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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => DIESEL => Topic started by: constipated on June 24, 2011, 09:18:12
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For those interested,
I enquired at a local dealership Sydney re Diesel scheduled servicing costs for i30. They gave me the first 4 years.
15K = $350
30K = $615
45K = $525
60K = $695
No difference auto vs manual
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Here in Uk the 45k service is the same as the 15k so price near enough the same, save fuel filter.
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For those interested,
I enquired at a local dealership Sydney re Diesel scheduled servicing costs for i30. They gave me the first 4 years.
15K = $350
30K = $615
45K = $525
60K = $695
No difference auto vs manual
the automatic service should cost more because the auto trans holds between 8 to 10 litres of oil. :confused:
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Funny you should post this today as I enquired at my local dealer as to the cost of the 30,000k service too.
I asked for a price excluding oil, oil filter and air filter and was quoted $220.00. He did say if the pollen filters needed replacing, that would be extra.....
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Funny you should post this today as I enquired at my local dealer as to the cost of the 30,000k service too.
I asked for a price excluding oil, oil filter and air filter and was quoted $220.00. He did say if the pollen filters needed replacing, that would be extra.....
That price doesn't include the fuel filter I assume? Supposed to be changed at 30k although I deferred it. $100 or thereabouts.
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He didn't mention it, I'll ask next time I'm in there... :undecided:
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For those interested,
I enquired at a local dealership Sydney re Diesel scheduled servicing costs for i30. They gave me the first 4 years.
15K = $350
30K = $615
45K = $525
60K = $695
No difference auto vs manual
These do appear to be rather expensive.... :undecided:
From memory, I paid around $142.00 (excluding oil & filter) for my 15,000k service.....
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Yeah. I'm sure my 15k service was less than $200 including oil and filter.
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Paid $337.50 at Pennant Hills, Sydney for 15000km service on my diesel CW manual in May.
Dealer on the lower North Shore quoted $370.
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Seems the dealers slap on an extra $100 or so for those lucky enough to be living in Sydney.... :winker: :p
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Yeah. I'm sure my 15k service was less than $200 including oil and filter.
Cheers Trev, but we're talking diesel servicing here.... :wink:
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Are all dealers OK with you supplying your own oil?
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Are all dealers OK with you supplying your own oil?
Can't see why they would have an issue with it although they don't take as much off as they probably should considering the high amounts they often charge to supply only mediocre oil they buy in bulk.
The one time I supplied my own oil with an i30 dealer service they took A$40 off which was what I paid on special for my oil but bet they would have charged me more than $40 if I was paying ... :rolleyes:
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Yeah. I'm sure my 15k service was less than $200 including oil and filter.
Cheers Trev, but we're talking diesel servicing here.... :wink:
And I'm just pointing out yet another benefit of owning a petrol engined i30. :P
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Are all dealers OK with you supplying your own oil?
Assuming you do not have a DPF (is that still the case in OZ for latest cars?) then you will need to ensure you supply ACEA B4 oil and there would be little point if you don't supply a better oil than they would use. :wink:
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I was told $300 for 15 and 45 and $600 for 30 and 60.
In reailty, you can get it done much cheaper by a local mechanic, i paid $150 all up for the 15k and $250 for the 30k (and that was putting in Mobil 1 0w40 which i got on ebay).
My mechanic also fixed my fuel door which would not spring open for free, my dealer wanted to charge me $66 claiming it was an adjustment and not a warranty issue. I did argue and after 8 minutes he offered to do it himself for free, but only after 10 minutes of debate about it, and referal to this site (it seems they do know about it). But I pass my mechanic on the way home, and it was just easier.
Ryco have a diesel filter (z707 from memory) that you can get for around $40 which is less than half the price of the genuine one (as offered by hyspares Hyundai is even more expensive).
I guess it depends on your attitude to dealer service....I'm not a fan myself.
