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Example report: Electric car maintenance

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Key finding: in QuoteChecker's independent review, this Electric car maintenance quote scored 5/10, with 2 risks and 3 points of attention identified; our recommendation to the client: Renegotiate first.

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Electric car maintenance
Example
Client
[Private client]
Provider
[Maintenance company]
Report
2025

Summary

[Maintenance company] offers a price quotation of €401,22 incl. VAT for maintenance, a cabin filter and brake fluid for registration plate [registration plate]. The biggest concern is the open-ended clause stating that the final invoice may deviate, without a maximum deviation or approval procedure being laid down. In addition, specifications of the labour hours, warranty conditions and applicable general terms and conditions are missing, which weakens your legal position.

4 positive 3 points of attention 2 risk
5 out of 10
Average score
⚠️ Our recommendation: Renegotiate first

The quote from [Maintenance company] contains an unlimited deviation clause ('the amounts on the final invoice may deviate from this quotation') without a maximum deviation or your prior approval — this is the most serious risk and you should have it capped in writing before you agree. Also have [Maintenance company] specify the contents of 'Maintenance' (€245,55 excl. VAT) and confirm which warranty applies to labour and parts. If [Maintenance company] sets a maximum deviation and clarifies the scope, the price is market-conform and signing is justified.

Cost overview

ItemAmount
Maintenance (KIA001) € 245,55
Subtotal Maintenance incl. VAT € 297,12
Cabin filter replacement (incl. part 97133AO000) € 34,23
Subtotal Cabin filter incl. VAT € 41,42
Brake fluid change (incl. Dot4, 0,34L) € 51,80
Subtotal Brake fluid incl. VAT € 62,68
Total excl. VAT € 331,58
VAT 21% € 69,64
Total incl. VAT € 401,22
Total quote amount (indicative)€ 401

Category scores

Price transparency
5
Quote completeness
6
Provider reputation
6
Red flags
5
Total cost calculation
5
Hidden costs risk
4
Liability & insurance
4
Price market conformity
6
Contractual risk
4
Scope completeness
5

Findings

Company registration and VAT present
Chamber of Commerce (KvK) number [KVK] and VAT number [VAT] are stated on the quote. An IBAN in the name of [Maintenance company] is visible.
VAT correctly calculated
VAT at 21% on €331,58 amounts to €69,64, totalling €401,22 incl. VAT. The calculation is correct.
Three work packages specified separately
Maintenance (€297,12 incl.), cabin filter (€41,42 incl.) and brake fluid (€62,68 incl.) are itemised as separate subtotals. This gives some insight into the cost structure.
Reasonable Google reputation
[Maintenance company] scores 4.2/5 based on 550 Google reviews, indicating a reasonable reputation for a car garage.
Unit prices and labour time missing
No hours, hourly rates or per-part prices are broken down per work package. You cannot check how much is being charged for labour versus parts.
Payment terms missing
There is no payment term and no information about collection costs or interest on late payment. It is unclear whether you must pay immediately on completion or within 14/30 days.
Maintenance not specified
Code KIA001 'Maintenance' (€245,55 excl. VAT) is the largest item but contains no description of the work to be carried out. It is unclear whether this is a minor or major service, and which fluids/filters/inspections are included.
Open-ended invoice clause without a cap
The quote explicitly states: 'the amounts on the final invoice may deviate from this quotation'. No maximum deviation (e.g. 10%) or approval procedure is laid down. This means [Maintenance company] could in theory send a substantially higher invoice without asking for your approval in advance.
No warranty period or applicable terms
No warranty on labour or parts is mentioned. It is not stated which general terms and conditions apply (e.g. an industry scheme such as BOVAG). This considerably weakens your position if something goes wrong after the work.

Recommended questions for the provider

  1. 1.What is the maximum deviation, in euros or as a percentage, that the final invoice may have compared to this quotation, and will you inform me in advance if the amount threatens to come out higher?
  2. 2.Exactly what work is included in the 'Maintenance' item (€245,55 excl. VAT) — is this a minor or major service, and which fluids will be replaced?
  3. 3.What warranty period applies to the work carried out and the parts fitted, and do industry (BOVAG) terms or your own general terms and conditions apply?
  4. 4.Why is the mileage listed as 0 in the quote, and does this match the vehicle's actual mileage?
  5. 5.Is 0,34 litres of brake fluid sufficient for a complete change, or is only a partial change being carried out?
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