Owner forums are full of dealer quotes that look like a different planet from the independent who actually fixed the car. Relatim will not recycle someone else’s rupee figures as if they were ours. The honest pattern is this: a lump-sum replacement menu and a named repair are not the same job. Get both itemised before you approve.
Different scope, not a magic discount
A compressor, condenser, pipes and gas is not “AC not cooling.” Pads plus discs plus fluid is not “brakes spongy.” Ask what they intend to replace and why. Relatim quotes the complaint, then the repair once the cause is known. AC, brakes, clutch 2026.
A second list is the decision file
If only one workshop will write lines, you are still comparing marketing. Relatim’s job is the list you can screenshot. Typical independent ranges are context, not a Relatim price list: car service 2026, is the bill normal.
When the authorised door is still the useful one
Campaigns, warranty, airbags, EV high-voltage. Relatim will send you there and can still quote cash wear items so the bay cannot pad a silent extra. Relatim is not an authorised OEM centre.
How to get the second quote
Vehicle, what failed, the first quote if you have it, area. Relatim charges owners nothing to check. You pay the mechanic you approve. Homepage or compare service quotes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the dealer quote so much higher?
Often it is a different job: a full replacement menu versus a named repair. Get both itemised. Relatim’s list is the one you can compare.
Should I always pick the cheaper quote?
Pick the list that matches the fault, with labour and parts named. A cheap lump sum that grows later is usually the expensive one.
Is Relatim quoting authorised-centre rates?
No. Relatim is not an authorised OEM centre. Typical independent ranges are context, not a Relatim menu.
What does Relatim charge?
Nothing to check. You pay the mechanic.