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@Pip: There is still a possibility they could supply a semi-synthetic ACEA B4 specification oil could they not? The only reason I'd consider supplying my own oil was that you could ensure the best oil was used and at a price probably still cheaper than what they would charge you.
Or is providing the dealer with oil quite rare and likely to get you a stare, and what I hear on these forums about providing oil during services mainly when getting the local mechanic to do it.
@Beerman. I also asked you this in the oils section, how did you find your ebay experience with the US sourced Mobil 1 0w-40. Satisfied with the transaction and no problems with the oil?
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I got two quotes today in Brisbane (Australia) for my upcoming 30000km service.
Dealer = $689
Ultra Tune = $342
Guess where I'm going?????
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Ugly,
Is that with genuine parts? because you can save a bundle on the diesel filter...I got a Ryco z707 for $40.
If your close to the Southside of Brissy, between my mechanic's charges and the cost of the diesel filter and oil which i provided, I got it done for around $250 all up
Just looked at the Ford dealer servicing prices for the new 6 cylinder Territory diesel......You wouldn't believe that its cheaper than the I30.... from memory it was 250/250/550 seems there getting 45k out of their diesel filters.
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I got 60,000 out of my diesel filter... :goodjob:
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Beerman, thanks for the info. I prefer to use genuine parts for servicing, but like to supply my own to prevent the rip off. I'm also supplying my own oil.
I am getting the parts (all genuine Hyundai) from Darren, the same bloke I brought my spoiler off. He can deliver by over night courier to my door an oil, fuel and air filter plus an EPS switch for about $50 less than a Hyundai dealer can supply just the thee filters. The EPS switch is for my spotlights when I get them fitted.
This will reduce the Ultra Tune quote of $342 quite considerably as it include oil and parts. I'll post the final price after the service next week.
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I just had my car service today at Werribee Huyndai. $725 for 90,000km serivce. They called me to inform me that I also need 4 new tyres (they were going to quote me...um, no thanks), wiper blade replacement ($20...again no thanks) and pollen filter replacement.............$175!!!! I'm sure that's what they said, yet I've found the filter on eBay for $75 ($8 P&H from Adelaide).
Just got paid on Tuesday and majority of it is gone on the service.
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In Adelaide $235 for 15,000km at the dealer, booked in for next Wednesday.
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I got 60,000 out of my diesel filter... :goodjob:
I dare say I could get 60 out of mine too, but for $40, why take the risk......
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They weren't available for $40 back then.. :whistler:
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lol true.
I am amazed that with even Ford going to 'fixed price' service across their dealers, that Hyundai has not done the same.
Look at the small car marked, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Ford all now do it, (Ford have back dated it to all cars from 2007 on), Hyundai are unusually slow in realising that the market has changed. All of the above dealers are now at a price where it might be $50-70 more to go with them, which would no doubt have people going back to the dealers. One would think that now Ford has done it, it won't be long before Holden follows suite.
I suspect it will be around the corner, as with it getting such publicity, people will start to compare the 'cost of ownership' when buying a car. and $600+ for the 30k service, just isn't going to cut it (could also see the diesel filter interval increased too).
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I suspect it will be around the corner, as with it getting such publicity, people will start to compare the 'cost of ownership' when buying a car. and $600+ for the 30k service, just isn't going to cut it (could also see the diesel filter interval increased too).
Good point beerman... We got fixed price $130 servicing on our Hybrid for the first 3 years which will keep me going to them until the 3 years is up :goodjob:
I am pretty sure that the early build i30 (our first one was 2/08 build) said 60K for the Diesel Filter that is one of the reasons I left it until then.. :D
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I had the 30000k service done today at Ultra Tune. Cost breakdown as follows:-
Ultra Tune costs - $156 (inc labour, workshop supplies and environmental charges)
Parts - $150 (Genuine Hyundai oil, air and fuel filters supplied by Darren from Cheep Parts)
Oil - $42 (Penrite 5W-40 supplied by me)
Total - $348.
This compares to the Hyundai dealer quote of $689 (all inclusive). I've saved myself $341.
