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Scan mineMaruti Suzuki Swift ZXI
2022 · 26,400 km · Authorised Service Centre
Job card total
₹14,809
Confirmed saving
₹10,199
+ ₹0 – ₹480 more
if yellow items verified
Items to remove
5
Line-by-line breakdown
Engine Flush
Maruti does not recommend engine flush. Strips the protective oil film from engine walls and can damage seals. High advisor commission item.
Remove this.
₹1,800
Engine Decarbonization
Not required by Maruti's service schedule under 60,000 km. Your car is at 26,400 km. Only relevant above 80,000 km with rough idling.
Remove this.
₹2,200
AC Disinfectant Spray
Only needed if there is a mold or musty smell from your vents. Without that symptom, this is a pure upsell.
Remove this unless your AC smells mouldy.
₹450
Teflon Paint Protection Coating
Purely cosmetic. Service advisors earn ₹500–₹1,500 commission on this item. Wears off within 2–3 washes.
Remove this.
₹5,499
Nitrogen Tyre Filling (All 4)
Regular air is 78% nitrogen. The difference in tyre pressure retention is negligible for road use.
Remove this.
₹250
Cabin Air Filter (Pollen Filter)
Due every 20,000 km. At 26,400 km it is borderline. Not urgent but not wrong either.
Your call: keep if you have allergies or drive in dusty conditions.
₹480
Engine Oil (5W-30 Genuine, 3.5L)
Standard scheduled service item. Due at every 10,000 km. Your car is at 26,400 km. This is correct.
₹2,450
Oil Filter
Changed at every service along with engine oil. Correctly priced for a hatchback.
₹280
Air Filter Replacement
Due every 20,000 km. At 26,400 km this is overdue. Correct to do now.
₹550
Standard Service Labour
Labour for a standard 10,000 km service. Within normal range for an authorised Maruti centre.
₹850
What to say to the service advisor
“Please remove the engine flush, engine decarbonization, AC disinfectant spray, Teflon coating, and nitrogen tyre filling. I only want the standard scheduled service items.”
Confirmed saving if RED items removed
₹10,199
69% of the quoted job card
+ ₹0 – ₹480 more if yellow items verifiedActual saving depends on your specific fault or usage context
Bonus: ask for a labour discount too
Removing 3 to 4 items cuts the service centre's labour cost noticeably. You now have leverage to ask for an additional 10 to 30% off the labour charge. The more items removed, the stronger your position.
Advisory notice
FairBill AI analyzes job cards against published service manuals and known industry patterns. We are not physically inspecting your vehicle. Your workshop may have valid reasons for specific items based on what they observe in person. Use this as informed preparation for your conversation at the counter, not as a final verdict.
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