Alternative to main dealer for service

[richard999]

I just had what the dealer called a "small service" on my superb estate auto @ 40 k miles

This involved oil change, pollen filter top up screen was Eric

Cost £149

This was the first service I've paid for as the previous ones were under a warranty plan I paid for in advance when I bought the car second hand from a main dealer.

Question... Do I need to go to main dealer next small service. Now I've retired I will only be doing about 6k miles a year so is the next service time related

I just thought I could get it done cheaper by a mobile mechanic I know

[richard999]

Wash, not was Eric!

[Taxi_G]

That's a cheap service, didn't they do the DSG oil change? Isn't that suppose to be done every 40k?

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[richard999]

They said because I had the 7 speed box that didn't require anything doing

[Tech1e]

They said because I had the 7 speed box that didn't require anything doing

Which is correct.

You can take it to any VAT registered garage. I'd at least stick to a good Independant though.

[FLAPPERJACK7]

Take it anywhere you want. It's your car and your money. £149 for an oil and filter change is a lot of money.

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[kevberlin]

I just had what the dealer called a "small service" on my superb estate auto @ 40 k miles

This involved oil change, pollen filter top up screen was Eric

Cost £149

This was the first service I've paid for as the previous ones were under a warranty plan I paid for in advance when I bought the car second hand from a main dealer.

Question... Do I need to go to main dealer next small service. Now I've retired I will only be doing about 6k miles a year so is the next service time related

I just thought I could get it done cheaper by a mobile mechanic I know

Savilles of Mustow Green, near Kidderminster were Skoda franchise dealers until last year. They have an excellent reputation and will service your car at sensible independent rates.

[richard999]

Thanks

I know Mustow Green, but it's a bit too far to make two journeys unless they could do it while you wait

[Tech1e]

Should be able to do it while you wait.

[WaveyDavey]

Would they pick up and drop off your car????? Might be worth asking if they are your preferred choice?

[lichfielddriver]

Autosales Cannock, oil, filter, wash and vac £160

 

oh, and a sump plug when they suck the oil out

 

 

 

PJ S Lichfield, all filters, all fluids, brake/tyre checks, etc, VAG parts £170

[silver1011]

You shouldn't pay more than £139 for a minor service from a franchised main dealer so £149 wasn't far off...

 

http://www.skoda.co.uk/owners/service-and-maintenance/simply-fixed

 

Your annual mileage means the car computer should be set to fixed service intervals (12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever is reached first). This guarantees a service / fresh oil at least one a year.

 

Over and above the oil, oil filter and pollen filter the only other service items are the air and fuel filters (brake fluid too, at 3 years old then every 2 years).

 

These can be added to the price of a minor service for between £50 and £80 depending on the dealer. I would add these every other service. The official service regime recommends longer intervals for the fuel and air filter but due to your mileage and their price you may as well swap them out more regularly.

 

Find a good independent garage and insist that they use genuine parts and your warranty will remain unaffected. You will probably miss out on any potential out-of-warranty goodwill gestures from Skoda UK but this is the chance you take, they aren't guaranteed anyway.

 

Just be aware though that good independents aren't always cheaper than a main dealer, especially when you factor in Skoda's fixed price policy linked above. Not many of them can beat £139 for an oil, oil filter, pollen filter, safety check and wash and vac, with the added bonus of a main dealer service stamp (sometimes useful when selling the car in the future, unlikely to add value but might make a car easier to sell).

Edited 15 February, 2016 by silver1011

[lichfielddriver]

I was talked down to cos i wanted oil+filter at 15,000, wont happen tuesday cos its on 30,000 and getting them all done away from Skoda

[jimbof]

I'd pay money for a dealership not to wash my car...!

 

Buy an oil extractor (~£50 for a good one).

Pollen filter, air filter and oil filter and oil is about £40-50 worth of parts.  I always took my car to the dealership, got extremely upset the day they quoted me close to £300 for a service including fuel filter, so decided to learn to do it.  I do the filter and fluid changes myself now.

 

Stand around feeling extremely smug every time you pay yourself £100 / hr for the service.

[peterposh]

As long as you keep the receipts for genuine skoda parts you'll keep guarantee

[richard999]

Thanks every body. Checked the invoice. It wa £139 not £149.

So it seems I got a fair deal.

[kevberlin]

Thanks

I know Mustow Green, but it's a bit too far to make two journeys unless they could do it while you wait

Speak to Richard or Mark. They will arrange for it to be done while you wait. I have my Superb serviced there instead of franchise dealer. They also do Fabias belonging to my sons. Trustworthy. Efficient and sensible pricing. Edited 15 February, 2016 by kevberlin

[lichfielddriver]

I asked Autosales (Burntwood) for a price

 

To Supply and fit:-

 

Oil

Oil Filter

Air Fiter

Fuel Filter

Pollen Filter

 

it was oil/filter changed at 15,000, its on 31,000 now..............

 

Then it started....."well it isnt due all the filters, its due - blah - blah - blah"

 

I reminded her i had asked for a price an her suggested 40,000 for an air filter didnt fit easy with me....(my car, my rules)

 

 

"Good Afternoon,

 

As requested, please find the below a quote for a service – this includes an oil and oil filter change, pollen filter, air filter, fuel filter change and a full inspection of the vehicle.

 

This price is also inclusive of Vat - £295.60.

 

If you would like to book in for a service please feel free to contact us on 01543 450000.

 

Kind Regards

 

Kelly Mapp

Aftersales Advisor"

[lichfielddriver]

It seems to me this dealer has forgotten the customer knows best...

[richard999]

Thanks again