Autosavers Promotions

[kspchew]

Autosavers having promotions for 2 yrs servicing,

Package consists of: 

[clarence]

Great value for money! 

Cheaper than Tan Chong's Nissan Peventive Maintenance Program and also includes 4 X 3M Value Polishing Package & 1 3M ISC Package not found in Tan Chong's package.

[valeon]

Looks good but what is ISC?

[iagree]

Hi all

I still prefer to stick to TCM.
My 20cents.

Regards.

[maverick1975]

does this include the change of timing belts and brake pads etc.....??? which is found in TCM 40k package??

[Lorddraco]

for my 90k servicing .. I have switch to Autosaver to cut cost.

So far so good I think.... Didnt see tons of diffference in servicing quality but save $$$.

Up till 80K .. all my servicing done at TC Autoclinic (with some in BT and TP) but everytime go there.. the price increased...

So for minor 90k servicing I decided to try Autosaver. For 100K .. I will go there too since I also brought my own motor oil (Amsoil now previously Mobil 1 Gold Bottle)

All these I think I save 20% cost as compare to TC. TC own oil cost more than what I buy other side. 100+ vs 60 for 4 quart.

[ninervictor]

I am going for my 20k servicing, and AS vs TCM, which one is recommended?
Read a few posts but seems like different bros saying different things. any sound advice?

[htfreak]

Is Autosaver accredited by TC or not.  The problem with sending your vehicle to third party for servicing is the threat by TC to void your warranty or contest your warranty claims.  Once the warranty is over, I won't hesistate to go outside for servicing as I can't see how much more fantastic TC is against some of the better third party out there.

[Zippy]

The problem with sending your vehicle to third party for servicing is the threat by TC to void your warranty or contest your warranty claims.  Once the warranty is over, I won't hesistate to go outside for servicing as I can't see how much more fantastic TC is against some of the better third party out there.

i agree totally... This is the only reason why i send my car to TCM for service - at least until my car's warranty period is over.

[limck007]

I am going for my 20k servicing, and AS vs TCM, which one is recommended?
Read a few posts but seems like different bros saying different things. any sound advice?

If u are under the NPMP (3 std + 4 free servicing)>> then 20K servicing shld be still under TCM??
if its free. might as well go TCM..

So far, when i accompany my friend to AS.. the mechanics there LOOK more professional than TCM

[kspchew]

Looks good but what is ISC?

Sorry, not sure what is that?

 I will be paying them a visit to collect my discount card (Free application) tomorrow, so will ask them for more details

[Lorddraco]

Is Autosaver accredited by TC or not.  The problem with sending your vehicle to third party for servicing is the threat by TC to void your warranty or contest your warranty claims.  Once the warranty is over, I won't hesistate to go outside for servicing as I can't see how much more fantastic TC is against some of the better third party out there.

I do not think any workshop are accredited at all. Moreover.. there isnt any hard and fast rule stating that we must die die go back to TCM for servicing when under warranty. There are many I know also go outside... but still can claims for the warranty if there is issue.

The void of warranty is grey... But truly believe so long you did any fanciful thing in the engine (super charger/open pod and etc) and remain stock. Whether go non-TCM workshop should be fine. And .. we can still demand for the warranty.. it is all boil down to how fierce are you to demand that....

Customer always right ...

[kspchew]

Guys, found out ISC is for throttle body cleaning@ 40k km.
Also, there will be no rebates for oil filter and must use AS EO.

[ninervictor]

let's assume no NPMP. don't really like the idea of paying upfront before getting the service.

some said even mileage like 20k, 40k, 60k which are major servicing shd go back TCM for peace of mind
and odd mileage like 30k,50k,70k can go outside like AS to save some moola.

from what I gathered, 20k go AS since it's cheaper by 30%.

[iagree]

i agree totally... This is the only reason why i send my car to TCM for service - at least until my car's warranty period is over.

hi zippy & htfreak,

iagree w u guys too.
that is part of the reasons that i save for my 4th and 5th service to service my car outside.
4th - @ KL
5th - @ Autosaver

But both of the above, i don't feel satisfied enough. And, I also have the feeling that I might be rejected by TCM if I go there to service my car or to ask them to check my car if any little minor issues occurred. e.g. Rattling noise, battery issue, aircon and so on... If we dont service @ TCM, do you dare to go there to ask them to check for you at FOC? And, will TCM offer us at FOC? Even though if we service @ Autosaver, if our car have problems regardless of big or small matter, will they give us free services?

