So I think I have finally found myself a car... First car.

When taking the car for a service, how much should I expect it to cost, also what do they normally check? Are there different types of servicing? - Sorry to ask these questions. I am new to the scene as they say. :)
 
Typical major service..

Change oil, change oil filter, change air filter, change fuel filter, (change poller filter).

Check spark plugs
Check brakes/pads
Check belts
Check fluid levels


Tbh mate, I'd just ask someone on here if they'd be willing to do it for you, you could end up spending the value of the car on a service in a garage..


Things you can and should check yourself..

Tyres that they're the same on each axel, ideally all 4 the same..
Tyres - check the pressures, can find out online what they should be for the car -every two weeks or so
Oil -check the dipstick every two weeks or so
Coolant -check the dipstick on this, good idea to only replace it with pre mixed coolant, too many people will just use only tap water


Typing the reg of the car in on this site will give you an idea of how much the general service parts will cost.

http://www.eurocarparts.com/car-service-parts

Filters & plugs would probably be about £25 for the lot, brakes about £40-50
 
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5UB said:
When taking the car for a service, how much should I expect it to cost, also what do they normally check? Are there different types of servicing? - Sorry to ask these questions. I am new to the scene as they say. :)
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I had a full service on my 106 including new discs and pads on the front and that was £140 in 2007. (1.5 diesel)

Ask at work or freinds family for a trusty garage they've used for years or heard good things about. If they say they've changes the brakes, check they look new (before/after) etc Can't really check much else yourself!

Also for rubber, use an online retailer like black circles or camskill, I paid £35 a corner for the best Continental tyres, ditchfinders for a £5-£10 saving just arn'tworth it imo

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b415s0p0

I *think* that's the right size
 
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Checking fluid levels yourself is easy, the bottles should all be visible in the engine bay - however the age/quality of those fluids is an unknown on 2nd hand cars.

You can easily replace an air filter yourself, usually just spring clips - so get that out and have a look, might give you an idea of how well its' been looked after.

As for oil and spark plugs, they vary. It can be worth an investment in a Haynes manual, and a socket set with a long extender bar to remove spark plugs - and just change them yourself on every car you ever own after that!

Oil changes - some are easy, and take a few minutes. On my Mondeo, its a royal PITA and i have to remove the wheel and some plastic panel bits each time :(
 
Ive got a 1.1 Saxo, they're basically the same car! :D

Im just down in Stafford if you need any help on things. Personally I've done a full service, changed all the brakes, changed the exhaust, replaced the front crankshaft seal, replaced the Headgasket, changed the lower suspension arms, assisted welding the inner wings and fixed the sunroof (if yours has one)

They're really simple and lovely engines to work on, if a little tappety as they get older. Ive looked after it and its looked after me for 30k miles :)
 
Dogbreath said:
At least it's not the 1.5l normally aspirated diesel - watching paint dry becomes an exciting proposition compared to one of these.
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Admittedly they're not quick and they're noisy but the 1.5d is immensely reliable, barely sips fuel and tax is dirt cheap, I'd take one over a 1.1 petrol any day.
 
Thank you for the suggestions guys, I don't trust doing it myself but I have some friends who I'm sure can help me do some of the servicing but I'd rather rely on a garage.

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12 Years old, T Reg, 1999. MOT is till June, and tax has run out, and she said she will sell me for £400 instead of £500, the car is in good nick too. :)
 
I had a P reg one. Hated it. Although it was ok for a first car. Still quite nippy since it had very little in the way of extras in it :)

Like every peugeot, unless you have women feet, its difficult to accelerate with your foot just on the accelerator. There is a lump next to it, so see if you are ok with the sitting position first.
 
nice choice for a first step on the ladder :)

should see you through at least the first few years.

cant go wrong at £400

a graphics card would cost more! :eek:
 
I like your way of thinking Rich. :)

580 GTX, or a car... Hmmmm tempting.

Has to be a car to get me started unfortunately, or should I say fortunately in this case. :)
 
Yeah, I shall obviously beat Gibbo and Spie in a race. :)

I hope to have it by next Weekend, sorting insurance, tax, all the bits and bobs for it this Weekend I hope. :)
 
morgan25 said:
Ive a soft spot for a 1.5D i owned one as shed once. On my mates private test track i managed to wring out 107 mph according to uncle TomTom.
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Really? I had my 1.1 petrol up to 99-100ish (ran out of road) on a... private track... and it felt like it was about to time travel to the 1960s :p

Every now and then I do check the auto trader for a bargin 106 GTi. Epic fun
 
PhillyDee said:
I had a P reg one. Hated it. Although it was ok for a first car. Still quite nippy since it had very little in the way of extras in it :)

Like every peugeot, unless you have women feet, its difficult to accelerate with your foot just on the accelerator. There is a lump next to it, so see if you are ok with the sitting position first.
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i think thats just the really small ones, i cant say i feel my 306 is like that really :s
i wish i could rewind and have a 106/205 as my first car to be honest
actually i dunno, i did love the fiesta, i think in the fiesta vs 106 arguement its nippyness vs handling though really
 
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