Hi All,
My Cupra is due a service soon as I've owned it a year (2007 1p). I'm hoping to pick your brains to save some money (or tell me otherwise if you think it's not a good idea). I drive it less than 5,000 miles a year, mostly just a weekend toy. But it is remapped running a bit more power so it will need a bit more TLC than an unmodified one.
Instead of asking my garage to carry out a full service I was going to ask them to carry out an oil and filter change and do my fuel filter. I will be buying braided brake lines and new fluid before this goes in for the work so I'll get them to do this at the same time.
So, Fuel filter, oil & filter change, brake fluid change.
I know the brakes pads/discs are fine all round because I only recently got them changed. I can check and top up coolant.
Cambelt & waterpump changed last year after purchasing the car.
I was going to ask for a check of the suspension components but surely that would be checked on the MOT yearly?
Other than that, is there anything I should ask for in addition? Do you think this would save me money or is it worth just getting the full service? I'm just conscious that they do some things that I make an effort to check weekly/monthly.
I have tried to learn to do these jobs DIY but my current living arrangements/ space means I have nowhere to do it, nor the tools available to me, nor the skill or experience!
Thanks in advance
My Cupra is due a service soon as I've owned it a year (2007 1p). I'm hoping to pick your brains to save some money (or tell me otherwise if you think it's not a good idea). I drive it less than 5,000 miles a year, mostly just a weekend toy. But it is remapped running a bit more power so it will need a bit more TLC than an unmodified one.
Instead of asking my garage to carry out a full service I was going to ask them to carry out an oil and filter change and do my fuel filter. I will be buying braided brake lines and new fluid before this goes in for the work so I'll get them to do this at the same time.
So, Fuel filter, oil & filter change, brake fluid change.
I know the brakes pads/discs are fine all round because I only recently got them changed. I can check and top up coolant.
Cambelt & waterpump changed last year after purchasing the car.
I was going to ask for a check of the suspension components but surely that would be checked on the MOT yearly?
Other than that, is there anything I should ask for in addition? Do you think this would save me money or is it worth just getting the full service? I'm just conscious that they do some things that I make an effort to check weekly/monthly.
I have tried to learn to do these jobs DIY but my current living arrangements/ space means I have nowhere to do it, nor the tools available to me, nor the skill or experience!
Thanks in advance
