This price comparison is based on a like-for-like service of a Midas Euro Service vs. a service provided by a European car dealer in Auckland in December 2022.
The “Midas Euro Service” from $394.95, covers a standard European car service at all 23 Midas branches throughout New Zealand. The Midas Euro Service covers the following:
- Check and set tyre pressure
- Check and top-up under bonnet fluids
- Engine diagnostic scan
- Replace engine oil filter up to $30
- Replace engine oil up to 4.5L synthetic oil
- Rotate tyres
- Lubricate doors
- Road test
- Visual inspection checking fluids, under bonnet, under vehicle, suspension, CV boots, steering joints, air and pollen filters, brakes, tyres, wiper blades, lights.
The “Dealer Service” of $740 is based on a service carried out on a 2018 Alfa Romeo at Winger Motors Ltd. In December 2022 and included:
- Check and set tyre pressure
- Check and top-up under bonnet fluids
- Engine diagnostic scan
- Replace engine oil filter (K04892339AB)
- Replace engine oil (Selenia SAE OW-30)
- Rotate tyres
- Road test
- Visual inspection checking fluids, under bonnet, under vehicle, suspension, CV boots, steering joints, air and pollen filters, brakes, tyres, wiper blades, lights
- Groomed and sanitized vehicle