Chip Soon doesn't allow others to bring Stockist parts anymore

[Zegna]

This is a very interesting thread and helpful information. I was just trying to get my head around the cost comparison and determine if it make sense to go through the effort of buying from stockist and get them replace with one of the popular mechanics assuming services are on par for all 3 mechanics used in the comparison.

 

If we take W204 as an example...

 

Scenario A: Going with Chip Soon

• $1K for changing of two sets of brake pads, 4 pieces of rotor discs, and sensors

 

Scenario B: Buy from Golden link and labour from MBM

• Parts from Goldenlink = $724.39 (detailed breakdown below)
• Labour from MBM = $192.60 incl GST
• Rounded-off Total: $917
• Price difference compared to scenario A: $83

 

Scenario C: Buy from Golden link and labour from Autospritz

• Parts from Golden link = $724.39 (detailed breakdown below)
• Labour from Autospritz = $160.5 incl GST
• Rounded-off Total: $885
• Price difference compared to scenario A: $115

 

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Goldenlink price = 277 + 400 = 677 + GST = $724.39

Brake pads = 145 + 125 + 7 = $277

• $145 front
• $125 rear

Senor = $7

Rotor discs = 115x2 + 85x2 = $400

• $115 per piece front
• $85 per piece rear

[Zegna]

From the above calculation, strangely the marked up from Chip Soon is not so much as up to 30-40%, but rather 8-11%.

 

Or am I missing something? lol... 

[Cavallo]

My ride is W212. Anyone changed the front brake discs to the "sports" version? These discs have holes drilled on them, said to dissipate heat better.

[sayaret]

Am also intending to change my brakes to something better than the original brakes but dont want to break the piggybank with Brembos and AMGs.

I have changed my brake pads to ATE cremaic pads.... wondering if it helps by changing the brake rotors... or the calipers.

Appreciate advice

My ride is W204

[Jarebbsg]

My ride is W212. Anyone changed the front brake discs to the "sports" version? These discs have holes drilled on them, said to dissipate heat better.

this type I like.

[wesley12]

From the above calculation, strangely the marked up from Chip Soon is not so much as up to 30-40%, but rather 8-11%.

Or am I missing something? lol...

I think the missing part is chip soon as a mb workshop might just get their parts cheaper than us walking in to stockist and buy.

[Zegna]

I think the missing part is chip soon as a mb workshop might just get their parts cheaper than us walking in to stockist and buy.

 

Yes that's very true. Like to also add that on any day I would go with Chip Soon not because the above calculation prove that price difference is minimal and not worth the effort running two places, but rather, because of the honest, responsible and reliable service provided by Chip Soon is by far the best experience I have enjoyed among all the workshops I have used over the last 19 years of driving. 

[jasonbwy]

Hello bros. Can I check how much does it cost to change the brake pads of w205 c180 at 35k mileage? Rough estimate? C&C quoted me $1,000

[Angchug]

If is just brake pads + sensor is around $350 For all. 

I just changed the back brake pads + sensor with Labour $200.00