Cost of car service

SueWho

I am getting my car serviced for the first time soon and I was wondering what it should cost roughly? I know it all depends on what needs to be done but I am a lady with zero clue about cars and I'm afraid I will be ripped off. I have a 03 Citroen C3- it needs a normal full service plus 4 new tires and then anything else they might find wrong with it - this is where I'm afraid I'll end up getting robbed!!!

Even very broadly speaking, can anyone tell me what it should cost?

Anyone know a reputable mechanic/ service centre in the Naas area?

green123

tyres start from about €50 fitted - so thats €200
then a basic oil and filter service with a few checks can be found for about €99

LadyE

There is a guy just off the Kilmore Road in Dublin that does a full service and full valet for €160

Tipsy Mac

Is this the first time it's been serviced from new?
4 decent brand name tyres will cost between 70 and 100 each, the cheaper tyres are a false economy. Id say for the service worst case scenario where all filters, spark plugs, oil, brake pads and wipers need to be changed it could come to 300. Depending on mileage it might need a timing belt which could be 500+ for this alone.

Anan1

OP - Don't get the garage to replace the tyres - ring around the likes of Fast Fit etc for the best price. The tyre size will be on the side of the tyre, in the format '185/65 R15'. Depending on mileage, the car may also be due a timing belt. Call a few garages for quotes for the service.

green123

LadyE wrote: »

There is a guy just off the Kilmore Road in Dublin that does a full service and full valet for €160

dave masters motors
he posts on boards and there is a thread about this deal in bargain alerts.
everybody seems very pleased so far

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055534466

it says 199 but if you mention boards you get it for 160

SueWho

Oh no it's not the car's first service but rather my first time to bring it for a service. I bought it this time last year- there's 54,000 km on it. There was 44,000 km on it when I bought it.

Thanks for all the tips!

Abraham

Sue - I've been singing the praises of the mobile car servicers for some time past. There are a number of them operating in and around Dublin and they will go to you at your place of work or residence, your choice.
Same goes for the tyres ....ie...... mobile suppliers now cover city. Don't know about country areas. Do a little imaginitive Googling and you'll find them OK.

The Car Service I've personally used a few times is www.MobileAutoService.ie
and they were very thorough and provided me with an itemised list of everything which I find a great comfort. I do not know them except for the contact when I want them but I'd well recommend them.

SueWho

Thanks Abraham. That mobile service sounds like my kind of thing!!