1st service, take my own oil? - SEAT Cupra.net

Nick_J · 07-06-2007, 07:51

Hi

Coming up to my first service in 56plate FR tdi, do they charge for oil on top of the service cost?

If so, I mite as well take my own oil?

If I should take my own oil, any suggestions? and places to buy the oil? online or shop

Cheers guys

*Sooty torques* · 07-06-2007, 08:48

Yep, oil is always extra - usually listed under "Parts" and they wack VAT on that... For my 5 ltrs of PD oil at the stealers, they charge £44 -ish; you can get some fancy Castrol stuff from Halfords to suit the new VW ratings for a tenner less.

*googies* · 07-06-2007, 09:27

Miller s XFe-Pd (think that right) is ~ £25 for 5ltrs! so take that and save some more!

Nick_J · 07-06-2007, 09:46

ok cheers people...

googies, do you know if i can order that from millers to save more money or do I have to go thru some1 that stocks it?

*Sooty torques* · 07-06-2007, 10:10

If yours is a 56 plate FR TDI, is it a Mk 1 or Mk 2 Leon...? If Mk 2 check your oil spec very carefully...

*BJM* · 07-06-2007, 10:42

Looks like an Ibiza to me???

Nick_J · 07-06-2007, 10:43

yeh sorry, its a 56plate IBIZA FR TDI PD

Nick_J · 07-06-2007, 10:44

so mk4

*BJM* · 07-06-2007, 12:03

I'm just wondering what the dealer will say with regards to warranty - We all know you will provide oil which is the VAG recommended spec but you know what the dealers are like! Could be saving a tenner but getting more hasstle if you need to claim!

*andycupra* · 07-06-2007, 12:33

wo wo hold on...

oil is NOT extra. (if its part of the service)
The price they have quoted for a service will include the cost of parts. eg OIL, filters and any parts they renew as part of the service.

the cost they quote is made up of the cost to complete the service, eg labour and the parts used.

however, you m ay get a reduction if you bring your own oil. So if they have quoted for a service and you say ill supply the oil, then they may reduce the cost. (some do, some moan)

id recommend calling them and asking what oil they will use and what discount they will give if you supply the oil.
It may be that the oil they use is ok by you and well priced. in which case just let them get on with it. If you are not happy with oil/price then tell them you will supply the oil and get a discount.

But in short, if they say it wil cost £200 to service the car, thats what you wil pay for the service. They wont bill you £200 + the cost of the oil.
The only times you get charged extra is if you request work thats not part of the service, or if they find something wrong. In which case they SHOULD call you to get your authorisation before completing the work.
Its a good idea to confirm that they will do this when you book the car in.

Nick_J · 07-06-2007, 12:47

ok cheers, I'll calrify when I ring up :-)

*Tom B* · 07-06-2007, 17:32

Oil is part of the service, but that doesn't stop them charging you £45 for it when they paid about 80p/litre for it. I work in this trade so I know the tricks!

When my car gets serviced, I always supply the oil. As stated above, Millers XFE-PD is the right spec and its very cheap.

*Sooty torques* · 08-06-2007, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by BJM

Looks like an Ibiza to me???

Doh! I blaim age and varifocals...

Must read my service invoices more carefully in future too.

*andycupra* · 08-06-2007, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom B

Oil is part of the service, but that doesn't stop them charging you £45 for it when they paid about 80p/litre for it. I work in this trade so I know the tricks!

When my car gets serviced, I always supply the oil. As stated above, Millers XFE-PD is the right spec and its very cheap.

if they are charging you £45 for oil i suggest you go elsewhere! thats ridiculous.

*Yella Beeza* · 09-06-2007, 16:40

I've used Millers oil for the last few years in the petrol engined cars I've previously owned (now Ibiza TDi FR). For one thing, as Tom B says, it's priced competitively and I have a stockist nearby. And it comes in 5 litre containers, so you usually have enough for topping up in between services. Whoever has serviced the car has been happy to use the oil I supplied (main dealers included).

I'll definitely be using Millers in the TDi.

*googies* · 10-06-2007, 00:16

You can look on the millers site and find a stockest, although not all on there. i picked up in local motor shop. just drop into one when passing and check if they have it. castrol works out at ~£50/£55 for 5ltrs!!! Crazy!!!

07-06-2007, 07:51	#1
Nick_J Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 399	1st service, take my own oil? Hi Coming up to my first service in 56plate FR tdi, do they charge for oil on top of the service cost? If so, I mite as well take my own oil? If I should take my own oil, any suggestions? and places to buy the oil? online or shop Cheers guys

07-06-2007, 08:48	#2
Sooty torques Oooh, careful love....... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hucknall, Nottingham. Making cider or in my orchard Posts: 945	Yep, oil is always extra - usually listed under "Parts" and they wack VAT on that... For my 5 ltrs of PD oil at the stealers, they charge £44 -ish; you can get some fancy Castrol stuff from Halfords to suit the new VW ratings for a tenner less. __________________ Ray. Crono FR TDI: Black 18", BT, iPod, armrest, inner/outer sill guards. Ooh and a tow bar... >Our Nottinghamshire Cider<<<>>>The Cider Workshop<

