Maruti Wagon R Vs Tata Tiago Service Cost Comparison

Maruti WagonR is one of the best-selling hatchbacks in India. Let’s take a look at its service cost and how it compares to Tata Tiago.

The Maruti Wagon R is one of the most popular cars among Indian customers. It has solidified its position as one of the most practical vehicles in India. The affordable car comes with reliable powertrain options and a spacious cabin. On the other hand, the Tata Tiago is one of the safest hatchbacks on the market. It also offers practical options at an affordable price and competes with the Wagon R. In this article, let’s take a look at the Maruti Wagon R Vs Tata Tiago Service Cost Comparison

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Maruti Wagon R vs Tata Tiago Service cost comparison

Maruti Wagon R Maintenance Schedule with Prices

Ideally, you should go for 7500 Kms or 6 Months for Basic Checkup. The Service Schedule every 6 months comes with an expected paid labor cost of Rs 800 – 1000. Every service includes General Wash and Cleaning, Tyre Rotation for Even Wear & Tear, Clean AC Filter, Check AC Performance, and Tighten all Nuts and Bolts. Additionally, Fuel Lines are checked for Leakage. The Bushes, Suspension, and Rubber Items are also checked. The Fluids / Oils are checked and topped up. Here’s a Maruti Wagon R Service Schedule:

Oil & Filters	Maruti Wagon R Service schedule
Engine Oil (0W-16 in MY 2019 Onwards, 0W-20 from 2013 Onwards, 5W-30 in Cars before 2013 Make) – 2.9 Litre	10,000Kms or 1 year
Oil Filter	10,000Kms or 1 year
Air Filter	40,000 Kms
Brake Fluid	20,000Kms or 2 year
Coolant	20,000Kms or 2 year
Gear Oil / Transmission	Not required to change till 1.6 Lakh Kms / 10 yrs
Fuel Filter	40,000Kms or 4 year
Spark Plug	40,000Kms or 4 year
Timing Belt	NA
Wheel Alignment & Balancing	Every 10,000 Kms

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Maruti Wagon R 1st Year Service Cost

1st Service – Wash & Clean NIL (Labor Free Service)
2nd Service – General Inspection, Wash & Clean NIL (Labor Free Service)
3rd Service – Breakup as Belo

Wagon R 3rd Service / 10,000 Kms	Service Cost
Engine Oil, Oil Filter	Rs 1250
Wheel Alignment & Balancing	Rs 990
Labour (No Labor Charges for Oil & Filter Change)	NIL
Net Service Bill	Rs 2240

Maruti Wagon R 2nd Year Service Cost

Wagon R 4th Service / 20,000 Kms	Service Cost
Engine Oil, Oil Filter	Rs 1250
Brake Fluid	Rs 350
Coolant	Rs 450
Cabin AC Filter (not in PMS but recommended to add as it enhances AC Cooling and Life of AC)	Rs 350
Wheel Alignment & Balancing	Rs 990
Labor including GST	Rs 2000
Net Service Bill	Rs 5390

Maruti Wagon R 3rd Year Service Cost

Wagon R 5th Service / 30,000 Kms	Service Cost
Engine Oil, Oil Filter	Rs 1250
Wheel Alignment & Balancing	Rs 990
Labor including GST	Rs 2000
Net Service Bill	Rs 4240

Maruti Wagon R 4th Year Service Cost (Major Service)

Wagon R 6th Service / 40,000 Kms	Service Cost
Engine Oil, Oil Filter	Rs 1250
Wagon R Combined Service Kit (Air Filter, Fuel Filter, Spark Plug)	Rs 800
Brake Fluid	Rs 350
Coolant	Rs 450
Cabin AC Filter (not in PMS but recommended to add as it enhances AC Cooling and Life of AC)	Rs 350
Wheel Alignment & Balancing	Rs 990
Labor including GST	Rs 2000
Net Service Bill	Rs 6180

