40k service - Quoted $560 ?? too much????

[buzurk]

Hey guys

Got quoted from local Mazda $560 to a 40,000km service on my 08 MPS 3

Is this normal? they said it was a major, advising pollen filters and the like need to be changed?

OR should i be shopping elsewhere?? Car is still under dealer WTY

[240MPS]

Hey guys

Got quoted from local Mazda $560 to a 40,000km service on my 08 MPS 3

Is this normal? they said it was a major, advising pollen filters and the like need to be changed?

OR should i be shopping elsewhere?? Car is still under dealer WTY

I think so but i had the guys who look after the race car service mine and on 63'000 now and the most I've ever paid is $350. Some dealships are dearer than others just make a couple of calls to another dealership and compare...

[rogwick]

Not sure if this will help as the below has too many different things to compare but I'll post it anyway.

- Just has a service carried out on my MPS6 just last Friday. It was also a 40,000kms service.

- Yes, it is indeed a major service and if you look in the handbook you can see what needs to be changed, tightened, adjusted and replaced at the 40,000kms interval.

- I had mine serviced at a local mechanic that does a lot of tuner cars. I like the work and keep going back (I had my exhaust and downpipe installed there)

- Ok, so the standard service was carried out, I told the mechanic not to worry about wiper blades, air filter, lights etc as I do these myself.

- I made a special request to check the front left ball joint, fix the exhaust rattle, assess a leak I have under. All these were looked at and either fixed or left as they were ok. (Exhaust was fixed, the others not a problem)

- Brakes are recommended to be done next service (informed about it)

- Clutch and Brake fluid was fine so left as is.

- Pollen filter requires a change but I took mine out a while ago and cleaned it manually. Could do with a filter replacement. Just get one and DIY I advise.

All the above and walked away after flashing the plastic for $223.00. Again, different vehicle, different service outlet, minor work required at my 40,000 service. Thought I would post, just for information, hope it helps somewhat

[Reedy]

What are they planning to do for the $560? If you can give us an itemised list then we can make more sense of it.

[rogwick]

itemised list

Oh, there's always a list...whether the work has been carried out on the said list is another story!

[buzurk]

replace engine oil fully synthetic and filter
pollen filter replacement
brake/clutch fluid flush and replacement
rotate and balance wheels
electical system test/diag and ECU update
final inspections, tension checks etc

I also need a warranty item looked at, noisy valves on startup

[rogwick]

ECU update = possible detune.
That's pretty much the same I had done really. Minus the fluid flush as I didn't need it.
I missed out on the Pollen filter to, I'll assess it later and replace it myself

[buzurk]

due to the fact i need a few warranty items looked at maybe i should just take it there anyway

[shakespeare]

My MPS 6 was $438 back in 2008 and they did everything according to the book, have you asked if you can supply your own oil? Castrol Edge 5W30 fully synthetic is only around $60!

Also check this thread for Noisy valves in case they give your trouble at the dealer.

Noisey valves at startup - MPS 6, MPS 3 Gen I, CX7 2.3T

[zippymps3]

My 40,000 service was around $430 Gen1 MPS. Pollen Filter cost and install was most of it, from memory.