P pintymcpint Guest 13 Dec 2005 #1 After how many km`s should the First Service be done on a new car..
R RS2K Registered User Messages 2,251 13 Dec 2005 #2 It varies by manufacturer and range. 12 months tops I'd have thought irrespective of mileage. Ask the dealer.
It varies by manufacturer and range. 12 months tops I'd have thought irrespective of mileage. Ask the dealer.
G Guest122 Guest 13 Dec 2005 #3 Usually the first service on a new car is done after 4 to 5000 miles to "tighten everything up". This is usually free as part of the deal when buying. BB
Usually the first service on a new car is done after 4 to 5000 miles to "tighten everything up". This is usually free as part of the deal when buying. BB
R RS2K Registered User Messages 2,251 13 Dec 2005 #4 The old "running in" service is hsitory afaik. My 05 car has 1st service @ 16,000 kms or 12 months whichever is earlier (and it's a diesel).
The old "running in" service is hsitory afaik. My 05 car has 1st service @ 16,000 kms or 12 months whichever is earlier (and it's a diesel).
S snatch Registered User Messages 46 14 Dec 2005 #5 My 05 petrol car was due it's 1st service at 20,000km or 12 months, whichever was earlier. Should tell you in the service book (comes with manual).
My 05 petrol car was due it's 1st service at 20,000km or 12 months, whichever was earlier. Should tell you in the service book (comes with manual).
C Carpenter Registered User Messages 2,607 14 Dec 2005 #6 It's always a good idea to get a service done at 12 monthly intervals at least as oil, coolant, brake fluids etc will degrade with age, regardless of mileage.
It's always a good idea to get a service done at 12 monthly intervals at least as oil, coolant, brake fluids etc will degrade with age, regardless of mileage.