$14,000 service bill
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 28
From: Midwest USA
Rep Power: 5
If the battery is a LiFePO4 then $1200 doesn't sound excessive at all. I bought an AntiGravity battery for my 2010 Vantage and that was over £900, which is over £1000 USD, add a bit of labour and you're there.
If the battery is one of those really heavy lead acid things then $1200 is outrageous.
If the battery is one of those really heavy lead acid things then $1200 is outrageous.
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 350
From: NW England
Rep Power: 30
I went for this particular battery because it has huge starting power, enough power in reserve, and it fits perfectly into the Vantage battery compartment. Its the same height and width as the OEM battery, but shorter, so that gave me somewhere to store a large can of Holts Tyreweld emergency puncture repair gloop. And it saved 17.2Kg, am very happy with the battery.
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2023
Posts: 14
Rep Power: 0
The battery they quoted me at was a standard AGM battery.
While on the topic, could somebody tell me where the battery is located for future reference. Car is still at my other shop so I can’t see for myself and looking online hasn’t helped. TIA
While on the topic, could somebody tell me where the battery is located for future reference. Car is still at my other shop so I can’t see for myself and looking online hasn’t helped. TIA
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 2,753
From: Boston
Rep Power: 158
I would look someone where else to work on your car. The labor and part rates are beyond excessive IMO. The services mentioned do not require AM dealership to do it all. If the battery swap needs an AM computer to reset something; bring it to them just for that.
The dealership should expect the car for free if they are charging that kind of money and expect you to do warranty service with them.
The dealership should expect the car for free if they are charging that kind of money and expect you to do warranty service with them.
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,415
From: So Cal
Rep Power: 261
Behind the passengers seat, carpeted panel pulls out easily from the inner edge.
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 36
From: New York, NY
Rep Power: 5
I'm currently paying $185/hr labor at Autosport Designs in Huntington NY, a very well respected AM specialist that deals in all kinds of exotics from around the Gold Coast of Long Island. It's an impressive place (www.autosportdesigns.com). They've treated me very fairly thus far in taking care of the Vantage I purchased last year. I've had a pretty decent amount of work done to bring everything up to spec, and it's all come out to about $9000 thus far, including a full paint correction and wheel refinishing. I cannot imagine justifying a $300/hr labor rate for this car.
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2023
Posts: 14
Rep Power: 0
I had the service completed last week for under $3,000. Oil change, spark plugs, battery and brake flush. Labor per hour was around 160 I believe. Quite pleased with the shop and will take it back for future maintenance.
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 350
From: NW England
Rep Power: 30
I don't see any advantage in going for a bigger box, its just a little harder to fit and gives nothing in return?
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2023
Posts: 2
Rep Power: 0
Update for you guys....the car didn't need any of the work they listed to pass state inspection/emissions. This was all a recommendation.... I also found an independent Euro specialty shop that offered to do all of the same maintenance for 1/2 of what the dealer wanted. I opted to just have them do the inspection/emissions and call it a day. Oh...and it turns out $3800 wasn't even including rotors...just replacement of 4 brake pads
For reference, it's a 2020 with 31k miles.
Location=Northern VA
I'll add a question while i'm here. AM I correct to assume that I can buy engine air filters for the AMG engine that fits the corresponding AMG models that the vantage engine shares in common? It seems easier to find parts when looking up that benz motor vs vantage specific parts.
For reference, it's a 2020 with 31k miles.
Location=Northern VA
I'll add a question while i'm here. AM I correct to assume that I can buy engine air filters for the AMG engine that fits the corresponding AMG models that the vantage engine shares in common? It seems easier to find parts when looking up that benz motor vs vantage specific parts.
Can you please give me the part number of the brake pads for the vantage 2020 , i need to replace mines and i dont find it online
Thank you
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,699
From: MD
Rep Power: 173
I've had my 2013 V8V for 7 years. It has been to the dealer only to have a cracked windshield replaced. I've done everything else myself. That included a battery, and some exhaust parts, but other than that that just fluids and brakes. Done in my garage. It's all in been under $4k including the $1k deductible for the windshield. I'll be replacing the original tires this next month.
Last edited by deckman; Mar 25, 2023 at 12:06 PM.
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,699
From: MD
Rep Power: 173
There is no way I paid that much for my battery which is spec for the car. I don't remember what I paid, but if it was over $200 it would stick out in my mind as being over priced.
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 2,753
From: Boston
Rep Power: 158
I've replace my battery twice in the Rapide and don't think I paid over $500 for the battery. One time the install cost more; there were more updates or computer stuff that had to be done. The most recent time it was a simple swap. I usually have the clock reset when they are working on the car, so that is an additional $100ish.