To Service Plan Or Not ?

[Mtalhead72]

Our Rav4 D2D X-TR is coming up to the time for its 60,000 service. I rang our local Toyota garage to discuss service plans and he quoted me £780 (for the three years). He said to me, that at the 60,000 service, would cost me £380 alone (as it a big service).

Is the service plan really worth it or should I just go to a local garage.. £380 a service (60,000 or not) seems quite excessive .. Let along £780.. What do you think ?

[Big Kev]

Our Rav4 D2D X-TR is coming up to the time for its 60,000 service. I rang our local Toyota garage to discuss service plans and he quoted me £780 (for the three years). He said to me, that at the 60,000 service, would cost me £380 alone (as it a big service).

Is the service plan really worth it or should I just go to a local garage.. £380 a service (60,000 or not) seems quite excessive .. Let along £780.. What do you think ?

Depends what importance you personally attach to "Full Toyota service history.... " We all like to see this when BUYING, but seem to lose sight of it when asked to pay in the run up to selling.

Big Kev

[Davrav]

One advantage of the service plan is that it is a fixed price and you can spread the cost evenly. Another advantage is that the cost of oils/lubricants is covered. Who knows how much they will cost in a couple of years? They certainly won't get any cheaper.

Word of caution, I think you'll find the plan is for three services, not three years, so think about your mileage.

[Mtalhead72]

Thank guys, just sign up for the service plan. Seems a sensible route to go as a full Toyota service history is important to me.. plus its MOT time in a couple of weeks and that free :)

[Davrav]

You sure the MOT is free and not just a free re-test if they find an issue and remedy it?

[Mtalhead72]

Mr T said its free with the service plans..

[Davrav]

They charged me for the initial test last year............................

[redlew]

I've got a quote for major, minor, major £445 and I'll be taking that up