MX-5 NC Servicing Independent Query

[Flip Martian]

Thinking about the DSR that these come with - how important is it to keep that uptodate? And does anyone get their's serviced by an independent who hasn't got access to the DSR? Do you just keep a big wodge of receipts?

My 2007 2.0 Sport is up for service and MOT shortly and just wondering what my options were? Without wishing to unintentionally devalue the car?

[hornetrider]

DSR and no book is Mazda's cunning way of keeping you in the dealer network for servicing. It's kind of worked with us on the mrs' 2 as it's a 58 plate and has full Mazda history (along with every single invoice), however I ring around and hammer them on price discount so it's barely more expensive than indy servicing anyway.

However if you're going indy I personally would want to see invoices. As long as you keep evidence of all your spends you'll get a good price come sale time.

[Munter]

My indy logs on to the system, fills in the details of the service, and hands me a print out.

They just need to register.

[hornetrider]

Munter said:

My indy logs on to the system, fills in the details of the service, and hands me a print out.

They just need to register.

Interesting, I've learned something today

http://www.mazda.co.uk/euro5/

[Flip Martian]

Interesting that, both, cheers! I've always taken my old cars to a FastFit station but they were doing a repair on my MX5 recently and I asked about the DSR - and they said they don't connect to it. I wonder why...

Time to look elsewhere, perhaps.

[MX-5 Lazza]

Can you ask Mazda for a real service book? Merc also do a DSR but you can request a service book if you want one.

Edited by MX-5 Lazza on Tuesday 2nd June 09:09

[Flip Martian]

MX-5 Lazza said:

Can you ask Mazda for a real service book? Merc also do a DSR but you can request a service book if you want one.

Edited by MX-5 Lazza on Tuesday 2nd June 09:09

Not sure. Worth a go. I've not seen any mention of it in my googling though.