Maruti Wagon R 5th Year Service Cost

Wagon R 7th Service / 50,000 Kms	Service Cost
Engine Oil, Oil Filter	Rs 1250
Wheel Alignment & Balancing	Rs 990
Labor including GST	Rs 2000
Net Service Bill	Rs 4240

Maruti Wagon R 6th Year Service Cost

Wagon R 8th Service / 60,000 Kms	Service Cost
Engine Oil, Oil Filter	Rs 1250
Brake Fluid	Rs 350
Coolant	Rs 450
Cabin AC Filter (not in PMS but recommended to add as it enhances AC Cooling and Life of AC)	Rs 350
Wheel Alignment & Balancing	Rs 990
Labor including GST	Rs 2000
Net Service Bill	Rs 5380

Maruti Wagon R 7th Year Service Cost

Wagon R 9th Service / 70,000 Kms	Service Cost
Engine Oil, Oil Filter	Rs 1250
Wheel Alignment & Balancing	Rs 990
Labor including GST	Rs 2000
Net Service Bill	Rs 4240

Maruti Wagon R 8th Year Service Cost (Major Service)

Wagon R 10th Service / 80,000 Kms	Service Cost
Engine Oil, Oil Filter	Rs 1250
Wagon R Combined Service Kit (Air Filter, Fuel Filter, Spark Plug)	Rs 800
Brake Fluid	Rs 350
Coolant	Rs 450
Cabin AC Filter (not in PMS but recommended to add as it enhances AC Cooling and Life of AC)	Rs 350
Wheel Alignment & Balancing	Rs 990
Labor including GST	Rs 2000
Net Service Bill	Rs 6180

Note: Usually, paid service is performed every 10,000Kms or 12 months (whichever is earlier). The Wagon R Service Bill is expected to be very reasonable at just 45 Paise per Km (for average Yearly Driving of 10,000 Kms). However, this does not include Wear & Tear Items. For Old Wagon R using 5W/30 Oil, it costs Just Rs 1000 for Oil and Filter.

Other Demanded Repair Wagon R Service Component	Cost
Throttle Body Cleaning	Rs. 400
Front Brake Pad Replacement with Labor	Rs. 1500
Brake Cleaning with Caliper Pin Greasing	Rs. 800
Clutch Plate Assembly (including Clutch Plate, Pressure Plate, Release Bearings, Flywheel) with Labor Charges	Rs. 7000
AC Servicing with Gas Refill and Labor	Rs. 2500

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Tata Tiago Service Cost and Maintenance Price

The Tata Tiago Service Schedule is based on 15000 Kms Servicing and in Multiples. You get 3 Labor Free Services. After which, you shuld go for paid services every 7500 Kms or 6 Months for Basic Checkup. The first service is 2 Months or 1500 (+/- 500 Kms). While the second service is 6 Months or 7500 Kms (+/- 500 Kms), the third service is done after 12 Months or 15000 Kms. Overall, the Average Scheduled Tata Tiago service costs are expected to be just 55 Paise per Km.

Tata Tiago BS6 Petrol 1st Year Service – 15000 Kms / 12 Month

1st Service (2 Months or 1500 Kms) – NIL
2nd Service (6 Months or 7500 Kms) – NIL
3rd Service (1 Year or 15000 Kms): Rs 2569 with Breakup as below

Tata Tiago Service	Tiago Service Cost
Engine Oil	Rs 1500
Oil Filter	Rs 150
Wheel Alignment, Tyre Balancing	Rs 1100
Scheduled Service Labour	NIL
Net Service Cost (1 Year / 15000 Kms)	Rs 2750

Tata Tiago BS6 Petrol 2nd Year Service – 30000 Kms / 24 Month

4th Service (18 Months or 22,500 Kms – whichever earlier): Rs 700
5th Service (24 Months or 30,000 Kms – whichever earlier): Rs 4550

