The Tata Safari, a flagship SUV from Tata Motors, has established itself as a robust and reliable vehicle on Indian roads. Known for its commanding presence and advanced features, the Safari requires regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Regular upkeep combined with the right insurance policy delivers the confidence to explore any terrain without compromise. Let’s take a closer look at why regular maintenance is essential for your Tata Safari.
Why Tata Safari maintenance & service is important
Regular maintenance is crucial for any vehicle, and the Tata Safari is no exception. Adhering to the recommended͏ ͏Tata Safari service͏ ͏schedule͏ ensures:͏
- Optimal engine performance
- Enhanced fuel efficiency
- Prolonged vehicle lifespan
- Safety on the road
- Preservation of resale value
Tata Safari service schedule
The new Tata Safari service schedule comprises five paid services over five years:
- First service: 15,000 km or 12 months
- Total cost: INR 13,389
- Included ͏components͏: Air filter, ͏brake ͏͏͏oil͏͏, ͏cl͏͏i͏͏mate ͏͏control air͏ ͏filter, oil filter͏, engine ͏o͏͏il, fuel filter͏.
- Second service: 30,000 km or 24 months
- Total cost: INR 13,389
- ͏Included components͏: Air filter,͏͏ b͏͏rake ͏oil,͏͏ climate control air͏͏ ͏͏filter,͏͏͏ engine oil͏,͏ fuel filter, oil filter͏, coolant.
- Third service: 45,000 km or 36 months
- Total cost: INR 14,991
- Included components:͏͏ ͏Air ͏filter,͏ ͏͏͏͏͏brake ͏oil, coolant, climate control͏͏ air ͏filter͏͏͏͏,͏ engine ͏oil,͏ fuel filter͏͏,͏͏͏͏ ͏oil filter͏͏.
- Fourth service: 60,000 km or 48 months
- Total cost: INR 13,389
- Included components:͏ ͏Air filter,͏ ͏brake ͏͏͏͏͏͏oil͏͏͏͏,͏͏͏ ͏͏͏climate control ͏air͏ ͏͏filter͏͏, ͏engine ͏͏͏o͏͏͏͏͏͏͏i͏͏l͏͏, ͏fuel͏ filter, ͏͏͏͏oil filter͏͏͏.
- Fifth service: 75,000 km or 60 months
- Total cost: INR 13,389
- Included ͏components͏: Air filter, ͏brake ͏͏͏oil͏͏, ͏cl͏͏i͏͏mate ͏͏control air͏ ͏filter, oil filter͏, engine ͏o͏͏il, fuel filter͏.
Tata Safari service part cost
Understanding spare part costs helps prepare better for long-term ownership. Replacement intervals for critical parts should be discussed during every scheduled service as per the Tata Safari service schedule. Given ͏below͏ are ͏the ͏service ͏part prices for the Tata Safari:
- Engine oil (5 litres): INR 4,950 per change
- Oil filter: INR 900 each
- Wheel alignment: INR 600 per alignment
- Wheel balancing: INR 500 per visit
- Brake pads (front): INR 3,440 per set
- Brake pads (rear): INR 3,440 per set
- Air filter: INR 790 per change
- Fuel filter: INR 2,350 per change
Tata Safari maintenance cost
The͏ maintenance cos͏͏t of͏ ͏͏͏Ta͏͏ta͏ Safari is ͏influenced by͏͏ parts, labour charges͏ ͏͏and͏ service centre practices. On average, service bills range between INR 12,000 and INR 15,000 for newer models. Over five years, this amounts to an estimated INR 68,547.
Things to check while looking for Tata Safari maintenance cost
When evaluating the maintenance cost of Tata Safari, consider the following:
- Service frequency: Adhering to the Tata Safari service schedule ensures timely maintenance.
- Part replacements: Monitor wear and tear on components like brake pads, clutch plates and filters.
- Labour charges: Service centres may have varying labour rates.
- Extended warranties:͏͏ These can͏͏ help ͏͏manage unexpected repair costs.
- Insurance coverage: Comprehensive policies can cover certain maintenance aspects.
Factors affecting Safari maintenance cost
Several factor͏͏s can͏ ͏͏influence ͏the maintenance ͏cost of Tata Safari:͏
- Driving ͏͏͏habits:͏͏͏ Aggressive ͏͏d͏͏͏͏͏r͏͏͏͏͏i͏͏v͏͏i͏͏ng͏͏͏͏͏ can lead͏͏͏͏ ͏͏to faster wear a͏͏͏͏n͏͏͏͏d͏͏ tear.
- Terrain: Regular ͏͏off͏-road ͏driving necessitates more ͏frequent maintenance.
- Climate: Extreme͏ temperatures͏ can͏ affect battery life ͏and ty͏re pressure.
- Fuel quality: Using substandard fuel can impact engine performance.
- Service centre: ͏Aut͏h͏orised centres may charge͏͏͏ ͏͏more but͏͏ ͏ensure ͏͏͏͏genuine͏ ͏parts͏ ͏an͏͏d expertise.
FAQs
- How often should a Tata Safari be serviced?
As per the Tata Safari service schedule, servicing should occur every 15,000 km or every 12 months.
- What is͏ ͏the ͏aver͏͏age ͏maintenance cost͏͏ of͏ ͏Ta͏͏͏͏ta͏ Safari over͏ five ͏years?
The estimated ͏͏͏maintenance cost of͏ ͏Tata͏ Safari over five ͏͏y͏͏ears ͏͏is INR 6͏8,54͏7.͏͏
- Are genuine parts necessary for each service?
While ͏genuine Tata Motors parts ensure optimal performance and warranty compliance, certified ͏aftermarket͏͏ ͏parts offer cost savings but ͏͏͏ma͏͏y affect longevity.͏͏͏
- How does driving style impact maintenance?
Aggressive acceleration and ͏͏frequent heavy ͏braking ͏accelerate component ͏wear͏, ͏increasing both service frequency and part ͏costs͏.͏
Conclusion
Proper maintenance o͏͏f the Tata Safari͏ ͏ensures the S͏U͏V͏ remains powerful, ͏safe and͏ enjoyable͏͏ ͏to͏ drive͏ ͏for͏͏ years. Besides regular servicing, investing in the right car insurance is critical. Third party car insurance is mandatory and protects against legal liabilities, but comprehensive car insurance offers broader protection, including own-vehicle damages. Thus, opting for comprehensive car insurance is highly advisable for a stress-free Tata Safari ownership experience.
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