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Spark Plug Change
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:56 pm
by AJC137
Hi all,
Just booked a 36000 2nd service for my 1.5 dsg sel at £250.
I was also told that at 40K mikes a spark plug change is required and this is going to cost me an additional £120. This seems a lot of money for what is essentially a service item. Does anyone know if I am being ripped off?
Re: Spark Plug Change
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:38 am
by CJJE
I remember when you had to gap and clean plugs every 6,000 miles, and change them every 12,000! So only having to change them after 40,000 miles shows what progress we have made!
But even so, according to Skoda's Fixed Price Servicing scheme at
https://www.skoda.co.uk/owners/servicin ... ixed-price
changing spark plugs should only be £99. I'd refer your dealer to that price list.
Chris
Re: Spark Plug Change
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:25 am
by AJC137
Thanks Chris, I remember those days too, Tappets and feeler gauges were also a delight!
I will take it up with the dealer.
Andrew
Re: Spark Plug Change
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:05 pm
by kodiaq
Halfords Bosch Spark plugs from £19 for 4.
DIY.
It's hardly rocket science!
Re: Spark Plug Change
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:36 pm
by CJJE
The major problem on modern engines is actually finding the spark plugs!
: Spark Plug Change
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:48 am
by caravancrazy
As a retired motor vehicle Technician for the past 10 years I honestly cannot remember the last time I actually changed spark plugs on any off my own or any vehicles that I have serviced over the past 20 years, one off the reasons was that there was an up surge in diesel car ownership also I worked for a company that changed all its fleet to diesel engined,, when I retired I stopped getting my hands dirty also my wife decided to get a car on lease which was also good as I did not have to service it