Maintaining a car is now more expensive as labour rates increased by > 10 % at A.S.C.

sidindica · 12th May 2009, 14:16

I just got a jolt from Hyundai workshop when they told me that labour rates for periodic maintenance service for santro is Rs. 750 from Rs. 675 w.e.f. May 1, 2009.

Also, many companies have increased their labour rates by 10% or more, depending upon the workshop location and nature of work done.

Just when maintaining small cars are becoming more expensive, this hike comes as a shock as for small jobs, one has to pay more burning a hole in the pocket.

My question: still does it make sense to go to an authorized dealer workshop for routine service or decent independents are a better option?

iceman91 · 12th May 2009, 14:17

I think we will see a rise in DIY's now

narayan · 12th May 2009, 14:39

but why this increase all of a sudden ? on one side labour costs are softening so this comes as a surprise.

would like to hear more about other manufacturers before drawing any conclusion

independent workshops ANYWAYS are worth a look what with the different types of issues one faces with the A.S.S.

Raajiv · 12th May 2009, 15:03

Probably this is due to the recent strike by Hyundai Employees,which was called off recently.Since Hyundai runs it's own showrooms also. :-)

vasudeva · 12th May 2009, 15:17

Since new metal sales growth is 2-3% now, revenues are now being protected through captive sources or service. The old stock has to be serviced somewhere, most likely at an authorised dealer's.

mahadev_kc · 12th May 2009, 16:06

FIAT Palio - labour cost for periodic maintenance - Rs 1350/- (Concorde Motors), Rs 1200/- (Manipal Motors)

Compare with others in same segment, it is higher I think

(excluding Fabia)

How much is the labour cost for other models for paid service?

loving_alaap · 13th May 2009, 12:52

all other car makers wants to match the skoda rates now.

trrk · 13th May 2009, 13:58

Hi,

For my City CVT, the 30000kms service, the periodic maintenance charges were 825 + 10.3% service charge (85) = Rs 910.00

The 15000 was 625 and 20000 was 875, plus the similar amount of tax.

Firebird · 13th May 2009, 14:11

Well this is a bad news as we move up the class, I guess charges would increase further

Chevrolet does make sense now

3 yrs no maintainance...man I tell you it is such a great feeling when I take UVA back home from service center, I dont have to look into the bills and argue with the service advisor

it is just that I have to check the work done.

loving_alaap · 13th May 2009, 15:24

Dear Firebird.

What will happen after those 3 years??

Chevy is not known for good *** & cheap spares.

vijaythacker · 13th May 2009, 15:32

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Originally Posted by loving_alaap

Dear Firebird.

What will happen after those 3 years??

Chevy is not known for good *** & cheap spares.

yeah the thing to see is after that 3 year maintainance package, what are the charges for spares and services, not easy on bill

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snaronikar · 13th May 2009, 15:48

Is this applicable accross all the manufacturers and their A**?

12th May 2009, 14:16	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Maintaining a car is now more expensive as labour rates increased by > 10 % at A.S.C. I just got a jolt from Hyundai workshop when they told me that labour rates for periodic maintenance service for santro is Rs. 750 from Rs. 675 w.e.f. May 1, 2009. Also, many companies have increased their labour rates by 10% or more, depending upon the workshop location and nature of work done. Just when maintaining small cars are becoming more expensive, this hike comes as a shock as for small jobs, one has to pay more burning a hole in the pocket. My question: still does it make sense to go to an authorized dealer workshop for routine service or decent independents are a better option?
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12th May 2009, 14:17	#2
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	I think we will see a rise in DIY's now
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12th May 2009, 14:39	#3
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	but why this increase all of a sudden ? on one side labour costs are softening so this comes as a surprise. would like to hear more about other manufacturers before drawing any conclusion independent workshops ANYWAYS are worth a look what with the different types of issues one faces with the A.S.S.
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12th May 2009, 15:03	#4
Raajiv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Monterey Bay,CA Posts: 263 Thanked: 5 Times	Probably this is due to the recent strike by Hyundai Employees,which was called off recently.Since Hyundai runs it's own showrooms also. :-)
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12th May 2009, 15:17	#5
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	Since new metal sales growth is 2-3% now, revenues are now being protected through captive sources or service. The old stock has to be serviced somewhere, most likely at an authorised dealer's.
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12th May 2009, 16:06	#6
mahadev_kc BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 328 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	FIAT Palio - labour cost for periodic maintenance - Rs 1350/- (Concorde Motors), Rs 1200/- (Manipal Motors) Compare with others in same segment, it is higher I think (excluding Fabia) How much is the labour cost for other models for paid service?
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13th May 2009, 12:52	#7
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	all other car makers wants to match the skoda rates now.
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13th May 2009, 13:58	#8
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,114 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Hi, For my City CVT, the 30000kms service, the periodic maintenance charges were 825 + 10.3% service charge (85) = Rs 910.00 The 15000 was 625 and 20000 was 875, plus the similar amount of tax.
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13th May 2009, 14:11	#9
Firebird BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai / EC1M 3NH Posts: 470 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Chevy Jai Ho.....no maintainance cost Well this is a bad news as we move up the class, I guess charges would increase further Chevrolet does make sense now 3 yrs no maintainance...man I tell you it is such a great feeling when I take UVA back home from service center, I dont have to look into the bills and argue with the service advisor it is just that I have to check the work done.
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13th May 2009, 15:24	#10
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	Dear Firebird. What will happen after those 3 years?? Chevy is not known for good *** & cheap spares.
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13th May 2009, 15:48	#12
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Is this applicable accross all the manufacturers and their A**?
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