A motor vehicle service or tune-up is a series of maintenance procedures carried out at a set time interval or after the vehicle has traveled a certain distance.
How Much Does It Cost To Service A Car In South Africa?
So, How much does a car service cost?
This depends on the car you drive. For example, a car service for an entry level car (I.e Polo Vivo, Datsun Go, Toyota Yaris) will not cost the same as a car service for an executive level cars such as your (BMW, audi, Mercdes Benz, Mazda 6 etc.).
Below is a table for the average cost of a car service based on vehicle classes
Entry Level (i.e VW Polo Vivo, Toyota Yaris, Honda Brio, Hyundai i10 etc):
Major Service Average Price: R 2 200
Minor Service Average Price: R 1 010
Mid-Level (i.e VW Polo, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Almera, Hyundai i30):
Major Service Average Price: R 2 400
Minor Service Average Price: R 1 200
Executive Level (i.e BMW 3 Series, Mercedes Benz C-class, VW CC, Audi A4 etc):
Major Service Average Price: R 3 100
Minor Service Average Price: R 1 550
Exclusive Level Level (i.e Porshe, Jaguar, Mercedes Benz S-class, BMW 7 Series etc):
Major Service Average Price: R 3 900
Minor Service Average Price: R1 800
| Component | Average cost across class in 2008 (rands) | Average cost across class in 2017 (rands) |
|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | R84.46 | R111.65 |
| Spark plug | R142.91 | R105.16 |
| R/H wiper blade | R126.75 | R346.12 |
| Front brake pad | R529.78 | R1 165.61 |
| Front shock absorber | R820.21 | R1 817.79 |
| Fan belt | R304.45 | R427.83 |
| Cam belt | R818.82 | R1 296.99 |
| Clutch plate | R964.83 | R2 077.51 |
| Radiator | R1 925.55 | R3 685.19 |
| Bonnet | R1 798.67 | R4 176.73 |
| Grille | R471.07 | R1 539.17 |
How often should I service my car South Africa?
Your vehicle should be serviced regularly, based on the manufacturer’s recommendations.
This could vary from every 5 000 km for some older diesel engines to 10 000, 15 000, or 20 000 km.
How much does it cost to service a BMW in South Africa?
However, don’t forget that they are the guys who manufactured your 3 Series, and will be able to deal with any technical problem associated with your car.
BMW 3 Series Car Service Cost at other approved car service centers: R900 -R3500 (depending on the type of the service).
Are Mercedes expensive to maintain in South Africa?
For maintenance parts, the Lexus again trumped the BMW, while the Mercedes again was by some margin the most expensive vehicle in this category. And for all parts, the Land Rover beat out the Range Rover and Lexus, while the Mercedes was the most costly.