Cost of servicing - diesel v petrol

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Wed 19 May 2010 21:05
Cost of servicing - diesel v petrol - 3point14

Reading here and elsewhere some people comment that diesels cost more to service than petrol engined cars. I have not found that to be true overseas but as I'm in the market for a new small Fiesta type car now, I want to hear what you think.

So what is the reality ? Do diesels really cost more to service and if so, how much more ?

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Wed 19 May 2010 21:08
Cost of servicing - diesel v petrol - madf

Less.

No plugs.

Of course if you drive a Citroen... or a Renault..

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Thu 20 May 2010 00:14
Cost of servicing - diesel v petrol - primeradriver

Oh come on.

4 £1.50 spark plugs vs VAG oil at £40 per 5 litres?

DMF replacements every 60,000 miles.

DPF filter cleanout every 30,000 miles, and/or replacement every 70,000.

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Wed 19 May 2010 22:09
Cost of servicing - diesel v petrol - Avant

It should be as madf says - but it can vary from make to make. A good question to ask when making enquiries from dealers.

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Wed 19 May 2010 22:21
Cost of servicing - diesel v petrol - 3point14

The only direct source of information I have is my father who has for decades avoided Renault and VW because of markedly higher service costs in the past, irrespective of whether diesel or petrol.

Now he loves his little Corsas but I don't. Mind you, he still thinks diesels are for tractors !

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