Ibiza 1.2 40,000 mile service...

[Chris_B]

Hi all.

My 2004 Seat Ibiza 1.2 is rapidly approaching 40,000 miles and the service light has now come on.

Could someone please tell me what the 40,000 mile service involves? I think I read somewhere that it's quite a major service and some others on here have been quoted £300+ from SEAT dealerships. If it's going to be that expensive I will probably use an independent garage.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Blanco92]

Thought I best help a fellow "Chris B" out

Air, oil, pollen and fuel filter, as well as oil.

Check all lights, inspect brakes pads and discs for wear, adjust handbrake if neccessary, reset service light, job's a good'un!

It's impossible to put an exact price on the service really without inspecting the car.

 

[CGD217]

+ being a 1.2, no expensive Cambelt or waterpump change needed !

 

[Chris_B]

Thanks.

I just phoned my local SEAT dealership and they've quoted £288.
My local VW Bosch centre have quoted £229 to basically do exactly the same work.

I'm not sure whether it's worth spending the extra £60 on having it serviced at SEAT. I do plan to sell the car in 12 months so I don't know if it'll retain more value if it's got full SEAT stamps in the service book or not.

 

[barney501]

Well phoned up for a price on mine earlier 55 plate 1.8t cupra for a 40k service with the cam belt and water pump done at 30k and they quoted "a large service" with pollen & air filter, spark plugs, fully synthetic oil and 1.9 hrs labour, that comes too £343.44 sir. I coughed and said i would be back in touch- not!! 30k service with cambelt, water pump, brake fluid change and find a water leak only came to £430 ladt year at a audi vw centre! I know its not Seat but i mean they both use the same parts!!!

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

in my experience i'd say go for a VAG specialist instead of a seat dealer. the specialist garages are usually more clued up than the stealers!