Hi everyone, new to the board.. I have an xc90,. 2008...its right around 75k, and i wanted to hear how much it should cost? the dealer by me, who is always way overpriced said $960 for the service..it sounded like the service is all about "checking" the car except for cabin filter and spark plugs (which is what, like $200-300?) how much does this service cost in other areas? is it really recommended?
thanks!

 

In order to compare apples to apples, make sure you are not just comparing prices but also comparing what is included. Some dealers include more than what is in the service table in the owner's manual.

The 75k should be an oil and filter change, tire rotation, spark plugs, air filter, cabin filter and brake fluid flush.

 

yup,all you said but it doesnt include wheel alignment. spark plugs , testing battery, tune up, drain break fluid ...

Now they quoted me $1025..this make sense?

 

The 75k shouldn't include a wheel alignment.

If it's just what I said, which is by the book, that price is insane. Probably cheaper to buy the items a la carte.

 

Battery (check charge and electrolyte level)
Battery, check fluid level and mounting
Brake fluid level, check
Brake fluid, replace
Brake pads/discs, check
Cabin air filter, replace
Check and adjust fluid levels
Check and adjust brake fluid, clutch fluid, power steering fluid, washer fluid, coolant
Driveshaft joints, check for wear/play
Driveshafts, check boots
Engine air cleaner (ACL), clean the air cleaner housing / replace filter
Engine coolant, check and adjust antifreeze rating/anti-corrosion agent
Engine oil and filter, replace
Engine, check for leaks
Check for signs of oil, coolant, power steering and brake fluid leaks.
Engine/Transmission/Timing, gear check for leaks
Exhaust system/ check for damage leaks
Final drive / bevel gear, visual inspection (AWD)
Headlamp wiper washer, check/adjust
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection
Parking brake, check/adjust
Power steering fluid level, check/adjust
Propeller shaft, pilot bearing and universal joints, check wear
Rear suspension, check for wear
Service Reminder Indicator (SRI), reset
Spark plugs/ replace
Steering/front suspension, check
Synthetic Oil Change Upgrade (Add to the base price of your oil change service)
In addition to base Oil Change
Time-based Reminder - Vehicles with temporary tire sealing kit, check and replace (Every 4 Years - if applicable)
Tires, check pressure, wear and condition
Top up engine oil
Windshield wiper/washer, check/adjust

$1079

 

does this make any sense..everything here is "checking"..a few parts are added, spark plugs and cabin filter...price seems so inflated

 

Total ripoff.

Ask how much the replaced items are on their own.

 

As I'm sure you know, you could avoid checking all those things and go on your merry way and be just as happy and successful. If they did legitimately check these things for $100 an hour I would think 9 hours is quite excessive. 1 hour would kind make sense.

 

The checks are just filler to make it look like more work. Personally, I check a car getting a 75k just as much as I do a car getting an oil change. Any tech who doesn't check anything isn't going to make much money.

 

Did you notice they have fluid checks repeated on that list over and over? Plus they could just have one line "multi-point vehicle inspection" but instead they have all the points multiple times plus that. It's about 1 hour's work.