Emblem were always my 'Go-to'... but boy have their prices risen over the last 15 years or so.
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Emblem were always my 'Go-to'... but boy have their prices risen over the last 15 years or so.
Emblem in Poole a little further along the coast seem to be a good option.I was very sad to learn of the demise of SportsItalia who I had used several times and was very impressed by them, I rated them much higher than the main dealer that I had used previously. I hope that the resurrection of SI takes place before my next service or out of service work is due, but should it not transpire I would appreciate any recommendations for an interim independent which is feasible to get to from Surrey.
i would think that £95 + VAT for real expertise is ok value for money in the context of today ... my local BMW dealer is charging £212+VAT per hour and they would not recognise an E46 M3 even if I park mine in the middle of their showroom ... OPC South London is £204 + VAT...Emblem were always my 'Go-to'... but boy have their prices risen over the last 15 years or so.
Main Dealer hourly rates are unbelievable now and having worked for a few including Maserati they certainly don't pay us technicians top dollar.i would think that £95 + VAT for real expertise is ok value for money in the context of today ... my local BMW dealer is charging £212+VAT per hour and they would not recognise an E46 M3 even if I park mine in the middle of their showroom ... OPC South London is £204 + VAT...
You miss my point, I reference the fact of how much it has gone up from when I was using them between 2008 and 2016... I would be unable to justify using them for a service especially when the car does less than 250 miles a year.i would think that £95 + VAT for real expertise is ok value for money in the context of today ... my local BMW dealer is charging £212+VAT per hour and they would not recognise an E46 M3 even if I park mine in the middle of their showroom ... OPC South London is £204 + VAT...
250 miles a year.. I almost do that going down to AV and back for annual services.You miss my point, I reference the fact of how much it has gone up from when I was using them between 2008 and 2016... I would be unable to justify using them for a service especially when the car does less than 250 miles a year.
I do however have no doubt that thier rate is worth it when dealing with problems.
£115 per hour in this case.I've used Emblem since 2007 and will be down there again in June. I don't think the rates are untoward for a Maserati, especially when Grange Jaguar quoted me £125/hr + VAT to service my X-Type some years ago.
What price provenance?
Ah, that's where you went wrong; £95+VAT = £114.£115 per hour in this case.
Yes.Well after reading all the Proxi Alignment manuals, I guess I will need to seek out someone with the correct gear if I ever want my parking sensors to work and the odometer to stop flashing… so the advice is Emblem for those living in the South West?