2nd service 2005 face lift 1.9cdti

**fields** · 11th October 2007, 15:12

Had a letter from the dealer to say due the 2nd service. Got the car just about a year ago with 8000mile on the clock. Have hardly used it only 11000 miles on it now and thought I had to wait until the little light comes on before it needs a service. Does it really need brake fluid change etc. Will be really over serviced at this rate. Anyone else had lots of servicing and very few miles?

**ACE.TAG** · 11th October 2007, 15:26

I can see your point in regards to over servicing but if you want the warranty to stay valid as you'll still have 1 year left you need to get a service done mate, as if something went wrong in your last tear of the warranty you'd be kicking yourself for not getting it done!!

**shan** · 11th October 2007, 16:26

Get it done just to cover yourself. I bought mine at 6 month old with 2940 miles on it. At the 1 year mark it had done 8200 miles got it service'd.
Now it's a year and half and still only got 11600 on it.
For the sake of 120 notes it's peace of mind.

**fields** · 11th October 2007, 16:51

Looks like I should get it done then if only to keep the warranty.and peace of mind.

I know it makes sense, its just the changing of hydraulic oil at 11000 miles, can't be a very good oil. Mind you I once had a couple of servicing where they charged me for a top up of hyd fluid on each one and it wasn't till I pointed out that if they had put that amount in I must have a big leak. The total being more than the system capacity. Their answer was, "its just a standard charge sir" Don't mind paying for what I get but hate to be ripped off.

Rant over will get it booked in next week sometime.

**GazVXLINE170** · 11th October 2007, 17:04

Do you know any seperate-independent machenics that can service the car. Just re-itterate a car can be serviced by any garage/Car mechanics - does not have to be a dealer to maintain warranty validity.
As long you meet the required service intervals dependent what milage is allowed or if the year comes first. I done this - would never take my car to the dealer. I serviced my car in may and my wiper packed up in july, the warranty covered this - no issues. Just make sure you get serviced in the proper interval though.

Regards

**kns** · 11th October 2007, 19:12

£120 notes i just paid £150+ £25 for the break fluid to be changed.this was the second service aswell.i bought the car oct 06 with 15595miles and just serviced again on 21095 i was also told its recommended for the break fluid to be replaced after 2yrs mine was 3months early so be prepared for the phone call.

**Dave1.8** · 11th October 2007, 23:16

I have just looked at my sevice book, and found that the first service was due at 20,000 miles. I didnt own the car then, but it wasnt serviced till 21,224. Is it still under warranty?

**kns** · 11th October 2007, 23:35

how old is the car? i think they only give you a 1000mile grace.i suppose it depends on the warranty company if they want to be funny.someone else will be along to correct me if i am wrong

**Dave1.8** · 12th October 2007, 00:29

Is kns right?

**Duncan** · 12th October 2007, 01:31

Originally Posted by Dave1.8

I have just looked at my sevice book, and found that the first service was due at 20,000 miles. I didnt own the car then, but it wasnt serviced till 21,224. Is it still under warranty?

I wouldn't worry too much TBH - it's only slightly over. I can't see Vx refusing to honour a warranty due to a service being a bit over, especially if you keep it on time from now on.

Has it been serviced since then and was it on time? Being a 2005 it will still be under warranty and it would be very, very mean of Vx to refuse any warranty claim for a service being just over a thousand miles past it's date.