Auto Service Including Oil and Filter Change for €39 at Advance Pitstop (54% off)

Fresh Pots · 16-01-2012 02:36PM #1

Not bad for €39,
Service includes:

Replace engine and filter oil
Check all exterior lights, check interior light
Check horn, wiper blades and washer operation
Check and top up windscreen washer fluid
Check and top up power steering fluid level
Check and top up brake and clutch fluid level
Check and top up coolant/antifreeze level
Check battery operation and security
Check for uneven tyre wear
Check tyre tread depths/condition (incl spare)
Check and reset tyre pressures
Check front brake pads and discs
Check rear brake pads and discs
Reset service light

Valid at multiple locations nationwide

http://www.groupon.ie/deals/dublin-special/advance-pitstop/2697542

NobodyImportant · 16-01-2012 02:37PM

If you have a fairly standard petrol car, this is great value. Just dont get sucked in by them trying to sell you things that you dont actually need.

MarkR · 16-01-2012 03:00PM

NobodyImportant wrote: »

If you have a fairly standard petrol car, this is great value. Just dont get sucked in by them trying to sell you things that you dont actually need.

And make sure they don't reverse into the lift with your car and forget to tell you about the broken light and scratched bumper.

On the plus side, they did sort it out with a minimum of fuss.

Seriously though, good value. Don't fall for the extras. Make sure to find out what oil they are using, and check against your owners manual to see if you are happy with it. Get them to tell you what they think you need done. Then check with your preferred garage.

trevortronics · 16-01-2012 04:32PM

Thanks OP.
Plus don't forget 5% Fatcheese cashback !:D

Icepick · 16-01-2012 07:41PM

Regarding brake fluid, do they do it properly - only use recommended brands, bleed out old fluid, etc?

bizz213 · 16-01-2012 07:53PM

Oil provided is 10W40 standard, other oils carry a surcharge.

mathepac · 16-01-2012 07:59PM

Icepick wrote: »

Regarding brake fluid, do they do it properly - only use recommended brands, bleed out old fluid, etc?

For 39 quid? I'd say top it up and advise it was a bit low.

Sounds like great value, but no spark-plug check for petrols and no air-filter check.

Macspower · 16-01-2012 11:33PM

mathepac wrote: »

For 39 quid? I'd say top it up and advise it was a bit low.

Sounds like great value, but no spark-plug check for petrols and no air-filter check.

for 39 euro you basically get an oil and filter change and a check around to see what else they might be able to sell you..

excellent value tbh .

spark plugs don't really get checked... just replaced at recommended intervals.

moodrater · 16-01-2012 11:45PM

They wouldn't make much out of my yoke 6.35L of oil and a two stage oil filter I wonder what kind of 10w40 they're using.

Merch · 16-01-2012 11:54PM

Cant say Im so sure this is the bargain it sounds.
Oil change and filter only, and just check the other stuff??

Jimdagym · 17-01-2012 02:11AM

Merch wrote: »

Cant say Im so sure this is the bargain it sounds.
Oil change and filter only, and just check the other stuff??

How much do you think 5 litres of 10w40 and a filter costs?
It's a great deal, even to just change your oil between your service intervals.

clancyoo7 · 17-01-2012 04:04AM

Jimdagym wrote: »

How much do you think 5 litres of 10w40 and a filter costs?
It's a great deal, even to just change your oil between your service intervals.

Seen 5L of 10w40 in Halfords for around €25. I got 5L of 5w30 for 25.59. Its Halfords own brand.

jArgHA · 17-01-2012 09:29AM

You can do the oil and filter change yourself for a slightly cheaper price on most cars (25eur for 5l oil, and approx 10eur for oil filter). But this is still a very good deal to pay a few bob extra for them to do it, and to check all the other basics - to tell you what needs looking at. Then you can go away and consider what else really does need to be sorted and do it in your own time.

El Horseboxo · 17-01-2012 09:42AM

I got this last time the offer was around. Was a few weeks waiting for an appointment. And then the usual sales pitch for a full service. Almost to the point of begging when I dropped it in. Then I got 4 phone calls telling me about stuff I needed done and could they do it. Stuff that my regular garage didn't mention a few months later. And they're very good. So just resist any extras and their bullshít and it's a good bargain for an oil change.

Icepick · 17-01-2012 08:26PM

Isn't topping-up breaking fluid instead of changing it wasteful?
It doesn't fix the main problem - water in the fluid.

moodrater · 17-01-2012 09:29PM

Replacing is only necessary every 2 years / 30k miles according to most manufacturers. Its very wasteful to just change it willnilly a good service place will have a boil tester to check water content.
Topping up is nothing to do with the water it should be to compensate for the level drop as the cylinders extend as the pads/shoes wear, but by the time the fluid gets near the low level its probably time for new pads anyway or you have a weep/leak.

Merch · 17-01-2012 10:27PM

Jimdagym wrote: »

How much do you think 5 litres of 10w40 and a filter costs?
It's a great deal, even to just change your oil between your service intervals.

I know how much oil costs can range, thats what concerns me. I assume they are buying it in bulk, but how much are you paying to get what your car needs,It sounds cheap, too good to be true, maybe they are hoping to make the money on the extra business from the unwary?
Well if your car needs 10w40, fine.

CuppaCocoa · 18-01-2012 02:47PM

Just booked my service for this Saturday using the voucher. So far, so good! My car is a diesel. I presume they all take the same engine oil or am I going to be fleeced by them for a different kind?

