Expensive Porsche Repair Costs...what Happened?! | 4K
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- Опубліковано 27 січ 2023
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Having owned my #porsche 718 Cayman GTS for a little over a year, and having covered roughly 12,000 miles, I was extremely surprised to be recommended work costing over £3,000!
As you may already know, I'm always careful with my cars, keeping them in the best condition I can. That doesn't only cover cosmetics, I ensure that I'm always up to date with servicing and that wear and tear items like tyres are good to go.
In this video, I explain how something I assumed would be a quick fix become a huge bill!
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I had a similar feedback report/list from my local Porsche dealer when I had my 2013 Boxster in for a service;- corroded exhaust bolts, new key fob battery, headlight levelling arms seized, puncture repair canister out of date and the main one... front discs and pads near point of replacement, which I knew. In short, the estimate to replace and/or refurbush came to roughly £2300.
Great video 👍 I have a Porsche 718 cayman with an extended warranty and had the same problem with my washers, but I changed the fuse myself with the help of a UA-cam video. On my last service at Porsche, I was made aware of my front brakes need to be replaced. They did give me a price of approx. £800. As it’s a wear & tear item my warranty did not cover it, which I knew so got the parts somewhere else for £250 and paid £80 to change the front & back brakes. Saving over £1200. I did purchase the same pads & sensors Porsche use. 👍
I think that really goes for anything in life. Step back, breathe. Don’t immediately get angry and take things personal. Discuss, show respect, listen and the work together. Keep everything in perspective. Great video , and good lesson as well. Cheers.
You got ripped off by the dealer. That much to replace brakes 😂😂
The rusting bolts for the exhaust hangers and manifold are a known issue. I had mine changed at a local Indy for stainless steel bolts. It’s pants.
Service at a dealer the rest at an independent. Warranty is not affected as long as they are genuine Porsche parts.
I have a 718 Cayman S manual and this winter the washer jets went MIA. I think the engine being middle of the car and far from the heat of the engine like in Front Engine makes it more likely to remain frozen. Anyhow, a few weeks later they sprang back to life. My horn also decided to loose a tone- took into dealership few weeks ago- and now I’ve lost memory function of seats and rear boot doesn’t open using button inside car. Win some loose some… I guess I’ll be booking her back in again.
Wow! Man if it’s not under warranty find a good Indy!! Great video
Ive just got a base 718 (4 years old 5K miles) with a two year warranty off porsche. Its orgasmic obviously but your video is just the kind of crap off dealers Im terrified of. I think I'll ignore the warranty/servicing there and take it to an independent porsche specialist from the start, your helpful video has clarified the situation for me thanks. Id never sell it though 🙂
Unfortunately some of the Porsche official dealers are part of larger car groups ie Jct600, Sytner, Lookers etc and look at cars as a cash cow.
Welcome to the world of money-pit cars. The dealership thank you for your kind donation.
I had a bmw 330d which went in for a service at bmw, told I needed new front and rear disc brakes/pads and that they were dangerous. While the car was in the air on a ramp can they do the work. I declined and went for a 2nd opinion. Took it to a local garage where they said there was loads of life left. I think big dealerships like to scaremonger expecting people to take their word as the law. Good vid 👍
Obviously you need to order a new exhaust system now lol
So I received a slightly larger bill from Porsche Reading during the intake recall for my coolant pump, tyres, front splitter coming away, rusted exhaust fittings and something else I can't remember. Also my washer Jets also stopped working recently (During the cold also). Car is in for some other insurance work BUT i got the other bits done by a Porsche tech who runs a side business. Instead of Labour at £199 an hour it was £75 and hour, and they sorted my bumper for free! :) Good luck mate!
Thanks for this video - whenever I start thinking about buying a Porsche Cayman I watch this and straighten myself out😅
In Australia, most of these issues wouldn’t occur due to the better weather, but there’s zero chance anyone would accept the exhaust clamp/fixings issue. As most people have suggested, most things can be done yourself to avoid these unnecessary costs and it appears that an independent Porsche specialist will maintain your car to the same standard, likely better, for far less.
I'm in Australia, not sure if our consumer laws are the same as UK, but I would be telling the Porsche dealer that it is unacceptable that the exhaust is falling off after 3-5 years. If they claim it is not covered by Porsche warranty I would point out the consumer law and the warranty implied under that means they do have a requirement to fix it, regardless of what the Porsche warranty says. Mazda and Ford in Aust both have received large fines recently when rejecting work as warranty; the owners went to consumer affairs and won under consumer law. The product needs to be fit for purpose, an exhaust normally lasts a long time failing after 3 years on a $60-70K (pounds) car means it isn't.
Very interesting, I presume your car had the Porsche 111 check prior to purchase, hence the Porsche warranty, but that begs the question why all the issues. At this time I am looking for a 981 Cayman, and was seriously considering a Porsche approved, as the advertising Porsche use suggests the cars are like new, ie brake discs/pads in excellent condition, I will now have a rethink and go the Indy route. I was also put off by having to pay for Porsche to examine the car to see if the work fell under the warranty, I previously owned a BMW M240 which had an exhaust issue, looked at by Lloyds BMW (NO CHARGE) fixed under warranty. So thank you for the heads up, hope you get this situation resolved.
iv had this, brought from london, im in the midlands, coilpack failed, porsche replacing under warrenty, 5 weeks waiting to get it in.
I LOVE that colour. I hope to own a Porsche Cayman one day!