Peugeot Service

I just had the 30,000 mile service done on my 206 LXD and was charged £150
for the pleasure.

I was amazed when I was told they wanted another £55 to adjust the
handbrake! (They stated that they also clean everything for that.)

When I look at what the service entails they only check items, they do not
adjust anything!

They only change oil and filter and air filter as a matter of course.

I can say that this is the first service I have ever known where they do not
adjust the handbrake (or anything else for that matter) as part of it.

They also said I needed bottom arm bushes (£300). I queried this re
warranty, to be told since March 2003 Peugeot class this as normal wear and
tear, like wiper blades or bulbs, etc.

They have clearly had a problem with bushes to change the policy like this.

Needless to say, I am taking the car elsewhere and will never buy another
Peugeot.

Pete

 

As I understand it, at a Peugeot main dealer you should only pay for
services at 2 year or 20k mile interludes, whichever comes first. The
services at 10k 30k 50k etc are free as the 206 is advertised as having 20k
service gaps.

 

The 20,000 service interval is for petrol cars.

 

Wrong answer!

Petrol model 206 have 20,000 mile service intervals.
1.9D have 10k, and 2.0 HDI have 12.5k service intervals.

You pay for them all

Ben

 

Actually for the HDI theres a free intermediate 6000 inbetween service at
main dealers.

 

So, the intermediate services at 6,000 on the HDIs, and every 10,000 on the
petrol's, are they free as an earlier poster said (after all the 206 is
advertised with 20,000 mile service intervals, etc.) or do you have to pay
for the intermediate services?

Adam

 

Not sure for petrol,check your warranty record it says whether it's free or
not.

 

Where do you get this info from, as I'm not certain it is correct!!

There is a free Service @ 6,000 miles, but this is a one-off thing & is not
repeated at 18,000, 30,000, etc.

Although, I'm certain that the Pug Dealer might do you a free Oil-Check, if
they felt generous!!

Regards,
John

 

Hi, Quote from page 6 of my warranty and service booklet.

"It is for this reason,And for your complete peace of mind,That your peugeot
dealer will carry out a levels check and topup midway between each routine
service,at the time or distance intervals specified.This will be undertaken
free of charge,Provided that the maintenance of your vehicle has been
carried out withing the peugeot network,At the same time,Your peugeot dealer
will offer your a safety check,For a nominal fee.If this option is taken
up,A full report will be provided on the condition of key safety items such
as tyres,brake pads and lighting."

 

the handbrake adjustment quoted for... is removal of rear drums,cleaning and
adjusting of shoes.simply adjusting the cable will not suffice
as for bottom arm bushes i doubt that they need replacement at this
milage,although as most garages offer free safety checks nowadays,its easy
to get it checked