$9K USD repair bill - it's coming for you!
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$9K USD repair bill - it's coming for you!
Well, what had been a pretty reliable car turned into sort of a nightmare. I hit 75K miles in my 2015 base, and I took it in for service. On the way in, I got a check engine light.
Here's what needed done:
- Air filters
- Oil Change
- Front control arms
- Right catalytic controller
- Leaking hose and pump for the stupidly complicated windshield washer system
Totaling almost $8,750.
I had them stop before changing my start stop battery as it's not needed for now, doesn't throw a check engine light, etc.
Hurts. Hurts bad. Gonna give this thing another 6-8 months and then I'm selling it. I assume the other cat is gonna go. Sad. I think the pops and snaps really do reduce catalytic converter lifespan.
Here's what needed done:
- Air filters
- Oil Change
- Front control arms
- Right catalytic controller
- Leaking hose and pump for the stupidly complicated windshield washer system
Totaling almost $8,750.
I had them stop before changing my start stop battery as it's not needed for now, doesn't throw a check engine light, etc.
Hurts. Hurts bad. Gonna give this thing another 6-8 months and then I'm selling it. I assume the other cat is gonna go. Sad. I think the pops and snaps really do reduce catalytic converter lifespan.
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Jeez Louise!
I reckon you got taken for a ride!
Which is standard for a JLR dealership.
Dunno what a fair parts and labour cost is for the last three items but I would guess $4,000 max and probably closer to $3,000.
An oil (and filter) change is dead easy to DIY and the parts/supplies should be no more than $100.
Air filter change is a fairly easy DIY and the two filters are $20-$30 each from Rock Auto.
Bottom line - my rule of thumb after owning three Jags and DIYing almost everything on them and comparing with JLR dealership prices is that the dealership price is around THREE TIMES what even an unskilled untrained geriatric clutz like me can do it for.
I reckon you got taken for a ride!
Which is standard for a JLR dealership.
Dunno what a fair parts and labour cost is for the last three items but I would guess $4,000 max and probably closer to $3,000.
An oil (and filter) change is dead easy to DIY and the parts/supplies should be no more than $100.
Air filter change is a fairly easy DIY and the two filters are $20-$30 each from Rock Auto.
Bottom line - my rule of thumb after owning three Jags and DIYing almost everything on them and comparing with JLR dealership prices is that the dealership price is around THREE TIMES what even an unskilled untrained geriatric clutz like me can do it for.
Last edited by OzXFR; 02-06-2024 at 01:31 AM.
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Yes, all dealers from all makes are going to rape your wallet. There are so many youtube videos of just about anything car repair related, you can do most of it yourself. Rock has control arms for little over $100 each. Shocks are $220 each. Front suspension stuff usually requires patience and a big hammer. However, you can do it in the home garage. The only real cost is the investment of tools that you may not already have. Go for it. Make a video and don't forget get to say "hit the subscribe button"
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It depends on your warranty company, but most of the items could be classified as wear and tear.
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The emissions warranty is 80K miles/8 years so with a 2015 he most likely is outside the 8 year time window. But it's good to check the details.
It's VERY expensive to own a Jaguar if you don't DIY the repairs.
Again a big thank you to this forum because I would have left the Jaguar world a long time ago otherwise!
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It's VERY expensive to own a Jaguar if you don't DIY the repairs.
Again a big thank you to this forum because I would have left the Jaguar world a long time ago otherwise!
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They wouldn't pass a visual inspection in California. I'm not sure what was wrong with the control arms but the parts cost there adds quite a bit to the bottom line. The 4.5 hours of labor on the washer system leak is something I might have declined just from stubbornness, but without a lift there are some things on this car that are just plain difficult. Still, that probably added $1500.
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Agreed $8,750.00 is a lot of money, but with labor rates what they are and the cost of parts being what they are I am not surprised. I purchased the oil change kit from FPC and it was $180,00 and I did the oil change myself. But I have the shop and all the equipment to work on vehicles. I have medium duty trucks and in the few occasions I need a diesel mechanic I have paid $190.00 per hour for their services. Same with hydraulic mechanics, I think the shop rate at the local Ford dealership is $125.00 per hour so it does not take long to rack up a large bill. On a more positive note, if this is the one major bill on a performance car that is 9 years old and you have driven 75,000 miles, I call that very reliable and reasonable. These are all wear items, nothing catastrophic or poorly manufactured. I hope you decide to keep the cars and enjoy them. The one thing I know for sure is that when I hit the start button and the car roars to life, it puts a smile on my face no matter how bad the day was. Can a Toyota Corolla do that?
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Well, what had been a pretty reliable car turned into sort of a nightmare. I hit 75K miles in my 2015 base, and I took it in for service. On the way in, I got a check engine light.
Here's what needed done:
- Air filters
- Oil Change
- Front control arms
- Right catalytic controller
- Leaking hose and pump for the stupidly complicated windshield washer system
Totaling almost $8,750.
I had them stop before changing my start stop battery as it's not needed for now, doesn't throw a check engine light, etc.
Hurts. Hurts bad. Gonna give this thing another 6-8 months and then I'm selling it. I assume the other cat is gonna go. Sad. I think the pops and snaps really do reduce catalytic converter lifespan.
Here's what needed done:
- Air filters
- Oil Change
- Front control arms
- Right catalytic controller
- Leaking hose and pump for the stupidly complicated windshield washer system
Totaling almost $8,750.
I had them stop before changing my start stop battery as it's not needed for now, doesn't throw a check engine light, etc.
Hurts. Hurts bad. Gonna give this thing another 6-8 months and then I'm selling it. I assume the other cat is gonna go. Sad. I think the pops and snaps really do reduce catalytic converter lifespan.
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Agreed $8,750.00 is a lot of money, but with labor rates what they are and the cost of parts being what they are I am not surprised. I purchased the oil change kit from FPC and it was $180,00 and I did the oil change myself. But I have the shop and all the equipment to work on vehicles. I have medium duty trucks and in the few occasions I need a diesel mechanic I have paid $190.00 per hour for their services. Same with hydraulic mechanics, I think the shop rate at the local Ford dealership is $125.00 per hour so it does not take long to rack up a large bill. On a more positive note, if this is the one major bill on a performance car that is 9 years old and you have driven 75,000 miles, I call that very reliable and reasonable. These are all wear items, nothing catastrophic or poorly manufactured. I hope you decide to keep the cars and enjoy them. The one thing I know for sure is that when I hit the start button and the car roars to life, it puts a smile on my face no matter how bad the day was. Can a Toyota Corolla do that?