Suzuki Swift 06 1.3 - Newbie - Car servicing help please!

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Mon 22 Feb 2010 10:48
Suzuki Swift 06 1.3 - Newbie - Car servicing help please! - Em_Staffs
Hi all,

My first post here - hope it's in the right place!

My car is in need of a service & MOT, the first ones not covered by the warranty. My car has done nearly 37,000 miles, and had its last service this time last year.

In the past I've used the dealer, but they seem rather expensive - certainly everyone I work with says so.

Can you advise whether I should just stick with the dealer or look elsewhere? I don't know anything about local garages (I'm in Newcastle-under-Lyme) as I've never used one before. I don't want to get ripped off, either by a dodgy garage or by the dealer charging more than they should!

Any advice would be most appreciated!

Emma
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Tue 16 Mar 2010 20:55
Suzuki Swift 06 1.3 - Newbie - Car servicing help please! - Doc

Have a look at "Good Garages" under the HJ picture.

A main dealer will not necessarily give a better service than a good independant garage, but will cost a lot more. Remember, the main dealer has high overheads and glossy showrooms to pay for!

I've always used a small trusted garage, even during the warranty period.

With a small outfit you have a better chance of speaking to the mechanic who actually did the work on your car.

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