Service Costs Australia

[fishnz]

Currently in Australia we have every 2 yrs alternating $295 and $810 services. The only difference in the listed tasks for each of those services is in the more expensive service there is a change of coolant and a change of the transmission oil. Can someone who is knowledgeable about servicing explain why these two things alone add $500 to the servicing cost?

 

[clayton4115]

Well these figures are today's dollars, who is to say they won't jack up the prices on these servicing costs in the future.

 

[securespark]

But that doesn't account for the difference in the service prices.

 

[pollenface]

The coolant & tranny fluid could cost $150-$200ish if high quality stuff is used, the rest may be labour.

 

[fishnz]

That is the question I am hoping someone who knows the actual cost of these fluids and the labour will answer.

 

[chowbenter]

I watched a YT vid the other week of one chap rebuilding an accident damaged Hyundai Kona EV, He was bleeding the coolant system after fitting a new radiator & he said the price for a 2ltr container of coolant from the Hyundai dealer was £19 / AUS$36.36.

 

[fred12345]

That is the question I am hoping someone who knows the actual cost of these fluids and the labour will answer.

you should be able to check the price from parts department of any MG dealer/garage

 

[pollenface]

That is the question I am hoping someone who knows the actual cost of these fluids and the labour will answer.

I service my own non-EV vehicles and use quality fluids. Last time I paid for labour it was $110aud/hr

Is the cost justifiable? Probably not, but the inclusion of 7yrs roadside assistance while using an MG garage is the trade off.