£330 for first 3 years servicing on an Octavia 2.0TDI - good deal?

Mel Amine · 02-06-2006, 16:38

I've been offered 3 years servicing on a new Octavia 2.0TDI Estate, which includes many wear & tear items (but not tyres), provided I opt for the fixed interval service regime, for £330 if I pay upfront. I expect to drive a bit over 10,000 miles per year, with many journeys only being about 10 miles. I expect to keep the car at least 5 years.

Is this offer worth taking up, or would I be better off on variable service and pay as I go?

Tom_vRS · 02-06-2006, 16:40

I think it sounds pretty reasonable tbh... 3 services at £110 each... cant sniff at that.

Does it specify what consumables it DOES cover?

Mel Amine · 02-06-2006, 16:51

I don't have the details in writing yet, but I know I was told it included oil, wipers, bulbs, brakes, even clutch (wouldn't that be a warranty job anyway?), and remote control batteries (big deal!). For a bit over another £100 I could have two tyres included.

Dr Zoidberg · 02-06-2006, 16:59

Well a variable service after a maximum of two years or 20k miles is likely to cost between £240 and £300 , so if they are doing 3 years and 30k for £330 thats worth taking them up on.

Do they say what tyres they will fit for you?
If they are promising expensive michelins which are normally £100+ each then again , it's worth having.

If they don't specify it they will probably be cheap yokohamas or similar which are only about £60 each fitted.

Mel Amine · 02-06-2006, 17:04

I was told they'd be Continental tyres, but I suspect they may be at the discretion of the dealer at the time. I don't plan to take them up on the tyres as I'd like control over what is fitted, and I might prefer to rotate them. The 3 year service offer also includes consumables like brake fluid.

steviec · 02-06-2006, 17:11

Well I'm currently on 35K Miles on variable servicing had one Service at 19K for just under £200 and put on two new front tyres Michelin Pilot Primacy for £150 from CostCo IIRC. Depends upon what limit they put on mileage I suppose, plus I'm guessing you have to pay up front. What happens if the Garage goes bust?

Mel Amine · 02-06-2006, 17:42

I can use any Skoda dealer. I believe it's a Skoda offer. I'm thinking it may be an incentive to get more people on to fixed interval servicing, so boosting business for the dealers after 3 years.

The first three fixed interval services are included. ie 12 months/10k miles, 24 months/24k miles and 36 months/36k miles. Brake fluid is changed at the second service. Wear and tear items include brakes and clutch. Wipers are changed if required. Electrics are included, even xenons apparently.

Whilst initially the offer may seem attractive, I have to be on fixed interval service, which may be a downside if I end up keeping the car for a good many years.

02-06-2006, 16:38	#1
Mel Amine Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	£330 for first 3 years servicing on an Octavia 2.0TDI - good deal? I've been offered 3 years servicing on a new Octavia 2.0TDI Estate, which includes many wear & tear items (but not tyres), provided I opt for the fixed interval service regime, for £330 if I pay upfront. I expect to drive a bit over 10,000 miles per year, with many journeys only being about 10 miles. I expect to keep the car at least 5 years. Is this offer worth taking up, or would I be better off on variable service and pay as I go?

02-06-2006, 16:40	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: £330 for first 3 years servicing on an Octavia 2.0TDI - good deal? I think it sounds pretty reasonable tbh... 3 services at £110 each... cant sniff at that. Does it specify what consumables it DOES cover? __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

02-06-2006, 16:51	#3
Mel Amine Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: £330 for first 3 years servicing on an Octavia 2.0TDI - good deal? I don't have the details in writing yet, but I know I was told it included oil, wipers, bulbs, brakes, even clutch (wouldn't that be a warranty job anyway?), and remote control batteries (big deal!). For a bit over another £100 I could have two tyres included.

02-06-2006, 16:59	#4
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,756 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 195 Times in 146 Posts	Re: £330 for first 3 years servicing on an Octavia 2.0TDI - good deal? Well a variable service after a maximum of two years or 20k miles is likely to cost between £240 and £300 , so if they are doing 3 years and 30k for £330 thats worth taking them up on. Do they say what tyres they will fit for you? If they are promising expensive michelins which are normally £100+ each then again , it's worth having. If they don't specify it they will probably be cheap yokohamas or similar which are only about £60 each fitted. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

02-06-2006, 17:04	#5
Mel Amine Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: £330 for first 3 years servicing on an Octavia 2.0TDI - good deal? I was told they'd be Continental tyres, but I suspect they may be at the discretion of the dealer at the time. I don't plan to take them up on the tyres as I'd like control over what is fitted, and I might prefer to rotate them. The 3 year service offer also includes consumables like brake fluid.

02-06-2006, 17:11	#6
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: £330 for first 3 years servicing on an Octavia 2.0TDI - good deal? Well I'm currently on 35K Miles on variable servicing had one Service at 19K for just under £200 and put on two new front tyres Michelin Pilot Primacy for £150 from CostCo IIRC. Depends upon what limit they put on mileage I suppose, plus I'm guessing you have to pay up front. What happens if the Garage goes bust? __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

02-06-2006, 17:42	#7
Mel Amine Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: £330 for first 3 years servicing on an Octavia 2.0TDI - good deal? I can use any Skoda dealer. I believe it's a Skoda offer. I'm thinking it may be an incentive to get more people on to fixed interval servicing, so boosting business for the dealers after 3 years. The first three fixed interval services are included. ie 12 months/10k miles, 24 months/24k miles and 36 months/36k miles. Brake fluid is changed at the second service. Wear and tear items include brakes and clutch. Wipers are changed if required. Electrics are included, even xenons apparently. Whilst initially the offer may seem attractive, I have to be on fixed interval service, which may be a downside if I end up keeping the car for a good many years.

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