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Service+mot cost

score
score Posts: 90 Forumite
Hi

I wanted to know roughly how much that it costs to carry out a full service with a mot?

Also does it usually included changing spark plugs or is this extras.

Kwick fit seem to have offers I've seen online. Don't know if ther good or not?

Thanks
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  • What car?:T
  • score
    score Posts: 90 Forumite
    What car?:T

    Its an Astra 1999-2004 1.6 MK4 model

    Also its an Petrol
  • bigjl
    bigjl Posts: 6,457 Forumite
    I wouldn't expect a simple oil service on that to cost much more than £80 to £120, and MOT will cost from £35 to £50, depends how much your local place charges.

    It may be an idea to phone somewhere local. As on an internet forum and prices vary all over the country.
  • bigjl wrote: »
    I wouldn't expect a simple oil service on that to cost much more than £80 to £120, and MOT will cost from £35 to £50, depends how much your local place charges.

    It may be an idea to phone somewhere local. As on an internet forum and prices vary all over the country.

    How much?

    I'd Service it with genuine bits ALL filters +plugs other than genuine Oil and take it for MOT for £120...
  • also depends which level of service it requires
  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    MOT costs anything up to £54.85, that is the official rate for a car MOT.
  • oldtoolie
    oldtoolie Posts: 750 Forumite
    You need to know what level of full service is required depending on age, mileage and previous history. Garages will sometimes do things that are not necessary (annual change of spark plugs for example) and overlook things that are required occasionally. So you need to see the service schedule in the owners manual or find it on the net. Then talk it over with the garage.
  • fivetide
    fivetide Posts: 3,811 Forumite
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    Sounds like the OP is looking at a 'special offer' for service and mot.

    That will probably be just the oil change which doesn't always constitute a service as per the schedule. Have a look in the handbook. You might eb due a cambelt change or anything depending on miles....

    5t.
    What if there was no such thing as a rhetorical question?
  • Hammyman
    Hammyman Posts: 9,913 Forumite
    How much?

    I'd Service it with genuine bits ALL filters +plugs other than genuine Oil and take it for MOT for £120...

    Whats it like working for £5/hr? Do the wheels actually get taken off the car?
  • mikey72
    mikey72 Posts: 14,680 Forumite
    How much?

    I'd Service it with genuine bits ALL filters +plugs other than genuine Oil and take it for MOT for £120...


    All genuine GM parts, even the oil
    (Use GM oil in everything, semi synthetic, about £10 per 5l)

    MOT £50
    Oil £10
    Air Filter £8
    Fuel filter £8
    Oil filter £2
    Pollen filter £8
    Plugs £10

    That's £96 gone, if you'll do the rest for £24, I think even I would let you.
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