Took my Lexus in for its 240k km service at the dealer. R4300 for oil, oil filter, diff oil and brake fluid flush. Oh and a key fob battery (30 buckeroos so it was fine)
Didn't think it was the worst price. However they did try their luck to upsell me wipers which i declined...
The fear mongering is true. Many people don't want to chance it. If you have a newer car, maybe you have the wear sensor but many brake pads actually come with a brake squealer (metal clip) which makes a high pitch noise even when you aren't braking.
Helix HX8 is great and proper value for money. Used that a few times on my Lexus however eventually reverted to dealer servicing (due to convenience) and Toyota/Lexus insist on using 15w40 on these NA cars :cautious:
This story seems a bit farfetched especially not wanting dealer to assess it... wonder if its another case of realizing the installment is too much so lets make up something ridiculous
People are quick to knock the Chinese brands but will blindly trust some Jap models without checking where these vehicles are made. Maruti Suzuki have been known for cutting corners over the years. Wouldn't touch them with your 10 foot pole.