Year 2 service today - Page 2

NigelDay · Jun 26th, 2015, 13:34

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Originally Posted by Crockers

Just been told by both MRG and Johnsonsnthat brake fluid change is recommended every two years and falls outside the 5 year service plan and is chargeable. So those who got it included uber result

Bizarre. Oil changes are included, but brake fluid changes are excluded. Not a great message for 'Volvo commitment to safety'.

Westyman · Jun 26th, 2015, 17:19

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Originally Posted by Crockers

Just been told by both MRG and Johnsonsnthat brake fluid change is recommended every two years and falls outside the 5 year service plan and is chargeable. So those who got it included uber result

I can't remember having any Ts & Cs for the pre-paid service option I took up to confirm or deny this.

RoyMacDonald · Jun 26th, 2015, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Crockers

Mine's booked in for July 12th and I was told brake fluid change isn't included. Hmm think this needs looking into.

I was told the brake fluid was included, ( I was looking for catches before I took it out) my first service isn't due yet so haven't had mine done yet.

nozmeister · Jun 27th, 2015, 07:40

Looking at the terms of the "five years servicing for £500" it says that brake fluid is a wear and tear item. Not sure if labour is included in offer but not the fluid itself?

RoyMacDonald · Jul 1st, 2015, 01:05

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Originally Posted by nozmeister

Looking at the terms of the "five years servicing for £500" it says that brake fluid is a wear and tear item. Not sure if labour is included in offer but not the fluid itself?

My service plan contract info says it includes everything in the maintenance schedule including the cost of the materials. (see below) I did specifically ask the sales rep if it included brake fluid and he said it did.

Crockers · Jul 1st, 2015, 08:00

I think it must depend as to when you took out the plan.

Flux · Jul 1st, 2015, 10:06

I was also under the impression that this was outside service plan - good result for those who have as think it's circa £70 ordinarily - go get yourselves a take away and a nice bottle of plonk on your saving.....and you'll still have enough change left over for the bus home!

cheshired5 · Jul 1st, 2015, 10:36

If you consider that a dealer might charge £50-80 for brake fluid renewal, its omission is a significant cost but if you then consider that it would cost you less than a tenner to do yourself, it's neither here nor there.
Whichever way, it's odd that brake fluid is considered wear and tear but oil isn't.
No doubt it's left off the obligatory service items to keep the fixed service cost down which makes the cars appear more cheap to maintain on paper for the big fleet companies and any advertising.

AngloScot · Jul 1st, 2015, 10:59

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Originally Posted by Flux

I was also under the impression that this was outside service plan - good result for those who have as think it's circa £70 ordinarily - go get yourselves a take away and a nice bottle of plonk on your saving.....and you'll still have enough change left over for the bus home!

Why waste money on a bus, when you have a nice XC60 to get you home. Put the extra cash towards Diesel.

NigelDay · Jul 1st, 2015, 12:08

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Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

My service plan contract info says it includes everything in the maintenance schedule including the cost of the materials. (see below) I did specifically ask the sales rep if it included brake fluid and he said it did.

When did you take out your service plan ? Was it the '5 years for £500' which is currently on offer ?

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Flux Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2017 14:16 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North	I was also under the impression that this was outside service plan - good result for those who have as think it's circa £70 ordinarily - go get yourselves a take away and a nice bottle of plonk on your saving.....and you'll still have enough change left over for the bus home! __________________ XC60 181 FWD R Design Lux Nav Geartronic - MY14.5

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cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	If you consider that a dealer might charge £50-80 for brake fluid renewal, its omission is a significant cost but if you then consider that it would cost you less than a tenner to do yourself, it's neither here nor there. Whichever way, it's odd that brake fluid is considered wear and tear but oil isn't. No doubt it's left off the obligatory service items to keep the fixed service cost down which makes the cars appear more cheap to maintain on paper for the big fleet companies and any advertising. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles Last edited by cheshired5; Jul 1st, 2015 at 10:52.

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