Garmin repairs

[Zeffer]

Anyone with recent experience with GarminSA?

Need to send a 530 for screen replacement. Thanks

[milky4130]

10 minutes ago, Zeffer said:

Anyone with recent experience with GarminSA?

Need to send a 530 for screen replacement. Thanks

my guess is they are going to offer you a 540 and you pay in anything from R3000 to R5000 for the new unit & upgrade in model.

[Eugene Oppelt]

FYI

5 weeks queue at Garmie (feedback from LBS)

I am busy with a query with regard to moisture on my 830's screen

Likely scenario will be a discount on the newest model 

Edited April 9 by 'Dale

[Zeffer]

34 minutes ago, 'Dale said:

FYI

5 weeks queue at Garmie (feedback from LBS)

I am busy with a query with regard to moisture on my 830's screen

Likely scenario will be a discount on the newest model 

Good luck Dale

I am keen to now the discount if its worth pursuing for a 530

[milky4130]

They will most definitely not repair a cracked screen.

530 is +-R5900,

540 is +-R7900,

Garmin will meet you half way for the 540.

2nd hand 530's are going for +-R4000.

[milky4130]

Just found my old invoice 🧾 from when I sent in my Edge 520 (cracked screen) via a bike shop, this was in May 2021. Sent me back a 530 for R2500.

[Dogs]

About a year ago (May '24) I had the following options when my 520 malfunctioned:

• Edge 530 @ R4016
• Edge 540 @ R5355
• Edge 540 Solar @ R 6025

These are Ex Vat prices - went for the solar and am satisfied.

[ChrisF]

On 4/9/2025 at 12:26 PM, 'Dale said:

FYI

5 weeks queue at Garmie (feedback from LBS)

I am busy with a query with regard to moisture on my 830's screen

Likely scenario will be a discount on the newest model 

 

OUCH !!!

 

They are dropping the ball .... few months back CWC got my 530 resolved in 3 weeks, thats from me dropping it off to picking up the new unit.

[Jensie]

A guys 530 ears broke off, send to Garmin, +-3 weeks later he received a new 530 for R1800.
Thread must change to Garmin swaps, they don't repair.

 

[mikkelz]

https://www.tablemountainbikers.co.za/product/dog-ears-gps-replace-broken-garmin-tabs/

I went down the "self-repair" route with the replacement dog ears part on my original (first) Garmin (Edge 500).

Absolutely perfect solution. 

[Skubarra]

6 hours ago, ChrisF said:

 

OUCH !!!

 

They are dropping the ball .... few months back CWC got my 530 resolved in 3 weeks, thats from me dropping it off to picking up the new unit.

I assume your unit was still under warranty, while under warranty the process is quite painless.

Once you are out of the warranty period though.... Then the pain starts

[ChrisF]

14 minutes ago, Skubarra said:

I assume your unit was still under warranty, while under warranty the process is quite painless.

Once you are out of the warranty period though.... Then the pain starts

 

Yes and no ...  Unit was still under warranty.  BUT, the damage was due to a fall ....  I noted this when I handed it in (hoping the insurance would help if needed).  Garmin replaced the unit, no cost to me.  Maybe I was just very lucky.

[Rowl]

So I have 2 devices that need some Garmin assistance, first is a FR45, battery is poked.

Second is a FR55, the start button fell out. Why I wonder does someone at iFix or something not consider Garmins, because of parts?