M4 Service

[satbunny]

I sent my M4 away to Germany for a rangefinder calibration. I have been quoted 90 GBP, which I was willing to pay. However they have since come back and said that for 300GBP they will do a full service. I am a bit shocked by the price, but the dealer in the UK that is handling all this says it is worth it for a authorised Leica repair centre service. My M4 is in excellent condition and has never been repaired or serviced before, am I being taken for a ride or is it worth it? What are my alternatives?

 

[Hektor]

I've no reason to suppose there's anything amiss, but for U.K. work, CRR Luton have done several cameras for me including some tricky repairs, and they alway come back better than I expected.

Peter, the chap who runs it is factory trained and has a great deal of experience.

google their website, if you are interested.

 

[Lear]

I sent my M3 to Don Goldberg (http://www.dagcamera.com/) did a great job on it. Cost less than 300$.

After checkig with Leica dealer in Spain. who couted me about 700€ for a CLA it was quite clear.

 

[dr.kollig]

It seems everytime one sends something to Solms it is 300 GBP or 500 Euro. I would vote for Peter at Luton, too. I used him myself for an M3, including shipping it was still a lot cheaper. He could be very busy so might ask upfront for service time. A complete service should be around 150 GBP.

Regards,

Wolfram

 

[ChrisN]

The Australian Leica agency estimates 4 hours work at AUD$85/hr plus taxes for a CLA, which equates to US$300.

Your M4 is about 35 years old. It's probably time for its first service!

 

[Nikon Bob]

I had a CLA done at Kindermann in Canada on my M4 and the price was compareable to DAG and nowhere near 300 GBP. A CLA is not a bad idea on a camera that is the age of M4s especially as a daily user.

Bob

 

[satbunny]

Oh scrargllenax, I'll pay for it. But it better not need another service for another 35 years.

 

[johnbailey]

I've just sent my CL to Peter at CRR Luton for a service and overhaul. Had a really good chat with him on the phone - clearly knows his stuff.