Car Service Care Packages

GrahamHepburn

Is there any previous discussion about if it is worth taking out a service care package with a garage when buying a car? I bought a new car in 2016, found I was paying more than I thought I should be in servicing up to 2020, and then took out a service care package with my garage, but the cost is still around the same? Has any analysis been done on the pros and cons of doing this please?

Ebe_Scrooge

Depends on your point of view.  I guess the main consideration is how much a service costs.  If you're paying main-dealer prices then it's going to cost a lot more for a service than if you've got a trusted independent mechanic who can do it instead.

Remember that you don't have to use a main dealer for servicing.  If you use an independent mechanic/garage who is vat-registered, who uses genuine parts and who does the service according to the manufacturer's schedule, then your warranty is still valid.  There is of course the argument of good-will - if you always use a main dealer, then a fault develops outside of warranty, the dealer will sometimes make a contribution to the repair as a gesture of good-will.  Of course, if warranty is not a factor then I'd always recommend using an independent - as long as you've got a mechanic who you trust to do it properly.

Bigwheels1111

When I purchased my new Peugeot 5008 in December 2016 I paid £13.42 a month for 5 years. Main dealer service.
£805.20 for 5 years interest free.
Just took out a new plan for 5 years at another Peugeot main dealer for £14.99 a month.
Includes brake fluid and pollen filters every 2 years most don’t include them. £900 = £180 a year.
I would only use quality parts if I got it done local.
Mann filters, Oil is £50, Oil filter £15, pollen filter’s £23, brake fluid £10, sump waster £3 Total before Labour £102.00
£78 for Labour at main dealer is ok.
Main dealer package, through emac.