Re: Good/Bad Nissan Service: Your Patrol story
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 15:10
I agree with JohnBoy... even mine in JHB has had the Frans touch done to it. That man knows his stuff !!
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Good/Bad Nissan Service: Your Patrol story
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Re: Good/Bad Nissan Service: Your Patrol story
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 15:17
The parts department at Mark White Nissan is terrible at the moment!
Re: Good/Bad Nissan Service: Your Patrol story
Posted: 27 Jul 2020 09:15
Re: Good/Bad Nissan Service: Your Patrol story
Posted: 27 Jul 2020 11:46
Nissan hasn't seen my vehicle in years, and they never will again either.
Depends on where you are in the world, but here are the guys I'd recommend:
Gauteng: Graham or Michael (Both of them have worked on my Patrol at some point and I've never been disappointed in either.)
Cape Town: Frans (Never met him but the guys who use him swear by him.)
Nelspruit: George (Has a small shop in White River. Would not use him for complicated things, but everyday service and maintenance, absolute king. And not just Patrols.)
East Coast: Any suggestions are welcome! Might need someone soon. I have a 50/50 chance of moving to Durban in the next year.
Re: Good/Bad Nissan Service: Your Patrol story
Posted: 18 May 2022 20:14
I got lucky today 
2018 Patrol GRX was booked in for 60k service - called on Monday, dropped off on Tuesday for service on Wednesday…
Got a call around 13:00, out of motorplan (and out of warranty I suppose) it will be R14k for the service - all the usual and then spark plugs, front and rear brake pads, and wipers (I replaced those exactly 3 weeks ago
). Asked them to leave brake pads, wipers but do the plugs - that’s not my favourite job… R7k now… ouch.
Went to pick it up at 16:30 and here’s the great news!!!! Car was washed but no mechanic touched my car, didn’t have a air filter in stock so they decided to do NOTHING, and I got a free car wash.
So going forward I can take care of servicing my Patrol myself.
2018 Patrol GRX was booked in for 60k service - called on Monday, dropped off on Tuesday for service on Wednesday…
Got a call around 13:00, out of motorplan (and out of warranty I suppose) it will be R14k for the service - all the usual and then spark plugs, front and rear brake pads, and wipers (I replaced those exactly 3 weeks ago
). Asked them to leave brake pads, wipers but do the plugs - that’s not my favourite job… R7k now… ouch.Went to pick it up at 16:30 and here’s the great news!!!! Car was washed but no mechanic touched my car, didn’t have a air filter in stock so they decided to do NOTHING, and I got a free car wash.
So going forward I can take care of servicing my Patrol myself.
Re: Good/Bad Nissan Service: Your Patrol story
Posted: 19 May 2022 15:41
Where was this. I got my patrol serviced at Nissan Midrand and still waiting for air filter (back order). That was 2 months ago.
It was for 60,000 km major service and also paid R7k.
It was for 60,000 km major service and also paid R7k.
Re: Good/Bad Nissan Service: Your Patrol story
Posted: 19 May 2022 18:05
In the Vaal Triangle… at least you got an oil change done. Very unclear with what they were thinking here.
Re: Good/Bad Nissan Service: Your Patrol story
Posted: 20 May 2022 13:43
Glad you didnt have to fork out all that money in the end!!Boats wrote: ↑18 May 2022 20:14 I got lucky today
2018 Patrol GRX was booked in for 60k service - called on Monday, dropped off on Tuesday for service on Wednesday…
Got a call around 13:00, out of motorplan (and out of warranty I suppose) it will be R14k for the service - all the usual and then spark plugs, front and rear brake pads, and wipers (I replaced those exactly 3 weeks ago
Went to pick it up at 16:30 and here’s the great news!!!! Car was washed but no mechanic touched my car, didn’t have a air filter in stock so they decided to do NOTHING, and I got a free car wash.
So going forward I can take care of servicing my Patrol myself.
But yes, rather just do it yourself, you'll save a hell of alot of money, and its easy to do. Or, take it to Anthony, I think he would be the closest for you from the vaal. He somma changes my oil while I wait
Re: Good/Bad Nissan Service: Your Patrol story
Posted: 20 May 2022 18:03
Will probably just do it my self, I kept my previous 2007 GRX singing sweetly until I got the new one. Even did some of the slightly bigger jobs by myself as well e.g. 2” lift. It’s however good to have access to a pro - will keep Anthony in mind.
Re: Good/Bad Nissan Service: Your Patrol story
Posted: 21 May 2022 17:39
My 22nd year driving Patrols, always did all sevices and repairs myself....