That's reassuring, thanks Phil.16 years of Maserati ownership, and 4 cars including the VI, and I've only ever had servicing carried out by an indie. There comes a point where main dealer history may look good in the book but may not be as good for the car or bank balance and there's plenty of anecdotal evidence for both; it's subjective, but except for top end stuff (Veyrons and the like) I'd suggest using a recognised indie at the 5 year point or thereabouts - or where warranty demands main dealer input. With fewer Maserati main dealers these days it could also be a right royal pain to find one close enough to be practical.
That said, I use a main dealer for MOT tests because it's closer than my indie and I won't trust a Mas to my local garage.
That's shocking and sad to say I've worked with people like that.No reflection on the industry at large Phil. I used a local tester until he retired, so moved to another nearby tester to mot the daily driver; when I asked about brake testing and the potential impact on a Maserati diff I was told "diffs are all the same mate it's not a problem" and they apparently didn't know what a Tapley was. The dd still goes there, but I wouldn't risk a QP.
In fairness to the Main Dealers having worked for a few as a technician many people ask for just a lube service to get the stamp in the book it's very frustrating.When mine was in the first 3 year warranty period, I used MD. For as much as anything the smooth flow of any warranty claims. Once it was up, I went independant (so far 1 service, 2nd in a few weeks time). First thing he asked was had I just paid for an oil change as the air filter was in terrible condition!
Paranoid now, didn't know this term, Googling "Tapley"That's shocking and sad to say I've worked with people like that.
Some people just shouldn't be working in the profession.
Every Station has to have a Tapley meter and they should know how to use it.
Which justifies @Phil H 's concern.That's shocking and sad to say I've worked with people like that.
Some people just shouldn't be working in the profession.
Every Station has to have a Tapley meter and they should know how to use it.
Thats what my indie thought Id done. I didnt.. it was a full £1k service I paid for!In fairness to the Main Dealers having worked for a few as a technician many people ask for just a lube service to get the stamp in the book it's very frustrating.
That's why it's important to look at the invoices that match the service book carefully.
Sorry mate, I have a V6 so am not aware of the V8 requirements, but I'm sure that your chosen indie would advise.That's reassuring, thanks Phil.
I'm also off the opinion that once warranty expires (or when a car is >6y old), that it is no longer prudent to maintain the main dealer history. Trusted & knowledgeable independent is much more preferred route.
Off the back of your knowledge, do QP V8s require 'belt/s replacment' at the 60k miles?