Topic Own A Car? How much did your last service cost?

Hi Guys,

Do you own a car? Can you tell us 1) What car you own? 2) How old is your car (which year make) and 3) How much did your last service cost.

This is an effort to discuss after sales ownership costs on cars, so that other members can understand the costs involved in maintaining a car after purchase.

Please do share any expenses you have had on your car due to un-due or un-avoidable service or maintenance as well.

Thanks

Sam

Mine is a Tata Indica, 2005 Model

I recently spent around 6000 on regular servicing costs.

Indigo TC LS ( 2004 )

@ 40000 KM ON THE ODO incurred following service costs-

1) Engine Oil 5 lit Valvoline All climate diesel API -CF4  : RS.848/-

2) Purolator oil filter                                                 : Rs. 170/-

3) Mahle Air filter element                                        : Rs. 200/-

4) Castrol Dot 3 Brake fluid  ( 250 ml )                      : Rs. 80/-

5) Valvoline Gear Guard EP 90 gear oil  ( 3 lit. )          : Rs. 375/-

6) Tightening of rear bumper                                    :

7) Changing of rear cam seal ( plus gasket sealant)    :Rs. 165/- ( 120 cam seal + 40 for sealant )

8) Labour                                                                : Rs.300/-

9) wash                                                                   : Rs.100/-

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Total service cost @ 40000 km service                        : Rs.2238/-

Mine is Ford Flair and the last service cost me 2100 including oil, oil filter etc.  Age of my vehicle is 6 years and done 65K Kms.

Since it is 6 year old, had done all suspension work.  No break down till this date.

Hi,

I own a Santro &  Getz. Both services @ 3800 each once in 6 months. So far, no hiccups.

Hi,

I Own a Cielo 1997, it was fitted with Toyota 1N Turbo diesel engine. It was also modified with Super King A/C on it with R12 gas.

My last spend on the car for A/C gas leak.

R12 AC Gas 1/2 kg - 300.

Labour - 100.

Now plan to convert the AC to 134 gas. We need to change the Compessor oil seal and two hose from the compessor with complete cleaning of the entire kit. Then it needs to fill up with 134 Gas and its oil. It will cost around,

Spares: 500

Gas and Oil - 600 (Approx)

Labour - 700.

Car is doing good at all times and gives me around 15+ in city and 18+ in highways. It was almost crossed 1,00,000 and going on...

Jan-2010:

I own a Maruti WagonR DUO Lxi. Spent 4800/- for 4th paid regular service (20000km) with no specific complaints to rectify.

Cost is on a higher side, as I heard Honda City regular service is around 1500/-

I own a Ford Ikon 1.6 zxi of 2002 model. It is an excellent car and gives impacable service. I service once in 6 months as my daily average run is less than 15 Kms.  It costs about Rs.2500/ including oil and coolent change. The frequect trouble i have experienced in this car is the silencer as our speed breaker deisgn and the rear silencer mounting do not match. If there are three heavy weights in the rear of the  car and it rools over a speed breaker of steep nature it touches the road and the mounting bushes fall off.

Last services needed a oil change I spent Rs.3200/ including filter change, seal change etc.

During my usage of last 6 + years I found this car reuires minimum service and gives trouble free performance. In the case of japanese Cars, if periodic services are not done, problems corpup immediately.

i have a car indica 1999 DLX, and i want to sale it i have recently serviced it cost around 30000

I have SWIFT petrol 1998 , last service costed me more then 6000/-.

My running is less then 10k per year but after a year reccomended service is done.

Besides service, replacement of Oils and Filter, engine flushing etc are done.

Being non technical, I do not know I have got the job done which was required or not?

My next service is due in May10 and since last service it will run about 6k, advice what job I should ask service center to do or/and should I first complete running of 10k, then go for service or go after an year (May-10).

Folks,

I own a 2003 Santro Xing with minimum maintenace cost. I usually go for 6 months servicing (Oil Change and some small fixes) and my cost is around 3500/-. My Car has done 72K and still going on .....touchwood, no hiccups till date.

