What price oil change?
#1
What price oil change?
Prompted by posts on the UK forum....
Jaguar UK are offering an oil service Jaguar UK - S-TYPE OIL SERVICE FOR £149*
which is a bit more than an oil change, as it includes an Electronic Vehicle Health Check and a top-up oil kit, but even so....
£149 - which is about $230
Comments?
Jaguar UK are offering an oil service Jaguar UK - S-TYPE OIL SERVICE FOR £149*
which is a bit more than an oil change, as it includes an Electronic Vehicle Health Check and a top-up oil kit, but even so....
£149 - which is about $230
Comments?
#2
Kwik Fit can do it for £54.95 $84.78 for 3000cc and above engine size with the oil of you choice. They will also do an m.o.t test for £20 if booked at the same time.
I think thats value for money
MoT And Service Pricing
I think thats value for money
MoT And Service Pricing
#3
#4
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Perth Ontario Canada
Posts: 11,058
Received 2,255 Likes
on
1,840 Posts
I'll have to pick myself up off the floor first.................
OK. My local garage will do an oil and filter change, overall condition inspection and plug in a code scanner (if I ask) for about $60CDN, 37 pounds sterling. To me Jag and their dealers just hurt themselves by charging unreasonable amounts for routine servicing.
OK. My local garage will do an oil and filter change, overall condition inspection and plug in a code scanner (if I ask) for about $60CDN, 37 pounds sterling. To me Jag and their dealers just hurt themselves by charging unreasonable amounts for routine servicing.
#5
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: PHX some of the time
Posts: 116,746
Received 6,253 Likes
on
5,453 Posts
#6
#7
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow, Scotland UK
Posts: 47,303
Received 9,005 Likes
on
4,113 Posts
Well, must say I have the same issue with Audi, although not quite so bad.
£100 oil + filter change!
To be fair though, I use the OEM recommended Castrol Syntec ( Edge ) 05w30 longlife oil which is damn expensive stuff at around £14 per litre. Needing 4 litres or so+ filter I estimate around £60 and can't really buy much cheaper anywhere so get it done at the dealers.
My wifes VW Passat also uses the exact same spec of oil, I found that National tyres will do an oil + filter change for around £35 - £40 using the exact correct spec of oil!!!!!
HEADS UP UK guys - I can't even buy the oil + filter for that price so why would I do it myself?
Its worthwhile checking out and if you're a little **** like me you can watch themevery step of the way
Trending Topics
#9
I use an oilvac for alternate oil changes only changing the filter every second change. Its really quick so I end up doing it more often which should keep the engine fit for its second 100,000 miles. The guy I bought it off used main dealers and had paid £1400 for a single service including 2 tyres and two brake discs and pads and gearbox reflash. The argument about keeping up resale value by using a jaguar dealer didnt work for him as he had spent more in servicing over 4 years than he sold the car for at seven years old. Maybe for the first three years of the cars life its different.
#10
I just had the Jag in for 60k service, diagnostic for a lit up engine light and a state inspection-- $360.
According to the invoice, the oil & filter were about $60.
The 60k service (labor) + diagnostic $209
Another $70ish for wipers, various filters and "shop supplies" which were explained to me as the various fluids used for a top-up.
Add to all that tax and the $16 inspection fee.
Thankfully my codes were all old and meaningless non-issues.
Overall, I don't mind a $60 oil change at my trusted servicer even if it means I have to drive all the way down to Virginia Beach. I've seen dumb things happen at the quick lube places. (My aunt lost her adorable 83 Nissan Pulsar because a rushed kid at a Jiffy Lube failed to put her oil plug back in!)
According to the invoice, the oil & filter were about $60.
The 60k service (labor) + diagnostic $209
Another $70ish for wipers, various filters and "shop supplies" which were explained to me as the various fluids used for a top-up.
Add to all that tax and the $16 inspection fee.
Thankfully my codes were all old and meaningless non-issues.
Overall, I don't mind a $60 oil change at my trusted servicer even if it means I have to drive all the way down to Virginia Beach. I've seen dumb things happen at the quick lube places. (My aunt lost her adorable 83 Nissan Pulsar because a rushed kid at a Jiffy Lube failed to put her oil plug back in!)
#11
Just do it yourself. No one else will be as meticulous about pouring the fluids, no one else will triple-check to make certain that all bolts and screws and caps are properly tightened after service is complete, no one else will take mega-extreme care to keep your interior completely stain-free from stray oil and grease splatters. Maybe I'm overly ****, but I just don't want any young, barely trained kids working on our vehicles. And regardless of where you go in the automotive service industry these days, you just cannot avoid them....
#12
I just had the Jag in for 60k service, diagnostic for a lit up engine light and a state inspection-- $360.
According to the invoice, the oil & filter were about $60.
The 60k service (labor) + diagnostic $209
Another $70ish for wipers, various filters and "shop supplies" which were explained to me as the various fluids used for a top-up.
Add to all that tax and the $16 inspection fee.
Thankfully my codes were all old and meaningless non-issues.
Overall, I don't mind a $60 oil change at my trusted servicer even if it means I have to drive all the way down to Virginia Beach. I've seen dumb things happen at the quick lube places. (My aunt lost her adorable 83 Nissan Pulsar because a rushed kid at a Jiffy Lube failed to put her oil plug back in!)
According to the invoice, the oil & filter were about $60.
The 60k service (labor) + diagnostic $209
Another $70ish for wipers, various filters and "shop supplies" which were explained to me as the various fluids used for a top-up.
Add to all that tax and the $16 inspection fee.
Thankfully my codes were all old and meaningless non-issues.
Overall, I don't mind a $60 oil change at my trusted servicer even if it means I have to drive all the way down to Virginia Beach. I've seen dumb things happen at the quick lube places. (My aunt lost her adorable 83 Nissan Pulsar because a rushed kid at a Jiffy Lube failed to put her oil plug back in!)
Was your service at a dealer or indy? My dealer is about $100.00 for a LOF so your is a great price if it is the dealer.
#13
Just do it yourself. No one else will be as meticulous about pouring the fluids, no one else will triple-check to make certain that all bolts and screws and caps are properly tightened after service is complete, no one else will take mega-extreme care to keep your interior completely stain-free from stray oil and grease splatters. Maybe I'm overly ****, but I just don't want any young, barely trained kids working on our vehicles. And regardless of where you go in the automotive service industry these days, you just cannot avoid them....
And you can have a good look round to detect any incipient problems.
#14
#15
It's independant-(www.abacusracing.com)- all older fellows--reminds me of my dad and his cronies.
If I had the inclination, tools, proper working area I'd be game to try it myself. My dad insisted that I be able to change my own tires, oil and other basic maintenance (jumpstarts, wipers etc) before I could get my license. The Jag isn't an old Buick, the only thing I do myself is the washing & detailing.. Dad also taught me to admit you know when you're in over your head and not be embarassed to take it to a professional in lieu of screwing up something pricey.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jaguar Forums Editor
Jaguar Press release
0
09-03-2015 09:38 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)