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Gaz Post Delivery Checks 24-09-2009, 10:04 PM
gregozedobe Some dealers will do a "post... 25-09-2009, 12:22 AM
oracle1 First oil at 1000 25-09-2009, 12:54 AM
Transporter Just a word about these... 25-09-2009, 07:35 AM
Skoda Convert Shouldn't be necessary 25-09-2009, 11:20 AM
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  1. #1
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    Post Delivery Checks

    So we have just passed 1500Kms on our new Octavia, and we had been told by the dealer to bring the car back in for a check up at 1500.
    This is free of charge, part of the delivery service and apparently standard for new Skodas

    I can't get back to the dealer (interstate) for the check up, but "no problems", they say "any Skoda dealer can do it"...

    The Local Canberra dealer says "no can do", they have customers bring their cars back in for a minor service/check up at 7500Kms, and it costs $80.

    Can anyone confirm what is the norm?

    Cheers

  2. #2
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    Some dealers will do a "post purchase check" for free, others don't. Unless you can find one that agrees with your selling dealer then you will be paying for it. A cynical mind could suspect that the dealer is giving you a freebie (which isn't going to cost them much) to get you used to the idea of visiting the dealer regularly and therefore getting your servicing done there.

    IMHO unless you have reason to suspect there is something wrong then there is no urgent need to go to the dealer that soon (assuming that you have read the manual and are doing the normal owner-responsibility checks of fluid levels, tyre pressures etc). When you get back home get your dealer to do the check then.

    I think the official line from Skoda Oz is that unless something goes wrong (or your driving constitutes "severe driving conditions") then your first service isn't needed until 15,000Km/12 months (whichever is the sooner).

    Some dealers recommend an interim oil change service at 7,500km/6 months, others don't. Obviously the more often you get your car serviced the more money they make

    Some owners like to do an initial oil change at 1-2,000Km (I do), other people insist it is a waste of time, money and oil and your car is better off without it.

    Lots of opinions around, some very strident on these issues. Do your research and do what you think is best.
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    First oil at 1000

    First oil change at 1000-1500 to remove the shard formed as parts bed in, also to check for rocks in the filter in case something has gone wrong. I like to cut open my oil filters at the change and look.
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    Just a word about these extended oil changes on late model cars.
    Every VW sold in OZ is set for fixed servicing 15,000km or 1 year whichever come first. I always changed engine oil in all our cars no later than 7,500km. In my T5 for last 3 oil changes I set up display for flexible servicing and the message "Service in 3,000km" came on the display after driving just 3,000km after the oil change. So, for you guys who want to keep their cars in good condition for long, long time think about changing your oil every 7,500km instead. Especially if you do many short trips like I do. (see the note in the owner's manual "Driving under severe conditions")
    I have no doubts that, if you service your car by the manufacturer recommendation, that your car will last 3 years 100,000km but what happens if you keep it for 200,000km or 10 or more years? Would it be trouble free or would the extended oil changes reduce the life of many engine components and engine itself?

    For Gaz,
    have your dealer to change the engine oil and oil filter at 7,500km if you can. It will not hurt the engine and will only last longer, but if you would be replacing the car every 3years, don't. Do what is in the owner's manual.
    Last edited by Transporter; 25-09-2009 at 08:14 AM. Reason: add more text

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    Shouldn't be necessary

    I must agree with everyone else GAZ and the 7,500 is worth considering if you are keeping the vehicle for over 3 years. The thing that concerns me is whether or not the pre-delivery inspection which is vital for all new cars has been done?? It's like a rwc and if they haven't done it and thats why they are asking you to return in 1,500km to get it done then i would be concerned.

    They may be trying to appear as though they are offering this great service but in reality if they are not changing the oil and filter at 1,500km then all they are doing is what should have been done as a part of pre-delivery before you picked up the car, so it is hard to see how they are offering great service by inconveniencing you to come back for something they should have already done pre-delivery.

    If you still have doubts call Skoda Australia, they will tell you without any fear of BS (hopefully)

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    I've asked the dealers again and again ....(and again) about a 1500km service, or even a 7.5k service. All the dealers in Melb say come see us at 15k. When I did push them for a 7.5k service, they quoted $300 odd..so I gave up.

    I asked my cousin who was a Mazda/Honda mechanic and now does VW/SKoda/AUdi and he said he has never seen metal in the VAG cars at even 15k, but did see it occasionally in the Japanese cars which recommend the first service at 1500km. He reckons the Hyundais he serviced though had filters chock full of metal at the run-in service.

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