Ken Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I have recently got my first 350Z and the next service is due soon. I would appreciate some advice/comments on servicing options. GT4 with full Nissan Service History. Last service was a P3 at 25000 miles. Next service due is a P1 with new platinum spark plugs, mileage will be around 31000 miles. Options. Should i continue to keep the history with Nissan. Should i look for an independent specialist. Or could i use my local garage. For a number of years i have used a small local village garage for servicing, repairs and MOT,(it's not a back street operation). Good reliable efficient work has been carried out on a number of cars i have owned, but nothing like the 350Z. I will continue to use them in the future for another car i use for work, so i will need to be a bit diplomatic. What experience do you guys have of your local garage if any and do they have the required specialist knowledge to work on the 350Z. What service history is important to you guys as 350Z owners, is there merit in staying with Nissan, or is it just a good service record that is important. If advised to use Nissan or an independent specialist can anyone recommend someone within the Doncaster, Lincoln, Chesterfield, Sheffield areas. I have had a Quote from Harretts,a Nissan dealer in Sheffield. P1 service £188.00 plus an additional £248.00 to supply and fit spark plugs, that's £436.00 is that high?. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'd go with a garage I trust on a 5 year old car rather than the dealer and 248.00 for plugs is ridiculous considering the parts are about £65.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I go to Harratts and find them very good. Spark plugs are about £60 a set, if you are handy with a spanner they are easy to do. Mine has just done 30,000 it had 15,000 when I got it. It has full Nissan service history but never had a P3. I asked again last year, they said they would see if it was necessary and just did another P2 instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Abbey Motorsport for my servicing now , stealers are terrible for overpricing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Hi Jerry. do Abbey have locations around the country ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 £188 is obscene for a P1 as is the price you've been quoted for the spark plug replacement. Even at Nissan prices - IIRC the book time for the plugs is 2.5hrs. Are you sure the car needs plugs? - 54k or five years is recommendation Am sure a Notts member should be able to recommend a good indie near you You'll reduce costs even more by supplying you own oil, filter and plugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 The car is 5 years old now so i believe according to the service book plugs are required. I have not had the 350 long so if I'm wrong please let me know. ( GT4 with 31000 miles). If any 350Z owners in my area can recommend a independent please do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Hi Jerry. do Abbey have locations around the country ?. Sadly, no the are based in OXTED surrey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty78 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Ken..whereabout in Nottinghamshire are you? Unfortunately there isn't a lot of ind garage options for us in the Midlands. Your best bet would be CS(one of the traders here-PM Mitz) in Leicester. Personally i take my car all the way to R35LEE's Falcon Performance garage in Middlesbrough. Then again, i spend most weekends in the Northeast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Ken..whereabout in Nottinghamshire are you? Unfortunately there isn't a lot of ind garage options for us in the Midlands. Your best bet would be CS(one of the traders here-PM Mitz) in Leicester. Personally i take my car all the way to R35LEE's Falcon Performance garage in Middlesbrough. Then again, i spend most weekends in the Northeast. +1 on CS. I have had all my work carried out by Mitz and Andy. A P1 and spark plugs (if required) would be a lot less using CS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Mike, I,m not far from what used to be the Blyth roundabout on the A1(M) Junction 34. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty78 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 welcome to the forum mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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