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sobaphobic · Dec 31st, 2007, 01:22 PM

in a couple of hunred miles, does this mean it needs servicing? if so how much is that going to set me back?

im new to this whole owning a car business

supa-dupa-cooper · Dec 31st, 2007, 01:28 PM

Is this the mileage you see when you turn on the ingition? If so, then yes it will need a service/inspection.

How old is the car? Does it have TLC still current on it?

If it doesnt have any TLC then the only people who can tell you how much it will cost are your service dept. as the labour charges vary from place to place.

KillerByte · Dec 31st, 2007, 01:41 PM

Remember if it doesn't have TLC then you can go to any independant mechanic for servicing which will be a lot cheaper than using a main dealer.

South Shore Lad · Dec 31st, 2007, 04:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KillerByte (original)

Remember if it doesn't have TLC then you can go to any independant mechanic for servicing which will be a lot cheaper than using a main dealer.

Can the independent guys reset the service indicator though?

Hugo · Dec 31st, 2007, 04:57 PM

Depends if the independent garage have the software to reset it

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Dec 31st, 2007, 05:01 PM

No software is necessary, it's a simple sequence to reset the service indicator outlined in the Haynes Manual.

Hugo · Dec 31st, 2007, 05:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

No software is necessary, it's a simple sequence to reset the service indicator outlined in the Haynes Manual.

I'm not having a good day today sure I'm not?

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Dec 31st, 2007, 05:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original)

I'm not having a good day today sure I'm not?

Sorry Hugo.

I'm not persecuting you, honestly, I'm not!

Hugo · Dec 31st, 2007, 06:11 PM

Haven't got one of those yet.

sobaphobic · Jan 1st, 2008, 04:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original)

Haven't got one of those yet.

the tlc has ran out as it went over 5 years old a month after i bought it

its 5 years old and has now done 22000 miles, seems to all be running ok, i dont want to get ripped off though as im clueless about cars

Hugo · Jan 1st, 2008, 06:41 PM

I can't recommend anyone around Sunerland, I would get a quote for a service from a dealer just to see how much it is. Or look for a local BMW or MINI specialist.

Barny · Jan 4th, 2008, 01:43 PM

Just out of interest does anybody know what the 1st service (approx. 25,000 miles) under TLC costs ??? I'm due in 50 miles.

sobaphobic · Jan 4th, 2008, 02:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Barny (original)

Just out of interest does anybody know what the 1st service (approx. 25,000 miles) under TLC costs ??? I'm due in 50 miles.

i rang the dealer they said 180 and evans halshaw said 300 as it was the big service

whats the big service??? my car hasnt even done 23000 miles yet surely they are taking the mick

Hugo · Jan 4th, 2008, 03:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sobaphobic (original)

i rang the dealer they said 180 and evans halshaw said 300 as it was the big service

whats the big service??? my car hasnt even done 23000 miles yet surely they are taking the mick

It may have done 23k but its 5 five year old.

sobaphobic · Jan 4th, 2008, 04:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original)

It may have done 23k but its 5 five year old.

so does this mean i should just accept the fact im about to be shafted?

paul_c · Jan 7th, 2008, 03:38 PM

I'm at a similar point to you... 5 years coming up but it'll be my fourth service.

The mini servicing works; Oil change, Inspection1, Oil change, Inspection 2.

With mine being fourth service it's Inspection2 (the big one), so thats air filter, spark plugs, polen filter and poly-v belt (fan belt) over and above the normal oil and inspection 1 service.

Fawdington BMW, Newcastle quoted me £300 all in but Coopers Mini (aka Mill) at boldon, Sunderland quoted £271 all in.

Still expensive for a small hatchback!!

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sobaphobic MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sunderland Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 48 Offline	my mini is telling me theres an inspection due in a couple of hunred miles, does this mean it needs servicing? if so how much is that going to set me back? im new to this whole owning a car business

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Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Over 4.5k RPM Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 2,939 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) No software is necessary, it's a simple sequence to reset the service indicator outlined in the Haynes Manual. I'm not having a good day today sure I'm not? On my way to 240

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Dec 31st, 2007, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
South Shore Lad MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire Seaside Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 358 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KillerByte (original) Remember if it doesn't have TLC then you can go to any independant mechanic for servicing which will be a lot cheaper than using a main dealer. Can the independent guys reset the service indicator though?

Dec 31st, 2007, 04:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Over 4.5k RPM Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 2,939 Offline	Depends if the independent garage have the software to reset it

Dec 31st, 2007, 05:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 4,572 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original) I'm not having a good day today sure I'm not? Sorry Hugo. I'm not persecuting you, honestly, I'm not! Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Dec 31st, 2007, 06:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Over 4.5k RPM Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 2,939 Offline	Haven't got one of those yet.

Jan 1st, 2008, 04:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
sobaphobic MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sunderland Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 48 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original) Haven't got one of those yet. the tlc has ran out as it went over 5 years old a month after i bought it its 5 years old and has now done 22000 miles, seems to all be running ok, i dont want to get ripped off though as im clueless about cars

Jan 1st, 2008, 06:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Over 4.5k RPM Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 2,939 Offline	I can't recommend anyone around Sunerland, I would get a quote for a service from a dealer just to see how much it is. Or look for a local BMW or MINI specialist.

Jan 4th, 2008, 01:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Barny MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manchester Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 63 Offline	Just out of interest does anybody know what the 1st service (approx. 25,000 miles) under TLC costs ??? I'm due in 50 miles.

Jan 4th, 2008, 02:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
sobaphobic MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sunderland Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 48 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Barny (original) Just out of interest does anybody know what the 1st service (approx. 25,000 miles) under TLC costs ??? I'm due in 50 miles. i rang the dealer they said 180 and evans halshaw said 300 as it was the big service whats the big service??? my car hasnt even done 23000 miles yet surely they are taking the mick

Jan 4th, 2008, 03:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Over 4.5k RPM Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 2,939 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sobaphobic (original) i rang the dealer they said 180 and evans halshaw said 300 as it was the big service whats the big service??? my car hasnt even done 23000 miles yet surely they are taking the mick It may have done 23k but its 5 five year old.

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Jan 4th, 2008, 04:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
sobaphobic MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sunderland Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 48 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original) It may have done 23k but its 5 five year old. so does this mean i should just accept the fact im about to be shafted?

Jan 7th, 2008, 03:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
paul_c MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 41 Offline	I'm at a similar point to you... 5 years coming up but it'll be my fourth service. The mini servicing works; Oil change, Inspection1, Oil change, Inspection 2. With mine being fourth service it's Inspection2 (the big one), so thats air filter, spark plugs, polen filter and poly-v belt (fan belt) over and above the normal oil and inspection 1 service. Fawdington BMW, Newcastle quoted me £300 all in but Coopers Mini (aka Mill) at boldon, Sunderland quoted £271 all in. Still expensive for a small hatchback!! "i'm f.i.n.e" ....

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