Originally Posted by
nzwasp
I own a fairly new 2013 toyota and a 2015 Kia. The toyota is not under warranty anymore since it hit 100K already but the Kia is only at 40K and the warranty doesnt run out until mid 2019 so I still take it for its maintenance service at the documented interval. Anyway yesterday I had a Kia service 4 which is all of this:
Service front brakes
Service rear brakes, including park brake adjustment
Service battery terminals & provide 'State-Of-Health' print-out
Inspect drive belt(s) - condition & tension
Inspect vacuum & crankcase ventilation hoses
Inspect condition of ignition system
Check drive shafts and boots for leaks
Replace engine coolant
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel tank air filter*
Inspect fuel liens, fuel hoses, and connections
Inspect complete emission system including all lines, hoses, and fuel filler cap
Inspect complete exhaust system - manifolds, pipes, catalytic converters, and muffler
Inspect suspension components including chocks, struts, links, & bushings
Inspect steering gear, linkage, boots, and lower-arm balljoints
Inspect power steering pump and hoses
Inspect all seatbelts and anchor integrity
How much would you think this should cost at any non dealership or perhaps at your dealer? At straightline kia this cost $599 +GST and they also recommended a emissions cleaning since I had a turbo engine which would of cost another $280 but I declined it because I was already paying way more than I thought I was going to be paying.
This service also took 4 hours although most of it seems to be inspecting things. Although I find Kia to be way faster at servicing things than toyota. Last service I had at toyota I dropped off at 7.30am and they finished at 5pm which I thought was total bullshit.