Bau_ong Clutched October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 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 $$, please advise if i was overcharged service w/ FOC balancing of tyres and handbrake = 130 engine filter = 30 Orginal toyota CVT transmission oil = 110 orginal air filter = 35 coolent change = 65 engine flush = 25 aircon flush = 160 change of front tyres = 2 x 90 = 180 - it was claim that the CVT oil used by the previous owner is not tht correct one, with potential damage to the gear box - the aircon "oil" was low and if we did not top-up, the compressor will spoilt and will cause 600 sgd easily. hence they recommended a aircon flush with coolent top-up - the front tyres was more worn out compared to the rear tyres and we change the front tyres, (although i heard that we could easily swap the front tyres with the rear so as to increase the life span of the tyres) went ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte3737 5th Gear October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 highly recommended WS may not be the best for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_blade Turbocharged October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 (edited) .... - it was claim that the CVT oil used by the previous owner is not tht correct one, with potential damage to the gear box .... How can the mech tell unless they have the record? Edited October 12, 2010 by Silver_blade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithchue 5th Gear October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 engine filter @ 30...too ex.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timex1441 1st Gear October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 Hi all, just bought a 2nd hand 2.5 year old axio with 50k mileage and recently send the car to a highly recommended workshop for servicing the bill went to 735 sgd... not sure if it was worth the $$, 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) went Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timex1441 1st Gear October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 (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) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte3737 5th Gear October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 engine filter @ 30...too ex.. filter at most is $10 only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passion 5th Gear October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funny88 Clutched October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 It is definitely cut throat price. Next time you can try: 1 Action Garage in Woodland Northlink. Their number is 64834049 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 And who says outside WS is cheaper dan AD? 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bau_ong Clutched October 12, 2010 Author Share October 12, 2010 (edited) 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) Edited October 12, 2010 by Bau_ong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_kkh 1st Gear October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 pls pm me the highly recommanded ws so i will avoid, thks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronlkl Supersonic October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 - 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.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithchue 5th Gear October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 precisely.....think kanne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_soh80 1st Gear October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 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? went Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo 2nd Gear October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 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 $$, please advise if i was overcharged standard service (change of engine oil to motul 5w30) w/ FOC balancing of tyres and handbrake = 130 (seems reasonable for motul and tightening of HB) engine oil filter = 30 ($5/pc should be the price WS charge max $10) Orginal toyota CVT transmission oil = 110 (friend changed it for $60) original air filter = 35 ($20 +/- max) coolent change = 65 (<$50) engine flush = 25 (BYO STP engine flush <$10) aircon flush (change ofcompressor oil and top-up of aircon gas) = 160 (simply chop u upside down) change of front tyres = 2 x 90 = 180 (depends on the tyre size.) - it was claim that the CVT oil used by the previous owner is not tht correct one, with potential damage to the gear box. The mechanic "smell" the oil and say that the oil dont seems to smell like the the original CVT oil (u kidding me right? smell and can tell difference) - the aircon "oil" was low and if we did not top-up, the compressor will spoilt and will cause 600 sgd easily. hence they recommended a aircon flush with coolent top-up - the front tyres was more worn out compared to the rear tyres and we change the front tyres, (although i heard that we could easily swap the front tyres with the rear so as to increase the life span of the tyres) (tyres better to change 4 all 1 go den routinely rotate) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnylim 5th Gear October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 Nvm la.. newbie cnf kena chop..dun know anything ma.. had to pay to learn.. but 50k is ur major service? how come the owner nvr done it at 40k? Bcoz owner had intention to sell mah, so tat y he dun wan waste $$$ to service at 40K lor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pltang Clutched October 12, 2010 Share October 12, 2010 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 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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