Servicing - Manufacturer?
Hello All,
I'm looking at getting a service plan for my 2016 Volvo V40 purchased a couple of weeks ago - I've being quoted approx £350-£500 a year depending on whether I take 3/4/5 years, 1 service per year. 2 questions...do you think this is standard for a Volvo Manufacturer's service or would I be better served going to an independant? Also, has anyone ever used a service such as the below and got an opinion on it? https://www.servicingstop.co.uk/Volv...SAAEgLeofD_BwE Thanks in advance! P |
After many years of Volvo ownership I cannot say that main dealer service has been worthwhile, personally I would go to an independent with Vida dice set up. Personal opinion.
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To answer that question we would need to know engine type and size - also annual mileage?
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Hi,
I have the same dilemma on my hands currently. just bought a D3 V40 with Geartronic transmission, from 2013 and with 26000 miles done so far, serviced at Volvo up to now. I got a simple service quotation from the manufacturer for 450GBP and I am not sure whether to go for it of stick with a 3rd party garage that deals with Volvos: Marshall Hertfordshire quoted around 200 GBP for the same operations. What's your take on this? I was initially opting for Volvo directly due to the software updates that I can get which I am not sure I'll be receiving from Marshall (or other servicing franchise that deals with Volvos as well) but now I am not so sure. Cheers. |
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£350-£500 a year is a bit excessive . just under £300 is about right for the 18000 mile service and £400 for the 36000 mile service , these alternate up to 90000 miles when you have a cambelt and Aux belt . The fee 3 or 5 year servicing with a new car is a bargain and should be taken advantage of . |
With servicing at the franchised Volvo dealer, you also get free Volvo Assist for the year.
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Service costs
I have just been advised that the 2nd year service for my V40 D2 with 12340 miles will be £445.00 at the main dealer - am I correct in assuming I need a dealer service to maintain the manufacturer warranty or can I go elsewhere for half the price?
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Due to your low mileage your dealer is supposed to talk to you about their "essential" service which is a lot cheaper . |
As he ^^ said ask about the e-service. My mothers C30 is 11 years old and has 32,000 miles on it - we've been getting e-services every other year. Not all manufacturers offer such a thing - a good thing Volvo do.
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Thanks for the advice, I will speak to the dealer and see what they say...
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