Service at dealer vs mechanics

[ACE888]

So you're saying that you haven't had your valve clearances checked in 135K kms? Not that I'm doubting that they would be out by much anyway ( my engines as smooth/quiet as new with near 40K kms.)

correct, i havent had my valve clearance check in 135k kms........

and yes i have even taken my Jazz onto Wakefield Park in the past too

it's up to you what method of service etc you decide though, so YMMV.

[ACE888]

So you can't compare since the dealer is asking $500-600 for a major service, while your mech is charging you $350 for a minor service. I pay $240 at the dealer for a minor service. Add the cost of the airfilter, that makes it about $290-300. So the dealer is cheaper than your mechanic. The only time the dealer service goes above $500 is when a valve clearance is done or they change your brake pads/rotors or the dealer is trying to rip you off (if none of the previous two are done).

Rread my initial post clearly....i think its #23

re: the cost of mechanic charges for his time

in relation to the $350 that is inclusive of all parts eg. fuel filters, air filter, oils <-- the $350 is an estimate, it's really parts which i buy plus my mechanics labour , say $50.

so yes i'm saving $300 for not checking my valves so there

[shadou]

It's really up to the person at the end of the day really, we don't care where you choose, there's 4 pages of advice and experience from members already.

there's no right or wrong answer, too many things to consider to give you a definite answer. Go choose for yourself! Your car, your money, your time.
Hope this helps, I think I summed it up nicely

[ACE888]

It's really up to the person at the end of the day really, we don't care where you choose, there's 4 pages of advice and experience from members already.

there's no right or wrong answer, too many things to consider to give you a definite answer. Go choose for yourself! Your car, your money, your time.
Hope this helps, I think I summed it up nicely

agreed - abt time we get a sensible post.

[my posts were really my situation why i goto a private mechanic.... never suggested it was right or wrong to go either way.]

[claymore]

Asked answered debated endlessly. Closed