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    CHURCHILL INSURANCE RENEWAL PREMIUM UP 40%

    I use lockton performance which is a specialist policy for maserati U.K. club members. Mine includes an agreed valuation, included cover for spouse as well as any driver over 35. I believe it also covers both drivers to drive any other car (not owned) fully comprehensive. The best part is if you...
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    Recommendations for a trickle charger

    I have used CTEK MXS 5 on my current car and a CTEK MXS 3.8 on my last car. The reason for the upgrade was that I used it on my classic mini and shut the boot while charging accidentally cutting the wire. Both work fine on the maserati Granturismo and have revived some older batteries too.
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    I'd like to buy a Strad. Anyone selling a decent one for a good price

    Glad I could help, I did wonder if it was still available as they are normally sold before they make the proper advert. Was really good value too
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    I'd like to buy a Strad. Anyone selling a decent one for a good price

    This should be a simple answer but it’s not. The MC Stradale Centennial had the F1 robotised manual gearbox which really suits the car and has a much more mechanical feel to it as it throws the gears in at high revs. The suspension is much more rigid and controlled making it more connected to...
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    HR Owen service pricing

    On the big service it’s the 4 lambda sensors and carbon canisters that add up on cost. They are a specified item on the 4 year service but most argue not required until much later or worst case when they fail and need replacement. I did mine to maintain the approved warranty. They also do the...
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    HR Owen service pricing

    To follow up - I took my car to Maserati Hatfield for the big 4 year service on my GT last month and they were fantastic. They were very competitive on pricing compared to other main dealers and the customer service was great. I didn’t think I would notice a difference, as it’s a low mileage...
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    I'd like to buy a Strad. Anyone selling a decent one for a good price

    I used to have a Stradale Centennial and now a later 69 plate MC Nerrisimo. The log book says MC Stradale in the same way on both so the response seems fair. The cars are not registered correctly with the DVLA. My current car should state MC Nerrisimo but there is no mention of this unless you...
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    HR Owen service pricing

    I can see why there might be confusion as the replace marker is listed under the 7th service but the text says replace every 4 years
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    HR Owen service pricing

    I called up different dealerships for my 4 year service on my 69 plate GT and in some cases advised I need the lambda sensors and carbon canisters changed on this service and at others advised it’s due at the 7 year service? If I don’t have to do it then it’s great as a lot cheaper but wondered...
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    HR Owen service pricing

    I just spoke to Meridian Modena who are unfortunately no longer an authorised maserati dealer from 31st August this year. They were extremely helpful on the phone but recommended I use an authorised dealer to ensure I don’t get an issues with maserati approved warranty claims further down the line.
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    HR Owen service pricing

    My 4 year service is coming up in a few months and got quoted £4.3k from Maranello Egham and about £3.8k from HR Owen. It’s still under warranty for over a year so it has to be main dealer unfortunately. Might broaden the search outside London to see if it’s any better?
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    Granturismo Centennial on Pistonheads

    I would agree it does seem to suit the darker colours better. Perhaps it might look better in the sun and closer up but not great in the pictures. The Rosso Magma paint is much more appealing on the MC bonnet lines. The option price must have been quite steep as some of the other carbon options...
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    Granturismo Centennial on Pistonheads

    The pictures of the Centennial Strad with the carbon bonnet are now online. I noticed that the MC badge is correct but the red inserts are not there.
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    Granturismo Centennial on Pistonheads

    I have seen a few pictures pre prep, it’s got the unpainted carbon bonnet
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    Granturismo Centennial on Pistonheads

    I think this one has been on market over a year. The badge is definitely wrong as I had one of these with the MC Stradale badge. The red inserts on the MC usually drop out after some time so perhaps that’s the reason for the change but I would want the MC Stradale there. There is another going...