What's included in a first service?

My car came with a maintenance plan - thus ''free'' services until 5 years or 100 000kms. Thought it was the same all over. Guess not. My first service is only due at 26 000km which is pretty great. Shame - that's quite hectic that you have to pay!

mine too came on the "Corporate" plan - 3 years or 100,000kms free servicing.

(31-07-2012 10:49pm)PhilSkill Wrote:  Change oil, oil filter, air filter, pollen filters, then check a load of stuff, maybe a software update, stamp your book, wash and relieve you of 500 quid!

Did I miss anything?

How is it possible to charge £500 for an oil change? Have they got lawyers servicing our cars? I would have thought its no more than 2 hours work and even at the extortionate hourly rates they charge how could it possibly come to £500? I might just stay and watch them do the service.

I would have thought that the European law enabling us to maintain warranty without using franchised dealers (while using genuine parts) would have forced the dealer network to be more competitive

My first service was £275 + VAT which I didn't think was outrageous

(01-08-2012 12:29pm)jonty Wrote:  My first service was £275 + VAT which I didn't think was outrageous

That's how much we get ripped off in the south...

I would be happy at £275, as that's what i'd be expecting as reasonable increase after my experiences with Mazda which ranged from £180 to £250 (petrol) depending on what things done (more expensive changed spark plugs and brake fluid).

The Plan I was offered for 3-7 years would have put the yearly cost at £475 for 3 years and slightly cheaper for longer...

I didn't take the plan... Will be carefully considering quotes when it comes to it.

What are the service intervals on the Evoque?

1 Year or 16000 miles in UK.

Once a year of every 16k miles I think. I assume the Service Plans others are writing about do not include such things as brake discs, brake pads and tyres?

My car came with a offer of free MOTs which is a thinly disguised attempt to keep you in the dealer network for servicing after 3 years.

As for the first service, I don't expect it's much more than oil and filter plusza quick look at the brake pads and discs. Most important for those with early cars is the possibility of software updates...

My dealer told me AUD850+ for all services!!!


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(31-07-2012 08:59pm)WB Wrote:  I always insist the dealers DON'T wash my cars!!

+1

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My dealer has just offered me a 3 service contract with 10% discount totaling £1133.40 or £35 a month for 32 months.