My first service is due on my fiat 500s 0.9 Twinair.
I have been quoted £250.88 for the service by the dealer where I bought the car new. Do I have to have my first service at a fiat dealership because of the warranty? Does this price sound expensive, as it does to me? Do I have to have a major service or can I have oil change or interim service instead which will cost me much less? All advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Hi,

common question in the 500 section


you are not obliged to have FIAT do the work , but warranty-wise , you want a VAT registered garage, and using FIAT / equivalent parts.

because of the TA unit,
I've taken mine to a FIAT / Alfa specialist, as they are a little cheaper, actually do the work on the service sheet,
AND use Selenia oil - which the TA actuator unit is deigned with,

I hope that helps,

charlie - Punto TA

Maisie500S said:

My first service is due on my fiat 500s 0.9 Twinair.
Do I have to have a major service or can I have oil change or interim service instead which will cost me much less? All advice would be appreciated. Thanks

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depends on age / mileage,
I would recommend a 1st oil + filter change before 10K miles,

the annual service is more debateable.., 18K miles is the point I believe,
but mine will be having it at 14 months and 14K miles ( oil already done @ 6K = £85 to remove all the debris from the build, and reset ECU)