Which service should i go for?

Captain · 30 Mar 2014 at 16:44

When i bought my car last year, it had done 5k miles and it had been serviced 3 times, one at 2k, 3k and 4.5k, the last being just before i bought it.

The car has now done 15k, 10k which I've done in 12 months so I'm going to get it serviced this week.

Should i go for a Full service or a Major service?

cheers

[TW]Fox · 30 Mar 2014 at 17:05

Sound like different names for the same thing?

Why not just do whatever service is due according to the manufacturers schedule?

Captain · 30 Mar 2014 at 17:10

There are a few differences between the two, brake fluid change, drain cooling system, starter motor and alternator check.

Matt82 · 30 Mar 2014 at 17:43

If its due brake fluid and coolant change then you should get those done

Captain · 30 Mar 2014 at 17:53

Matt82 said:
If its due brake fluid and coolant change then you should get those done

Its not due, i was just stating whats different between a major and full service.

Kenai · 30 Mar 2014 at 17:59

Well get the service it's due then?

Captain · 30 Mar 2014 at 18:02

Think ill go for a full service.

£150 seem reasonable?

Matt82 · 30 Mar 2014 at 18:18

Clov!s said:
Its not due, i was just stating whats different between a major and full service.

If its not due, there is no point doing it then

Captain · 30 Mar 2014 at 18:30

Matt82 said:
If its not due, there is no point doing it then

I don't know what other services the car has had, i haven't got the service history with me.

[TW]Fox · 30 Mar 2014 at 19:08

Clov!s said:
Think ill go for a full service.

£150 seem reasonable?

This is the vaguest thread ever.

Minstadave · 30 Mar 2014 at 19:30

I would try service the vehicle (what ever it may be) appropriately (what ever the manufacturer recommends) at a reasonable cost (what ever that may be for the work required on the vehicle we haven't identified).

mattyfez · 30 Mar 2014 at 19:31

Check the recommended service schedule for the car.

Compare this with what has actually been done.

Get it serviced accordingly?

alx · 30 Mar 2014 at 20:42

Clov!s said:
Think ill go for a full service.

£150 seem reasonable?

Depends on what car it is......what do you drive?

d_brennen · 30 Mar 2014 at 20:46

alx said:
Depends on what car it is......what do you drive?

Inb4 Bugatti Veyron

233 · 30 Mar 2014 at 20:49

It's people like the op that would put me off buying privately owned cars

At least with ex fleet stuff you know it's had the right service at the right time

Op seriously I'm assuming it's a newish car with those miles and worth keeping a fsh with,

Just stick with the manufacturer recommended and be done with it

Captain · 30 Mar 2014 at 21:22

It's an 08 astra, it had 5k miles when I bought it last year, so this is the first time that I'll be servicing it.

Simon · 30 Mar 2014 at 21:52

What does your manual say about servicing z?

HeX · 31 Mar 2014 at 09:55

After 10k I'd imagine it'll only be air filter, pollen filter, and an oil change that it really needs.

ci_newman · 31 Mar 2014 at 10:10

HeX said:
After 10k I'd imagine it'll only be air filter, pollen filter, and an oil change that it really needs.

Except that it is an 08 car and age will be a factor. I dont know when the cam / aux belts are due and brake fluid etc wouldn't hurt on a 6 year old car

MassiveJim · 31 Mar 2014 at 10:37

Minstadave said:
I would try service the vehicle (what ever it may be) appropriately (what ever the manufacturer recommends) at a reasonable cost (what ever that may be for the work required on the vehicle we haven't identified).

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