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the Price of Scooter Repair

Price 
Location 
Year 
Submitted by  
Description
$ 30
Apr 2008
San Diego, CA
Vespa GTS 250
2007
clutch plates
Clutch plates changed on scooter  more... close row
$ 20
Jan 2009
San Diego, CA
vespa gts 250
2007
horn
Problem with the horn on the scooter  more... close row
$ 150
Sep 2008
Gainesville, FL
Kymco ZX50
2003
Battery and tire
Towing, changing tire and battery and storage of moped  more... close row
$ 200
Jun 2009
Bruinswick,Ga
Roketa Bali 250
2008
brake dics.front & rear
Front and rear brakes on scooter repaired  more... close row
$ 60
Nov 2008
San Diego, CA
Vespa GTS 250
2007
overall service
Regular scotter servicing  more... close row
$ 40
Jan 2009
Tampa,FL
Peace industries/150cc Race Scooter 808
2008
brakes
Scooter's brakes replaced  more... close row
$ 55
Oct 2008
Dallas, Texas
Vespa LX 150
2007
Engine and Oils
Engine checked and fixed up  more... close row
$ 120
Oct 2008
Tempe, AZ
Vespa Piagio
1980
wheel bearing
Inexperienced mechanic fixed wheel bearing  more... close row
$ 50
Apr 2008
San Diego, CA
Vespa GTS 250
2007
oils
Engine and brake oil changed in scooter  more... close row
$ 300
Apr 2009
Denver, CO
Honda Metropolitan
2008
carburetor
Scooter repair was a rip off  more... close row
$ 65
Mar 2009
New York city, New York (NY)
Vespa LX 150
2007
Starting motor
Issue with starting brush  more... close row

Description of service

I had a problem with my starting switch; hence I went to a local service center to repair the switch. They told that there had been a problem with the starting brush and the starting brush need to be changed since they did not have the same brush of my model they fitted the brush of lower version.

I have had the problem for a week and had to kick start the scooter to start it and the switch was not at all working hence I approached the workshop where they asked me to come after two days and after two days they got it repaired and said that the scooter is ready to use. They have serviced my scooter and changed oil in addition to changing the starting brush. The service was ok but I haven't got it repaired completely as I still had to press the starting button three or more times before it would actually start.

When I asked about it they said that they did not have its original starting brush and it would work properly if the original brush is fitted. Hence I gave my scooter for repair again to replace the starting brush with the original brush but still had the same problem. They charged for the starting brush $ 20, for the oil change $25 and all together they charged dollar 75 for their services and miscellaneous repairs.


Review of Service

I have got my scooter repaired two months back at a local service center. I thought that I could save money giving my scooter to local repair center as I found the repair in the actual service center very expensive. But I feel that I have made a mistake doing so as the local service center usually don't have the original spare parts.

I would say that the services where ok but not perfect they where able to repair the fault but couldn't solve it completely. After the repair I was able to start the scooter using the starting button but couldn't start it with one touch and have to try a number of times to start the scooter.

I would say that they have solved the problem and I could start the scooter after the repair which was not possible before the repair. They have also changed oil and serviced it and I found that the services was fine and the scooter was smooth while riding after the service but the problem had been with the starting switch which still have a slight problem for starting smoothly. The price charged for the service is reasonable and not very high as compared to the original dealer and service centers.


Tips

While you want to repair your scooter and if it is not very old one then it is better the you get it repaired from the original service centers rahter than giving it to repair in local service centers. Usually the local centers wouldn't have the original spare parts.

It is true that they would charge you lower amounts but the quality of the services may not be up to the standards. You would get only the scooter repaired but not perfectly repaired. There are a lot of local service centers and these centers may be conveinient to locate and near to your home but even if your service center is far from your home you need to make sure that you provide your scooter for repair at the authorised centers. You can trust the authorised center for original spare parts and the spare parts would be easily available here.

The authorised dealers usually provides flawless service hence they may also charge you a little high than the local service centers. If you like to receeive quality services then it is better that you go for authorised service. Your scooter to run longer need to be serviced after certain peroid or kilometers it is better that you do these services at the authorised service centers for your scooters longer life.


$ 45
Jan 2009
San Diego, CA
Vespa GTS 250
2007
brakes
Brake repair on scooter  more... close row
$ 40
May 2008
San Diego, CA
vespa gts 250
2007
clutch wire
Clutch wire change for scooter  more... close row
$ 80
Aug 2008
San Diego, CA
Genuine Buddy
2008
Engine, Electrics
Electrical problems with my scooter  more... close row
$ 145
Mar 2009
Ashland, Ky
MPH X-Treme Scooter
2007
Front and Rear Drum brakes and finders
Brakes fixed on son's scooter  more... close row
$ 100
Mar 2009
New York City, New York, NY
Vespa, S 50
2007
armature
Armature replaced on scooter  more... close row
$ 180
Mar 2009
Brighton, CO
Honda Metropolitan
2007
Electrical
Electrical problems in scooter  more... close row
$ 45
Apr 2009
Buffalo, New york
Honda, Metropolitan
2009
Engine and oils
First servicing of scooter since it was bought  more... close row
$ 45
Aug 2008
falls Church, VA
Chinese Gearless 50CC Scooter
2008
Rear Break
New rear breaks on my Chinese gear-less 50 CC scooter  more... close row
$ 60
Jan 2008
Austin , Texas
Vespa GTS 250
2007
Engines and oils
OIl change and washing of scooter  more... close row