07-06-2007, 09:27	#3
googies Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Annaghmore Posts: 1,338	Miller s XFe-Pd (think that right) is ~ £25 for 5ltrs! so take that and save some more! __________________ 2005 Toledo 1.9 PD TDI - Lluvia Blue - Seat Mats - Ultimate 6000k HID's H7R - Debadged - Modified 17" RS8's in satin black - Chrome Mirror Covers - MudFlaps' - Smoothed box:blink - Picy's Here

07-06-2007, 10:10	#5
Sooty torques Oooh, careful love....... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hucknall, Nottingham. Making cider or in my orchard Posts: 945	If yours is a 56 plate FR TDI, is it a Mk 1 or Mk 2 Leon...? If Mk 2 check your oil spec very carefully... __________________ Ray. Crono FR TDI: Black 18", BT, iPod, armrest, inner/outer sill guards. Ooh and a tow bar... >Our Nottinghamshire Cider<<<>>>The Cider Workshop<

07-06-2007, 10:42	#6
BJM Blue Prop! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, Renfrewshire Posts: 662	Looks like an Ibiza to me??? __________________ BMW 118d SE in Silver! Previously:'06 Ibiza FR TDi, '04 Ibiza FR 20VT, '01 Ibiza Chill

07-06-2007, 09:46	#4
Nick_J Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 399	ok cheers people... googies, do you know if i can order that from millers to save more money or do I have to go thru some1 that stocks it?

07-06-2007, 10:43	#7
Nick_J Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 399	yeh sorry, its a 56plate IBIZA FR TDI PD

07-06-2007, 10:44	#8
Nick_J Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 399	so mk4

07-06-2007, 12:03	#9
BJM Blue Prop! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, Renfrewshire Posts: 662	I'm just wondering what the dealer will say with regards to warranty - We all know you will provide oil which is the VAG recommended spec but you know what the dealers are like! Could be saving a tenner but getting more hasstle if you need to claim! __________________ BMW 118d SE in Silver! Previously:'06 Ibiza FR TDi, '04 Ibiza FR 20VT, '01 Ibiza Chill

07-06-2007, 12:33	#10
andycupra status subject to change Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: until tomorow, i just keep moving on... Posts: 6,138	wo wo hold on... oil is NOT extra. (if its part of the service) The price they have quoted for a service will include the cost of parts. eg OIL, filters and any parts they renew as part of the service. the cost they quote is made up of the cost to complete the service, eg labour and the parts used. however, you m ay get a reduction if you bring your own oil. So if they have quoted for a service and you say ill supply the oil, then they may reduce the cost. (some do, some moan) id recommend calling them and asking what oil they will use and what discount they will give if you supply the oil. It may be that the oil they use is ok by you and well priced. in which case just let them get on with it. If you are not happy with oil/price then tell them you will supply the oil and get a discount. But in short, if they say it wil cost £200 to service the car, thats what you wil pay for the service. They wont bill you £200 + the cost of the oil. The only times you get charged extra is if you request work thats not part of the service, or if they find something wrong. In which case they SHOULD call you to get your authorisation before completing the work. Its a good idea to confirm that they will do this when you book the car in. __________________ Power = 3 stilo . . . . . . . . Handling = 3 stilo Looks = 4 stilo . . . . . . . . Driver = How many Stilo do you have? Last edited by andycupra; 07-06-2007 at 12:36.

07-06-2007, 12:47	#11
Nick_J Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 399	ok cheers, I'll calrify when I ring up :-)

07-06-2007, 17:32	#12
Tom B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Northampton Posts: 4,794	Oil is part of the service, but that doesn't stop them charging you £45 for it when they paid about 80p/litre for it. I work in this trade so I know the tricks! When my car gets serviced, I always supply the oil. As stated above, Millers XFE-PD is the right spec and its very cheap. __________________ Tom Ibiza Cupra TDI with Revo Stage 1 and Sira Alloys

09-06-2007, 16:40	#15
Yella Beeza Now which way? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 508	I've used Millers oil for the last few years in the petrol engined cars I've previously owned (now Ibiza TDi FR). For one thing, as Tom B says, it's priced competitively and I have a stockist nearby. And it comes in 5 litre containers, so you usually have enough for topping up in between services. Whoever has serviced the car has been happy to use the oil I supplied (main dealers included). I'll definitely be using Millers in the TDi.

10-06-2007, 00:16	#16
googies Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Annaghmore Posts: 1,338	You can look on the millers site and find a stockest, although not all on there. i picked up in local motor shop. just drop into one when passing and check if they have it. castrol works out at ~£50/£55 for 5ltrs!!! Crazy!!! __________________ 2005 Toledo 1.9 PD TDI - Lluvia Blue - Seat Mats - Ultimate 6000k HID's H7R - Debadged - Modified 17" RS8's in satin black - Chrome Mirror Covers - MudFlaps' - Smoothed box:blink - Picy's Here

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