I'm spending a lot of time on CarSales at the moment looking at different brands and it got me thinking. What is the average servicing price for all these brands? How often does it need to go in? How reliable is it?
I don't want to sound lazy but Google is far too complicated going from site to site trying to find an answer. I actually don't have a car of my own so I couldn't give my own input.
What's wrong with OP's previous posts?
Guessing he is 21, relatively new to the forum, trying to do his research before buying a car and also setting himself up with reliable backups of his porn.
Don't deny it - We've all been there before! haha
You upset because your comment on my RAID post got -4 votes? ;)
that's not even a solid neg vote effort
OP has never commented on anyone's post but their own.
So you actually go out of your way and check a posters history just to s**t post?
Generally, the more expensive or more "luxurious brand" the car, the more expensive the servicing.
Most of the time, the servicing price is high for no reason and set based on the logic that someone buying an expensive car can afford to pay more for servicing.
Let’s say something about Toyota and Lexus. The first Lexus developed engines for their passenger cars were the 200t’s so anything that isn’t a 200t is a Toyota developed engine. So the next question is, what makes the 3.5l Aurion different to a 3.5l Lexus RX? (I think it was the older models that had the same engine)
So the next question is, what makes the 3.5l Aurion different to a 3.5l Lexus RX? (I think it was the older models that had the same engine)
Not sure what your point is here? They may well be the same engine (I don't know). But the rest of the car is different.
Just saying why would Lexus be more expensive if it’s all Toyota parts, although it’s probably not the case
Just saying why would Lexus be more expensive if it’s all Toyota parts
The engine is just one part of the car. There's still the rest of the car that's different. Different design, different materials, different build tolerances, but mainly different brand. Just like everything else, some people buy cars purely for the looks and the name that comes with it. Some people won't even look at the engine.
So the next question is, what makes the 3.5l Aurion different to a 3.5l Lexus RX?
People who drive a Lexus are willing to pay more than people who drive an Aurion, really.
The 1UZ was the first Lexus developed engine. It was a V8 and went into their very first car the LS400.
The 2GR (3.5L V6) in most Lexus cars has port & direct injection (D4D) which the Toyota models don't. It makes more power and gets better fuel economy considering they power larger cars that are RWD
The Lotus Evora has an Aurion engine and costs $120k? I wonder if that costs more to service than a Camry.
If you're looking to buy something, OP, just buy the OzB'ers favourite, a Camry. Cost flap all to service (basically oil/filter every 10K) and ultra-reliable.
Yep boring but cheap as chips (we have one!)
major service is 600+ for camry. Oil filter is annoying to take out, requires an adapter and is next to the oil pan under the car.
Depends on model/make/age and who you go to (dealer vs independent mechanic).
Also depends on the service (regular vs large service).
We have two sedans (one Ford and one Toyota), both are very cheap due to the high volume sold. Dealer is <$200 per service, independent down to $130
Personally I DIY, last service was about $50 for each vehicle and lasts a year (full synthetic engine oil + genuine oil filter). Reliability is excellent, in 3.5 years been towed once due to fuel issue (car sitting for 1+ month while on holiday). Never broken down on the road in either vehicle.
Learn to service your own car and you'll save heaps. In terms of reliability Toyota is 'boring' but popular for a reason.
Can I ask was it sitting outdoors during the summer?
Very hot summer but undercover. Some gummy fuel, fixed once that was cleaned out
Generally speaking, most (if not almost all) car services are identical for the cars that we drive on a regular basis. Changing the oil, changing the various filters (air filter, cabin filter, oil filter…etc.), topping up the coolant and all the other basic tasks are all very similar.
So what really drives the differences in services prices are two things - what you're willing to pay, the cost of parts. Obviously with more expensive cars, services will be more expensive because people are willing to pay more, and also because the cost of parts are higher.
The second factor you want to consider is how easy it is to find the parts for the car you want and how easy it is to find mechanics that know their way around that model of car well. Here, the more exotic (or rare) your car is, the harder it will be for you.
This isn't even taking into account the cost of parts replacements, which are much more expensive than most of your servicing costs. Say your alternator or water pump kicks it, it'll be much more expensive to replace on some Euro car than on a Toyota. This is where the bulk of the additional costs comes in.
At the end of the day, the old adage is true - if you go with the most common, most ubiquitous, reliable, easy to work on car, then servicing will be cheap. It's the old economies of scale going. Not to mention that services tend to be much quicker. If you run a shop, you're much more likely to have Camry parts laying around than Passat parts.
In terms of averages, $200 per service sounds about right for me (Toyota Camry). I have serviced it myself in the past when I was a poor student, then it's down to $50 or so, but I'd rather spend the time doing other things now as I've gotten much more busy over time.
Try a Google search
probably too hard
Volkswagen Golf. $300 minor service. Around $1k major service. No issues with car reliability. Had thermostat housing replaced, that's about it.
Around $200 from your mechanic you have gone to for years.
Around $400 at a dealership.
What is the average servicing price for all these brands?
Varies on the brand, so go in to the dealer or call the service center and ask for some prices!!
How often does it need to go in?
Depends on the car, normally its one of the following 7.5k, 10k or 15k.
How reliable is it?
Servicing? Very ;)
How about hybrid cars? Local mechanic or dealership?
I'm a bit hesitant to take my hybrid to my local mechanic (who services my Rolla).
Mazda about 289 inclusive of gst.
Got overcharged by dealer on my last service, went to Mazda website and enquire. Got a refund straightaway.
~$60. Do it myself, never taken any of my cars to a mechanic or dealer for services.
A service is more than the $50 or $60 for the consumables. Our mechanics checks a whole lists of items making sure they’re within manufacturers recommendations while changing the consumables.
$50 for oil, $15 for filter every 10k kms
your previous posts have been amazing