[scar4ace]

Hello!

I've got my 90K service booked in few days (overdue 6 months, but only 85k on the clock)

i30 MY07 Hatchback FD SX 2.0L Auto Petrol

Major service - replacements include timing belt, spark plugs, brake fluid, filter element air, oil filter, Auto Tx fluid, coolant

Dont know (trust) local garages, so would prefer stick to brand name. Hyundai dealer (Peninsula, bankstown) quote just under $1000 for service, Ultra tune, lubemobile around $1000 mark, KTAS (Kmart) $700.  After reading online reviews for KTAS, and considering its a major service, I am leaning towards sticking to Hyundai dealer for $1000 (I used them for last service and found them to be pretty good).

Just wondering anyone in Syd who would recommend another place/or kmart?  The service cost is pretty steep, about 10% of value of car!!

Cheers!
Sam

[Surferdude]

I'm not a lover of Ultratune. And I assume Lubemobile is the sort that comes and does it on site - not the best option for a major service IMO.
If you've had experience with Peninsula Hyundai before and have been happy with them, I'd go with them.
Yes, it is a major service and a lot of money - it's actually just abit under $1000 according to their fixed price scedule (although I looked at the manual option). But when you consider what is involved you will be getting reasonable value for money.
There are others on here (and I would normally be one of them( who'd suggest you can do much better than the Hyundai genuine price. And they'd be correct. However, again IMO, a major service like this is not the time to be experimenting. Go with what you're familiar with and allow yourself time to look around before next service - you've got 15,000 klms in which to look.

My normal advice is to find a Repco Authorised Service Centre which will be privately owned but backed with the Repco name for warranty purposes - you can see what's involved on here  http://www.repcoservice.com/

But make sure you have a good look at it from outside first and be satisfied it looks clean and well presented and is somehwhere you'd be happy to leave your car.

BTW. Please keep us posted on what you do and how it pans out. It's all helpful for others in the future.

[Dazzler]

Great post Trev.. (gee we are lucky to have people like Trev on here to share their knowledge)

Not much I can add except that I was leaning in the same direction (advice wise)

Just for the record I think most other brands would be as dear (or dearer) when a belt needs replacing..

Just a regular service on a Subaru or Peugeot can run to $600 or more...

[Phil №❶]

Now that you have your price, you CAN save a bit if money by supplying all the required filters, oil and even coolant if it meets Hy specs. They charge heaps for these parts and it is well known that you can get OEM parts through eBay or local suppliers. I do this for all our servicing, but still use Hy to actually perform the service. One advantage of using HY is that any software updates and TSB's (recalls) should be taken care of at this service, too. So, get the filters & oil then ring them and ask for a requote. I think you'll be surprised, the reduction should be much more than the cost of parts.

[Dazzler]

  (good reminder Phil)

[scar4ace]

cheers fellows! great advice all round    Ill keep you posted.

Unfortunately if I go buy some oil/coolant i might just come out with a coke and an energy drink...no idea where to start. 

Ill definitely look into it and keep that in mind for next service though as this ones booked for friday

Thanks again guys!! Awesome community

[Dazzler]

cheers fellows! great advice all round    Ill keep you posted.

Unfortunately if I go buy some oil/coolant i might just come out with a coke and an energy drink...no idea where to start. 

Ill definitely look into it and keep that in mind for next service though as this ones booked for friday

Thanks again guys!! Awesome community

There are oil recommendations on here if you search and some part numbers too.. 

[scar4ace]

Cheers dazz. 

Just booked in for 90k

Me: "can I get a fixed quote"
Rep: "just under a $1000". 
M: "So what's that exactly?"
Rep:  "Well depends. If we need to change water pump due to a leak it's about $300"
M: oh okay so $1000 with water pump?
Rep: no. Additional $300 over the service
M: "okay then. So how much is the service again?!"
Rep crunches numbers and comes up with $960.

A little dodgy how when I asked for exact quote he threw in the water pump even thought it didn't affect base quote.

Also seemed to suggest would go ahead and do it regardless since everything was opened up.

Asked them to call me if any additional work need to be done before doing it.

[eye30]

Where did the requirement to change the water pump come from?

As far as i'm aware it is not a service schedule requirement

[scar4ace]

Yea think by questioning it they backed off a little. Just got a call saying the pump is fine. Suggested replacement of 2 belts (ac and alternator) for $95 (no additional labour) and wheel align for $50 (tyres are okay for now)

Agreed to both as it means I can keep there tyres for longer and look for better deal on tyres elsewhere

[scar4ace]

Guys just picked my ride up and they've done a great job. The guy gab at the desk is a legend. Great dude went through all details , even retained old worn parts for inspection.

Was an expensive service but I guess nothing can be done about it. Their Cust service was brill. Only addition on top of std service was the 2 belts and WA. They advised me not to change tyres or water pump. Mentioned something about breaking at 40% which can be addressed next service.

Also chucked in free breakdown for a year

All smiles! I noticed in a forum (either here or whirlpool) the sales guys at hyun peninsula bankstown got great feedback. I reckon their service team pretty good too

Cheers fellows