CyberNinja Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 My automobile has reached a mileage of over 90,000 and is now undergoing maintenance. One shop provided a quotation of $650 for an oil change, while another dealer offered a quote of $450. Consequently, I chose the dealer with the $450 quote and scheduled an appointment for Monday. They informed me that the final cost would be $296. I believe the individual made an error on the computer, resulting in a fee of $450. I decline to advocate for the amount of 296, since I believe that 450 is a more equitable figure. The price for a windscreen at the dealer is $2850, however I have made a booking with Safelight for $2200. The new PS4 tyres will be available on Monday for a price of $1,450. The cost of purchasing new wiper blades from a dealer is around $200, but on Amazon, they are available for $50 or less. The mechanics will inspect the brakes and advise replacing all four rotors and pads. I will likely get new pads and rear rotors from europarts, which will cost a few thousand dollars more. The number is 2500. The price this week to maintain the R8 in excellent condition amounts to $6,500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamWeaver Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 One must pay in order to participate. Does insurance not provide coverage for windscreens? Why is it necessary to replace that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WordSmith Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Pleasant. Safelite informed me that they were unable to get the windscreen at a price lower than what the dealer had quoted me. The amount is around $2400, as far as I can remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CyberNinja Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 The value provided above is the amount before taxes. Below is the copy of the price received from the Audi dealer today, which I believe also does not include taxes. I will get a quotation for the cost of the brake replacement on Monday, when they are doing the oil change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alpaco45 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 It is commendable that you are not up to date with what is required. It is often easy to postpone or neglect some matters. I believe you need tyres and brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberNinja Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 With the exception of the paint on my vehicle, it is in excellent condition considering its age and mileage. I am not aware of any instances of postponed maintenance, but I would promptly address them if I were made aware of any. Considering my intended use for this vehicle, which involves using it as a daily driver with at least 75% of the mileage being lengthy interstate road trips, it is crucial that I prioritise dependability and avoid any potential concerns. Furthermore, I really regret not opting for complete paint protection film (PPF) at the time of purchasing the vehicle. At that time, I failed to comprehend the significance of the PPF. Now, it seems illogical to get it since they claim it amplifies the damage caused by rock chips. There is a possibility that I may repaint the automobile in the future, however it is unlikely. Within the last 15 days, I have had a meticulous detailing, engaged in 3 instances of self-scrubbing washes, and most recently, availed myself of a high-quality automated wash. During the course of those 15 days, I had travelled a minimum distance of 3,500 kilometres. Travelling and washing inevitably cause paint damage. However, I would rather consistently have a clean automobile, even if it causes some little damage to the paint, as opposed to having a dirty car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoman Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Do not skimp on the quality of wiper blades. Proceed with the OE process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDudette Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Congratulations for operating the vehicle in the appropriate manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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