Meister Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 As some of you know I recently purchased a 2009 Exige 240S, the car has a full Lotus service history to date. I am really interested in peoples thoughts on wether or not I should continue using Lotus main dealers from now on. This is not in terms of the quality of work ( Gav at Unit 4 is testament to the potential quality of using an independent ) but in terms of residual values/resale value??? I am not so sure at nearly 5 years whether this would make much of difference, but what do other MLOC'ers think? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbo Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Given the reputation of many dealers, for all marques or car, I'd say a well known specialist service history would enhance a residual value ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanB Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I doubt it would make much difference really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_edeson Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Mine is due a sevice and will be going to Gav in the new year. Imho a as above specialists are more reputable than certain dealers! Know for doing a better job and usually at a better cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyfox Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I doubt it would make much difference really. Going with this especially an invoice showing manufacturer own parts along with the stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumason10 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 If you're selling within the lotus community I'd wager a well known independent would not harm the value. Selling to someone who doesn't know the community might have more of an effect. Or don't ever sell it!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meister Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Thanks for the replies. Decision made then...back to Gav's! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin R Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Gavs no question. You which save what you may or may not lose on the residuals. You will also get a better job done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meister Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Gavs no question. You which save what you may or may not lose on the residuals. You will also get a better job done Thanks Martin That crossed my mind, the amount of money that I would save over 2-3 years by using Gav would probably be more than the drop in the residual value. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winthattt Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I service my own Exige and a main dealer had no problem with it as a possible trade in provided I could provide receipts showing the fluids and filters have been changed. I change the oil, oil filter and brake fluid every year and the gearbox fluid and coolant every other year. I also keep a careful record of all the checks. That is rather more than a dealer would do. When I purchased my car with a FLSH the brakes boiled a few laps into a track day, I assume the fluid was 5 years old. Given that, I think a book stamped by GAV will have no effect on future trade in prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Makes absolutely no difference though lots of well known independents have much better reputations than some dealers. Independent every time so long as they are those with excellent forum reputations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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