I'm planning a long trip (nearly 4k miles) across Europe mid-March and was going to have the car serviced before we set off. It had a full service last summer at a main Vauxhall dealer, so it would normally be only due a small service this time round. The car is a 2000-X Zafira Elegance DTI.
Do I have to take it to a Vauxhall dealer or can I take it to a local garage that my friends recommend?
I think it probably needs 2 new tyres, a new cambelt? (it's reached 40k), an oil change plus whatever else they do.
Is there anything else I should ask for specifically on top of their normal service?
Thanks,
mustard.
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Why not get it serviced on mainland Europe. Lot cheaper.
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Seeing as your car is well out of warranty I'd take it to the local garage and mention that you'll be going on this trip and could they bear that in mind when reporting back any borderline issues.
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As it is over 3 years old, you are now allowed to use the low-price Vauxhall Masterfit, they use genuine parts and Vauxhall trained technicians, but the prices are much cheaper than the service departments. Have a look around on the site, it has offers, menu pricing and MOT insurance etc... My favourite thing is that they never do things without you asking them to.
vauxhall.co.uk/masterfit/index.jhtml
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I had a look at the masterfit web site, and the closest garage was the one I went to last year for a full service. I was really not impressed - the car woudln't start any more the day after, and then they kept pestering me even after I said I would never go back again. Also, they sent me letters claiming my MOT was up even though it was barely 3 months old.
Although their pricing looks good, I might be tempted to go to a local garage and see what they can offer.
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Aren,t these cam chain engines my Zafira DTI is.
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Hurray, you're right - it's a cam chain, so no need to change.
I just spoke to another MasterFit garage, and I've booked it in for a service there. Let's see if it's any better than the last one. They claim to be the biggest Vauxhall service centre is Europe - I don't know if that's good or bad.
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