Fiat 1st Service cost and latest recall (1 Viewer)

[BillandHelen]

I know there are different views on this but we decided to get our main Fiat Professional dealer to carry out an oil and filter change as our van is nearing one year old. Think this is also referred to by Fiat as a Low Mileage Service.

So, total charge including vat was £200.34, included 7litres of oil at £10.98 a litre and roughly one hours labour. So not too bad, please don’t suggest I could have done it myself, refuelling it with diesel is technically enough for me!!

Got the latest recall done whilst it was in, really just a 10min job.

Interestingly was also given the full chassis details of my vehicle as held by Fiat. Built on 5/12/16, delivered to IH at end of December and warranty starts on 11/5/17 and finishes on 11/5/20.

Also gives full details of all options factory fitted, list of all campaigns (recalls) carried out and various other details. Really useful and filed away with vehicle documents.

Anyone else been given this by their dealer?

Bill

 

[Blue Knight]

Crickey, how much!

The filter plus 7-litres of oil only costs about £52 via Opie Oils so £200 is a very nice little earner for those Fiat folk.

I might start a mobile oil changing service facility at this rate

 

[The Nomad]

How much? Wow.

Oil and filter change in a garage with ramps etc is I'd have thought half an hour, max.
Oil maybe 50 quid even retail, and filter maybe 20 quid retail.....trade is probably half that price.

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[Derbyshire wanderer]

I had a similar quote from the main stealer in Nuneaton but after discussing that it could not be justified as reasonable for their retail parts cost plus the over estimated time of an hour to undo a drain plug and swop the filter we agreed on £160 including VAT.
Similar discussions each year while in warranty and now have decided that any new motor home (or car) purchasing in future will entirely depend on the supplying dealer including ALL annual service costs in the deal for the warranty period.

 

[Hettie's Crew]

We use a Fiat Professional Commercial Truck place, North East Truck and Van and the service the year before last was £129, last year was £280 including new fuel filter and an mot.
Strangely, for me, I trust NET&V, never have any other vehicle garage.

 

[Xabia]

Having just had some complicated electrical problem sorted on my X250 by a small Fiat garage in Moraira, Spain at a labour cost of €36 per hour I am going to have my vehicle serviced there in future.

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[Lenny HB]

Our independant charges £20 + vat for the oil, service not required untill 2 years or 28K, I always wait until out of warranty at 2 years then take it to my local independant, Low mileage service £120.

 

[PP Bear]

I know there are different views on this but we decided to get our main Fiat Professional dealer to carry out an oil and filter change as our van is nearing one year old. Think this is also referred to by Fiat as a Low Mileage Service.

So, total charge including vat was £200.34, included 7litres of oil at £10.98 a litre and roughly one hours labour. So not too bad, please don’t suggest I could have done it myself, refuelling it with diesel is technically enough for me!!

Got the latest recall done whilst it was in, really just a 10min job.

Interestingly was also given the full chassis details of my vehicle as held by Fiat. Built on 5/12/16, delivered to IH at end of December and warranty starts on 11/5/17 and finishes on 11/5/20.

Also gives full details of all options factory fitted, list of all campaigns (recalls) carried out and various other details. Really useful and filed away with vehicle documents.

Anyone else been given this by their dealer?

Bill

Well done, as it's so long as you're happy and have peace of mind too.

We can all quote this that and the other, but it's done and you're happy

 

[Bart]

Well done, as it's so long as you're happy and have peace of mind too.

We can all quote this that and the other, but it's done and you're happy

So true, it's the OP's money and they are happy

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[Jim Schush]

I think I may be in a similar camp to you when it comes supporting your local Fiat Professional Dealer. Ok so it costs a bit extra to have a service with your authorised dealer however if you build a relationship up with your dealer you will get a better service. When it comes to recalls and other warranty issues your dealer should be more open to helping you.
Build a relationship with your dealer and it should pay off?
Just my thoughts.....

 

[The Wino]

Well done, as it's so long as you're happy and have peace of mind too.

We can all quote this that and the other, but it's done and you're happy

And you can't do any damage changing the oil too often

 

[Puddleduck]

We had our oil changed after a year by the local garage using FIAT parts. The service will be done at the FIAT Professional Centre.

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[MikeD]

We had a full print out for our Autotrail. Can't remember if I have one for our IH.