£215 for 3 yr Ducato service - Reasonable?

[Lizbiebrowne]

I took my Fiat Ducato PVC for its first MOT this morning (independent local garage, cost £45). While there, I asked about a service on the van, 36 months' old, 15000 miles. I was quoted £215 for an oil change and oil filter and air filter renewal. Is that reasonable and is it enough (brake fluid changed 12 months ago)?

 

[Swifter]

I took my Fiat Ducato PVC for its first MOT this morning (independent local garage, cost £45). While there, I asked about a service on the van, 36 months' old, 15000 miles. I was quoted £215 for an oil change and oil filter and air filter renewal. Is that reasonable and is it enough (brake fluid changed 12 months ago)?

What sort of oil were your local garage using ? That seems extremely cheap .

 

[Lenny HB]

Only need a service every two years, our local independant charge around £130 for a light service and before Swifter says anything, yes with the correct grade fully synthetic oil.

 

[Sue and Rick]

In my opinion and our garage because of the low mileage per year the engine would probably benefit greatly with an oil and filter change yearly.
I would say the price quoted is fair if genuine or at least very good quality filters and oils are used.

 

[Lizbiebrowne]

Only need a service every two years, our local independant charge around £130 for a light service and before Swifter says anything, yes with the correct grade fully synthetic oil.

What happens during a "light service"?

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[Lizbiebrowne]

What sort of oil were your local garage using ? That seems extremely cheap .

In my naivety, that was a question I didn't ask.

 

[Minxy]

Liz, was it serviced at 2 years? If so then there's no need to do it again as, going by the mileage, it's doing sufficient each year to not need it IMV.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

If that's using synthetic oil and fiat filters then yes it's a good price. Assume they check other things also like brakes etc.as part of the service.

 

[Lenny HB]

What happens during a "light service"?

Basicly what you had they normally check the air filter and only change if dirty.

 

[Hagstrom]

FIAT (Selena) oil change plus FIAT oil filter change £324 incl VAT at North East Truck and Van. Yes, that oil and filter only.

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[Swifter]

Only need a service every two years, our local independant charge around £130 for a light service and before Swifter says anything, yes with the correct grade fully synthetic oil.

£130 is more realistic. £45 for 5 litres of oil , filter and labour seems a little cheap to me .

Edit

Sorry I’ve completely miss read the thread

£45 for MOT not a service

 

[Lenny HB]

£130 is more realistic. £45 for 5 litres of oil , filter and labour seems a little cheap to me .

I think I get charged £25+vat for oil.

 

[IRHP]

I think I get charged £25+vat for oil.

Fiat takes nearly 6litres. That's very cheap for the correct grade and spec. What did they use?

 

[TheMachMan]

Sounds cheap, as does the MOT. We’re stuck with Fiat Professional to keep our 5 year warranty and it’s about £500!

 

[Lenny HB]

Fiat takes nearly 6litres. That's very cheap for the correct grade and spec. What did they use?

Can't remember but they only charge £20 for the semi synthetic in Euro 5's.

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[Lenny HB]

Sounds cheap, as does the MOT. We’re stuck with Fiat Professional to keep our 5 year warranty and it’s about £500!

A light service from Fiat Profession should only be about £250.

 

[RedFrame]

I think I get charged £25+vat for oil.

Yep, I'd be expecting to pay over £60 for 6ltrs of decent oil when it's on offer, and it's never on offer from a 3rd party...

Cheers
Red.

 

[Lizbiebrowne]

FIAT (Selena) oil change plus FIAT oil filter change £324 incl VAT at North East Truck and Van. Yes, that oil and filter only.

Yes, I went there last year for the 24 month service - shan't be going again:

24 Month service - left a little disappointed

 

[Lizbiebrowne]

Liz, was it serviced at 2 years? If so then there's no need to do it again as, going by the mileage, it's doing sufficient each year to not need it IMV.

Yes, serviced at 24 months (but not at 12 months). I read differing opinions on here as to the virtue or otherwise of servicing every 12 months rather then the recommended 24 months. Do I want to take the chance?

 

[Badknee]

I had to show my motor factors the handbook to prove I needed 0-40 fully sinth. He wanted me to use 5-40. Very expensive though £50+ for 5ltr.

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[the1andonly]

Yes, serviced at 24 months (but not at 12 months). I read differing opinions on here as to the virtue or otherwise of servicing every 12 months rather then the recommended 24 months. Do I want to take the chance?

Heres a question 2 identical low mileage vans for sale one oil change every year tother "book says every 30000 miles or 2 years" which do you buy.

 

[Lenny HB]

Heres a question 2 identical low mileage vans for sale one oil change every year tother "book says every 30000 miles or 2 years" which do you buy.

If they are low mileage they have been sitting around a lot so neither.

 

[RedFrame]

Heres a question 2 identical low mileage vans for sale one oil change every year tother "book says every 30000 miles or 2 years" which do you buy.

The one that I like best, if they've both been serviced as required, there is no difference....

Cheers
Red

 

[the1andonly]

If they are low mileage they have been sitting around a lot so neither.

Not one of the choices, and not every one knows too much

 

[Lenny HB]

To be honest would bother me modern engines with modern oils don't need the oil changing every year, only old farts stuck in the past think they do.

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[the1andonly]

To be honest would bother me modern engines with modern oils don't need the oil changing every year, only old farts stuck in the past think they do.

The problem with modern ester based oils they have to be used and stirred regularly (once a month at least) or they settle out to an acid base that cause real damage if left 6 months then run once before changing the oil. (best change oil before starting) The absolute best advice is to do 1000 per month if you can.

 

[Plumberz]

I drive a 64 plate ducato for my work and was told service every 2 years or 30000 whicj comes first and belt at 5 years from my local fiat garage so is this correct or just your own choice....?

 

[Minxy]

I drive a 64 plate ducato for my work and was told service every 2 years or 30000 whicj comes first and belt at 5 years from my local fiat garage so is this correct or just your own choice....?

That's correct, according to Fiat you only service it more regularly if you go over that mileage or do very low miles.

 

[RedFrame]

The problem with modern ester based oils they have to be used and stirred regularly (once a month at least) or they settle out to an acid base that cause real damage if left 6 months then run once before changing the oil. (best change oil before starting)

That's interesting, can you point to your source of information as I'd like to read more about this.

Cheers
Red

 

[Don Campbell]

Sounds cheap, as does the MOT. We’re stuck with Fiat Professional to keep our 5 year warranty and it’s about £500!

It's the "Professional" bit that costs you the huge extra amount!!!

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