Inquiry Regarding Service (2016 Sorento Automatic)

[Ziinsig]

Greetings Everyone,
I regularly have my car serviced by Kia and recently brought it to a dealer for its annual service. The vehicle is 8 years old and has accumulated just over 62,000 miles. I had scheduled a 70,000-mile service, but Kia informed me that due to the car's age, it required an 80,000-mile service, which would cost nearly £500. I declined and opted for the 70,000-mile service, planning to address the comprehensive service next year. Do you believe this was the correct decision? Should I have opted for the larger and more costly option?

[MutanX]

Numerous things are involved; only you can provide an answer to that question. However, if you want to adhere to the service schedule, this should be its eighth; has it been overlooked?

[Ziinsig]

Thank you for your response. I purchased the vehicle as an ex-demonstrator in March 2017, and its initial service occurred in March 2018, indicating it missed its first service in 2017. The salesman had assured me that it had been serviced prior to my acquisition, which presents the issue: either it was not serviced, or the service book was not stamped. However, considering I have consistently maintained the vehicle since my ownership and it has only accumulated 62,000 miles, is it truly necessary to perform an 80,000-mile service solely for the sake of maintaining the service record? I apologise for my verbosity, but I appreciate your response anyway.

[MutanX]

If your vehicle is in excellent condition and operating well, I would likely go with a seventh service. There is no justification for spending more funds when you deem it unworthy. A notable advantage is that you now have an estimate of the cost for the eighth service.

[Wordcar]

To be honest, it is no longer under warranty. I would seek a local independent establishment to service the vehicle.

Kia will determine the service schedule based on the year of registration instead than actual mileage.