No way will I be going near a dealer apart from warranty work.
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I agree Hyundai will have to look at meeting the market on fixed price servicing, but in their defence I would point out that the i30 is considerably cheaper to buy than the equivalent model from those three manufacturers above. You'd have to do those summs pretty closely before making a choice.
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Ive paid $225 for my services so far, up to the 60,000 in a week or two. However this is through an independant who is getting plenty of my money from modifications to my other car so cant really be taken as a figure to go by :P
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Beerman, Ford don't offer 5 year unlimited K warranty that i know of, i liked Ford's but my experience is after the warranty K's is reached things start to go, then dealer charge to fix. i always seemed to reach 100,000k long b4 the years of the time of warranty was reached so to me a 3 year 100,000k warranty was only good for two years. i like the unlimited but it's only offered to private users
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Beerman, Ford don't offer 5 year unlimited K warranty that i know of, i liked Ford's but my experience is after the warranty K's is reached things start to go, then dealer charge to fix. i always seemed to reach 100,000k long b4 the years of the time of warranty was reached so to me a 3 year 100,000k warranty was only good for two years. i like the unlimited but it's only offered to private users
I couldn't agree more. :goodjob:
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Just had my 30000 service done by my local mechanic for a total of $327.45 (2010 I30 Diesel manual)
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dealership servicing is highway f---ing robbery...
Paid over 800 for a 30k service. :faint:
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dealership servicing is highway f---ing robbery...
Paid over 800 for a 30k service. :faint:
That's ridiculous .. they are not doing themselves any favours long term (no wonder I refuse to use the dealer for service) except while our Toyota is on fixed priced servicing...
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We'll have our 30k coming up in Ruby, but not for a while yet, this will be a "discussion" I'll have to have with the wife. She likes the idea of a dealership looking after her pride & joy.
Trouble is, I don't know any good mechanics that I trust. For the last 15 years I serviced our cars because they are old.
1 x 1981 & 1 x 1993, so I'm out of the servicing loop now. :scared:
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We'll have our 30k coming up in Ruby, but not for a while yet, this will be a "discussion" I'll have to have with the wife. She likes the idea of a dealership looking after her pride & joy.
Trouble is, I don't know any good mechanics that I trust. For the last 15 years I serviced our cars because they are old.
1 x 1981 & 1 x 1993, so I'm out of the servicing loop now. :scared:
We might have to see if any members in your area can recommend a good mechanic .. be worth posting the question... :idea: Shivers.. :confused: I better get moving.. early start at work :(
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We'll have our 30k coming up in Ruby, but not for a while yet, this will be a "discussion" I'll have to have with the wife. She likes the idea of a dealership looking after her pride & joy.
Trouble is, I don't know any good mechanics that I trust. For the last 15 years I serviced our cars because they are old.
1 x 1981 & 1 x 1993, so I'm out of the servicing loop now. :scared:
Where are you mate? I've forgotten. :-[
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It's on my profile, Mt Barker, 30ks from Adelaide, in the Hills. :)
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It's on my profile, Mt Barker, 30ks from Adelaide, in the Hills. :)
We drove through there in April this year ..:D.. might get a mention in one of our videos :happydance:
https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=8900.msg103606#msg103606 (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=8900.msg103606#msg103606)
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Not much to show IMO, It's got a nice Centrelink office though. :(
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Hi, just had a quote for my 30K service, 2010 CRDi from a Brisbane dealer. They said $735 all up. Has anyone found some dealers less expensive than others?
I know many people prefer to use dealers so there is no question if and when warranty problems arise, is there any problem using another reputable workshop? Are there any Hyundai specialists in Brisbane??
Thanks
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Hi, just had a quote for my 30K service, 2010 CRDi from a Brisbane dealer. They said $735 all up. Has anyone found some dealers less expensive than others?
I know many people prefer to use dealers so there is no question if and when warranty problems arise, is there any problem using another reputable workshop? Are there any Hyundai specialists in Brisbane??