Cheers,

Veer

Hi,

I own a Maruti 800 DX 5 Speed 2001 Model. I paid Rs. 1350/- for my last service, The normal service charges in Maruti ASC is something between 1200 to 2100 for all the services, except the one at 30000 KMs I paid Rs. 5150/- as there was some component replacements were there,  like, Plugs, All the oils, Break Pads, Suspension Gas, etc. etc.

My car is now 40000 KM still giving the same performance and comfort as the new. reaches to 140+ KMPH on highways, and gives 25+ KMPL mileage on highways and nothing less than 19 KMPL in Bangalore city with AC on.

800DX5S is an exception in high mileage and law maintanance. can maintain it and drive it wth the comfort of a two wheeler.

Regds, Jani.

I have TATA Indica DLS 2005 model. Done 60K KM. Recently I serviced the car and cost me as follows:

1. Front suspension kit               Rs. 530.00

2. Sturret Boot Kit                      Rs. 970.00

3. Replace power steering tank   Rs. 680.00

4. Power steering Oil cost           Rs. 110.00

5. Gear rod bush kit                  Rs. 155.00

6. Heater plug                          Rs. 370.00

7. Starter motor servicing           Rs. 415.00

8. Wheel allignment & balancing: Rs. 565.00

9.Electrical items  repair chargesRs. 350.00

10. Diesel Filter                        Rs. 300.00

11. Labour bill                          Rs. 950.00   Total Cost Rs. 6850.00

Is it reasonable ?

10. Labour Bill                         Rs. 950.00  Totally

Hi, I own a 2002 Zen VXI. I Paid Rs.3000/- for my last service. My Car has done 68K and still going on..

Thanks highnoon, for the detailed costs. Its good to know the breakdown of bills as then car owners or new buyers can get a clear idea of what to expect from their car service and maintenance.

Dear RK Gupta,

You mentioned Swift 1998? Maruti Swift was only launched around year 2005. Is yours an imported model?

Rs 6000 sounds a bit on the higher end, However it depends how much work had to be done. Based on what you have mentioned, Replacing Oil, Filter and Engine Flushing, Rs 6000 sounds expensive.

Manufacturer recommendation always says 10k or 1 year whichever is earlier. So, based on that you will have to service in May-10.

Dear Jason,

Having seen the list of equipment changes and costs, it sounds reasonable. You have done a number of parts changes. Enjoy driving.

I own a Hyundai Accent (GLE) and is Dec 2007 model.

The last service costed me around 4,000/-.

So far I’ve not faced any issues with service or maintanence because the car initially came with 2 years of warranty and Hyundai has an option of renewing warranty upto 5 years and I religiously do that.

Hope this helps.

MK

I have Ford Fiesta ZXI Petrol, bought in 2007, 24K KM driven so far..have extended warranty of one more year (3 years in total) till 2010 Sep.  So far, there is no big issues with my car, doing wonderful. Since it is under extended warranty, i have not paid anything other than the labour cost..

I have clocked 150Km in highways and it is very much dependable and having good control at high speed...great car to own..i would say this is the best driver car with in the mid size sedan section..

There are few (minor) problems i am facing now..i do use A/C always, never drove with out A/C..there is a noise wwith the A/C belt when i start the vehicle in the morning and evening (mean after a long break)..other than that there is no issue...

Cheers

APS

alto-lx

1.2 year dec 2008

1000

Car make details:  Maruthi swift dezire VDI

Possession       : April 2009

Odometer         : 12340 Km

servive cost    1st service a 1000Km  = 0

                  2nd  service at 5000Km = 0

                   3rd service  at 10000Km = 1370   ( oil change+ filter+ wheel alignment)

 complaints    : NIL

palio 2002 last service cost 18000

I have a Baleno - costed Rs3000/- apprx for 55000KM servicing incl oil, filter, power steering belt and cam seal.

My Wagon R costed Rs10500/- for 50000KM servicing including replacing 2 drive shafts

Where did u got it done? I have a 2005 Fiat Petra 1.6 petrol, 124k doneand the engine requires total work to be done.

Santro Lp 2003 second hand. Rs. 10000 at 35000Km (2007)

Rs. 5000 at 50000kms usual oild, filter changes + disc brakes changed + wheel aligmnment (2009)

Rs6000 at 63000km usual oil, filter changes. coolent joints, oilseals, throttle, injector cleaned hope they really did these stuff. (2010)

 regards