As the above suggests really.

Car is set to long-term/18,000m service, oil, etc. and will be changed to annually when I get the first service done eventually, but should I just wait until the 2nd year to get it serviced, or am I missing something? Is there any point in getting a service after one year in this circumstance?

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I'm guessing....

that the first service checks things over, changes the oil + filters.

Maybe the oil needs changing due to the fact that a for a new car, the engine is bedding in, and any metal shavings (for want of a better word) is caught in the oil, so best to change/freshen that up?

I maybe completely off the mark though (as always

As the above suggests really.

Car is set to long-term/18,000m service, oil, etc. and will be changed to annually when I get the first service done eventually, but should I just wait until the 2nd year to get it serviced, or am I missing something? Is there any point in getting a service after one year in this circumstance?

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If you are changing to one year/fixed regime surely there is a reason for this. That reason should dictate that you get the car serviced now rather than in a year's time - why wait.

Presumably your dealer did not sit and discuss the servicing options with you, when you got the car.

Exactly.

If you're switching then there is a reason. Likely you dont do enough miles, so waiting is asking for trouble.

I've read many topics on this in the forums, and recently got a letter from my dealer, advising me my first service was due. I've been with the same dealer for several years now (silbury skoda), and they have always been top notch to say the least..anyway, my car is on variable service, so i went in for a chat the other day...many apologies, their mistake, see me next year...I've done approx 8k, and they said no problem..i trust them 100%..hope this helps

I've read many topics on this in the forums, and recently got a letter from my dealer, advising me my first service was due. I've been with the same dealer for several years now (silbury skoda), and they have always been top notch to say the least..anyway, my car is on variable service, so i went in for a chat the other day...many apologies, their mistake, see me next year...I've done approx 8k, and they said no problem..i trust them 100%..hope this helps

Reassuringly honest of your dealer, not to try and pull you in for a service now (and earn money).

When does you car predict it needs a service? Have you checked this? It's simply done;

1. Run the engine

2. switch off engine, one click only on ignition

3. press the trip meter button and hold in for 2 secs+

4. release trip button and display should change to miles/days to service

OK? I'd be interested to know as I have an issue with mine prediction way less miles to service than I was expecting.

I must admit , I am not a fan of long life services

If you have a car from new , it has been run then for 2 years without being checked over :confused:

I think if you are doing high miles , even more of a reason why you should have it checked over every year

If you do low miles , it means that the engine is not having long journeys and is always running when the engine is not at its best (after approx 4 miles ish)

Maybe just me , but I do 40k miles per year and I have mine checked every 10k miles

Sarah

Low miles could just mean the person is doing 1 100 mile journey a month as opposed to short journeys, something I find is often overlooked.

I'll admit to doing variable to keep the service history and then doing extra oil/filter changes at 10k to keep the oil clean using the correct oil for variable.

Low miles could just mean the person is doing 1 100 mile journey a month as opposed to short journeys, something I find is often overlooked.

I'll admit to doing variable to keep the service history and then doing extra oil/filter changes at 10k to keep the oil clean using the correct oil for variable.

I'm with Cheezemonkhai.

Speaking the to the dealer, the only difference between the first variable and first fixed service was the quality of the oil used. The Long Life Oil was about £5 more. Even on fixed servicing I would probably go for the better oil anyway as the price difference is so low.

I do about 10k a year, most of which is at least 20 mile journeys, not a 2 mile trip to the shops. I understand the difference between the two types of service and the dealer did explain it anyway, but all I figure is that my car is set at long service so Skoda must think that it should be getting it's first service at roughly 18k miles/2 years-ish. I just thought since THEY'VE put the stuff in to go the length of time, i'll leave it until then and THEN change to MY personal preferrence of yearly servicing. (i'm just old school and used to yearly servicing)

Just wanted to know if there was any real reason as to why this wasn't sound logic?

To put it another way, if I wanted to stay on long term servicing, permanantly, wouldn't I just get it serviced then anyway?

I do about 10k a year, most of which is at least 20 mile journeys, not a 2 mile trip to the shops. I understand the difference between the two types of service and the dealer did explain it anyway, but all I figure is that my car is set at long service so Skoda must think that it should be getting it's first service at roughly 18k miles/2 years-ish. I just thought since THEY'VE put the stuff in to go the length of time, i'll leave it until then and THEN change to MY personal preference of yearly servicing. (i'm just old school and used to yearly servicing)

Just wanted to know if there was any real reason as to why this wasn't sound logic?

To put it another way, if I wanted to stay on long term servicing, permanently, wouldn't I just get it serviced then anyway?

Well; its the same stuff (as you put it) 5w30 Fully Synthetic VW 507 00 oil that gets put in at the factory as your dealer will put in on service; so no difference there.

Why therefore the difference in your 'thoughts' as to variable to start and then, at 2yrs/18,000 miles go fixed?

IMHO with your driving pattern as described I'd stick to variable; unless you are fanatical about oil changes in which case change to 'fixed' - you choose.

So you're saying that I might as well get my first service done when it warns me near 18k/2 years, roughly, and there's no benefit in getting anything done after year one?

Same dilemma for me. Car is 9 months old and 8k miles and set to variable. The comment above about an early oil change, or at least after 1 year I think is valid. I will do around 15k a year mixed on motorway, A road and town driving so not sure about staying on variable either, again I like to think that the car is checked over and new oil every year for peace of mind.

Will check when the car thinks it wants to be serviced too, that will be interesting.

Dont see the need for an interim oil change when you have oil designed to last the distance. If it doesnt, then the car will trigger a service earlier than 18k/2yrs.

OK? I'd be interested to know as I have an issue with mine prediction way less miles to service than I was expecting.

I checked before i went to see them, and off the top of my head , it was about 12 k/400 days..they said they would do it if i wanted, but there was no need...i had a coolant leak a couple of skodas ago..they said it was a fault with the radiator, and replaced it under warranty..they could easily have said it was caused by a stone chip and charged me...as i said, total trust

As long as you don't do mostly short trips and prolonged city driving I'd just check the oil, top up as needed and rely on the variable service indicator. But for a car seeing constant town use I wouldn't ever leave the oil in for more than 10k/1 year.

Also, another factor to keep in mind is how cold the weather is, as that affects how quickly the engine warms up to normal operating temps.

So you're saying that I might as well get my first service done when it warns me near 18k/2 years, roughly, and there's no benefit in getting anything done after year one?

No; I'm saying;-

"with your driving pattern as described I'd stick to variable; unless you are fanatical about oil changes in which case change to 'fixed' - you choose."

To put it more specifically; make a decision now to be on 'variable' or 'fixed'. If you go fixed; have a service now/soon and then annually/10,000 miles OR just go with the variable service prediction.

Keep an eye on your brake pad thickness! My 1.9TDi goes about 18,000 miles between services and I once had the brake-pad wear warning light come on in between. Another time I had to have new discs (and pads) on the rear because the pads had worn down to nothing and there is no wear sensor on the rear brakes.

Now I check the pads visually about once a month - you can see them through the alloy wheel without having to take them off.

I'd go onto fixed servicing as I don't think a car should go longer than a year without an inspection nor do I believe that the oil can last two years regardless what the manufacturer says.

I check my oil every couple of weeks, and i haven't lost a drop since new

It's not about losing it, but rather having it go through 2 winters unchanged, for example.