Thanks
Hey moreboost, See my Reply #28 on: July 12, 2011, 12:06:35 PM on this thread.
Give the dealers a miss. My 30000km service cost $348 at Ultra Tune AShgrove. There is no impact on your warranty.
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Thanks UM. Can you PM me the contacts details for your parts supplier? Thanks
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You can get Wesfil filters much cheaper than the ridiculous prices Hyundai charge.... :whistler:
https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=11452.msg127326#msg127326 (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=11452.msg127326#msg127326)
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Hey Suferdude,
Just wondering since we live in the same area, where do you get your car serviced?
Thanks
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The first "service" is at 1,000 kays, isn't it? I think that it's also free, but not sure exactly what they do.
There seems to be a fair range of prices for the 15k service, it seems. I notice that many of you have mentioned quotes rather than what you've actually paid. But for me that service is some time off (the car has a whopping 530 km on it at the moment...).
What is this pollen filter? Is it for the A/C? Why it is so darned expensive?
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What is this pollen filter? Is it for the A/C? Why it is so darned expensive?
Yep, it's for the Aircon. It's also know as a cabin filter.
If you're happy to use aftermarket, you can get a Wesfil filter for around $28....... :)
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The first "service" is at 1,000 kays, isn't it? I think that it's also free, but not sure exactly what they do.
Very little! it's just an inspection.. no fluid changes or anything...In most parts of Europe they don't even get that service at all...
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No one mentions the time dealers quote it takes or how much they charge an hour. i think some charge $150 per hour for a broom sweeper to do the job :rofl: they probably give the kid $15 or $20 per hour?
of corse Hyundai dealers need to recover costs for equipment like the programe they plug in & do a print out or download new updates.
But my Betsy never ever got molested @ a dealer & she ran strong when i sold her.
as i have said in the past. the CRDi is the simplest car i've had to service, very easy to get at and change oil filter, easy to change , air cleaner, easy to replace fuel filter ( if you know how ). it uses a timing chain that has a long service life ( i would expect? ). its easy to remove the sump plug to drop oil too. you no longer need to remove bolts to take the engine cover off.
so why the big difference in costs? i think it's the fear factor, the dealers use to make you think they are the only ones should touch it. but in most cases there service team only know how to ask a computer whats wrong, if computer can't tell them, they don't know.
I'll stick to someone that knows what he is doing.
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The first "service" is at 1,000 kays, isn't it? I think that it's also free, but not sure exactly what they do.
Very little! it's just an inspection.. no fluid changes or anything...In most parts of Europe they don't even get that service at all...
It's a free service, mostly just to double check everything is ok.
With Harley Davidsons ( motor Bikes ) there first service comes up early and costs $350 about all they do is change oil, Harleys only hold about 2 or 3 Lt's.
a friend of mine had a normal Suba.... Forrister from new, not turbo charged just the normal one, always had a dealer service it. then it reachs 200,000k and the quote for sevice was $8,000 as dealer said at this stage it needs new heads. but he sold it got a Toyota equivelent.
so don't feel too bad boys & girls Cheers
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Got the 45k service done today,
$100 plus oil which I supplied ($60) also got one of those tyres I picked up fitted to the spare rim.
Oh and they washed the car too. When has your dealer ever done that for free?
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Got the 45k service done today,
$100 plus oil which I supplied ($60) also got one of those tyres I picked up fitted to the spare rim.
Oh and they washed the car too. When has your dealer ever done that for free?
:goodjob2: :goodjob:
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Got the 45k service done today,
$100 plus oil which I supplied ($60) also got one of those tyres I picked up fitted to the spare rim.
Oh and they washed the car too. When has your dealer ever done that for free?
They washed my car as part of the free 1000k service...... :D
My car's going in for it's 30,000k service on Thursday. I'm supplying oil and filters (oil, cabin & fuel) and they've quoted me a rough price of around $230....
