c.afsar said:
Thanks, a few Q's regarding this-
-Does this mean that service *has* to be done by OPC?
- Im not sure if OPC has the "winter service check", similar to bmw but if so are these or other similar service compulsary for warranty to be valid? (im sure ill be able to fill the antifreeze and adjust the tyre pressure etc)
- How is wear and tear defined? I know the general definition but with OPC are parts classified as "comsumables" i.e wear/tear?
I ask because when trying to get warranty work done on an e46, its almost as you dealing with lawyers...
- Also, Im aware that once the warranty lapse the 111-point-check needs to be carried out, so i presume that this does not need to be done if the warranty stays in sync...?
On the flipside (i know this is getting a tad long)...
- When taking a warranty issue up with OPC, do you have to pay for the inital inspection (i.e to determine if this is a warranty issue?)
- And, if service is done via specialist, what do OPC look for, -service stamps/ or OPC part reciepts?
All thoughts that are wizzing thru my head...
Input apprec.
Cheers
Sorry for the long answers..........
No, the service does not have to be done by the OPC. As long as official Porsche parts are used and the items listed for each service in the maintenance book are covered then Indy servicing is fine. There is no concept of a Winter check for UK cars. There is a yearly maintenance service for cars that do less than 9,000 pa which must be done (this reverts back to the scheduled maintenance with an oil filter change in accordance with the mileage after two years or jumps to the major service if the mileage is up)
Wear and tear. The obvious consumables, tyres, clutch, pads disc etc are not covered - the things that have "wear" surfaces. If a newly fitted clutch went bang because of defective parts or incorrect fitting then this is something different. I have found my OPC reasonable - so far only RMS and aux seals, air con condensors and self cancellation of the indicators without any arguement. I think a good relationship helps.
Correct, once the warranty lapses the 111-point-check would need to be carried out again, it does not need to be done if the warranty is renewed before it runs out
Taking a warranty issue up, if the item is covered then the investigation is covered. If not, you will have to pay.
Specialist serving, a stamp in the book is no proof that the service has been done or the correct mileage - it is notoriously easy to forge service book entries.
When I recently extended the warranty, the OPC didn't ask because my car has Full OPC service history so Porsche UK's records prove it. I expect when extending the warranty, if Indy servicing has been done they may ask for proof of maintenance to OPC standards as they will have no record. Also when making a claim they may ask for proof in the form of receipts with a breakdown of the work.