And, most imptly is, I want hassle free.
Now, I don't see how TCM can reject all my little minor requests.... I can go there to BS them to check this n that, fix this n that? Alittle bit of problem, drive to TCM to ask their SE to fix it. I have prepaid S$1091? Am I right?

Hassle free........... key point.............

The above is just my 20cents, it might not be accurate.

Regards.

[iagree]

let's assume no NPMP. don't really like the idea of paying upfront before getting the service.

some said even mileage like 20k, 40k, 60k which are major servicing shd go back TCM for peace of mind
and odd mileage like 30k,50k,70k can go outside like AS to save some moola.

from what I gathered, 20k go AS since it's cheaper by 30%.

hi ninevictor,

iagree w u. in fact, pay upfront is only benefiting TCM as they can use our $ to do something else, e.g. investment or pay for their staff salary....

[walker]

I serviced my car (40k milesage) at Autosaver just a few days ago. A major servicing. Total cost $207.50 including GST and wiper change (I use my own Amsoil signature series oil)

I also went for the ISC package (Intake System Cleaner) at $98. This package includes 2 x fuel system cleaner and 2 x fuel injector cleaner. The mechanic told me some benefits which I cannot remember other than that it would remove the carbon. I feel the car is more powerful and responsive after ISC. Not sure how long the power will last though.

I have also asked about the 2-yr package by Autosaver. Apparently, items like belt, CVT oil are not included (i.e. not free) unlike that for TCM NPMP. Also must use Autosaver's engine oil (I did not ask abt the brand). My understanding is that brake pads, which are included in the package, are the most costly item (total $200 I think) among the "free" items in NPMP.

I have serviced my car at Autosaver since 20k and so far so good...

I think a big part of decision between TCM NPMP and Autosaver is whether we wish to use our own engine oil. If we use our own oil and wipers, then the total cost of servicing by Autosaver for the 4 servicings (2x10, 1x20, 1x40) only abt $470 incl GST. If do not mind TCM engine oil, then NPMP is ok. Of course another big factor is whether we mind hassle-free like iagree said.

[Ying]

for autosave 40k service, did they change the drive belt, fuel system filter and engine air filter?

[kspchew]

I serviced my car (40k milesage) at Autosaver just a few days ago. A major servicing. Total cost $207.50 including GST and wiper change (I use my own Amsoil signature series oil)

I also went for the ISC package (Intake System Cleaner) at $98. This package includes 2 x fuel system cleaner and 2 x fuel injector cleaner. The mechanic told me some benefits which I cannot remember other than that it would remove the carbon. I feel the car is more powerful and responsive after ISC. Not sure how long the power will last though.

I have also asked about the 2-yr package by Autosaver. Apparently, items like belt, CVT oil are not included (i.e. not free) unlike that for TCM NPMP. Also must use Autosaver's engine oil (I did not ask abt the brand). My understanding is that brake pads, which are included in the package, are the most costly item (total $200 I think) among the "free" items in NPMP.

I have serviced my car at Autosaver since 20k and so far so good...

I think a big part of decision between TCM NPMP and Autosaver is whether we wish to use our own engine oil. If we use our own oil and wipers, then the total cost of servicing by Autosaver for the 4 servicings (2x10, 1x20, 1x40) only abt $470 incl GST. If do not mind TCM engine oil, then NPMP is ok. Of course another big factor is whether we mind hassle-free like iagree said.

Thanks for the breakdown. I dont think I will sign up since I have 3 spares EO filter and need 5W-40 EO for my CNGed Latio.

Any idea how much EO filter and EO rebates would they give?

Thanks again

[walker]

For my 40k service, sorry i did not take note what was changed but autosaver servicing procedure follows strictly the same according to TCM manual so u can check it out what is included and what is not in a 40k TCM package. But i know belt definitely not changed. so far from 20k to 40k, i dun remember being charged for oil or air filter (based on memory only)

If bring own EO, autosaver will deduct $45 from package price. Not sure abt EO filter. Rebate for wiper not used in 20k, 40k services is I think $15.

My personal experience is EO makes a lot of difference to car performance. that's why i choose to use my own EO and hence choose autosaver.