One must realize that running a business costs a fortune in Australia.
Given the cost of labor, insurances, rents, SUPA, training up apprentices, holidays, sick Leave, maternity leave and various other costs it's the Dealers stealers job to wedge up Johnny punter. Anyone who has actually run their own business will attest to my musings.
It's just that this punter here refuses to pay 372 buks of my hard earned for a pimply faced 16 year old apprentice to unscrew 6 bolts on the sump cover, unscrew the sump plug, drain the oil, replace with 6.7 liters of synthetic and bang on a new filter. It's simply ridiculous and better left to people who don't mind paying that.
I am in a different boat because my car is high mileage, out of warranty and keeping the log book up at this stage is simply irrelevant. Never convince my mate though, he loves that little stamp in his book and he don't mind paying stupid money for it. Each to their own though innit.
Jesus, the money i save by doing basic servicing will get me a long way down the road petrol wise.
Interesting point regards Auto trans cooler. My van will only weigh around 1200 KG loaded, consider the VF wont be working hard towing it do you really think i will need one.?? If i get feed back that i should do it i will fit one.
Thanks for the help . Ta
Very good forum, some of you are right on the money.