servicing

1. Tap the filter to dislodge any large embedded dirt, then gently brush with a soft bristled brush. 2. Spray the filter with K&N cleaning fluid and leave on for 10 minutes 3. Rinse off the cleaning fluid with low pressure water, going from the inside out. 4. Shake off excess...

O'dear.... does not appear to be my week! After getting my duff alternator fixed, I thought I would give Harper & Hebson in Carlisle a phone and book my car in for a service and MOT. And guess what... they are no longer a SEAT dealer!!!! If you live in Scotland, it's starting to get VERY...

Hi all, got my 1st service at 10,000 miles and 10 months next month. Who has had a services and how much do you pay? What is involved in the 10k miles service? Also, is it really worth taking it to a seat dealer, or is somewhere else better (cheaper)

hi guys looking at getting my car serviced basicly i havent got a service book with my car so not sure whats been done before i got it had it afew months and when got it did oil filter oil and spark plugs also has new air filter, done another oil change since. found out today that a major...

I'm seriously considering purchasing a TDI FR on PCP and I'm not sure about the maintenance packages that are being offered..the best ones i've found so far are around £50-55 a month and just wondered if anyone thought it was actually worth the extra expense...i'd be doing approx 20k miles a...

Hi I would like to know how much people have paid for PD oil at a Seat service? I have a 130 TDi FR so require PD oil, Millers is 30quid, castrol edge is 37 quid, for 4.5L so I was wondering how much they charged at a service for the oil. If its reasonably close Ill let Seat supply the...

alrite guys... me n my dad are gona service the beast of a 1.4 beeza n need a little advice. Gona be changing the cam belt. is there any specialist tools i need? I was also going to replace the ******* noisy tappet that makes it sound **** from cold. I was going to do this seperately but do...

Just wondered if anyone could recommend either a dealer or VAG specialist in the North East, car has full Seat history and am keen to keep this up. Only thing is just got 40K service coming up and wondering how much to expect to pay, haven't got round to ringing around yet. Thanks...

Hello All, Could anyone recommend a place to get my 2.0Tdi serviced ?, I live in Castleford and work in York, so ideally somewhere near these areas. It's an Altea, still in warranty. Thanks.

Can anyone recommend a good independent garage to service my LCR in the Bolton, Manchester or even Stockport areas? I don't want to take it back to a SEAT dealer, only to be ripped off again! I've taken it to Stockport (SEAT) and Bury (SEAT) in the past. Stockport in particular, were completely...

is there a fixed price for services or do they vary from dealer to dealer

My FR TDI Has just gone in for its first servicing (Annual) Anything that I should keep an eye open for when I go to pick it up? :think:

Just purchased a new 20VT FR Ibiza, fantastic car especially for ther money! Anyway I never get involved with dealers trying to sell extras, I've never been of the opinion that extras are actually worth the money, well until now. Have any of you lot been offered the fixed price servicing...

hi i live in cambridge,anyone know of a good specialist garage local where i can get my leon cupra serviced at??.not sure whether to take it to the stealers as ive heard mixed reports wayneo

Can anybody recommend a good garage for general servicing, part fitting etc in and around the Southmapton, Hampshire area? I'm starting to think towards the 40k service that will be due next year and instead of leaving it to the last minute and paying the £310 the local Seat stealer want, I...

Hi all I just put my LC in for it's 40k fourth service (my car has done 25k). When I got the car back I got the additional work advice quote which highlighted all the things with the car. To say I was shocked was an understatement! :cry: :cry: :cry: I don't thrash the car or anything this is...

Hi,car is coming up to a service, just wanted to know where i can get uprated plugs,leads and stuff from. its a 2.0 16v cordy! any ideas?! :confused:

Hi anyone and everyone. I have just bought my first Seat. A Leon Cupra 20VT. Totally standard and FSSH. It needs a 60k service but I cant find any info? Does it need anything special? Cheers:D

How often should these cars be serviced? It was serviced at 65,000 miles when the cam belt was changed as there was no previous record of this being done. The mileage is now at 78,000 and when the ignition is turned on the screen where it normally gives you mileage says SERVICE. Is it...

Service reminder thingy has been on the car for a week or so now, it's on 1300 miles now so I've got a lil while to go before I start panicing! This will be the first time I've had this car serviced (bought in may 06), it will be on 40k approx when it gets serviced. Any idea what they will...