UK service & costs

[tophamn]

To check (not actually clean) the drains in the battery and also an aircon service. Was 18 months ago, but about an extra ~£500 from memory.

I had my 2-year service a couple of weeks ago. The OPC charged me £70 for the drain check.

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[W1NGE]

without wading through 20 pages, where is the cheapest? it seems from a cursory glance at replies that porsche service centers are just sticking a finger in the air to get a random number to rinse the "rich" owners of taycans. i sure as hell won't be spending upwards of £500 to get a "service" unless there is actual work and parts involved and it is worthwhile. I'm not paying for them to glance at the car which they would likely do during a routine visit or a recall anyway.

In the end you will if you want to preserve your OPC servicing and warranty.

It's only every 2 years or 20K miles so hardly an issue given you have a Porsche in the first place.

 

[W1NGE]

I had my 2-year service a couple of weeks ago. The OPC charged me £70 for the drain check.

At £200 / hrw labour it's hardly a surprise.

Don't own a Porsche if you want to moan about servicing costs especially an EV variant.

 

[tophamn]

At £200 / hrw labour it's hardly a surprise.

Don't own a Porsche if you want to moan about servicing costs especially an EV variant.

I'm not complaining - I was pointing out what a relative bargain I got compared with some of the prices quoted for the drain check elsewhere on this forum.

 

[Throb]

it's out of warranty now (other than batteries, obviously) so I guess technically I don't need it to be serviced by porsche anyway. but it's not like you can take it along to any other local garage to be looked at

Taking any car to a garage that is outside of an official dealer network for a service should not invalidate the warranty. It's illegal for manufacturers to claim this. It just has to be serviced according to the manufacturers instructions and to the same standards. I know in reality most people wouldn't take their car to an independent, and epsecially so with a Taycan, but you don't "need" to stay within the dealer network.

I'm not complaining - I was pointing out what a relative bargain I got compared with some of the prices quoted for the drain check elsewhere on this forum.

Yeah, it was clear to me that's what you were saying, but nothing on forums surprises me.

 

[D00notD00d]

Taking any car to a garage that is outside of an official dealer network for a service should not invalidate the warranty. It's illegal for manufacturers to claim this. It just has to be serviced according to the manufacturers instructions and to the same standards. I know in reality most people wouldn't take their car to an independent, and epsecially so with a Taycan, but you don't "need" to stay within the dealer network.

That’s the case for the manufacturers warranty but not the extended warranty - (c) below

 

[Throb]

That’s the case for the manufacturers warranty but not the extended warranty - (c) below

Thanks. Yeah, it seems that's the case.

 

[D00notD00d]

Because of consolidation in UK franchise ownership there are local cartels/monopolies and no market competition.
Porsche Hull (and possibly Porsche in the Lake District) are the only dealerships I know of which are not part of a group. I can recommend Porsche Hull - a couple of hrs from Peterborough - they may help you out with a loaner so you can have a day out at the coast while yours is being done.
Or you could try dealers under different owners closer to home. Sytner Edinburgh, where i bought my 911, wanted more than JCT Newcastle to service it.

 

[thefunkygibbon]

In the end you will if you want to preserve your OPC servicing and warranty.

It's only every 2 years or 20K miles so hardly an issue given you have a Porsche in the first place.

and this is the exact reason why the likes of Porsche feels like they can charge whatever arbitrary number they do. .


I've sold Porsches (as well as other makes) with full and partial service histories as well as with non OPC services before and it makes very little difference to the resale value or ability to sell on. I suspect that by virtue of the fact it's an EV will make Taycans harder to sell in general, and fewer people will care about service history when there is nothing done during a service which maintains the batteries other than the drain clean.

 

[BigBob]

and this is the exact reason why the likes of Porsche feels like they can charge whatever arbitrary number they do. .


I've sold Porsches with full and partial service histories as well as with non OPC services before and it makes very little difference to the resale value or ability to sell on. I suspect that by virtue of the fact it's an EV will make Taycans harder to sell in general, and fewer people will care about service history when there is nothing done during a service which maintains the batteries other than the drain clean.

I think I’m the sort of person who would care more. 1st EV. Unaware that EVs don’t really need much of a service etc. no Porsche specialist (non dealer) garages who can do services / repairs like they can on a 911 etc that can be pointed to on a service history.

I agree with your sentiment, but think you’re 10 years too early.

 

[Scandinavian]

and this is the exact reason why the likes of Porsche feels like they can charge whatever arbitrary number they do. .


I've sold Porsches (as well as other makes) with full and partial service histories as well as with non OPC services before and it makes very little difference to the resale value or ability to sell on. I suspect that by virtue of the fact it's an EV will make Taycans harder to sell in general, and fewer people will care about service history when there is nothing done during a service which maintains the batteries other than the drain clean.

There is a huge difference in servicing requirement for a Taycan compared to a 911.

Ask the dealer to specify exactly what will be done. There are some readouts from the car and some possible updates to sw that may be performed. But otherwise they will change brake fluid, which is important. Change wiper blades and different filters. Possibly check coolant for battery, levels as well as antifreeze in cold climates. That is it! At some stage like 6 years after purchase they need to check and perhaps replace brake pads since they are only lightly used.

Some dealers try on a lot of scam like drain checks etc.

My dealer tried on a drain check for the openable sun roof at a cost of more that 400 Euros. When I said I was surprised that I had such a sunroof and asked the service advisor to show me how to operate it, he tried. He sat in the car and looked for the buttons! After that he quickly revised his quote by more than 500 Euros! I think my original quote was like 1300 Euros.

The most shameful thing he then admitted that he had just printed out and quoted the Porsche service advise, by Porsche AG, with out checking the details. My Taycan was the first one at the dealer shop to require the 30000 km service! So I am not sure that the dealers are all to blame, I think Porsche had a hand in this also.

 

[tophamn]

Some dealers try on a lot of scam like drain checks etc.

There are rain-water drains which need to be clear (nothing to do with the sunroof) - if they become blocked there's a risk that water can enter the battery enclosure. Skip that check by all means (I understand it's not a compulsory part of the 'service') but you need to pray your battery doesn't flood as your warranty will likely not cover it.

 

[W1NGE]

and this is the exact reason why the likes of Porsche feels like they can charge whatever arbitrary number they do. .


I've sold Porsches (as well as other makes) with full and partial service histories as well as with non OPC services before and it makes very little difference to the resale value or ability to sell on. I suspect that by virtue of the fact it's an EV will make Taycans harder to sell in general, and fewer people will care about service history when there is nothing done during a service which maintains the batteries other than the drain clean.

Battery is now part of the inspection and test / check at 2 years, again I would not advocate going outside of the OPC network for any Porsche EV that is in warranty and probably not if outside also (in which case I'd always opt for the Porsche warranty).

 

[DSB]

It has just cost me £500 to service my road bike, and I'm the engine! I built bikes back in the 80's but the gear you have to buy to properly service it now is prohibitive (plus the skill set is different). Also, wear/service components like the cassette are now £150+. So, it doesn't make the Porsche service costs any lower but helps me with perspective.

 

[BigBob]

There are rain-water drains which need to be clear (nothing to do with the sunroof) - if they become blocked there's a risk that water can enter the battery enclosure. Skip that check by all means (I understand it's not a compulsory part of the 'service') but you need to pray your battery doesn't flood as your warranty will likely not cover it.

Mine was for battery drains, whatever they are? Let the overflowed acid out maybe?

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