1,000 mile service

[Eric K]

My 1,000 mile service is looming.

The plan had obviously been to have Leven do it.

I'm now faced with a trip to Carlisle. (?)

What are people's thoughts on just getting it done by an Edinburgh based independent?

Might I be leaving myself open to potential warranty headache if something goes wrong?

TIA

[rawsco]

Craig Moncrieff, his stamp is worth more than a lotus stamp. David Hayton in Carlisle are a shower!

[ed]

A lot depends on how long your are going to keep it I think.

I would have no issue at all with a CMC stamp, however some buyers are a bit precious when it comes to FLSH etc.
I do not think Lotus is allowed to void a warranty if a service has been completed to their recommendations but I could be wrong.

[MisterK]

https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/new-car- ... servicing/


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[robin]

Nightmare. Maybe you can persuade Lotus to countersign CMC stamp (under the circumstances) if you send the book off to the factory after the service (and the invoice too, maybe) - unreasonable to make you travel to Carlisle, especially as I don't suppose the 1,000 mile service is all that much - probably you can get it done same day and return home again. But I understand the FLSH predicament ...

[campbell]

If you’re going as far as Carlisle already, I’d look into other Lotus dealerships with stronger reps.

Then make a weekend of it

(Lisa and I actually did this years ago - in the dark days of Murray Lotus before Craig helped restore order there, we went to Formula 1 in Newcastle and turned it into a wee holiday!)

[douglasgdmw]

We went to Formula 1 in Newcastle and turned it into a wee holiday!)

Much nicer road and some lovely twisties down in the borders to get there.

George

[j2 lot]

However Formula 1 in Newcastle is either no more or is no longer a Lotus dealer. Stoneacre in Newcastle got the franchise post Formula 1 but were dropped or pulled the plug, and key staff moved to Carlisle. You would need to travel even further South now for that weekend away!!

[rawsco]

I thought haytons got F1 then moved the franchise to Carlisle. I.e. how they got the Lotus Franchise

[scott_e]

That really is a bit of a nightmare. Completely understand the FLSH issue, especially on such a new vehicle. Although this is not a problem for me today it will be a problem at some point later this year. Driving to Leeds or Carlisle for a service is just crazy IMO. What I would say is , if I was buying a Lotus and it had a CMC service stamp it would not put me off at all. Heard nothing but great things about the level of service and professionalism.

[Scotty C]

Eric

i would contact Lotus and see what they say about using Craig.

[mxvx]

Keep the car for life and use jim king or some other respected and well used by lotus owers locally or travel to Newcastle/other respected main dealer.

[greyrigg]

I have the abs and traction control light on and was going to arrange to take the car to Leven but I have now booked it in at Carlisle. It is a warranty repair or I would have had no hesitation in going to CMC.

I think it is just a wheel speed sensor so no big deal.

Carlisle is only 35 miles away for me any way.

Malcolm




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[Eric K]

Sorry to post the question and then disappear.

Thanks for all the replies.

I asked the dealer where I bought the car for advice.

The response is; "... it is perfectly acceptable and within the warranty guidelines to use a Lotus specialist, as long as they use genuine Lotus parts and follow the appropriate schedule".

Happy days.

[j2 lot]

Common sense prevails. Now let’s hope the Lotus dealership has been taken over too, although nothing about it in the press. Or if not another one springs up soon.