Help! Confusion Regarding 10,000 Mile Service For Aygo.

[sjnwuk]

Hi guys

My Aygo is due a 10,000 mile service within the next couple of days or so and naturally I've been calling around Toyota garages in my area, Manchester and got quotes ranging from £65.00 to £110.00!

I've also been told different things regarding what is covered under the 10k service, but what I definitely would like to know and have confirmed is that is an engine oil change covered under the 'proper' aygo service, please?

My Aygo has had a hard life in it's 6 mths of purchase and it's engine oil looks dirty etc!

Can anyone who has had a 10,000 mile service on their aygo confirm these queries for me, pls? Also what should I be paying for the service.

Thanks!! :)

[Boro Sera]

Price seems to vary widely from one dealer to another. Nobody sems to know why though!

Any service to a car involves an oil change. It's one of the basics of car maintenance. I'd contact the dealer(s) and ask for a breakdown of what the service entails. For my last dealer service ( not Toyota though ) I was sent a list beforehand detailing everything they proposed to do to the car, and the costs involved.

[sjnwuk]

Price seems to vary widely from one dealer to another. Nobody sems to know why though!

Any service to a car involves an oil change. It's one of the basics of car maintenance. I'd contact the dealer(s) and ask for a breakdown of what the service entails. For my last dealer service ( not Toyota though ) I was sent a list beforehand detailing everything they proposed to do to the car, and the costs involved.

Thanks for the advice. I was also concerned that the garage that offered the cheapest quote (£65), said it would take just 30 mins but did not mention oil change but just 'safety checks' would be done via computer as well as the physical inspections. I guess I should check before commiting! :)

[Boro Sera]

It's always worth finding out first.

A cheaper price is always tempting, but if it doesn't pay for what you want/expect and give you the peace of mind that a service should then it's not beneficial.

It's your pride and joy, don't treat it to Second best to save a few bob.

Good luck with it !

[sjnwuk]

It's always worth finding out first.

A cheaper price is always tempting, but if it doesn't pay for what you want/expect and give you the peace of mind that a service should then it's not beneficial.

It's your pride and joy, don't treat it to Second best to save a few bob.

Good luck with it !

Cheers BUd

[SMW]

My Aygo 10 000 was about £120 - def includes an oil / fliter but apart from that just a top up and visual check. I think they check all torques as well and it's a good time to get them to sort any warranty niggles as well.

I have the receipt somewhere so I'll detail what they did later.

[SMW]

Update - I have receipt now.

10 000 mile service to manufacturers specification including safety check of lights, horn, washers, exterior, glass, exhaust, brakes, steering, suspension, seatbelts, clutch and tyres (tread and pressure), vehicle exterior wash - customer declined ( )

£42.50

Environmental waste

£8.50

Castrol oil

£36.14

Screenwash

£1.66

Drain plug

£0.78

Oil filter

£7.02

Brake clean

£3.60

Various top ups 150ml

£3.68

Lubricate tailgate button, supply and fit new gear gaitor, supply and fit interior door handle cosmetic cover, headlamp alignment, refit rear speaker cover,

£0.00 (warranty)

Total £103.88

VAT £18.18

Total £122.06

[sjnwuk]

Update - I have receipt now.

10 000 mile service to manufacturers specification including safety check of lights, horn, washers, exterior, glass, exhaust, brakes, steering, suspension, seatbelts, clutch and tyres (tread and pressure), vehicle exterior wash - customer declined ( )

£42.50

Environmental waste

£8.50

Castrol oil

£36.14

Screenwash

£1.66

Drain plug

£0.78

Oil filter

£7.02

Brake clean

£3.60

Various top ups 150ml

£3.68

Lubricate tailgate button, supply and fit new gear gaitor, supply and fit interior door handle cosmetic cover, headlamp alignment, refit rear speaker cover,

£0.00 (warranty)

Total £103.88

VAT £18.18

Total £122.06

Thanks very much for the wealth of information regarding the aygo service. I now know what to ask and to expect so no excuse now!!! :D

[Boro Sera]

vehicle exterior wash - customer declined ( )

:D :D :D :D :D

[BadBoyVTEC]

what happened to your rear speaker cover?

