Pluzzed about Servicing Done by Autosaver

[jonpaul0104]

Maybe it will be nice if you could share the source of your information.

For me, I don't care if the guy service my car is TC staff or subcon or even illegal worker. I send my car to TC, TC is responsible to return my car in good condition. If have any problem, I go after TC, not the individual mechanic. Same goes to outside workshop. We go after the workshop or the boss, not the person who damage the car.

Dun think it is correct for me to share in details.....

But I agree with your comments abt TC being solely responsible....that will be my standpoint as well...

[LaChio]

My experience with AS is okay. I have been with them since 20k and followed the gang of mechanics from Kaki Bukit to Defu. They only recommended changing of my front brake pads at 80k, which I did. Rare drum shoes still not changed yet. Look for Uncle Fong at AS Defu, his son also driving Latio. I think I will be going there for the 100k (6000km more to go) when I need to change the spark plugs. Or does anyone here knows of a better workshop to change the sparkies? TC cuts throat, don't think I will go there.

[Toalson]

Maybe it will be nice if you could share the source of your information.

For me, I don't care if the guy service my car is TC staff or subcon or even illegal worker. I send my car to TC, TC is responsible to return my car in good condition. If have any problem, I go after TC, not the individual mechanic. Same goes to outside workshop. We go after the workshop or the boss, not the person who damage the car.

Totally agree. The contract is us as owners with TC.

[vortex]

Maybe it will be nice if you could share the source of your information.

For me, I don't care if the guy service my car is TC staff or subcon or even illegal worker. I send my car to TC, TC is responsible to return my car in good condition. If have any problem, I go after TC, not the individual mechanic. Same goes to outside workshop. We go after the workshop or the boss, not the person who damage the car.

Since you dun care who is the guy that service your car, which most of us also think in this way, why bother to find the source of information.

Sometimes finding out the truth may jeopardise his job. Like what you said, any problem, just look for the workshop, not the individual. Cheers ! 

[xman13]

My experience with AS is okay. I have been with them since 20k and followed the gang of mechanics from Kaki Bukit to Defu. They only recommended changing of my front brake pads at 80k, which I did. Rare drum shoes still not changed yet. Look for Uncle Fong at AS Defu, his son also driving Latio. I think I will be going there for the 100k (6000km more to go) when I need to change the spark plugs. Or does anyone here knows of a better workshop to change the sparkies? TC cuts throat, don't think I will go there.

Juz done my 100k servicing with them. Been with them since 20k also. Not too bad. Just change the spark plug. Overall happy with their service. They rectified all my car concerns. No issues. As mention they they will check with you to change the parts. Change my front brake pad at 60k and back at 80k at both instances they  mention I can wait for next 10k to do the changes but decide to do it anyway as I drive to Malaysia regularly.

[jonpaul0104]

for me, AS@Defu only ask me to change my front stock brake pad @ 110K km when doing servicing....rear drum brake shoes have yet to be replaced.....maybe will need to be replaced at my next servicing @ 120K km....

Up down Genting twice on old brake pads......

[sengkang]

Good Day,

I went for my 40k servicing at AS west branch recently. Was told by the mechanic that both brake pads and shoes worn off. Need to replace for $135 x 2 pairs. I did not verify as was in a rush then, so asked them to proceed.

But thinking about it now, rear brakes should have lasted longer than the front pads. Actually i should have waited and check physically the wear and tear first.

Haha, ya kena conned. Usually front brake pads wear off faster. They actually showed me the rear drum brakes. But I changed all front pads & rear drums for ard S$300 including GST & labour charges.

[LaChio]

Juz done my 100k servicing with them. Been with them since 20k also. Not too bad. Just change the spark plug. Overall happy with their service. They rectified all my car concerns. No issues. As mention they they will check with you to change the parts. Change my front brake pad at 60k and back at 80k at both instances they  mention I can wait for next 10k to do the changes but decide to do it anyway as I drive to Malaysia regularly.

Bro, how much you paid for changing the spark plugs at AS? Me hitting 100k soon, time to change liao.

[pest11]

Bro, how much you paid for changing the spark plugs at AS? Me hitting 100k soon, time to change liao.

hi guys ..... just to share ..... pls refer to my other tread;
http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=3735.20

[robtan99]

http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=9050.0

Bro, how much you paid for changing the spark plugs at AS? Me hitting 100k soon, time to change liao.