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15,000km service was done on my baby the other day. They charged $280. They quoted $580 for 30,000km. He looked on his computer and could see what other hyundai service departments were charging? :Shocked: apparently $650-680
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rustynutz
What brand of filters are you supplying :question:
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rustynutz
What brand of filters are you supplying :question:
A geniune Hyundai oil filter and Wesfil fuel and cabin filters..... :)
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Why not the oil filter, I'm intending to supply all Wesfil when we reach 30k :neutral:
Off topic
BTW Do you REALLY use that 4WD at home
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Why not the oil filter, I'm intending to supply all Wesfil when we reach 30k :neutral:
Off topic
BTW Do you REALLY use that 4WD at home
I already had the Hyundai oil filter..... :)
As for the 4WD, no....that pic was one I received in an email which I decided to "borrow"... :lol:
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:offtopic:
I thought I could see the similarity in the avatar :rofl: :rofl:
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:lol:
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Got the 45k service done today,
$100 plus oil which I supplied ($60) also got one of those tyres I picked up fitted to the spare rim.
Oh and they washed the car too. When has your dealer ever done that for free?
They washed my car as part of the free 1000k service...... :D
My car's going in for it's 30,000k service on Thursday. I'm supplying oil and filters (oil, cabin & fuel) and they've quoted me a rough price of around $230....
You did well, my car was still out the front in the exact spot I left it, which seemed extremely lucky given how busy the place is.
$230 when your supplying everything? While there doing it, perhaps you can call into your local police station to report a robbery...... :whistler: :happydance: :lol:
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$230 when your supplying everything? While there doing it, perhaps you can call into your local police station to report a robbery...... :whistler: :happydance: :lol:
Didn't think it was that bad considering what others have been quoted...... :undecided:
By the way, I'm not supplying the brake fluid which is due to be changed at this service.
Anyhow, as I said earlier, it's just a rough price at this stage, you never know, it may be less....or more.... :neutral:
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Well, it ended up costing a bit less....$223.75 to be exact....... :)
$25.94 of it was for brake fluid, windscreen washer solution and injector cleaner. There was also a $5.00 environmental charge and $2.50 for unspecified workshop supplies. Labour cost $169.99. The remainder was the gst.
Wheels were also balanced and rotated.
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That's pretty good Rusty for a dealer service :goodjob:
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That's pretty good Rusty for a dealer service :goodjob:
I wonder how much more it would have been if he hadn't provided any fluids?
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That's pretty good Rusty for a dealer service :goodjob:
I wonder how much more it would have been if he hadn't provided any fluids?
When I had the 15,000k service they knocked $70 off the service cost when I supplied my own oil......
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I wasn't aware dealers would be willing for you to supply your own oil and parts.
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I wasn't aware dealers would be willing for you to supply your own oil and parts.
Must admit I wasn't sure what the reaction would be when I supplied the aftermarket fuel and cabin filters but they never said a thing...... :D :goodjob:
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I wasn't aware dealers would be willing for you to supply your own oil and parts.
Must admit I wasn't sure what the reaction would be when I supplied the aftermarket fuel and cabin filters but they never said a thing...... :D :goodjob:
In my experience, they never do. And why should they?
It's your car and they are only a service provider you engage to fit the parts. They need the work and if they started telling potential customers that they wouldn't fit customer supplied parts, they would go broke in a big hurry.
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Just got back from having my i30 diesel's first service (1,000 km).
I asked how much the 15k one was. He said $350 but wasn't sure if it included the "special and exclusive" Hyundai supplied oil for the diesel. It's a fully synthetic 10w50 oil. He wrote down the service costs for the intervals up to 60,000 km. So, it'll be interesting to see how much they actually cost. But given that it'll take me years to get to even the 40,000 kay service, chances are pretty good that the prices will have increased by then.
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You can bet on that :exclaim:
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Just got back from having my i30 diesel's first service (1,000 km).
