Thanx for the above. Let me be more forthcoming: I bought my GT on Cinch recently (2016, 27k miles and 1 owner) - fantastic motor and have had it checked out by an Indy (full diagnostics, ramp & road test etc) - given a clean bill of health. Cinch has got an aftercare offer which provides servicing, lifetime warranty and breakdown assistance based on monthly payments. Looks like a good deal on the warranty & b/down cover but the servicing is done by Halfords, which is what prompted my initial note. I am kinda inclined to agree with you.....I'm sure some of them would be more than capable of changing oil and filters, but with a car like this, it pays to be seen by someone that actually knows the cars and it's potential issues. If you don't want to pay main dealer prices (I wouldn't do that either lol) then a good independent is the way to go.
Also, when it comes to selling, a Halfords stamp on the book would make most run a mile. Lol
In fact, I'd rather see an owner has serviced it themselves with supporting receipts, than a Halfords stamp.
Thanx for the above. Let me be more forthcoming: I bought my GT on Cinch recently (2016, 27k miles and 1 owner) - fantastic motor and have had it checked out by an Indy (full diagnostics, ramp & road test etc) - given a clean bill of health. Cinch has got an aftercare offer which provides servicing, lifetime warranty and breakdown assistance based on monthly payments. Looks like a good deal on the warranty & b/down cover but the servicing is done by Halfords, which is what prompted my initial note. I am kinda inclined to agree with you.....
Thanx Sam - great suggestion on comparing the warranty cover.I can see how you're tempted. I know nothing about Cinch other than I've seen the cringy adverts lol.
You would need to look into the warranty in great detail, as I doubt it would be that comprehensive on a car like this. Do you know who the warranty company is?
My opinion would be that a 1 owner, 2016 car with 27k miles is worth spending the extra on as it would pay for itself if/when you sell it. You want to keep a decent service history with respected indies or Maserati really.
If you feel you need a warranty for piece of mind, compare what you're being offered with something like warrentywise etc
These cars are are expensive to keep, but pretty reliable. 90% of costs are wear and tear items and a warranty wont cover them anyway.
You said its had a thorough inspection with someone you trust, so I'd put the monthly payments into a rainy day/emergency repair savings account. Budget 1.5k to 2k a year for servicing and repairs. It'll much cheaper some years and a little over others depending on timing of consumables. But you shouldn't go far wrong.
Any pics?
On my wife's car, I trusted them to change a headlight bulb, and they put it in upside down.I would not trust Halfords to change a bulb let alone service a car with a highly stressed motor like a GT.
Given the fact that intervals are 24m, you need them checked out properly by a mechanic who knows what to look for. Holfods YTS staff are just not up to the job...even on white-goods type cars.
Seriously if you save on the service you will loose far more when it comes to sell and most specialists will not PX your car with such dodgy maintenance.
I had noticed that as well when it was for sale... I was tempted by the exterior, but as you know I don't want black trim.A 2016/66 4.2 Granturismo, that is something of a rarity. What’s the story? It’s a MY <12 and reg’d 2016.
- Bentley Conti - thought my neighbours would probably talk behind my back
I hope that is a good thing. V5 shows 1 previous owner.A 2016/66 4.2 Granturismo, that is something of a rarity. What’s the story? It’s a MY <12 and reg’d 2016.
That depends how you look at it.....I hope that is a good thing. V5 shows 1 previous owner.
Cinch do state a money back guarantee if not satisfied.