Have obtained 3 main dealer quotes so far:-

Two were for £294 & the best was £199 - all inc VAT & brake fluid change. All also included a courtesy car.

Questions:

1. Is the brake fluid change absolutely necessary, as the car has only 13,000 miles on the clock?

2. Are these prices about right?

Have obtained 3 main dealer quotes so far:-

Two were for £294 & the best was £199 - all inc VAT & brake fluid change. All also included a courtesy car.

Questions:

1. Is the brake fluid change absolutely necessary, as the car has only 13,000 miles on the clock?

2. Are these prices about right?

Brake fluid absorbs water over time, so it would need changing after two years even if the car hadn't been driven.

Pretty sure brake fluid is now 3 years on newer models, so I'd be happy leaving it till then at least.

I have a mobile mech who used to be a VW master tech. You can leave it up to 5-7 years without changing and regardless of age it is only moisture that affects it and it can be tested for water content.

So unless you have sat the car on the drive with the brake fluid cap off i wouldn't bother for another year or two. Its just another money making scheme by the stealer.

£199 isn't too bad inc brake fluid but bear in mind that 2nd service will be no different to the first. I paid £130 for my first service.

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Skoda uk offer

Minor service

(Every 12 months/10,000 miles)

This includes:

• Oil & filter change (fully synthetic oil)
  
• Vehicle inspection test and report**
  
• Full vehicle road test***
  
• Vehicle and software enhancements from ŠKODA's database
  
• Replace pollen filter (where required)
  
• Diagnostic check including report
  
• Re-set service interval display
  
• Wash and vacuum
  
• ŠKODA stamp in service book
  

£129

Major service

(Every 24 months/20,000 miles)

This includes:

• Oil & filter change (fully synthetic oil)
  
• Replace pollen filter (where fitted)
  
• Vehicle inspection and report**
  
• Replace air filter
  
• Spark plugs (petrol engine) or fuel filter (diesel engine)
  
• Remove wheels and check brakes
  
• Check/adjust tension of all drive belts
  
• Check/replenish gearbox oil (where applicable)
  
• Check/replenish final drive oil (where applicable)
  
• Full vehicle road test***
  
• Vehicle and software enhancements from ŠKODA's database
  
• Check suspension system
  
• Check heating/air con operation
  
• Diagnostic check including report
  
• Re-set service interval display
  
• Wash and vacuum
  
• ŠKODA stamp in service book
  

£249

Edited 31 May, 201214 yr by skoda1982

I had mine 2nd serviced this week at 19380 miles. Included the brake fluid and a pollen filter change. The cars brakes are better and it smells nice when the fan is on!! I was charged £313 but I had to order a new key which was £40 because I lost one :think: and a paint stick for a couple of stone chips for a £10.

So about £250 seems about right. I did see that all the servicing costs are fixed by Skoda UK so there is unlikely to be much variation in price.......

Edited 1 June, 201214 yr by threadbear