Servicing my own 2013 plate Toyota Auris
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Hi,
My car is 2013 Toyota Auris Petrol 1.6L.
Previous owner has been doing Manufacturer's servicing until 2019. I bought it in 2021 and did a Full Service in Dec 2021 with ATS Euromaster. The car is now due a Full Service, paying around £200 for that.
I have been quoted £250+ for a Full Service. I am thinking of doing the service myself, keeping the receipts and write on the Service Booklet when its done.
I know there are things that are challenging, but Youtube might help?
I wanted to know if there is a sort of Checklist document I can use for the Full Service which I can then add to the Service Booklet for the car? This document would also help me ensure that I have completed all steps in a full service and that all required parts have been worked on. I saw thse two online but unsure if its the right ones:
https://public-library.safetyculture.io/products/a...
https://www.carcility.com/blog/the-comprehensive-c...
My car is 2013 Toyota Auris Petrol 1.6L.
Previous owner has been doing Manufacturer's servicing until 2019. I bought it in 2021 and did a Full Service in Dec 2021 with ATS Euromaster. The car is now due a Full Service, paying around £200 for that.
I have been quoted £250+ for a Full Service. I am thinking of doing the service myself, keeping the receipts and write on the Service Booklet when its done.
I know there are things that are challenging, but Youtube might help?
I wanted to know if there is a sort of Checklist document I can use for the Full Service which I can then add to the Service Booklet for the car? This document would also help me ensure that I have completed all steps in a full service and that all required parts have been worked on. I saw thse two online but unsure if its the right ones:
https://public-library.safetyculture.io/products/a...
https://www.carcility.com/blog/the-comprehensive-c...
If you dig around online you'll probably find the actual servicing recommendations from Toyota that will tell you what "needs" doing when.
It's probably not worth a great deal, and will be worth even less in five years when you move it on. Personally, I'd just change the oil and filter once per year, and fix anything else as and when it breaks or something starts to feel "wrong".
An Auris should be pretty forgiving of a relatively relaxed attitude to maintenance, however you should find out if the cam belt is due. That's probably a garage job.
If you really want to do more, (or if you plan to keep the car forever for some reason), depending on the mileage and when anything else was last done, the spark plugs, coolant and brake fluid may be due for renewal.
Keep an eye on brake pad thickness and the condition of the discs. There will be online guides showing you how to change them.
Keep £800 or so in the bank for when the valvematic controller goes. Again there are videos showing you how to change it, if you're up for that.
And last of all, don't take advice from strangers on the internet too seriously. Who knows whether or not they know what they are talking about....?
It's probably not worth a great deal, and will be worth even less in five years when you move it on. Personally, I'd just change the oil and filter once per year, and fix anything else as and when it breaks or something starts to feel "wrong".
An Auris should be pretty forgiving of a relatively relaxed attitude to maintenance, however you should find out if the cam belt is due. That's probably a garage job.
If you really want to do more, (or if you plan to keep the car forever for some reason), depending on the mileage and when anything else was last done, the spark plugs, coolant and brake fluid may be due for renewal.
Keep an eye on brake pad thickness and the condition of the discs. There will be online guides showing you how to change them.
Keep £800 or so in the bank for when the valvematic controller goes. Again there are videos showing you how to change it, if you're up for that.
And last of all, don't take advice from strangers on the internet too seriously. Who knows whether or not they know what they are talking about....?
As above really. When I service my cars I change the oil and filters. Then lift each wheel give it a good old pull and push to see if anything feels worn. Have a good look at rubber boots, brake pads and discs. My cars are generally 10 or more years old by the time I get them. I also keep an eye on things throughout the year. I just write in the service book when I service them. This is probably far more than a lot of 10 year old cars get.
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