Hello 911uk community, this is my first post here after lurking for some time...
I've just had some extensive work done on my 996 at a reputable independent Porsche specialist. The service estimate was of the mid 4 figures (primarily suspension and brakes) which although seeming a little high, I went with due to their good reputation and to get it all done and out of the way in one go.
During the works, it became apparent that due to corrosion, some items were taking longer than estimated to complete - having to cut out, drill, unseize old bolts etc etc - and they provided relevant pictures.
Anyway, the work is now complete and the final bill has been provided, at significantly more than the estimate. Labour has gone from an estimated 22 hours to around 34.
In your experience of using independent Porsche specialists, does this sound reasonable, is an estimate just that? Is it normal to get charged more for labour than the estimate when the work took longer than they thought?
Grateful for any experience you may have of similar scenarios.
I've just had some extensive work done on my 996 at a reputable independent Porsche specialist. The service estimate was of the mid 4 figures (primarily suspension and brakes) which although seeming a little high, I went with due to their good reputation and to get it all done and out of the way in one go.
During the works, it became apparent that due to corrosion, some items were taking longer than estimated to complete - having to cut out, drill, unseize old bolts etc etc - and they provided relevant pictures.
Anyway, the work is now complete and the final bill has been provided, at significantly more than the estimate. Labour has gone from an estimated 22 hours to around 34.
In your experience of using independent Porsche specialists, does this sound reasonable, is an estimate just that? Is it normal to get charged more for labour than the estimate when the work took longer than they thought?
Grateful for any experience you may have of similar scenarios.