related to how your car operates and will not impact your insurance coverage. This include upholstery, audio equipment, multi media equipment, communication equipment, personal computers, satellite navigation and radar detection systems, provided they are permanently fitted to the car and have no independent power source.

Some of our customers frequently ask about changes made to rims/tyres and body kits. These are acceptable only when they are within the manufacturer's defined and acceptable specifications. However please note that in case of any damage during an accident, we will only replace with a suitable part(s) in accordance with the manufacturer's standard specification.

Q: What if rims/tyres are modified?
A: Modification to rims/tyres is acceptable only when within the manufacturer's defined and acceptable specifications. However please note that in case of any damage during an accident, we will only replace with a suitable part(s) in accordance with the manufacturer's standard specification. "

I've checked & they do not insure rides that are mod other then those terms/exceptions stated above & in the policy.

cheers,

by **DADDYCOOL** Fri 18 Nov 2011, 8:45 pm

bro edlim, you have to call and ask Aviva!

make sure all mods must declare even rims!!! pale

by hooray_fun Sat 19 Nov 2011, 7:57 pm

Better stiil take pictures detailing all mod and make sure they stamp and endorse it......

by edlim1 Mon 21 Nov 2011, 6:58 pm

yea bro hooray, as what bro Ed mentioned AVIVA is only good if ride is totally stock ... the next better quote i acquired is from chartis (AIG), going for $860 something, i may go for chartis even tough AVIVA quoted in $590

cheers,

by Dr stein Mon 21 Nov 2011, 8:26 pm

just to share bro...happens to my fren...chartis is almost the same as aviva...my fren unable to claim his toy due to strut bar ...airbox...and all funny things..to play safe ...its better to clarified the regulations before signing up...just sharing with u guys...

by hooray_fun Tue 22 Nov 2011, 6:52 am

I still do not understand. If it is LTA approved, how come insurance dun cover ?????
scratch

by edlim1 Tue 22 Nov 2011, 7:00 pm

bro hooray, beats me scratch

... i clarified with AVIVA (will check out with chartis) as long as mod, n the mod is not stated in their terms n conditions (eg. as shared in above post), even the mod is lta approve they oso 'bo ba kai'...

cheers,

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