Worried about service costs
29 September 2004, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by wrxmania
Prodrive STI,
My 10k service was £120 odd quid and my 20k service was £145 (forgot to ask for my 10% SIDC discount). They change the brake fluid and do a brake service at the 20k, otherwise pretty much the same as 10,ooo miles one.
Oh yeah - they'll try to sell you new pads at the 20k service - get better ones cheaper elsewhere and pay a local garage £20 to fit them - it's a straight forward job if you can't do it yourself.
Brian
My 10k service was £120 odd quid and my 20k service was £145 (forgot to ask for my 10% SIDC discount). They change the brake fluid and do a brake service at the 20k, otherwise pretty much the same as 10,ooo miles one.
Oh yeah - they'll try to sell you new pads at the 20k service - get better ones cheaper elsewhere and pay a local garage £20 to fit them - it's a straight forward job if you can't do it yourself.
Brian
Not sure what will happen as my car is 2 years old now but has no where near 20k wear & tear etc.... its not yet in double figures... so will they only do the 10 k service?
your advise is welcome!
29 September 2004, 06:33 PM
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Fluid degrades including Brake Fluid so it is as well getting it changed - I think it was only £3 odds plus VAT and the brake service lubricates and greases pins etc so it is worth getting done as maintenance. Just get the 20k service done - check the price first though to make sure they do ot rip you off. My car had only done 16,000 miles when I put it in for its 20k service:
1000 mile service - pre 1000 miles
Oil Change - Fully synthetic Oil (slightly thinner stuff) @ 4600 miles
10,000 mile service @ Subaru - 7800 miles
Oil Change - Castrol RS fully synthetic oil proper @ 12,500
20,000 mile service @ Subaru - 16,500 miles approx.
I want my car to last so I am not scrimping too much on servicing, but as you can see from my previous prices,l servicing in Central Scotland is not too expensive.
Also, when they are doing the brake service - ask them to put 5.1 brake fluid in instead of the usual 4.1 - they will know it is better. I have since changed mine (with Pagid RS 4.2.1 pads and Goodridge stainless steell hoses).
Hope that helps?
Brian
1000 mile service - pre 1000 miles
Oil Change - Fully synthetic Oil (slightly thinner stuff) @ 4600 miles
10,000 mile service @ Subaru - 7800 miles
Oil Change - Castrol RS fully synthetic oil proper @ 12,500
20,000 mile service @ Subaru - 16,500 miles approx.
I want my car to last so I am not scrimping too much on servicing, but as you can see from my previous prices,l servicing in Central Scotland is not too expensive.
Also, when they are doing the brake service - ask them to put 5.1 brake fluid in instead of the usual 4.1 - they will know it is better. I have since changed mine (with Pagid RS 4.2.1 pads and Goodridge stainless steell hoses).
Hope that helps?
Brian
29 September 2004, 11:29 PM
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I fitted some front tyres for a nice chap I met at Subaru track day recently, this was his third set of tyres (ie originals plus one other set by Kwik-fit *******), his third set of brake pads and he has had an engine done under warranty. The car is a UK STi, how many miles and how old? Oh and by the way, I got my WRX in june so I don't give a damn how much servicing is as it's free for the first 36000/ 3years.
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30 September 2004, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by craigdmcd
I fitted some front tyres for a nice chap I met at Subaru track day recently, this was his third set of tyres (ie originals plus one other set by Kwik-fit *******), his third set of brake pads and he has had an engine done under warranty. The car is a UK STi, how many miles and how old? Oh and by the way, I got my WRX in june so I don't give a damn how much servicing is as it's free for the first 36000/ 3years.
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30 September 2004, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by steppers
just read somewhere that a 1st service and new brakes cost £770
firstly how does this cost so much
secondly surely you dont need new pads on the 1st service
im booked in for my 1st service next week and was expecting a £250 bill
tell me i dont need to worry
if i do then theres an sti 8 ppp up for sale
fuel consumptions bad enough!!!!
firstly how does this cost so much
secondly surely you dont need new pads on the 1st service
im booked in for my 1st service next week and was expecting a £250 bill
tell me i dont need to worry
if i do then theres an sti 8 ppp up for sale
fuel consumptions bad enough!!!!
J
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