Flush/maintenance costs?

[sparkerauto]

I am just looking to see what people are charging for maintenance items like flushes, fuel service, oil changes ? I read an article on ratchet and wrench saying it might be a good idea to make a complete fluid exchange package. Does anyone do package deals? Would you be willing to share pricing on these things? thank you !

[mspecperformance]

Generally I charge 199.97 for coolant exchange via my robinair coolantXchange machine, 129.97 for fuel service, 129.97 for brake fluid flush. Since these are commodity items I may run specials on these from time to time. For packaging, I have not done that yet however I believe if sold correctly, package discounting is not necessarily needed since the urgency for these maintenance services should be clearly conveyed to the customer.

[ajnealey]

Sorry to go off topic...How do you like that Robinair Coolant XChange machine? I'm looking at investing in one.

 

Good topic too as I'd like to start offering these services more often.

 

Thanks!

AJ

[mspecperformance]

Best answer is I don't but may work for someone else a bit better. For most of my customers have pressure fitting coolant hoses. The machine works best with tradition hoses that are secured by a hose clamp. I've had to make my own adapters off of old hoses. The machine also takes about 4 gallons of pure coolant to exchange a full sys.

[John Pearson]

I like something like this http://www.lntstore.com/products/Coolant-Flush-Machine-by-QwikDraw-Super-Flush.html it works off of vacuum and works on any vehicle.

 

But as of now I have a BG coolant flush machine and it works well. I like how it does not require air to operate and is very quite.

 

My coolant flush it 169.95.

 

Brake flush is 119.95

 

Diffs are 85 each

and T-case is also 85

[alfredauto]

I offer a 4x4 service for $500. Involves changing all the fluids and all filters. 2wd is $400. 60% of the time they get new brakes and tires. The good thing is a customer who's willing to spend $500 on this service cares about preventative maintenance and is a good customer to have

Edited January 25, 2015 by alfredauto

[bstewart]

Alfred, do those prices include all synthetic fluids?

[alfredauto]

Yes, if required. Mostly we use OE fluid for the transfer cases and diffs. There are some exceptions, Mercedes hydraulic oil for the suspension is $35/liter I charge extra for it. One ton diesels need more fluids, some of the European charcoal filters are $$$, nobody has objected yet. Mostly we do Silverado 1500's, honda crv's and Subaru's which I based the package price on. I stock the fluids for those, they are not too expensive. The guy with an AMG or M5 understands his car doesn't apply to any package price deals.