Car Maintenance

BarTopDancer · 07-02-2008, 12:39 PM

ShinyCar hit 30k miles a few weeks ago, and needs her 30k maintenance.

I called the Mazda dealer, they want close to $450 for this thing. I do feel like their package is a scam of stuff I don't need, and I do need to check the book to see what I really need, vs what they say I need.

I'm hoping our LoT car people can tell me what really should be done at 30k. My oil gets changed every 5k miles. I have new tires on (they need to be rotated when I get my oil done next time).

I have no problem buying cars alone, buying electronics alone - it's fun freaking out the sales guys as a chick who knows what she is talking about but maintenance is out of my realm of knowledge.

cirquelover · 07-02-2008, 01:02 PM

They want the same amount for my 60k check up. I've had to put it off!

Anyway, 30 k is when they change out all the fluids like transmission, power steering or brakes or whatever you have. They check all hoses, axles, engine mounts,exhaust. Pretty much a thorough check is supposed to take place.

I'm sure it's necessary to make sure everything is where it's supposed to be but damn does it have to be so expensive!

I can list it all if you like but it will be long!

MouseWife · 07-02-2008, 01:07 PM

I don't know if a non-auto dealership would have a better price {I forget the name of the place where they change your oil...I think they do more, too} but with the dealer you should get a car rental.

And, my major service was $399. from the Ford dealer. I hope they did all they were supposed to....how can you be sure?????

BarTopDancer · 07-02-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cirquelover

They want the same amount for my 60k check up. I've had to put it off!

Anyway, 30 k is when they change out all the fluids like transmission, power steering or brakes or whatever you have. They check all hoses, axles, engine mounts,exhaust. Pretty much a thorough check is supposed to take place.

I'm sure it's necessary to make sure everything is where it's supposed to be but damn does it have to be so expensive!

I can list it all if you like but it will be long!

That sounds like what they want to do. I suppose a major "check up" is what it is. I wonder if they take insurance.

Kevy Baby · 07-02-2008, 01:27 PM

Check with NM

Myself - I am an "avoid the dealership repair people unless it is a warranty item" kind of guy. I have a great mechanic whom I trust explicitly, but he is all the way up in Montclair. If you wanna make the trek, I can give you his number.

katiesue · 07-02-2008, 01:37 PM

I use Firestone. I've never had any problems with them. They are way way cheaper than going to the dealer - and open all weekend.

Capt Jack · 07-02-2008, 01:50 PM

buy old cars, do it yourself
besides, it gives you a good reason to go buy more shiney new tools

BarTopDancer · 07-02-2008, 01:53 PM

Thanks everyone.

I asked NM a few things already.

The dealership I bought my car from charges $12 for an oil change as a loyality discount. While I normally wait for an oil change, I don't want to wait while they do a huge maintenance on it.

I'll call Firestone too. Thanks!

Kevy Baby · 07-02-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I asked NM a few things already.

There's a part of me that says his $0.02 on the subject is really the only one opinion that matters here. The rest of us are just blowing smoke out our tailpipes

cirquelover · 07-03-2008, 03:07 PM

I would agree that NM is the man to talk to about cars.

In my defense though I went out to my car and got the service menu that came with it and read it off there. I always found the service menu handy so I know what they are supposed to be doing.

07-02-2008, 12:39 PM	#1
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Car Maintenance ShinyCar hit 30k miles a few weeks ago, and needs her 30k maintenance. I called the Mazda dealer, they want close to $450 for this thing. I do feel like their package is a scam of stuff I don't need, and I do need to check the book to see what I really need, vs what they say I need. I'm hoping our LoT car people can tell me what really should be done at 30k. My oil gets changed every 5k miles. I have new tires on (they need to be rotated when I get my oil done next time). I have no problem buying cars alone, buying electronics alone - it's fun freaking out the sales guys as a chick who knows what she is talking about but maintenance is out of my realm of knowledge. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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07-02-2008, 01:02 PM	#2
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	They want the same amount for my 60k check up. I've had to put it off! Anyway, 30 k is when they change out all the fluids like transmission, power steering or brakes or whatever you have. They check all hoses, axles, engine mounts,exhaust. Pretty much a thorough check is supposed to take place. I'm sure it's necessary to make sure everything is where it's supposed to be but damn does it have to be so expensive! I can list it all if you like but it will be long!
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07-02-2008, 01:07 PM	#3
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	I don't know if a non-auto dealership would have a better price {I forget the name of the place where they change your oil...I think they do more, too} but with the dealer you should get a car rental. And, my major service was $399. from the Ford dealer. I hope they did all they were supposed to....how can you be sure????? __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Check with NM Myself - I am an "avoid the dealership repair people unless it is a warranty item" kind of guy. I have a great mechanic whom I trust explicitly, but he is all the way up in Montclair. If you wanna make the trek, I can give you his number. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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07-02-2008, 01:37 PM	#6
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I use Firestone. I've never had any problems with them. They are way way cheaper than going to the dealer - and open all weekend. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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07-02-2008, 01:50 PM	#7
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	buy old cars, do it yourself besides, it gives you a good reason to go buy more shiney new tools __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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07-02-2008, 01:53 PM	#8
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Thanks everyone. I asked NM a few things already. The dealership I bought my car from charges $12 for an oil change as a loyality discount. While I normally wait for an oil change, I don't want to wait while they do a huge maintenance on it. I'll call Firestone too. Thanks! __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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07-03-2008, 03:07 PM	#10
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I would agree that NM is the man to talk to about cars. In my defense though I went out to my car and got the service menu that came with it and read it off there. I always found the service menu handy so I know what they are supposed to be doing.
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