Does servicing increase value of car

galwayjohn89

Does having a brand new timing belt increase the value of a car? Just wondering when it comes to selling a car whether its worth getting a few jobs done.

For example:
99 Daewoo Nubira
56,000 miles
New timing belt & Fan belt
New rear brakecalipers
2 new Pirellis on the front,
2 new kormoran on the back
Just serviced
- Oil
- Air, Fuel, Oil, Pollen Filter
- New Coolant
- New Brake Fluid
1 years NCT

Roughly how much would I get for it?

Alanstrainor

Makes it easier to sell, rather than worth more imo. Maybe if it was something special it would equal more money, but not on that car imo.

Cerco

Why was timing belt replaced at such low mileage?

Alanstrainor

Cerco wrote: »

Why was timing belt replaced at such low mileage?

Timing belts would have to be changed after a certain amount of time regardless of mileage, as the belt itself will wear out.

sean1141

I reckon the parts you have listed above plus labour to fit would be a lot more than the value of the car

galwayjohn89

Cerco wrote: »

Why was timing belt replaced at such low mileage?

Was well overdue, when we took it off, we could tell it was very close to snapping.

Whats the car worth roughly? Not sure whether to sell it now or keep it a few more years.

Alanstrainor

Vuzuggu wrote: »

Was well overdue, when we took it off, we could tell it was very close to snapping.

Whats the car worth roughly? Not sure whether to sell it now or keep it a few more years.

It's worth next to nothing, if she's running well keep it.

800 is probably the figure I'd put on it.

coylemj

Vuzuggu wrote: »

Not sure whether to sell it now or keep it a few more years.

Having spent that money on it, I'd keep it for a few more years. You won't get your money back is the answer to your original question.

All you'll get is worn out teeth from gritting and gnashing them when you have to deal with the time wasters who will respond to your ad. and who will profess to not even knowing what a timing belt is.

For a 14 year old car, what you needed was to have it in good enough condition to drive about a mile down the road from your house, anything you spent beyond that is a waste of money if you're going to sell it soon.

bazz26

Cerco wrote: »

Why was timing belt replaced at such low mileage?

A timing belt is made of rubber which perishes over time as well as use. Timing belts changes have recommended time intervals as well as mileage, which ever comes first.

OP, a 14 year old Nubira has a very low monetory value irrespective of whether it was serviced or not. However if all the above were done then it would make it a hell of alot more appealing to a buyer.

galwayjohn89

Ah sure if I get slightly more then €800 I'd be happy would cover what I have spent on the car.

Alanstrainor

If keeping it is an option I would. With the work done you should get a lot of miles out of it.

If you're resigned to selling it, I reckon it'd sell quick for the right price.

bazz26

I think the car is worth about €500 max but good luck with the sale.

wesf

Cerco wrote: »

Why was timing belt replaced at such low mileage?

timing belt gets changed at 60k usually, or after a certain time period, whichever comes first, so it's no where near "low"!

Cerco

wesf wrote: »

timing belt gets changed at 60k usually, or after a certain time period, whichever comes first, so it's no where near "low"!

:eek: I am surprised at that! Driving for years now and always assumed it would be over 100K for a timing belt. I assume it depends on the make and model.

Luckily my present car has a chain.

wesf

I think even a chain has to be looked at around the 100k mark

keithclancy

wesf wrote: »

timing belt gets changed at 60k usually, or after a certain time period, whichever comes first, so it's no where near "low"!

Depends on the car I guess, service interval for the timing belt on a 2.0D S40/V50 is 120miles.

I wouldn't say a service increases the value, it just makes the car sell. (i.e. Servicing is supposed to be done anyway)

We have it so good now. Some 80's cars had timing belt replacement every 30 (Kadett OHC) or 40k (Escort CVH) KM (not miles).

ironclaw

2 new Pirellis on the front,
2 new kormoran on the back

Why do people do this?

dar83

ironclaw wrote: »

Why do people do this?

Save money upfront?

At least they're not 4 new Chinese tyres...

Avns1s

wesf wrote: »

I think even a chain has to be looked at around the 100k mark

A timing chain shouldn't need looking at at all if the car has been serviced properly, particularly in respect of regular oil changes. Having said that, certain cars have had issues with chains stretching and issues with tensioners.

galwayjohn89

ironclaw wrote: »

Why do people do this?

Already had brand new kormorans on it on the back when I got the car. So I just replaced the front tyres as the kormorans are quite good.

ironclaw

dar83 wrote: »

Save money upfront?

At least they're not 4 new Chinese tyres...

2 is as bad as 4 in my eyes. If people want to save money, do it else where. You can have the best serviced car in the world but poor tyres would be a serious barrier / barter point for me buying a car.

galwayjohn89

ironclaw wrote: »

2 is as bad as 4 in my eyes. If people want to save money, do it else where. You can have the best serviced car in the world but poor tyres would be a serious barrier / barter point for me buying a car.

Have you ever had any experience with Kormoran tyres?

djimi

ironclaw wrote: »

2 is as bad as 4 in my eyes. If people want to save money, do it else where. You can have the best serviced car in the world but poor tyres would be a serious barrier / barter point for me buying a car.

If I know Im going to sell a car then there is no way that I would put even remotely expensive tires on it. Most people wont care what is on there so long as they are new, and youre not going to get more for the car just because they tires are a better brand. Its up to the buyer to look at what they are getting, and they can upgrade them after they buy if they so choose. I doubt it would put too many buyers off if the car had cheap tires on it, so long as the rest of the car was up to scratch.

Idbatterim

Does having a brand new timing belt increase the value of a car? Just wondering when it comes to selling a car whether its worth getting a few jobs done.

not a chance, if you think donedeal merchants will offer you anything other than peanuts for it (even if you get timing belt done) your in for a surprise. Either keep driving it till it dies or if selling, do not get the belt done...

galwayjohn89

Idbatterim wrote: »

not a chance, if you think donedeal merchants will offer you anything other than peanuts for it (even if you get timing belt done) your in for a surprise. Either keep driving it till it dies or if selling, do not get the belt done...

I must be extremely lucky selling cars. Always sell them quite quick and without messing about. Only one of the cars I have sold didn't sell to first viewer.

corcaigh07

What cars were they they though and were they reasonable priced? I reckon you will have a tough time selling an old Daewoo, at that age, I'd be looking for a cheap Toyota, Ford or Honda.

galwayjohn89

2001 Peugeot 206
2000 Ford Focus
1999 Ford Focus
2001 Rover 25
2000 Rover 25
1999 Daewoo Lanos

All were reasonably priced but by no means cheap.