Woody
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I've often wondered whether the annual service on a Maserati is really that important, and whether it was really just a way for Maserati to ensure their service department got regular income.
When I was looking for my GS, I was surprised quite how many were described as "FULL" service history, but has one, two or even more annuals missing. Towards the end, I was getting to think "well, perhaps they're not that important".
As I've now had my GS two years, I booked it in with Bill McGrath's for a look over. Paul, the chap who looks after the more modern stuff there, picked it up and did his usual appraisal before doing the annual. This was the larger of the annuals, so a bit more expensive than 'just' and annual. Great, just having paid out for another years insurance, with Baby Woody due any day...just what you need!
There were a couple of issues which needed sorting - window sensor, squeeky trim (both of which I knew about), on top of a couple of things McGrath's highlighted ( failed fan sensor, brakes had a bit of a spruice up). I bit the bullet and had all the advisorires done (excluding a full set of tyres - that'll be done for next 'season') and while the bill was a bit of a kick in the stones, I rather mirraculously forgot about that when I came home and saw the ol' girl sat on the driveway a couple of days later, all sprakling and dropped off without a hitch. Naturally, I drove 10-12 miles to put it in the garage which was just a few feet away
In short, yet again great service from Paul and the guys at Bill McGraths and a bit of a reminder why annuals are so important. While I get that oils etc might be OK for more than a year, the fettling carried out makes the car feel fresher and it also allows you to keep on top of anything thats going wrong, make sure you're aware of any potential issues and hopfully help avoiding any big and potentially ruinour bills!
On a side note, I don't think my car has ever had a clutch and is currently working just fine, with 69% wear (from memory)....not bad for 49k! Long may it continue....
When I was looking for my GS, I was surprised quite how many were described as "FULL" service history, but has one, two or even more annuals missing. Towards the end, I was getting to think "well, perhaps they're not that important".
As I've now had my GS two years, I booked it in with Bill McGrath's for a look over. Paul, the chap who looks after the more modern stuff there, picked it up and did his usual appraisal before doing the annual. This was the larger of the annuals, so a bit more expensive than 'just' and annual. Great, just having paid out for another years insurance, with Baby Woody due any day...just what you need!
There were a couple of issues which needed sorting - window sensor, squeeky trim (both of which I knew about), on top of a couple of things McGrath's highlighted ( failed fan sensor, brakes had a bit of a spruice up). I bit the bullet and had all the advisorires done (excluding a full set of tyres - that'll be done for next 'season') and while the bill was a bit of a kick in the stones, I rather mirraculously forgot about that when I came home and saw the ol' girl sat on the driveway a couple of days later, all sprakling and dropped off without a hitch. Naturally, I drove 10-12 miles to put it in the garage which was just a few feet away
In short, yet again great service from Paul and the guys at Bill McGraths and a bit of a reminder why annuals are so important. While I get that oils etc might be OK for more than a year, the fettling carried out makes the car feel fresher and it also allows you to keep on top of anything thats going wrong, make sure you're aware of any potential issues and hopfully help avoiding any big and potentially ruinour bills!
On a side note, I don't think my car has ever had a clutch and is currently working just fine, with 69% wear (from memory)....not bad for 49k! Long may it continue....