I asked how much the 15k one was. He said $350 but wasn't sure if it included the "special and exclusive" Hyundai supplied oil for the diesel. It's a fully synthetic 10w50 oil. He wrote down the service costs for the intervals up to 60,000 km. So, it'll be interesting to see how much they actually cost. But given that it'll take me years to get to even the 40,000 kay service, chances are pretty good that the prices will have increased by then.
That price would surely have to include the oil as I only paid $142 (I supplied my own oil and filter)
Even then, what you're been quoted seems quite high. I'd shop around a bit if possible.
And I wonder what the go is with the type of oil they quoted...normal oil for the diesel is 5w 30 or 0w40..... :undecided:
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That price would surely have to include the oil as I only paid $142 (I supplied my own oil and filter)
Even then, what you're been quoted seems quite high. I'd shop around a bit if possible.
And I wonder what the go is with the type of oil they quoted...normal oil for the diesel is 5w 30 or 0w40..... :undecided:
I think it's pretty standard Dealer price if you compare to what my dealer quoted me in the first post of this thread.
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I think it's pretty standard Dealer price if you compare to what my dealer quoted me in the first post of this thread.
Well, with 2 dealers....there seems to be a fair variation otherwise..... :undecided:
Going by what I paid, and with the cost of oil and filter added, I reckon they are charging minimum one hundred bucks too much.... :confused:
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Just to ressurect an ancient thread, my diesel i30 had its 15,000km service on Friday at (www.wights.com.au (http://www.wights.com.au)). Total cost, $260...
Just got back from having my i30 diesel's first service (1,000 km).
I asked how much the 15k one was. He said $350 but wasn't sure if it included the "special and exclusive" Hyundai supplied oil for the diesel. It's a fully synthetic 10w50 oil. He wrote down the service costs for the intervals up to 60,000 km. So, it'll be interesting to see how much they actually cost. But given that it'll take me years to get to even the 40,000 kay service, chances are pretty good that the prices will have increased by then.
That price would surely have to include the oil as I only paid $142 (I supplied my own oil and filter)
Even then, what you're been quoted seems quite high. I'd shop around a bit if possible.
And I wonder what the go is with the type of oil they quoted...normal oil for the diesel is 5w 30 or 0w40..... :undecided:
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A bit more realistic sum than the original $350 you were quoted...... :goodjob:
By the way, did they use the "special and exclusive" Hyundai supplied oil? :whistler:
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A bit more realistic sum than the original $350 you were quoted...... :goodjob:
By the way, did they use the "special and exclusive" Hyundai supplied oil? :whistler:
Dunno what oil was used. I haven't scrutinised the invoice, yet. I think that it's in the glovebox as I type. I'll dig it out and see what they listed.
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Finally gotten around to fishing out the bill for the 15,000km service.
The oil used was C3 fully synth 5W30 which cost $90.
A "service kit-oil" cost $27, whatever that is. One for "windscreen" cost $5. Presumably that was washer fluid. I only just noticed that one.
The labor component was $67.50.
Total for the invoice was $229.10.
And there you have it.
I was listening to the radio and motoring journo Paul Gover (Herald-Sun newspaper) was on. He mentioned that Hyundai and other manufacturers were spruiking fixed price servicing. However, he said that it was only for the first few services. The later ones, the more expensive ones where more is done, weren't fixed price ones. Not surprising, really.
Anyway, just got back from the dealer. It had replaced a failed electric door lock actuator (right rear). Under warranty, had the car in there for a couple of hours after calling them this morning and asking if OK to drop it off then. So, from that perspective they did OK. The car was to get a wash (complimentary). But when I got there to pick it up it was in a queue and would be half an hour, so I declined. Pity, as it would have saved the missus from doing it...
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My servicing is capped at $219 til 45.000k. Only up to 600k so haven't seen what they try to add on yet 8-)
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My servicing is capped at $219 til 45.000k. Only up to 600k so haven't seen what they try to add on yet 8-)
Mine is capped at $289 for the diesel, 15000km service getting done on Friday
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The new i30 comes with fixed priced servicing but from memory only for the first few services.
