My OctyII 2.0tdi is approaching its first service after 18500miles so I thought I would get a couple of quotes.

Quote 1

Variable service: £208

Fixed Service: £128

inc courtesy car

Quote 2

Variable service: £283

Fixed: £175

+ £15/day for courtesy car

:eek: :eek:

Both main dealers within 30miles of each other. Am I missing something or is that just ridiculous.

Jacko

I didn't realise it varied so much, got my first one done FOC as a courtesy due to problems with the car when I bought it but they quoted £240,

will have to remember to ring around next time

i think it's really bad that different dealers can charge different amounts for work! shouldn't the price be standardised??

Wings of Peterborough prices for servicing on my old Fabia were extortionate.

I have the 3 years free servicing deal with the Octavia, but after that, I will definately be ringing round.

I have just emailed Skoda Uk to find out their pricing policy so will await their reply.

One of the things I always do is provide my own oil, you might be surprised just how much they charge for it, the last quote was over

Had mine serviced a few weeks ago at just under 19,000 miles. Cost for 1st variable service was £160 and that included all the parts and labour plus courtesy car. If on variable the oil is £12 a litre as its a special oil used.

Just had my 1.9tdi in for its first variable service yesterday, cost me

Well blow me down.

I thought franchised dealers would have standardised prices. Will be shop around time come first service for sure now...

1.9tdi on variable @ 19,000 mls cost

My first variable service at 18200 miles was 208. This included a dodgy wheel lock nut. And the price of oil on the invoice was 45 quid. ........for oil... :-((

Good oil will set you back about a tenner a litre so that's about right I'd have thought...?

Good oil will set you back about a tenner a litre so that's about right I'd have thought...?

That's what I've found, I have been unable to source oil (the stuff required for variable servicing) any cheaper than Skoda sell it at.

Does anyone know of anywhere (I'm thinking online) that sells at lower prices?....I was unable to find anything.

One of the things I always do is provide my own oil, you might be surprised just how much they charge for it, the last quote was over

The only problem buying stuff like oil on the tin-ter-net is postage. too heavy to ship cheap n remember that the car takes over 5ltrs of oil so you would need to buy 2 X 5ltrs so any saving on the price will soon be wiped out on the shipping.

I have used Millers oil for years in several different cars and can usually find it in the local automotive stores. They have lots of different oils for all types of engines. As an example this is one for the VAG PD engine:

Millers XFE-PD 5w40

Description

A hi-synthetic high performance diesel engine oil specially formulated to meet VW/VAG requirements and officially approved by them.

Application

Recommended for use in diesel engines where oils approved by Volkswagen to their 500.00, 505.01,and 505.00 specifications are required.

Cars from VW, SEAT, Skoda and Audi will need this oil.

User Benefits

Full warranty protection is provided by this approved engine oil when used in accordance with the VW instructions.

Will provide maximum fuel consumption together with the highest possible protection against wear.

Engine cleanliness is assured by high levels of dispercancy and detergency.

Performance Profile

VW 505.01

VW 505.00

VW 500.00

API CH4

ACEA B3

Viscosity / Typical Characteristics

5w40

1Litre =

The

That is no good for an Octy II then as that needs 506.1 for variable does it not?

I hadn't looked into that as I would have fixed servicing due to only doing around 8,000 miles. They do one for that engine although not sure how the price compares with the VAG dealers.

I should say that these are the recommended prices and are usually cheaper in the shops.

Millers

XF LONG LIFE 0w30

5Litre = £42.55

1Litre = £12.75

RRP - NOT incl. VAT

Description

A high performance full synthetic petrol and diesel engine oil.

Application

Suitable for use in petrol and diesel engines as recommended by VAG for use with variable service intervals (WIV) and other vehicles that require a fuel efficient lubricant.

User Benefits

The high quality of this oil means that fuel economy is maximised at the same time as engine wear is being minimised. Oil viscosity or thickness is maintained even under the most severe of operating conditions thereby ensuring maximum engine protection.

Performance Profile

Exceeds the requirements of VW 503.00, 506.00 and 506.01 so is suitable for widespread use in VW petrol and diesel engines as recommended by the manufacturer.

Also exceeds the requirements of ACEA A1B1 and A5B5

Viscosity / Typical Characteristics

SAE Grade SAE 0W/30

Specific Gravity @ 15C 0.856

Kinematic Viscosity @ 100C 9.4cSt

Viscosity Index 164

Pour point C -36

Flashpoint C 205

Nice, might move my TDI back to millers if i start doing my own changes then.

Millers

XF LONG LIFE 0w30

5Litre =