S40 (New) Engine 2.0D : - Volvo 4 years plus service offer

johnjb · Oct 15th, 2012, 23:18

Due the 75k service shortly (non DPF), i recently viewed the local Volvo dealers website - reduced servicing for cars 4 years +.Has anyone been quoted actual rates for servicing and are they value for money?

Welton · Oct 16th, 2012, 08:58

I've been using the 'essential service' scheme for two years. It's basically a once-over, Oil + Filter and a stamp in the book (albeit with "essential" written over it). I do the filters, plugs and brakes myself or elsewhere to keep the cost down.

It usually costs £150.00 but be careful because they will only include Semi-Synthetic oil (I had to send the car back for it to be drained out again). I ask for an essential service and pay the extra £40.00? to go "Fully Synthetic".

Another thing to watch is that they don't appear to do and software checks/updates despite how it reads on the website. I paid an extra £30.00 to gain the updates last time.

Oct 15th, 2012, 23:18	#1
johnjb Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:32 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belfast	Volvo 4 years plus service offer Due the 75k service shortly (non DPF), i recently viewed the local Volvo dealers website - reduced servicing for cars 4 years +.Has anyone been quoted actual rates for servicing and are they value for money?

Oct 16th, 2012, 08:58	#2
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I've been using the 'essential service' scheme for two years. It's basically a once-over, Oil + Filter and a stamp in the book (albeit with "essential" written over it). I do the filters, plugs and brakes myself or elsewhere to keep the cost down. It usually costs £150.00 but be careful because they will only include Semi-Synthetic oil (I had to send the car back for it to be drained out again). I ask for an essential service and pay the extra £40.00? to go "Fully Synthetic". Another thing to watch is that they don't appear to do and software checks/updates despite how it reads on the website. I paid an extra £30.00 to gain the updates last time. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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