I was wondering if I need to do anything servicing wise with my i10 before the 10k mile/12 month service. My dad said he thought that with new cars normally they ask you to come in after a few miles to check that there are no leaks and that everything is working ok. I can't see anything in the servicing book or the warranty information so wondered if there is anything I need to do.

Not really, just standard service every 10k or 1 year.

He's probably thinking back to when cars had points & condencers, then a new car had to go back for a "first service" after the first month, when the oil was changed, plugs and points re-gapped and the brakes adjusted ( not that I know anything about those times ;) )

the first service on all modern hyundai vehicles is always at 10,000 miles. however personally l would change the oil and filter at 5,000 miles on a brand new engine

Sounds about right. I think he's just thinking about how cars were years ago. Thanks guys.

Do you all go to your main dealer for servicing? I've always heard stories of charging for parts that haven't been replaced and replacing parts that don't need to be. I've always been happy servicing my own vehicles. I don't want to be ripped off for wanting to keep my warranty valid.

This one is always difficult to answer. Paying £120 for 3liters of oil and filter is crazy but if you want your warranty there is no choice. Even if you go to independent garage it will not be much cheaper.

Matthew_W,

Your dad is not that far off the mark. In its home market of India, the i10 has its 1st service at 1000 Km or 2 months, whichever is sooner. No oil-change here but dealing with any specific problems, a general check-up & adjustments, and a wash. Incidentally, it is free.

Here in the UK, the 1st service is at 10k miles or 12 months so that's when you'll need to mortgage your house!

The price for the first service can vary tremendously. The retail price was quoted to me at around the £160 mark. I got mine done for £115 on "special offer", but an identical car to mine went into the same garage on the same day for the same service and the owner was only charged £76.50.

I went back to complain, but they would not do anything about it. My last words were "I won't be back. Ever.".


TJ

I changed the oil in my i10 at 3,400 miles (my choice). The four litres of fully synthetic oil was £44 and the genuine Hyundai oil filter was £7.50. It took me about 20 minutes. However, the £120 for the first service includes much more than just an oil change. If it is done by a Hyundai dealer he will have a check list of probably 50 items, he will have all the latest factory information on upgrades and recalls etc and he will be able to plug in the diagnostic equipment and analyse it with no issues. As you say, though, you need that stamp.

Regarding the original question, I would recommend a weekly check of fluid levels (coolant, washers, oil, brake fluid etc) and a check for leaks or drips, then a monthly check of tyre pressures - when a quick check of the tyre condition can be made as well. A weekly check of lights and indicators is a good idea. Check the wiper blades every time the car is cleaned. (I have probably forgotten something but you get the idea).

Other than that, my personal recommendation is that the dealer carries out services at the recommended intervals.

Best Regards...........

My first service was carried out by the supplying Hyundai dealership (Autoworld, Chesterfield), but I had previously contacted the (now Ex-Hyundai) dealership of Sunwin, Derby, who TJ63 used, then I had the 'ammunition' to hand as I rang Autoworld to book my car in. They initially quoted me a few pence under £160, but subsequently reduced this to a little over £130 by "discounting the parts, and charging me 2 year old vehicle labour rates" after I told them Sunwins price. Basically, I'd say get prices from your nearest dealerships and play one off against the other to beat them down. That way you get the 'Genuine' service and parts at a much more 'wallet friendly' price, and you'll certainly need it for the second service which is priced around £395 at current pricing levels (for a supposed 'Economy car'!!!) Unless I can get a much reduced quote from Autoworld, the second service will be done by our local village garage, and Autoworld can have the 'short' service custom. That way, I can keep a lid on the prices but still get any upgrades or downloads done by a hyundai dealership every other service, whilst still maintaining my warranty (Village garage uses hyundai parts),- a win-win situation I hope!
LC.

If £395 quoted by you is right then there is no way I am going to pay that to the dealer. There is no justification in paying above amount for i10 service. I did service for my sister's polo at VW and paid £295 with cambelt replacement few months ago (some haggling was involved). What does it include i10 service that cost £395?

This post has been edited by scm: Nov 5 2009, 02:25 PM

Worth having a look at the ventillation filter behind the glove compartment every now and then if you park near trees or use in a dusty environment. It is very easy to remove and clean.

Thanks for this tip, is this filter accessed from the engine bay or from inside the car? Photo's would be nice/helpful (IMG:style_emoticons/default/whistling.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grin.gif)


Dave

From inside the car, it is behind the front passenger glove box. To get at the filter fully open the glove box, which means unclipping the two stops (one either side), although it is possible to push the box to either side and wiggle it past the stops. The filter is then right in front of you, it is not the foam pad behind the grill above. To remove the filter first unclip a plastic retaining bar (squeeze the clips at both ends together) and then slide the filter out towards you. Don't worry about the replacement procedure as both the filter and retaining bar are marked with the direction of air flow which is from top to bottom and a doublecheck is that the writing is the correct way up.

I understand that several owners have been quoted "In the region of £395" for the second and fourth service when asking Hyundai dealers You'll be able to find out just what you get (Or don't get!) for your money if you have a look in your service booklet that came with your i10. I don't have mine to hand presently, but I recall it included things like replacement of coolant and brake fluid. I'm considering buying my oil from either supermarket/Halfords/motor factors and taking it with me with a request that it be used rather than the 'liquid gold' (that's what it should be at dealer prices!) that Hyundai dealerships use. As long as it's the equivalent spec to the oil the dealers use, there should be no issue, and if Halfords or whoever have it on special offer, then that's the time to buy it. There's no wonder that i10 buyers have been tempted to pay for up to 5 years servicing 'up-front' at a supposedly discounted price at the time of actually buying the car, but you have to remember that these schemes are usually the dealers, not Hyundai's, so if the dealer goes bust in the interim period, then you're just another creditor at the bankruptcy hearing,- not worth the risk, in my humble opinion! Perhaps you should call in and ask your supplying dealer for the current service prices next time you're passing, just to confirm or otherwise the information I've been given.
LC.