How much for first service??

worthit · 27-02-2004, 16:48

I'm really sorry if this has been covered before

My Octy vRS is coming up for a year old. We've only done 8k miles but it's due for its annual service.

How much am I likely to get stung? and what will I get for my money? I bought the car from Prestons in Forest Gate, with whom I get on ok. Or I can take it to Transcity in E17 (where I bought my last octy)

TIA

Ian

Quinten · 27-02-2004, 16:51

You can take it to any authorised (read: Skoda UK approved) dealer, and costs can be anything between £100 and £200... hope you are on the former side though.

Q.

worthit · 27-02-2004, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quinten

You can take it to any authorised (read: Skoda UK approved) dealer, and costs can be anything between £100 and £200... hope you are on the former side though.

Q.

Ouch!!!

I can't see there being too much to do, it's been looked after, but for the sake of the warranty.....

EDIT - Just spoke to Dave at Prestons, he says about £110 (plus vat I guess)

greg2302 · 27-02-2004, 17:43

My 10k service at my authorised dealer was under £80, at that price why look elsewhere - if you get lucky !

***DGW*** · 27-02-2004, 17:50

The type of oil used can make a big difference in the bill, ie Longlife oil will cost a lot more. Ian, why isn't your car on variable servicing? My 4X4 is due its first service soon at 2 years and some 9000 miles.

msoames21 · 27-02-2004, 18:39

I've seen a vRS come in at 27000 miles as a first service!!!! Is that unusual?

He was a company car driver?

Matt

***DGW*** · 27-02-2004, 19:24

If on variable servicing then the service was at least 7000 miles overdue; and if on fixed, then 17000 miles overdue. And to quote from SkodaAuto new vehicle warranty: To obtain the full benefit of this warranty it is essential that the vehicle is properly serviced in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions.

worthit · 28-02-2004, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGW

The type of oil used can make a big difference in the bill, ie Longlife oil will cost a lot more. Ian, why isn't your car on variable servicing? My 4X4 is due its first service soon at 2 years and some 9000 miles.

Hi,

I think it is on variable, but then to keep up the warranty, I thought it had to be serviced at least annually?

Ian

SkodiRS · 28-02-2004, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGW

If on variable servicing then the service was at least 7000 miles overdue; and if on fixed, then 17000 miles overdue. And to quote from SkodaAuto new vehicle warranty: To obtain the full benefit of this warranty it is essential that the vehicle is properly serviced in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions.

Is this right Denis? I thought that on variable is was dependant on the ECU deciding i.e. service indicator, or when 12 months were up....which ever was sooner.

The longlife oil is expensive....I think it was around £56.....mine was serviced at 21.5k and cost £178 (would have been £198 but I get a 10% due where SWMBO works).

***DGW*** · 28-02-2004, 20:32

If on variable (ie QG1), the car must be taken to a regular inspection no later than after 2 years or after not more than 30,000km (rounded to 20,000 miles) in the case of petrol engines. If the variable Service Interval Display indicates that a service is needed earlier, it should be serviced as indicated. My 4X4 is now indicating 600 miles to a (first variable) service with 3 weeks to go to the 2 year point and some 9000 miles total.

day tripper · 28-02-2004, 20:50

before service parts are replaced such as brake pads, do skoda contact you get confirm replacing the part, as im ;looking to get some performance brake pads and would provide these rather than fitting the stock pads.

27-02-2004, 16:48	#1
worthit Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chingford Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How much for first service?? I'm really sorry if this has been covered before My Octy vRS is coming up for a year old. We've only done 8k miles but it's due for its annual service. How much am I likely to get stung? and what will I get for my money? I bought the car from Prestons in Forest Gate, with whom I get on ok. Or I can take it to Transcity in E17 (where I bought my last octy) TIA Ian __________________ Corrida Red vRS

27-02-2004, 16:51	#2
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,013 Thanks: 16 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	You can take it to any authorised (read: Skoda UK approved) dealer, and costs can be anything between £100 and £200... hope you are on the former side though. Q. __________________ Awooga!!!

27-02-2004, 17:43	#4
greg2302 Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Lothian Posts: 1,158 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My 10k service at my authorised dealer was under £80, at that price why look elsewhere - if you get lucky ! __________________ An idiot is somebody who persists in holding their own opinion even after I have enlightened them with mine

27-02-2004, 17:50	#5
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,030 Thanks: 45 Thanked 152 Times in 115 Posts	The type of oil used can make a big difference in the bill, ie Longlife oil will cost a lot more. Ian, why isn't your car on variable servicing? My 4X4 is due its first service soon at 2 years and some 9000 miles. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.01 mpg... Last edited by DGW; 27-02-2004 at 18:00.

27-02-2004, 18:39	#6
msoames21 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Anglia Posts: 162 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've seen a vRS come in at 27000 miles as a first service!!!! Is that unusual? He was a company car driver? Matt __________________ Skoda Fabia 1.4 16v Comfort Hatch 17" Alloys Pipercross Induction Pioneer DEH7500MP Cruise Control Fold out Cup Holder!

27-02-2004, 19:24	#7
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,030 Thanks: 45 Thanked 152 Times in 115 Posts	If on variable servicing then the service was at least 7000 miles overdue; and if on fixed, then 17000 miles overdue. And to quote from SkodaAuto new vehicle warranty: To obtain the full benefit of this warranty it is essential that the vehicle is properly serviced in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.01 mpg...

28-02-2004, 20:32	#10
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,030 Thanks: 45 Thanked 152 Times in 115 Posts	If on variable (ie QG1), the car must be taken to a regular inspection no later than after 2 years or after not more than 30,000km (rounded to 20,000 miles) in the case of petrol engines. If the variable Service Interval Display indicates that a service is needed earlier, it should be serviced as indicated. My 4X4 is now indicating 600 miles to a (first variable) service with 3 weeks to go to the 2 year point and some 9000 miles total. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.01 mpg... Last edited by DGW; 28-02-2004 at 20:35.

28-02-2004, 20:50	#11
day tripper Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,717 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	before service parts are replaced such as brake pads, do skoda contact you get confirm replacing the part, as im ;looking to get some performance brake pads and would provide these rather than fitting the stock pads.

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