I'll have to check.
But the pricing was $280 + (two hundred & eighty something) per service.
Still not as cheap as it should be. I can still get the same servicing done at my local trusted mechanical workshop for 50-70% of those costs.
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Here's a link to capped price servicing for all current Aussie models.
http://www.hyundai.com.au/owners/icare/capped-price-servicing (http://www.hyundai.com.au/owners/icare/capped-price-servicing)
A close look at this section of the Hyundai Australia website reveals other information about icare such as mapcare.
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Being the cheap so and sos that they are, they cover two minor and one major service for one slightly less inflated price.
Given that I'm getting the 15000 service for free on the wife's car, I thought I might do the 30000 with Hyundai, but $289 is still dear for the major service, compared with what I can get it for outside the evil clutches of the dealer servicing network. This could change closer to the date, dependant on pricing of the bits and pieces.
$289 for a minor service is robbery plain and simple.....
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If they held the spanner a different way they would be off to jail :twisted:
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Listen to the current Hy ads on TV, "The best after sales warranty in Australia" or words to that effect. Sounds really enticing. :whistler:
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Just got some oil for the next service at Hyundai to try and make the service cheaper.
Apparently the car needs 5.3L for oil change. I bought 5L x 2. When people have been supplying oil to their mechanics have you guys been providing 5L or more than that to cover the amount.
I looked at the invoice for the previous 15000km service and I think they charged me about $85 including GST for the oil, but on phoning them last week they said the service would probably be around $60 cheaper.
Do you think it is reasonable to insist on a deduction equivalent to what they charged you at the last service for oil, ie they shouldn't rack up the price of other stuff just because you bring your own oil.
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They're making a killing on the filters too, try to supply them as well, that's what I do and the price drops significantly.
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Hi Con,
Often they can't fit more than 5.0 litres in the CRDi .. when we had ours and I supplied the oil the 1 litre bottle always came back untouched.
I only got one Service done by the local stealer dealer when we had our CRDi and I supplied Castrol Edge sport which cost me about $40 at the time and you guessed it they only too $40 off for the oil :fum:
... One of the reasons I didn't use them again. :cool:
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I just got the 30 k service done at Morley City. $600 and a lot of stuffing around later not going back there again. Ever. Will use db8's mechanic from now on for both the i30 and the wife's Accent.
The service bit was ok, they adjusted the handbrake as asked and must have adjusted the gear shift linkages too because it feels better.
However they tempted me with the offer of a free loan car, so I decided to service with them. What I got instead was a 20 minute wait until they realised that my loan car never came back the night before, further time wasting to find an alternate vehicle, and finally they gave me a bloody Navara. What a POS that is... Current model with demo kilometres, big, heavy, gutless and drinks like an alcoholic, even though it's diesel. Of course when you lug a couple of tonnes with a tiny 2.2 L Diesel engine, there is not enough torque to push that tank around. The ute was almost out of fuel, the light came on just on leaving the yard. Not happy at all...
Oh well no more business from me except for buying an other car from them in the future.
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Thanks for that info. :goodjob2:
I have booked my car into my mechanic for the 7500 km service this week and I have to admit I had been having second thoughts, wondering if I should go to Morley Hyundai for it instead.
You just helped me confirm my initial thoughts. :)
Even with fixed priced servicing, I know it will be cheaper at my mechanic's plus I know I can trust them implicitly.
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Hati
I'm with you,even going to somewhere I know I am so pissed off,I had a 60000 k service done on Cyril last Friday,even that service was not quoated as high as yours(mind you not a lot cheaper)thats why I supplied my own parts and oils,cut $300 of the bill.
I just can't get over supposed trades PPL's lack of professionalism and such poor quality of work these days and I only found that out by a run of inconsistancies yesterday,Not long calmed down about it last night and just thinking about it and starting to type this,I find myself smashing at the keyboard,maybe try to retype it tomorrow night :argh: :argh: