Servicing & tyres

[Andy R]

I visited a local garage on Saturday that specialises in Vauxhalls (not a dealer). I need my CDTI signum servicing (main service, 4 years old, 56k miles).

I was quoted £109 for oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter & labour including wheels off for brakes check etc. Does this seem a fair price? How does it compare to main dealer prices. Should anything else be done at this age/mileage?

Also asked about cam belt change including pulleys, tensioners and water pump. He's going to ring me back with a price. What have others paid for this?

Also looking at a pair of Kumho KU31's. Have been quoted £75 each including fitting, balancing etc. Fair deal????

Andy R

[dv8]

nice, VX have just quoted me £249 for its second service...

[AntB]

I was quoted £109 for oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter & labour including wheels off for brakes check etc. Does this seem a fair price? How does it compare to main dealer prices. Should anything else be done at this age/mileage?

That's not a bad price at all, if it's all genuine parts. I think the handbook also mentions renewing the coolant and brake fluid every four years so it might be worth getting a quote for those too.

[Big Dave]

I think the handbook also mentions renewing the coolant and brake fluid every four years so it might be worth getting a quote for those too.

Brake fluid change is recommended every 2 yrs. I thought Vauxhall's these days use the long life coolant? Something like 5 or 10 yr stuff.

AndyR - is the dealer going to use the correct oil? 5w/30 long life fully synth.

[shearzy]

mines due 2nd service and vx quoted £260! deffo avoiding them!!
been quoted £140 for exactly same inc vaux genuine parts!

[Boy Lard]

Brake fluid change is recommended every 2 yrs. I thought Vauxhall's these days use the long life coolant? Something like 5 or 10 yr stuff.

AndyR - is the dealer going to use the correct oil? 5w/30 long life fully synth.

If the waterpump's being done it'll have fresh coolant anyway.

[Grahamy]

mines due 2nd service and vx quoted £260! deffo avoiding them!!
been quoted £140 for exactly same inc vaux genuine parts!

is that a local garage or a national service centre

i'll stick with the dealers until its out of warranty

[Andy R]

It includes genuine Vauxhall parts. I'm guessing it will be the recommended oil (I'll ensure it is) and it's at a local garage, Vauxhall Repair Centre in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

I'll be getting the cambelt & waterpump done in a few months, so the coolant will get changed then.

Andy

[Diet1985]

is that a local garage or a national service centre

i'll stick with the dealers until its out of warranty

as long as u use genuine parts theres no need to stay with the stealers duiring the warranty

[Deztroyer]

as long as u use genuine parts theres no need to stay with the stealers duiring the warranty

as long as it's a VAT registered garage