Repairs on leased car

[Andrew_11]

I recently handed my car in for a service as part of my service plan and they’ve told me I need my brakes, brake fluid and tyres replaced. I’ve been quoted £64 for budget tyres, £87 for mid range, £50 for the brake fluid and around £150 for the brake pads themselves. Is this a fair price or should I look elsewhere? Am I even able to look elsewhere considering my car is on a lease deal?

[kiethton]

What does your lease paperwork say?

Often leases specify brands of tyres which are deemed acceptable - what does yours say

How long until the car goes back - if soon I'd be tempted by part-worn's.....

How old is the car and what are specified service intervals? - that will tell you whether to do the brake fluid

If the brake fluid is not due under the plan I would not be doing it. for the brakes, also depending on when the car goes back I'd keep using it - garages often hugely over-estimate the wear rate - don't even consider doing the disc's unless they are illegally thin

[Andrew_11]

The paperwork doesn’t specify any brand but when I asked they suggested those 2 tyres and said I could get another tyre from somewhere else later on if wanted (specifically mentioned continental).

I’m only in my second year of a 4 year lease, bought the car brand new and this was my second service I’ve had due to the fact I’ve reached 21,000 miles on it.

[KungFuPanda]

Get whatever tyres you want then if there’s no specific list.

Who did the service? If it’s a main dealer, get a quote from an indie garage for pads and a fluid change.

[Andrew_11]

Got it done from Arnold Clark. I just wasn’t sure if a lease deal meant you could only get any repairs or anything done from them.

[jamei303]

Did you not sign a contract? What does that say about where you must buy tyres, brake pads and brake fluid from?

[bangarang]

kiethton said:

How old is the car and what are specified service intervals? - that will tell you whether to do the brake fluid

Good advice to follow service intervals! Tyre wise, I personally wouldn't risk not putting the same quality of tyre back on lease car if you'll be handing it back with those tyres on as they'll check condition on return and charge as they see fit. If there's nothing in your contract, might be worth checking your lease company site to see if they have any info on it as some specify premium tyres only?

[Pupbelly]

Andrew_11 said:

I’m only in my second year of a 4 year lease, bought the car brand new and this was my second service I’ve had due to the fact I’ve reached 21,000 miles on it.

You haven't 'bought' the car you are borrowing the car. Bear in mind in two years time at the end of your lease it will probably need more new tyres and brakes based on the fact you are mid point now and needing these things, therefore fast forward another two years you're going to need to do the same again. Better to put some money away now to sort it ready for when you hand it back or you may be faced with charges.