Hello! Please go gently on me -- I'm a complete newbie.
My wife and I are considering buying our first ever brand new car, which will be a 1.2 TSI Yeti. One of the things I am not sure about is whether the Skoda service plan is a good buy or not. Our annual mileage is likely to be 8000 or under, lots of short journeys, and my expectation is that annual servicing will be the way to go.
We've been offered the three-year/30,000 mile service plan for £454.
It is very hard to figure out what exactly this includes. Skoda's description of the regular 1-year and 2-year services at
http://www.skoda.co.uk/owners/service-and-maintenance/national-pricing/servicing/
does not seem consistent with the service plan description which simply states
"The service includes a maximum of:
1x Oil change at 10,000 miles or 12 months
1x Inspection service at 20,000 miles or 24 months
1x Oil change at 30,000 miles or 36 months
1x Dust and pollen filter at 36 months
1x Brake fluid change (if required) †"
(http://www.skoda.co.uk/owners/service-and-maintenance/service-plans)
Not having bought the Yeti yet, I can't seem to find information on what servicing is actually required to retain the warranty and what is recommended.
In any case, the Skoda pricing on 1 and 2 year services comes to a total of £507 which is not a lot more than the service plan.
Any help in understanding what's required and the best way to go with this would be much appreciated. Thanks!