satbunny
Established
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
Leicapile
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.
Peter, the chap who runs it is factory trained and has a great deal of experience.
google their website, if you are interested.
Lear
Diego K.
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.
After checkig with Leica dealer in Spain. who couted me about 700€ for a CLA it was quite clear.
dr.kollig
Member
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
Regards,
Wolfram
ChrisN
Striving
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!
Your M4 is about 35 years old. It's probably time for its first service!
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Nikon Bob
Guest
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
Bob
satbunny
Established
Oh scrargllenax, I'll pay for it. But it better not need another service for another 35 years.
johnbailey
Newbie
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.