[SMW]

what happened to your rear speaker cover?

Fell off and I couldn't get it back on

[kenl]

What is required in the service should be detailed in the service booklet.

I had a look when the car arrived. It is basically an oil/filter change and inspection of various things. My dealer said the service would be ~£120 which I think is a rip off for an oil change :o

[sjnwuk]

What is required in the service should be detailed in the service booklet.

I had a look when the car arrived. It is basically an oil/filter change and inspection of various things. My dealer said the service would be ~£120 which I think is a rip off for an oil change :o

Just had my Aygo serviced today. Originally quoted £90.00 for the 10k service which includes oil change, filter and inspection, but managed to haggle it down to just £80.00. Not bad considering it was with the main dealer here in Manchester.

Furthermore, I was told by the same garage that the 20k service-which comes next- takes upto 90 mins to complete and is more involved. Quoted just £120.00 if I was to return in 6 mths time.

Car runs a lot smoother after the oil change btw...

[SMW]

So it's cheaper in the north - no surprise there then :censor:

[Jan van de Wouw]

Services in the UK seem to be a LOT more expensive than they are in The Netherlands:

I got a brochure off of the Toyota website with intervals and prices for service; it needs

a service every 15.000km (9.320mi) or one year (whichever comes first) and the "small"

and "large" services alternate. Small service is €98 (£66) a Large one is €185 (£124)...

What's done/checked according to the brochure:

Small Service:

• Oilchange including Filter (not on a Diesel)
  
• Tyres and Tyrepressures
  
• Horn
  
• Engine Diagnostics are read
  
• Hood, Bootlid and Doors are checked on the Latches, Hinges and Switches (if applicable)
  
• Front Brakerotors, Brakepads and Brakelines (hard and soft)
  
• Window Washers and Wipers, fluid topped up if needed
  
• Seatbelts front and back
  
• Lights (including courtesylight and instrumentlighting)
  

A Large Service includes everything in the Small one PLUS the following;

• Oil and Filter (Diesel too; needs one every 30.000km)
  
• Driveshafts
  
• Battery
  
• Sparkplugs (Petrol only (DOH!))
  
• Fuellines, Fuelfillercap and all connections
  
• Body, Chassis beams, Bellypan and Subframes
  
• Interior Filter (for the blower)
  
• Coolant level (Diesel only)
  
• Clutch fluid
  
• Aircleaner
  
• Brakepedal annd Emergency/parkingbrake
  
• Brakedrums, Brakepads and lines rear
  
• Hoses and lines in enginebay
  
• Steering
  
• Exhaust
  
• Suspension front and back and balljoints
  

Extra changes:

• Sparkplugs (Petrol only)
  Every 60.000km or 4 years
  
• Fuel Filter (Diesel only)
  Every 60.000km or 4 years
  
• Timing belt (Diesel only)
  Every 240.000km
  
• Coolant
  After 150.000km or 4 years,
  every 90.000km or 2 years from that time on
  
• Air cleaner
  Every 60.000km or 4 years
  
• Brake fluid
  After 30.000km or 2 years,
  every 60.000km or 4 years from that time on
  
• Active Carbon filter (Petrol only)
  Every 90.000km
  

Extra changes included in pricing for regular services

Extra inspections:

• Airbags
  After 10 years, every 2 years from that time on
  
• Valve Clearances (Petrol only)
  Every 90.000km or 6 years
  
• Gearbox fluid
  Every 60.000km or 4 years
  
• Belts (alternator annd such)
  Affter 105.000km or 6 years,
  every 15.000km (Petrol) or
  60.000km (Diesel) from that time on
  
• Exhaust smoke (Diesel only; sooth)
  Every 30.000km
  

Extra Inspections included in pricing for regular services, actual exchange or repair not included

[sjnwuk]

So it's cheaper in the north - no surprise there then :censor:

I suppose living up North helps a bit but I am quite a 'haggler' by nature and never pay the full or advertised price without a fight! lol

The secret is, esp with garages in mind- is to let them play against each other. A little bit of competition certainly helps!