IRCA · 18-01-2012 07:16PM

TheTechGuy wrote: »

Not bad for €39,
Service includes:

Replace engine and filter oil
Check all exterior lights, check interior light
Check horn, wiper blades and washer operation
Check and top up windscreen washer fluid
Check and top up power steering fluid level
Check and top up brake and clutch fluid level
Check and top up coolant/antifreeze level
Check battery operation and security
Check for uneven tyre wear
Check tyre tread depths/condition (incl spare)
Check and reset tyre pressures
Check front brake pads and discs
Check rear brake pads and discs
Reset service light

Valid at multiple locations nationwide

http://www.groupon.ie/deals/dublin-special/advance-pitstop/2697542

My OH was caught a couple of years ago with them when she went in for a regular service - they claimed she needed front discs (claimed the existing ones were warped) - would not release the car unless they were changed as they claimed the car was unroadworthy -

She stumped up approx €120 +vat before they would let the car be released. Had to take them to the Small Claims court to get the money back (had the old discs independently checked by a main dealer and they were ok!)

Like I said, beware - not tarring all outlets with the same brush, just word to the wise!

danjo-xx · 18-01-2012 07:20PM

lilybarlean wrote: »

Just booked my service for this Saturday using the voucher. So far, so good! My car is a diesel. I presume they all take the same engine oil or am I going to be fleeced by them for a different kind?

Let's know how you get on.

Icepick · 18-01-2012 07:29PM

IRCA wrote: »

My OH was caught a couple of years ago with them when she went in for a regular service - they claimed she needed front discs (claimed the existing ones were warped) - would not release the car unless they were changed as they claimed the car was unroadworthy -

She stumped up approx €120 +vat before they would let the car be released. Had to take them to the Small Claims court to get the money back (had the old discs independently checked by a main dealer and they were ok!)

Like I said, beware - not tarring all outlets with the same brush, just word to the wise!

Is this a a franchise and every branch is/could be owned and managed by someone else?

mathepac · 18-01-2012 08:08PM

lilybarlean wrote: »

... My car is a diesel. I presume they all take the same engine oil or am I going to be fleeced by them for a different kind?

As a general rule each manufacturer specifies a standard an oil must meet before it's approved for use in their engines. Gone are the days when 10w40 or 15w40 met all needs. Have a look in e.g. Halfords who do their own-brand oils to Ford, Vauxhall / Opel, VW, etc specs.

wingnut · 18-01-2012 10:33PM

Used them once long ago.. they tried the whole warped disc routine with me too.

wingnut · 18-01-2012 10:33PM

Used them once long ago.. they tried the whole warped disc routine with me too.

danjo-xx · 19-01-2012 12:12PM

IRCA wrote: »

My OH was caught a couple of years ago with them when she went in for a regular service - they claimed she needed front discs (claimed the existing ones were warped) - would not release the car unless they were changed as they claimed the car was unroadworthy -

She stumped up approx €120 +vat before they would let the car be released. Had to take them to the Small Claims court to get the money back (had the old discs independently checked by a main dealer and they were ok!)

Like I said, beware - not tarring all outlets with the same brush, just word to the wise!

Surely this is bordering on 'theft' or something, I would have called the guards and at least got the keys and access to my car back.

Merch · 19-01-2012 12:18PM

lilybarlean wrote: »

Just booked my service for this Saturday using the voucher. So far, so good! My car is a diesel. I presume they all take the same engine oil or am I going to be fleeced by them for a different kind?

What? all diesels or all cars? :eek:

RoboRat · 19-01-2012 12:43PM

My OH was caught a couple of years ago with them when she went in for a regular service - they claimed she needed front discs (claimed the existing ones were warped) - would not release the car unless they were changed as they claimed the car was unroadworthy

Yep, similar happened before and I told them I was taking my car and if anyone felt like stopping me taking my own property back, I would deal with them as I would with any thief or mugger. They didn't stop me.

Its funny how they are advertising it... 'Auto Service Including Oil and Filter Change for €39 at Advance Pitstop' its not a service, its an oil and filter change with a load of 'checks', not a full service. Basically its a way to get you in and tell you thats there is a load of bits that need changing where they will charge you full whack.

Fresh Pots · 19-01-2012 12:45PM

IRCA wrote: »

My OH was caught a couple of years ago with them when she went in for a regular service - they claimed she needed front discs (claimed the existing ones were warped) - would not release the car unless they were changed as they claimed the car was unroadworthy -

She stumped up approx €120 +vat before they would let the car be released. Had to take them to the Small Claims court to get the money back (had the old discs independently checked by a main dealer and they were ok!)

Like I said, beware - not tarring all outlets with the same brush, just word to the wise!

Sound like a right bunch of cowboys, which branch was that in?

danjo-xx · 19-01-2012 08:33PM

I'm sorry I bought this any chance of getting a refund from Groupon, cooling off period an all that!!

channelsurfer2 · 19-01-2012 10:22PM

I'm sorry I bought it too. they sound like a right crowd of chancers. I read the small print on groupon and once the deal closes and they email you your voucher, you have 7 days to request a refund and tell them you dont want it. Thats what I will be doing. the deal closes at 23.59 on 20/1/2012 (tomorrow).

Technoprisoner · 19-01-2012 10:38PM

Jimdagym wrote: »

How much do you think 5 litres of 10w40 and a filter costs?
It's a great deal, even to just change your oil between your service intervals.

about 20-25 €

Auto Service Including Oil and Filter Change for €39 at Advance Pitstop (54% off)

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