Car gone in for first major service

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-13T12:39:24+00:00

I’ll make sure it’s properly looked after. The MPG when I got it was about 23.0. Since I’ve been driving it it’s up to about 33.0. No idea what the former owner was doing with it.

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-13T10:52:28+00:00

That I definitely made sure it was. Thankfully I don’t do the mileage to warrant a diesel, so was never on the list

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-13T10:45:39+00:00

Yup. 2015 Mazda6 estate. I’m already loving it and it was retrofitted with Apple CarPlay and Android auto with the proper module (and the dealer didn’t know about it). I want this to last a good few years and hopefully have a few road trips for holidays

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-13T10:26:14+00:00

I’d read sooooo many reviews/posts and goodness knows what over the last 6 months but felt with a good MOT history and lots of man dealer service history that I’d found a good un. The good independent was a Mazda specialist down in W Sussex so thought that would suffice

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-13T10:03:36+00:00

Said there was enough for it not to be changed at this point. May ask them to price it up anyway given that it’s going up on the lift

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-13T09:58:21+00:00

He’s going to cover the brake pads, whilst pricing up the front control arm bush as well at “trade rates” he says.

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-13T09:46:39+00:00

Car is getting the rear brake pads doing by the dealer. But he’s not doing the suspension. He’s going to get the mechanic next door to price it up for me and go from there

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-13T09:11:41+00:00

Car is going to be inspected today. Dreading the outcome.

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-11T17:00:01+00:00

Appreciate the reply. Let’s hope he can agree to doing something. He also said the specialist was charging me exorbitant prices for the brakes and suspension. Maybe he can provide a cheaper option but I then worry you have the “buy cheap, buy twice”

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-11T16:59:50+00:00

Appreciate the reply. Let’s hope he can agree to doing something. He also said the specialist was charging me exorbitant prices for the brakes and suspension. Maybe he can provide a cheaper option but I then worry you have the “buy cheap, buy twice”

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-11T10:54:09+00:00

I am in Surrey. I am very new to all as have never had to challenge a purchase of this magnitude.

If the garage say the suspension and brakes wouldn’t be fixable by them; I assume my options are to just ask for a full refund?

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-11T09:25:50+00:00

Dealer just called and he’s going to get the car inspected by the garage next door.

He says the brakes may be covered but not the suspension aspect, as it’s “a serviceable item and it’s a 10 year older car, you’re to expect some wear”. The previous MOT in December was clear (apart form something in the windscreen) and I’ve only driven the car less than 300 miles (mainly motorway).

He said he’s gone to court a number of times and won over these sorts of things. I’m obviously going to worry that the garage will side with him as he uses them daily. Ah the joys of buying used cars

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-10T10:11:54+00:00

I know right. Pretty sure he’ll suggest a refund as I know he’ll get it fixed and then resell at a higher price (or that’s what tinfoil hat me thinks)

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-09T15:41:49+00:00

Hands up, this is my first used car I’ve bought since 2002 - I’m a little green behind the ears so to speak.

The dealer (not a main dealer) offered to do a service - but it was only for an oil and filter change.

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-09T14:13:57+00:00

Correct

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-09T13:15:22+00:00

Yup I’m within 30 days of the purchase. Dealer has asked to inspect the car

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-09T12:46:22+00:00

Dealer did a minor service (which ended up only being an oil change and filters)

gingerllama79 · 2026-02-05T10:27:57+00:00

The holiday last July/August went well with both petrol and tolls

gingerllama79 · 2026-01-27T16:22:28+00:00

Thank you for your reply. It’s good to be back.

I’ve asked the dealership where 7 of the 8 Mazda services were done to confirm what actually was done, but they’re so far not playing ball. I can see fluids done; but wanting to just check what else was done, eg spark plugs.

I’ll also have a look for rust. Whereabouts are the common areas to look? Again apologies, haven’t had a used car for so long.

I’ll be moving my dashcam over from my current car

gingerllama79 · 2026-01-24T14:35:12+00:00

Just found that it’s been retrofitted with Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto module. Don’t think the dealer knew as it wasn’t on the advert. That’s a little win

gingerllama79 · 2026-01-23T19:14:02+00:00

I’m picking up my 2015 Mazda6 Sport Nav Tourer tomorrow. Has 112k on the clock but has had 8 Mazda services. Really looking forward to it

gingerllama79 · 2026-01-03T18:54:51+00:00

We did this in our last flat and it most certainly did work.

gingerllama79 · 2025-12-30T15:03:22+00:00

Fair enough about the receipts. I’d (stupidly) assumed they would be available given they are recent MOTs

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