First service..

Terry G · 12-07-2006, 20:33

Reached 18,500 miles and the car has had its first service (variable).
Haven't driven car for decent distance yet to see how its running, but I have got it booked in next week for the fix to the 'mooing' rear brakes. Will let you know how that goes...
On the report it stated my tyre tread depth as 7mm on front and 6mm on rear (still on original set from new) Why the greater wear on the rear?
Oh and the customer service at the dealer was great (Sparshatts - Fareham)

Terry G · 12-07-2006, 20:42

Forgot to say... Is it possible that they swapped the fronts to the rear (hence the tread depth) They didn't tell me this, so not sure?

***DGW*** · 12-07-2006, 21:11

That's excellent tyre wear. If the tyres are changed around the less worn ones should be on the rear for safety reasons. Have you posted feedback in Sparshatts thread in the Review Centre?

Terry G · 12-07-2006, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGW

That's excellent tyre wear. If the tyres are changed around the less worn ones should be on the rear for safety reasons. Have you posted feedback in Sparshatts thread in the Review Centre?

Yep, thats what I thought about the tyre wear.. which is why I thought it odd for heavier wear on the rear.

I had planned to post feedback after the mooing brakes have ben looked at...

12-07-2006, 20:33	#1
Terry G Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fareham Posts: 372 Members Car: Octy vRS Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	First service.. Reached 18,500 miles and the car has had its first service (variable). Haven't driven car for decent distance yet to see how its running, but I have got it booked in next week for the fix to the 'mooing' rear brakes. Will let you know how that goes... On the report it stated my tyre tread depth as 7mm on front and 6mm on rear (still on original set from new) Why the greater wear on the rear? Oh and the customer service at the dealer was great (Sparshatts - Fareham)

12-07-2006, 20:42	#2
Terry G Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fareham Posts: 372 Members Car: Octy vRS Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: First service.. Forgot to say... Is it possible that they swapped the fronts to the rear (hence the tread depth) They didn't tell me this, so not sure?

12-07-2006, 21:11	#3
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,300 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 208 Times in 157 Posts	Re: First service.. That's excellent tyre wear. If the tyres are changed around the less worn ones should be on the rear for safety reasons. Have you posted feedback in Sparshatts thread in the Review Centre? __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

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