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To think this is a rip off?

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Sozzels · 24/06/2024 15:41

Can’t remember what I paid last year but sure it wasn’t so excessive…

Asked for a quote for a service and MOT on my car. £415! Surely not?! I don’t have an SUV, it’s a Fiesta 😂 and I’ve only put 4000 miles on it this year, 4 year old car

YABU - that’s what you pay
YANBU - they’re being cheeky

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spikeandbuffy · 24/06/2024 16:43

It should include some parts - oil and filter at least

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Sozzels · 24/06/2024 16:41

SooKafatone · 24/06/2024 16:40

Yes, exactly this, same for that massive Qashqai quote above. Might include brakes etc.

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Doesn’t include brakes. The price is just the checks, not any parts

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SooKafatone · 24/06/2024 16:40

Shade17 · 24/06/2024 16:39

It’s impossible to say without giving a full breakdown of what that includes.

Yes, exactly this, same for that massive Qashqai quote above. Might include brakes etc.

Shade17 · 24/06/2024 16:39

It’s impossible to say without giving a full breakdown of what that includes.

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Sozzels · 24/06/2024 16:38

Also I don’t think 4000 miles is particularly low for a year, surprised a poster said that!

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Sozzels · 24/06/2024 16:38

spikeandbuffy · 24/06/2024 16:37

For that I would imagine about £140 ish but..
definitely get a breakdown of it
Have you got a service history to see what it has last time

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It had everything about 18 months ago. It was on 8000 miles then. Now it has barely done 12,000 miles.

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spikeandbuffy · 24/06/2024 16:37

Sozzels · 24/06/2024 16:33

Okay, I asked for a quote for an interim service instead of a full service. They have said £218 for ‘oil and filter service’ and MOT. Still too much?

For that I would imagine about £140 ish but..
definitely get a breakdown of it
Have you got a service history to see what it has last time

Paul2023 · 24/06/2024 16:36

BarcardiWithGadaffia · 24/06/2024 15:52

Is that a main dealer price? If so run straight to the nearest trustworthy local garage

In some ways that can be right but some of the main dealers have reduced their prices.

I have a Vauxhall Astra. Two independent garages wanted £300 for a full service plus an MOT is about £54.

My local Vauxhall dealer charged £289 for a full service and the same for an MOT. And they have a comfortable show room to sit in and wash and vac the car afterwards.

So going to my local main dealer was the same if not cheaper than an independent garage .

There are different types of services, interim, main and major.

Bumblebeeinatree · 24/06/2024 16:35

Some services are more expensive than others as extra parts may need changing after several years. Ask for a breakdown of the service and compare to last years.

SooKafatone · 24/06/2024 16:35

Sozzels · 24/06/2024 16:33

Okay, I asked for a quote for an interim service instead of a full service. They have said £218 for ‘oil and filter service’ and MOT. Still too much?

Yes. An oil and filter service is just that and nowt else, even less than a basic service. They should be servicing it in accordance with Ford schedule. Ask them what the £415 gets you, cost if it needs air filter then it needs it. Is it some cluelass lass on reception?!

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Sozzels · 24/06/2024 16:33

Okay, I asked for a quote for an interim service instead of a full service. They have said £218 for ‘oil and filter service’ and MOT. Still too much?

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Sozzels · 24/06/2024 16:32

AppleDumplingWithCustard · 24/06/2024 16:29

I’ve just been quoted £580 at a main dealer for my Qashqai. 😱

Wow!!!!

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user1471528631 · 24/06/2024 16:31

If they are doing a full service this may include brake fluid change(every two years)spark plugs can be as much as £18 plus vat each if the are iridium ones.Gearoil May be due £8/9 per Lt ,plus rear brake strip down on a big service will Make a huge difference To the cost.You need to ask what service they are going to do.A lot depends on what was done last time.At my garage a regular service(oil and filters) with an mot usually costs around £240 a big service could be £450 ish

spikeandbuffy · 24/06/2024 16:31

iamtheblcksheep · 24/06/2024 16:28

That is on the high end. I’d be interested to know what you get for that money as the interpretation of a service varies. I work in a garage. We charge £250 for a basic service.

I usually go with
Oil, oil filter and pollen for minor
Above plus fuel and air filter for major

Our prices depend on stuff like belts, spark plugs, brake hoses etc too but it's an expensive brand so some services are £1400 and over if it's a cam belt one

SooKafatone · 24/06/2024 16:30

Sozzels · 24/06/2024 16:25

No, Yorkshire! 69 plate

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I'd be asking what that price consists of. Main dealers arent often as expensive as some people think. It's a 5 year service so is it anything beyond the usual oil/air/pollen filters, oil, maybe brake fluid. If so then that price is well off. Maybe theyve added a cheeky air con service and additives?

If so Id be going somewhere else.

AppleDumplingWithCustard · 24/06/2024 16:29

I’ve just been quoted £580 at a main dealer for my Qashqai. 😱

iamtheblcksheep · 24/06/2024 16:28

That is on the high end. I’d be interested to know what you get for that money as the interpretation of a service varies. I work in a garage. We charge £250 for a basic service.

spikeandbuffy · 24/06/2024 16:27

@FunZebra nope, I can't bike to carry a full food shop home and I can't bike when I do a 30-50 mile hospital trip or day out
I do a decent drive in it but probably only once or twice a week, I never do just a 5 min journey to make sure the battery is ok

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Sozzels · 24/06/2024 16:25

SooKafatone · 24/06/2024 16:22

You must be in London???

Try a Bosch Service Centre, 3 levels of bronze, silver and gold depending on what it needs but that price for a fiesta is ridiculous. What year is it?

No, Yorkshire! 69 plate

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DilemmaDelilah · 24/06/2024 16:23

The RAC came and did a full service and oil change for our SUV on our driveway a few months ago and I'm sure it was cheaper than that!

Abovemypaygrade · 24/06/2024 16:23

my similar small 1.2 petrol 6 year old car , serviced and MOT at a local family ran garage (was recommended by several locals as I’m new to area ) £161.39 on 31 May this year

Leavingasinkingship · 24/06/2024 16:22

I'm not sure exactly what service my car has just had, but 2018 fiesta service and MOT was £250 at a local garage last month!

FunZebra · 24/06/2024 16:22

spikeandbuffy · 24/06/2024 16:11

It's still being driven
Mine does less than 2000 a year but I couldn't cope without it
Public transport is shocking and there isn't even a bus to the supermarket let alone work

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Just gets more expensive when tyres degrade and engine parts seize because it spends more time being an ornament than what it was designed for.

would a bike not be a better option if you’re averaging less than 6 miles a day?

SooKafatone · 24/06/2024 16:22

You must be in London???

Try a Bosch Service Centre, 3 levels of bronze, silver and gold depending on what it needs but that price for a fiesta is ridiculous. What year is it?

PeonySeasons · 24/06/2024 16:20

I've just checked ATS and the fanciest service is £284.