Torque6 Neutral Newbie April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 (edited) I have always had high regards for Vincent, he comes across as putting customers first. I believe alot of people would attest to his repo with the customers on this forum. However after charging me for "using your own parts", he bear grudges for over a year and told me off last week saying that "I CANNOT BRING MY OWN" spares parts anymore. Oh well, up for awareness. Looking for other reliable workshops now for Merc. Edited April 24, 2012 by Torque6 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckcent 4th Gear April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 I have always had high regards for Vincent, he comes across as putting customers first. I believe alot of people would attest to his repo with the customers on this forum. However after charging me for "using your own parts", he bear grudges for over a year and told me off last week saying that "I CANNOT BRING MY OWN" spares parts anymore. Oh well, up for awareness. Looking for other reliable workshops now for Merc. I will not patronize such w/s. The w/s that I send my car only charge me services provided. Once changed absorber bought by the w/s and after 1 month ( part leak oil ) I claimed from them and they replaced another free of charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmical Clutched April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 Hmmm...pardon my candid POV. Why save that few tens when you are driving a Merc? I think in all fairness, a responsible workshop will bear the defect from the parts they provide and am sure Riverview will honour this. However what if the parts are brought by the car owner? Too many points to argue and debate. In the end we may go small claim tribunal to slug it out. It is a either he bang balls or you bang situation if something goes wrong. And based on many thick skinned Sporeans I came across from all walks of life. They are capable to talk until it is no fault of theirs and it is all the installer's fault. I think in all fairness, a responsible workshop will give you turnkey services and give you the best recommendation. This is to give all parties the peace of mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine_eleven 2nd Gear April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 their labour charges are getting higher as well... so many workshops in singapore, it's easy to find another. i stopped patronising them 3 years ago liao... vincent used to be friendly, now he look at you like u owe him money... he gave me the up down look, then went to wipe down his mercedes CLK.... in amk autopoint, got many wksp that are more willing and more friendly than riverview.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QQDreamer 4th Gear April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 personally i think their service is not cheap also. my ex company commercial vehicle was serviced by them. but in the end the bill come out to be quite high. i dont really find their service is value for money though. If their service is good, im sure people will not mind paying a bit more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanboi 1st Gear April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 their labour charges are getting higher as well... so many workshops in singapore, it's easy to find another. i stopped patronising them 3 years ago liao... vincent used to be friendly, now he look at you like u owe him money... he gave me the up down look, then went to wipe down his mercedes CLK.... in amk autopoint, got many wksp that are more willing and more friendly than riverview.... This I have to agree. Labour charges getting higher and they dont even let you bring your own oil. Instead of giving rebates like certain workshop, they impose additional charges. Most ADs dont impose charges if you bring your own oil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 market so competitive do this kind stunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine_eleven 2nd Gear April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 (edited) no joke man, $75 service fee even before anyone opens the bonnet, if u bring your own oil. add another $25 penalty on top of that because u didn't use their oil. $100 total. just checked my last bill. (yes, Riverview, that is my last bill ever with you.) Edited April 24, 2012 by Nine_eleven Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatkoon Neutral Newbie April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 there's lotsa of workshops around, but how many do you trust? with the high number of old cars on the road, workshops services are definitely in high demand. so if you are a profit generating workshop, would you turn away a car which use your parts or bring their own parts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 Hmmm...pardon my candid POV. Why save that few tens when you are driving a Merc? Some merc are vintage kind, a bit cheap cheap nia (before the ridiculous COE now), not like the super ex ones now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine_eleven 2nd Gear April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 there's lotsa of workshops around, but how many do you trust? with the high number of old cars on the road, workshops services are definitely in high demand. so if you are a profit generating workshop, would you turn away a car which use your parts or bring their own parts? riverview is fully entitled to charge whatever they feel is fair, the high charges that turn people away might be good thing for them, coz then only the willing car owners will keep going back, without having to wait too long for their car to be attended to. i find their charges too high, and luckily for me, i found a workshop that is competent with my make and model. so i'm happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Supercharged April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 no joke man, $75 service fee even before anyone opens the bonnet, if u bring your own oil. add another $25 penalty on top of that because u didn't use their oil. $100 total. just checked my last bill. (yes, Riverview, that is my last bill ever with you.) $100 charged just for bringing own oil?? Is this confirmed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine_eleven 2nd Gear April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 (edited) $100 charged just for bringing own oil?? Is this confirmed? confirmed. coz i read it off my own bill. the $75 is labour for oil change plus dunno-how-many-point check. $25 is penalty for bringing own oil. Edited April 24, 2012 by Nine_eleven Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 I stopped going to them like 5-6 yrs ago... You mean you guys just found out their price not longer competitive?... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine_eleven 2nd Gear April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 they used to be worth the slight premium, but the 'premium' has gone up significantly since.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xers007 Supercharged April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 I am still going to them for the 10k servicing, but last month when they need to charge me for my own parts. I have decided to find alternative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xers007 Supercharged April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 btw anyone know which other workshop has this computerized wheel alignment? RV is charging $50 @. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 no joke man, $75 service fee even before anyone opens the bonnet, if u bring your own oil. add another $25 penalty on top of that because u didn't use their oil. $100 total. just checked my last bill. (yes, Riverview, that is my last bill ever with you.) anyway its just a change of oil...i believe that you already have other WS in mind in the future? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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