Servicing

[gorebrush]

Just booked my beloved Ibiza in for it's 20K service.

£225 for that. No problem.

Then the nice lady they told me it'll be due a Brake Fluid change, and this will cost me an extra £55.

So, £280 for a 20K service?

Bloody hell, seems a bit steep to me...

I have a facelift 1.9 TDI FR, not sure what difference it should make mind you

 

[Guinness]

think yourself lucky iv got my 60k coming up end of the year now thats gona be expensive lol

 

[muddyboots]

I think the cost will depends on whether it's due an "annual inspection" service, in addition to the oil change service - perhaps that's what they have quoted for.

It all sounds even more expensive when you realise just how little gets done (for example the air filter is only scheduled for change every 40k....)

 

[muddyboots]

think yourself lucky iv got my 60k coming up end of the year now thats gona be expensive lol

Cambelt time

When I had mine, I took out the Seat Service, Maintenance & Tyres plan (SMT). I paid a fixed monthly fee for 3 years (based on my estimated mileage), which did soften the blow of events like 60k services, full sets of tyres etc.

 

[Leigh15]

I just paid £180 for 20k Inspection service on my car - same model and age as yours.

I don't think the brake fluid's due for a change yet - mine wasn't changed. Isn't it every two years? They may have assumed that because you've done 20k your car is 2 years old

EDIT

Just noticed you're from South Wales - Where did you get your quote from? I had mine done at FRF Swansea

 

[Guinness]

how much do u reckon for a 60k service?

 

[Ric 2001]

Got my 20k for £175+vat. Need front brakes and 2 new tyres. Other minor bits too.

 

[davels]

how much do u reckon for a 60k service?

i'll do it for £5000 i think thats resonable probably cheaper than a SEAT garage too

 

[Guinness]

lol

 

[gorebrush]

i'll do it for £5000 i think thats resonable probably cheaper than a SEAT garage too

I haven't been around for a while, but davels mate, wtf happened to your car :|

"Deer Killer" ???

BTW got my car from Motorpoint in Newport.

Wont need front tyres, i bought new ones @ 16K

 

[Leigh15]

Was that £280 quote from motorpoint or was it from a SEAT dealer? ie. White Dove/FRF etc??

 

[davels]

I haven't been around for a while, but davels mate, wtf happened to your car :|

"Deer Killer" ???

haha

this thread explains what happened
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=111523

and this thread has the pics
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=111626

 

[bizzaboy]

Wait until you get to 40K service... £295 (SEAT Servicing)
all filters are replaced plus an oil change (note for TDi)

but at least you can relax in the showroom, with a nice hot coffee and a WELL READ copy of AutoExpress, while your car is being serviced by expert hands!

 

[Digger]

Took my PD160 to FRF as well. They are quite good. I think I paid £200 for 2nd year service (£150 for 1st year service). I tried VW but they refused to service it for some unknown reason. I don't think I will be getting my service at a dealer next time though. There are plenty of local garages who can provide the same service at half the cost. As long as they are VAT registered it wont invalidate your warranty either (EU restriction of trade law). I checked the breakdown of my service and about £60 was oil alone!

 

[Guinness]

think I will get mine done locally as the 60k is going to be expensive and it dont have a warranty anyway

 

[Triple D]

I paid £90 inc parts for my 20k service, and that was at a porche spealists service center

 

[rashcupra]

i had brake fluid change and front pads and service at 20k and came to about £300 from the stealers! but for some silly reason i wanna keep my FSSH (full seat service hisory) its just a peaceof mind when the customer knows uve spent alot of money no only modifying the car but LOOKING after it too !

 

[Vag_Dave]

Gorebrush,

Was that quote from a main dealer, if so who was it?

 

[IainW]

20k service on a facelift model? I can stop worrying that I've done 13.5k in my pre-facelift example in nearly 9 months then.

Quick question while we're on the subject of servicing. Do I get my 20k service, as well as a 12 month service, or is it a case of whatever comes first?

 

[James_3]

20k service on a facelift model? I can stop worrying that I've done 13.5k in my pre-facelift example in nearly 9 months then.

Quick question while we're on the subject of servicing. Do I get my 20k service, as well as a 12 month service, or is it a case of whatever comes first?

The servicing for a TDI is every 10K Or 1YR whichever comes first.