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Bau_ong

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Hi all,

just bought a 2nd hand 2.5 year old axio with 50k mileage and recently send the car to a highly recommended workshop for servicing

 

the bill went to 735 sgd... not sure if it was worth the $$, please advise if i was overcharged

 

service w/ FOC balancing of tyres and handbrake = 130

engine filter = 30

Orginal toyota CVT transmission oil = 110

orginal air filter = 35

coolent change = 65

engine flush = 25

aircon flush = 160

change of front tyres = 2 x 90 = 180

 

- it was claim that the CVT oil used by the previous owner is not tht correct one, with potential damage to the gear box

- the aircon "oil" was low and if we did not top-up, the compressor will spoilt and will cause 600 sgd easily. hence they recommended a aircon flush with coolent top-up

- the front tyres was more worn out compared to the rear tyres and we change the front tyres, (although i heard that we could easily swap the front tyres with the rear so as to increase the life span of the tyres)

 

 

 

 

 

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Silver_blade

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- it was claim that the CVT oil used by the previous owner is not tht correct one, with potential damage to the gear box

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How can the mech tell unless they have the record? Edited by Silver_blade
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Timex1441

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Hi all,

just bought a 2nd hand 2.5 year old axio with 50k mileage and recently send the car to a highly recommended workshop for servicing

 

the bill went to 735 sgd... not sure if it was worth the $$, please advise if i was overcharged

 

service w/ FOC balancing of tyres and handbrake = 130

engine filter = 30

Orginal toyota CVT transmission oil = 110

orginal air filter = 35

coolent change = 65

engine flush = 25

aircon flush = 160

change of front tyres = 2 x 90 = 180

 

- it was claim that the CVT oil used by the previous owner is not tht correct one, with potential damage to the gear box

- the aircon "oil" was low and if we did not top-up, the compressor will spoilt and will cause 600 sgd easily. hence they recommended a aircon flush with coolent top-up

- the front tyres was more worn out compared to the rear tyres and we change the front tyres, (although i heard that we could easily swap the front tyres with the rear so as to increase the life span of the tyres)

 

i assume the "service w/ FOC balancing of tyres and handbrake" refers to labour fees? If u buy 2 tyres, charging 130 for balancing and handbrake sounds a bit exp. (usually if u buy tyres, they should give u a discount for the balancing)

 

 

 

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(sorry for double post, the first post was done wrongly)

i assume the "service w/ FOC balancing of tyres and handbrake" refers to labour fees? If u buy 2 tyres, charging 130 for balancing and handbrake sounds a bit exp. (usually if u buy tyres, they should give u a discount for the balancing)

 

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Passion

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Balancing is free with tyre.Handbrake cable the most 20 dollar work for drum brake.What's the difference between engine filter and original air filter?Tyre depends on what tyre.Best is change all 4 together,else later back botak,have to change and re-align and balance again.waste money.

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Watwheels

Watwheels

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And who says outside WS is cheaper dan AD? :D

 

AD at least have a comprehensive coverage of what is done for each 10k mileage with the price clearly stated. Outside WS just anyhow whack only if you dun give clear instructions on what you want. Newbie like TS sure kenna whacked hard.

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Bau_ong

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Hi all,

some change highlighted in bold

just bought a 2nd hand 2.5 year old axio with 50k mileage and recently send the car to a highly recommended workshop for servicing

 

the bill went to 735 sgd... not sure if it was worth the $$, please advise if i was overcharged

 

standard service (change of engine oil to motul 5w30) w/ FOC balancing of tyres and handbrake = 130

engine oil filter = 30

Orginal toyota CVT transmission oil = 110

original air filter = 35

coolent change = 65

engine flush = 25

aircon flush (change ofcompressor oil and top-up of aircon gas) = 160

change of front tyres = 2 x 90 = 180

 

- it was claim that the CVT oil used by the previous owner is not tht correct one, with potential damage to the gear box.

The mechanic "smell" the oil and say that the oil dont seems to smell like the the original CVT oil

 

- the aircon "oil" was low and if we did not top-up, the compressor will spoilt and will cause 600 sgd easily. hence they recommended a aircon flush with coolent top-up

 

- the front tyres was more worn out compared to the rear tyres and we change the front tyres, (although i heard that we could easily swap the front tyres with the rear so as to increase the life span of the tyres)

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Aaronlkl

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- it was claim that the CVT oil used by the previous owner is not tht correct one, with potential damage to the gear box.

The mechanic "smell" the oil and say that the oil dont seems to smell like the the original CVT oil

 

Did he taste it? It may taste different too..

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Aaron_soh80

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Hi all,

just bought a 2nd hand 2.5 year old axio with 50k mileage and recently send the car to a highly recommended workshop for servicing

 

the bill went to 735 sgd... not sure if it was worth the $$, please advise if i was overcharged

 

service w/ FOC balancing of tyres and handbrake = 130

engine filter = 30

Orginal toyota CVT transmission oil = 110

orginal air filter = 35

coolent change = 65

engine flush = 25

aircon flush = 160

change of front tyres = 2 x 90 = 180

 

- it was claim that the CVT oil used by the previous owner is not tht correct one, with potential damage to the gear box

- the aircon "oil" was low and if we did not top-up, the compressor will spoilt and will cause 600 sgd easily. hence they recommended a aircon flush with coolent top-up

- the front tyres was more worn out compared to the rear tyres and we change the front tyres, (although i heard that we could easily swap the front tyres with the rear so as to increase the life span of the tyres)

 

 

Nvm la.. newbie cnf kena chop..dun know anything ma.. had to pay to learn..

but 50k is ur major service? how come the owner nvr done it at 40k?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi all,

some change highlighted in bold

just bought a 2nd hand 2.5 year old axio with 50k mileage and recently send the car to a highly recommended workshop for servicing

 

the bill went to 735 sgd... not sure if it was worth the $$, please advise if i was overcharged

 

standard service (change of engine oil to motul 5w30) w/ FOC balancing of tyres and handbrake = 130 (seems reasonable for motul and tightening of HB)

engine oil filter = 30 ($5/pc should be the price WS charge max $10)

Orginal toyota CVT transmission oil = 110 (friend changed it for $60)

original air filter = 35 ($20 +/- max)

coolent change = 65 (<$50)

engine flush = 25 (BYO STP engine flush <$10)

aircon flush (change ofcompressor oil and top-up of aircon gas) = 160 (simply chop u upside down)

change of front tyres = 2 x 90 = 180 (depends on the tyre size.)

 

- it was claim that the CVT oil used by the previous owner is not tht correct one, with potential damage to the gear box.

The mechanic "smell" the oil and say that the oil dont seems to smell like the the original CVT oil (u kidding me right? smell and can tell difference)

 

- the aircon "oil" was low and if we did not top-up, the compressor will spoilt and will cause 600 sgd easily. hence they recommended a aircon flush with coolent top-up

 

- the front tyres was more worn out compared to the rear tyres and we change the front tyres, (although i heard that we could easily swap the front tyres with the rear so as to increase the life span of the tyres) (tyres better to change 4 all 1 go den routinely rotate)

 

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Johnnylim

Johnnylim

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Nvm la.. newbie cnf kena chop..dun know anything ma.. had to pay to learn..

but 50k is ur major service? how come the owner nvr done it at 40k?

 

 

Bcoz owner had intention to sell mah, so tat y he dun wan waste $$$ to service at 40K lor [sly]

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Pltang

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i went back AD..... major service at 80k, lol, frens said i kena chop as i took up the service package for 4 services, but i guess it's a reassurance for me as it's 2nd hand car

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