sliding window service

[jqp]

My van is currently in Breeze Portsmouth for its annual service. They have just phoned to offer an additional service option - clean the sliding windows! Service manager could not say what this entails, but it does cost £104 a side. I declined, but wonder if anyone knows what this is about?

 

[AdamsFamily]

Some Service Manager if he can't actually explain what needs doing!!??
And f he doesn't know, how can he expect the people he manages to know what they are doing....

I certainly wouldn't be paying £208 for something that neither a (suppposed) professional nor I knew what was being done.

 

[colintfcolintf]

I’m looking at this in many ways. Depending upon their hourly rate that’s 3-4 hours work, on side windows?? But, at least you got the option to have them looked at, which is more than some other dealers offer

 

[ArunAlec]

My van is currently in Breeze Portsmouth for its annual service. They have just phoned to offer an additional service option - clean the sliding windows! Service manager could not say what this entails, but it does cost £104 a side. I declined, but wonder if anyone knows what this is about?

If you have a search on here for “leaking side windows”, you should be able to figure out what they are likely to be doing. I’d guess they will clean and lubricate the seals and flush the drains (4 per window). This might help

Technical Guide - Side Window Drains

Photos & diagram showing sliding window drains.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

£104 sounds steep!

 

[jqp]

Actually, at today's typical rates it's probably less than 2 hours. According to the paperwork it is cleaning the runners. Still pricy! OTOH if it involved clearing the drains ...

 

[larrylamb]

Save your money.

 

[BristolCali]

Do it yourself. Hot soapy water on seals and where the seal makes contact with glass. Wait for it to dry. Buy gummi pflege for putting on seals which is also great for other seals especially pop top.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Come to my house I'll do it for you for £100

 

[Fried]

If you have a search on here for “leaking side windows”, you should be able to figure out what they are likely to be doing. I’d guess they will clean and lubricate the seals and flush the drains (4 per window). This might help

Technical Guide - Side Window Drains

Photos & diagram showing sliding window drains.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

£104 sounds steep!

I want to open the document:

Technical Guide Side Window Drains 2023-01-07​

but can't download this. Are you able to help?

 

[Meoncoast]

I want to open the document:

Technical Guide Side Window Drains 2023-01-07​

but can't download this. Are you able to help?

Need to be a VIP member to open such.

 

[The Fockers]

Actually, at today's typical rates it's probably less than 2 hours. According to the paperwork it is cleaning the runners. Still pricy! OTOH if it involved clearing the drains ...

At today's prices that's under an hour's labour. I was recently charge £70 for half an hour at an Indy! Overheads like rentals and Business rates are sky high.