Service Schedule
First Service (1,000-2,000 km or 1-3 months)
- Engine oil change
- General inspection and cleaning
- Tightening of nuts and bolts
Second Service (5,000-7,000 km or 6 months)
- Engine oil change
- Filter change (oil, air)
- Brake inspection
- Suspension check
- Tyre rotation
Third Service (10,000-15,000 km or 12 months)
- Engine oil and oil filter change
- Air filter change
- Fuel filter change
- Spark plug inspection or replacement (for petrol engines)
- Brake fluid change
- Transmission fluid check
- Wheel alignment and balancing
- Battery check
Subsequent Annual Services (every 10,000-15,000 km or 12 months)
- All of the above
- Coolant change (usually every 30,000 km or 2 years)
- Timing belt inspection (usually every 40,000-60,000 km or 2-4 years)
Service Packages
Various Indian service centers offer different packages which usually fall under these categories:
Basic Service Package
- Engine oil change
- General inspection and cleaning
Standard Service Package
- Engine oil change
- Filter changes
- General inspection and cleaning
- Brake inspection
Comprehensive Service Package
- Includes all services from the Standard package
- Wheel alignment and balancing
- Complete fluid top-up
- Air conditioning check
- Transmission fluid change
Premium Service Package
- All of the above
- Detailed interior cleaning
- Paint and exterior treatment
- Comprehensive check of electrical systems
Pricing
Service costs vary greatly based on location, make and model of the car, and the type of service package. As a rough guide, you can expect:
- Basic Service: ₹1,000 – ₹3,000
- Standard Service: ₹3,000 – ₹5,000
- Comprehensive Service: ₹5,000 – ₹10,000
- Premium Service: ₹10,000 and above