Servicing your own car vs garage

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I service my own cars. Some buyers might be put off by it, but while I own the car I know it's done right.

Do you service your own car or pay a stealer or specialist just for the stamp?

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Batfink said:

I service my own and then use the work stamp Perk of running the business lol

Whereabouts are you and can I trade your stamp for a beer or two?

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Problem is when it's a fairly new car, people tend to want to see some stamps in the service book.

I'm currently contemplating whether to just service the wife's 2011 A3 or give it to an indy. It grates me paying someone else for something I can do just as well, or probably better.

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PHMatt said:

What do those of you that service your own cars ACTUALLY do when you service it?
Oil, oil filter, fuel filter and air filter?

I wouldn't call that a service.

I owned a BMW E39 Sport saloon and as soon as I got it I did the following.

- Oil and filter
- Pollen filter
- Air filter
- Fuel filter
- Spark plugs
- Coolant change
- Full brake fluid flush
- Brake discs and pads all round
- Gearbox oil, filter and sump gasket change

Everything in parts cost me around £300. Having that done at a garage would have cost a fortune.

Would you call that a service?