My car is due its 120k milage service, as per the dash indicator. It works out as every 10-12k it seems.

The garage I tend to use is quoting £170 for the full service via the good garage scheme.

Can anyone comment on the price? This is an independent garage in Leicester.

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What are they doing/changing for that price, and is that the full price for parts and labour?

Full parts and labour, that's a full standard annual/10k miles service. Will have a look for the list of what's included, it isn't the interim service.

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Check your service book you'll be able to work out what should be getting done.

Car is 6yr old so it should include brake fluid change assuming it's been done every 2yr. That's normally about £40 on its own.

I can't remember if spark plugs are 40k or 4yr.

Brake fluid prob will need doing come to think of it, will check the service book later to confirm. Spark plugs arnt an issue, its a diesel!

Cheers guys

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Seems not a bad price if the brake fluid is included.

I doubt brake fluid is covered. From what i can tell they have 2 service packages, full & interim. Blindly I have always asked for a full service, but the interim seems to be what I need... EDIT: Air filter, pollen filter, fuel filter are all not included. I'd struggle to do them myself with the weather & time constraints so looks like it will be the full service I will go for.

Interim - £70 + VAT

PRE ENGINE CHECKS

1 Check timing belt replacement interval.

2 Check for damage to bodywork, lamps, trims and oil level.

3 Fit protective covers.

4 Check operation of interior and exterior lights.

5 Check operation of ABS and air bag warning lights.

6 Check windscreen washers and wipers.

7 Check horn.

8 Apply treatments to remove internal contamination.

UNDER THE BONNET

9 Check cooling system including fan operation.

10 Check and record Anti-Freeze protection.

11 Check and record brake fluid condition.

12 Check power steering operation and fluid condition.

13 Check and top up all under bonnet fluid levels.

VEHICLE RAISED

14 Change oil, filter and fit new sump plug washer.

15 Check fuel lines and brake pipes.

16 Check the condition and security of the exhaust.

17 Check all steering and suspension joints, mountings and gaiters.

18 Carry out tyre report.

19 Check all wheel bearings for excessive 'play' and noise (adjust).

20 Check CV gaiters and joints for wear or splits.

21 Check operation and condition of front brakes.

22 Carry out brake report.

VEHICLE LOWERED

23 Refill engine with specified grade oil.

24 Torque wheel nuts/studs.

TO FINISH

25 Road test vehicle and report any findings.

26 Re-check engine oil level.

27 Ensure all upholstery, gear lever, steering wheel, etc. are clean.

28 Stamp service book(s).

FULL SERVICE £145 + VAT

PRE ENGINE CHECKS

1 Check vehicle history.

2 Check timing belt replacement interval.

3 Check for damage to bodywork, lamps, trims and oil level.

4 Fit protective covers.

5 Check condition and operation of all seat belts.

6 Check operation of interior and exterior lights.

7 Check operation of ABS and air bag warning lights.

8 Check air conditioning operation including bad odour.

9 Check windscreen washers and wipers.

10 Check horn.

11 Check operation of suspension dampers.

12 Lubricate all door hinges, locks, and bonnet catches.

13 Apply treatments to remove internal contamination.

14 Check fuel cap.

UNDER THE BONNET

15 Check cooling system including fan operation.

16 Check and record Anti-Freeze protection.

17 Check and record brake fluid condition.

18 Check all auxiliary drive belts (not timing belt).

19 Check engine breather system.

20 Check vacuum pipes.

21 Check power steering operation and fluid condition.

22 Check throttle body. Clean if required.

23 Check battery level and lubricate terminals.

24 Check and top up all under bonnet fluid levels.

25 Replace air filter.

26 Replace spark plugs.

27 Replace fuel filter.

28 Replace pollen filter.

VEHICLE RAISED

29 Change oil, filter and fit new sump plug washer.

30 Check fuel lines and brake pipes.

31 Check the condition and security of the exhaust.

32 Check and top up axle and transfer box oil levels.

33 Check and top up gearbox oil level.

34 Check all steering and suspension joints, mountings and gaiters.

35 Carry out tyre report.

36 Check all wheel bearings for excessive 'play' and noise (adjust).

37 Check CV gaiters and joints for wear or splits.

38 Check clutch cable/cylinder.

39 Grease all greasing points.

40 Check operation and condition of front brakes.

41 Check operation and condition of rear brakes (inc. handbrake).

42 Carry out brake report.

VEHICLE LOWERED

43 Refill engine with specified grade oil.

44 Torque wheel nuts/studs.

TO FINISH

45 Road test vehicle and report any findings.

46 Re-check engine oil level.

47 Carry out emission report.

48 Reset service internal indicator.

49 Ensure all upholstery, gear lever, steering wheel, etc. are clean.

50 Stamp service book(s).

Edited 9 October, 201213 yr by Guest

I hate it when garages list pish like that. 2/3 of those points could be summarized as "have a good look round". I'm not saying they're bad or anything like that but it's just written up to make a "50 point service".

Arnold Clark is the king at that. They used to list a 20 point check or something like that but they counted each wheel separately.

Mine's going in for fourth year fixed service, only doing 7K a year so semi synthetic used, service includes brake fluid etc and I'm being charged £260 by specialist dealer. Main dealer wanted £269