[chinmeng]

Good Day,

I went for my 40k servicing at AS west branch recently. Was told by the mechanic that both brake pads and shoes worn off. Need to replace for $135 x 2 pairs. I did not verify as was in a rush then, so asked them to proceed.

But thinking about it now, rear brakes should have lasted longer than the front pads. Actually i should have waited and check physically the wear and tear first.

Same to me, Did my 40K servicing at AS Kaki Bukit and was physo to change the brake pad. All my friends said I am also conned by them.

I have been visiting AS since the Tan Chong free servicing is over. Recently I got the air-con problem which I thought is the coolant leak. After went to JB service centre and found out it is the radiator choke and the problem is solved with just spraying of cleaning solution to the radiator. I just can't believe from 10K, 20K..till 50K servicing from AS they did not do the cleaning for me.

My 60K is reached think I will not go back to AS anymore.

[clarence]

I think in general, you got to be knowledgeable on what neds to be changed during each servicing.

Motor workshops are commercial entities whereby their primary objective is to generate profit.

My friend (not knowledgeable about cars)) sent his Vios to Motogard at Tampines, after seeing their cheap synthetioc oil costing below $100.

In the end, he got charged for a lot of "extras" including adjustng/tightening the handbrake.

They also called him to say that his 4 tyres had uneven wear and advised him to change them. The tyres were changed just a yr ago and travelled only 20,000km. I suspect Motogard sold his used tyres and they deal in used tyres too.

They also recommended that he change to broader 195/60R14 tyres (stock size is 185/65R14) "for better grip". These Goodyear NCT5 tyres cost more than the stock tyre size.

He got a shock when he got the bill, and said he should have just sent it to Borneo Motors.

Penny wise, pound foolish.

[pizzaboy]

other than the much tok abt AS or RV in tis forum, another wkshop to consider is autoaid as they r the next alternative to tcm svc ctrs... they carry original nissan parts at a much cheaper price tag and wider selections of engine oil brands.

[header]

I went to AS Kaki Bukit and they also tried to con me at my 40k servicing.  Said my rear brake pad is thin and need to change.  That make me v suspicious as I knew the front shd wear off first.  Also tried to show me alternator belt has crack and shd change although I simply cannot see any signs of crack.

I am thinking of going somewhere else for my 50K servicing.  Any good recommendations are welcomed.

[eagleyes647]

I went to AS Kaki Bukit and they also tried to con me at my 40k servicing.  Said my rear brake pad is thin and need to change.  That make me v suspicious as I knew the front shd wear off first.  Also tried to show me alternator belt has crack and shd change although I simply cannot see any signs of crack.

I am thinking of going somewhere else for my 50K servicing.  Any good recommendations are welcomed.

Hi bro, jus serviced mine 100k, changed brake shoe, pad, and belt @ my long time service centre since my old car. Reali good service, and he prefer u stay around see what he do to your ride. Tell you wats good n wats dont need to change. Bro Melvin(with GT wing Sedan) and ffb(zhongming) and crusty69 also done their servicing there recently.


Ong Guan Choon Motor
#02-07
176, Sin Ming Autocare
Singapore 575721
Tel: 6453 4419

Boss: Lim Ah Beng (very experience  )

P/S: check out his engine Oil  

[bakabear]

any idea how much to change just the alternator belt? need to indent?

[eagleyes647]

any idea how much to change just the alternator belt? need to indent?

The belt is around $70-$80, usually he got stock. cos quite a lot latio went servicing there 

[Jazz]

Hi bro, jus serviced mine 100k, changed brake shoe, pad, and belt @ my long time service centre since my old car. Reali good service, and he prefer u stay around see what he do to your ride. Tell you wats good n wats dont need to change. Bro Melvin(with GT wing Sedan) and ffb(zhongming) and crusty69 also done their servicing there recently.


Ong Guan Choon Motor
#02-07
176, Sin Ming Autocare
Singapore 575721
Tel: 6453 4419

Boss: Lim Ah Beng (very experience  )

P/S: check out his engine Oil  

What EO they recommend ?

[eagleyes647]

What EO they recommend ?

His engine oil, not many other workshop is using. You should try it out, reali good

[pizzaboy]

wat brand he carryin? how gd is gd?