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What exactly do car garages do when they service the car? do they do indepth stuff or is it just a case of changing the air/oil filter and spark plugs?
Car Servicing?
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Car Servicing?
depends on the mileage of your car and what car you have. In your owners handbook/service record, it has a checklist of what should be checked/changed and how regular.
They check/change all belts, all brake parts, fuel filter, all pipes, spark plugs, oil, oil filter, seatbelts, air filter (unless you have a big aftermarket thing), any visible signs of leakage, chafing of joints and gaskets, steering gear, suspension components and i'm sure i've missed a few bits out. It depends on what level of servicing you go for. If I ever take mine. I say check evertything, but be aware, I do know what i'm on about so I will know if you are fleecing me.
They check/change all belts, all brake parts, fuel filter, all pipes, spark plugs, oil, oil filter, seatbelts, air filter (unless you have a big aftermarket thing), any visible signs of leakage, chafing of joints and gaskets, steering gear, suspension components and i'm sure i've missed a few bits out. It depends on what level of servicing you go for. If I ever take mine. I say check evertything, but be aware, I do know what i'm on about so I will know if you are fleecing me.
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Autoworld quoted me £270 for the first (low mileage) service on my Scudo. An independent garage did it for £120 with Fiat approved parts.
raton_laveur
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I just paid slightly more than 220 euros for the first service on my Idea. It seems a bit much for not much more than an oil and all three filters change. Next time I'll use a garage rather more out in the country rather than in the Brussels suburbs.
