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My dad's 2006 Mazda 2 is due for its 40,000 service and the dealer has told him it is the big service and will cost $800 to $900, but shouldn?t the big one be at 90,000-100,000? The said dealer has also told him that the ONLY tyres he can have on his car are TOYO 175/65/R14. Is that correct?

It’s quite normal to have a major service at around 40,000 km, so I wouldn’t be complaining about that. Servicing costs are worth checking and comparing when you’re buying a new car, as they can vary widely between makes and models, and they’re costs you will have to wear for the life of the vehicle. You could, of course, have it serviced by a Mazda specialist if you want to save some money. The dealer’s advice on tyres is not correct, 175/65/14 is a common size and there is quite a wide choice of brands and various prices. Our tyre experts recommend the Michelin or Dunlop brands.

 

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