Is this a rip off or what (1 Viewer)

[geoff1947]

I own a Marquis Supplied 09 Auto Sleeper Sigma and the top door catch on the habitation door is a bit dicky. Took it to Marquis Lee Mill Nr Plymouth and they said that they would have to strip the door down and replace BOTH locks as they come in a kit @ £115 Add 3 hours labour at £60 per hour then add VAT to all this and it comes to around £350.oh:

Anyone had a problem with their locks and can anyone recommend a repairer close to Plymouth who may be a bit cheaper I'm only a poor pensioner and hate being ripped off:Sad:

 

[dave newell]

If its a 09 plate surely its under warranty still?

D.

 

[stagman]

I own a Marquis Supplied 09 Auto Sleeper Sigma and the top door catch on the habitation door is a bit dicky. Took it to Marquis Lee Mill Nr Plymouth and they said that they would have to strip the door down and replace BOTH locks as they come in a kit @ £115 Add 3 hours labour at £60 per hour then add VAT to all this and it comes to around £350.oh:

Anyone had a problem with their locks and can anyone recommend a repairer close to Plymouth who may be a bit cheaper I'm only a poor pensioner and hate being ripped off:Sad:

I would say yes , once you put motorhome in front of it , it's a licence to make money .:thumb:

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[Phill D]

As dave has said.. surely if it was registered after the 10th January 2009 its still under warrenty with the manufacturer. i would try that first. email em or give them a call. then ask if they would recommend a local dealer to carry out tyhe repair:thumb:

 

[Douglas]

I own a Marquis Supplied 09 Auto Sleeper Sigma and the top door catch on the habitation door is a bit dicky. Took it to Marquis Lee Mill Nr Plymouth and they said that they would have to strip the door down and replace BOTH locks as they come in a kit @ £115 Add 3 hours labour at £60 per hour then add VAT to all this and it comes to around £350.oh:

Anyone had a problem with their locks and can anyone recommend a repairer close to Plymouth who may be a bit cheaper I'm only a poor pensioner and hate being ripped off:Sad:

Of course its a rip-off, but then we do live in RIP-OFF Britain so its to be expected.

Doug...

 

[knokinonabit]

Surely the dealer (if he was anything like honest and efficient) should have informed you if it was a warranty job or not?
Maybe easier to get the money up front and not have to wait for a warranty claim to be settled by Marquis.

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[scotjimland]

Of course its a rip-off, but then we do live in RIP-OFF Britain so its to be expected.

Doug...

slow out of the blocks tonight Doug ..

that took you all of 12 mins ..

 

[geoff1947]

Warranty

warranty only lasts 2 yrs for conversion and 3 on the base vehicle I am led to believe.thanks for the posts Yes It is Rip off Britian will try my local garage :thumb:

 

[Phill D]

your right,,, jusy looked at website 2 years.... local garage the.:Angry:

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[geoff1947]

I'm convinced they make parts that will break after the 2 yr point!!!! bit like my body Cracking up now I've reached 65!!oh:

 

[bigfoot]

Try going to the factory book in for a nice trip to the Cotswolds.

 

[Peter JohnsCross MH]

Add 3 hours labour at £60 per hour plus VAT:Sad:

Bloody hell I am too cheap !

Labour charges​

Motorcaravan and caravan hourly rate £42.00 + vat


Peter
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[stagman]

Bloody hell I am too cheap !

Labour charges​

Motorcaravan and caravan hourly rate £42.00 + vat


Peter
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And I bet you could do it all in an hour , plus funster discount quids in :thumb:

 

[JJ]

Get the spares and go to Sennybridge to have them fitted... a brilliant, motorhome friendly garage there... especially if you like coffee and biscuits...

JJ :Cool:

 

[Douglas]

slow out of the blocks tonight Doug ..

that took you all of 12 mins ..

Hi Jim, yes, well the Quack's told me to take easy, he said it's the only cure for "cabin fever" so I counted to 3 before posting.

Doug...

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[chrisgreen]

Get the spares and go to Sennybridge to have them fitted... a brilliant, motorhome friendly garage there... especially if you like coffee and biscuits...

JJ :Cool:

i can only agree with the post above:thumb:

 

[scotjimland]

And I bet you could do it all in an hour , plus funster discount quids in :thumb:

steady on..

you'll have Peter reaching for his blood pressure pills

 

[Terry]

Hi Ravenmad,Have you tried http://www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk/ give them a call if not try your local mobile caravan repairs---------It will be a straight forward swap job and no way 3 hours--It has never taken me an hour to fit any lock (let alone one that has been fitted before)Try dismantling it :thumb:you never know what you may find,broken/come loose etc.You can always secure it from the inside and get out of the front doors until a fix is done
Could you imagine the price of a M/H if it took 3 hrs to fit a lock in the first place
terry

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[rainbow chasers]

Drop it up to a fellow funster!

 

[Terry]

Hi again,if you find the name/type of lock fitted cst your net further than M/H and caravan places try locksmiths, ironmongers etc
terry

 

[meanders]

I own a Marquis Supplied 09 Auto Sleeper Sigma and the top door catch on the habitation door is a bit dicky. Took it to Marquis Lee Mill Nr Plymouth and they said that they would have to strip the door down and replace BOTH locks as they come in a kit @ £115 Add 3 hours labour at £60 per hour then add VAT to all this and it comes to around £350.oh:

We had a habitation check done at Marquis, Ipswich and they had to correct a couple of things for us, they appologised because they had to charge us labour. They said if you had bought the van from us we wouldn't charge labour!!!

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