Tata Tiago Service	Service Cost
Engine Oil – Castrol Magnatec Professional 5W/30 (3.5 Litre)	Rs 1500
Oil Filter	Rs 150
Brake Fluid	Rs 270
Wheel Alignment, Tyre Balancing	Rs 1100
Scheduled Service Labor (24 Month) with GST	Rs 1530
Minor Service (1.5 Year)	Rs 700
Net Service Cost (2 Year / 30,000 Kms)	Rs 5250

Tata Tiago BS6 Petrol 3rd Year Service – 45000 Kms / 36 Month

6th Service (30 Months or 37,500 Kms – whichever earlier): Rs 700
7th Service (36 Months or 45,000 Kms – whichever earlier): Rs 6150

Tata Tiago Service	Service Cost
Engine Oil – Castrol Magnatec Professional 5W/30 (3.5 Litre)	Rs 1500
Oil Filter	Rs 150
Air Filter	Rs 600
Spark Plug (Set of 3 Spark Plug)	Rs 600
Coolant	Rs 850
Wheel Alignment, Tyre Balancing	Rs 1100
Scheduled Service Labor (3 Year) with GST	Rs 1550
Minor Service (2.5 Year)	Rs 700
Net Service Cost (3 Years / 45,000 Kms)	Rs 6850

Tata Tiago BS6 Petrol 4th Year Service – 60000 Kms / 48 Month

8th Service (42 Months or 52,500 Kms – whichever earlier): Rs 700
9th Service (48 Months or 60,000 Kms – whichever earlier): Rs 4570

Tata Tiago Service	Service Cost
Engine Oil – Castrol Magnatec Professional 5W/30 (3.5 Litre)	Rs 1500
Oil Filter	Rs 150
Brake Fluid	Rs 270
Wheel Alignment, Tyre Balancing	Rs 1100
Scheduled Service Labor (4 Year) with GST	Rs 1550
Minor Service (3.5 Year)	Rs 700
Net Service Cost (4 Years / 60,000 Kms)	Rs 5270

Tata Tiago BS6 Petrol 5th Year Service – 75000 Kms / 60 Month

10th Service (54 Months or 67,500 Kms – whichever earlier): Rs 700
11th Service (60 Months or 75,000 Kms – whichever earlier): Rs 5470

Tata Tiago Service	Service Cost
Engine Oil – Castrol Magnatec Professional 5W/30 (3.5 Litre)	Rs 1500
Oil Filter	Rs 150
Fuel Filter	Rs 370
Transaxle Oil	Rs 800
Wheel Alignment, Tyre Balancing	Rs 1100
Scheduled Service Labor (5 Year) with GST	Rs 1550
Minor Service (4.5 Year)	Rs 700
Net Service Cost (5 Years / 75,000 Kms)	Rs 6170

Tata Tiago BS6 Petrol 6th Year Service – 90000 Kms / 72 Month

12th Service (66 Months or 82,500 Kms – whichever earlier): Rs 700
13th Service (72 Months or 90,000 Kms – whichever earlier): Rs 6620

Tata Tiago Service	Service Cost
Engine Oil – Castrol Magnatec Professional 5W/30 (3.5 Litre)	Rs 1500
Oil Filter	Rs 150
Air Filter	Rs 600
Spark Plug	Rs 600
Coolant	Rs 850
Brake Fluid	Rs 270
Wheel Alignment, Tyre Balancing	Rs 1100
Scheduled Service Labor (6 Year) with GST	Rs 1550
Minor Service (5.5 Year)	Rs 700
Net Service Cost (6 Years / 90,000 Kms)	Rs 7320

Tata Tiago BS6 Petrol 7th Year Service – 1.05 Lakh Kms / 84 Month

14th Service (72 Months or 97,500 Kms – whichever earlier): Rs 700
15th Service (84 Months or 1.05 Lakh Kms – whichever earlier): Rs 4300

Tata Tiago Service	Service Cost
Engine Oil – Castrol Magnatec Professional 5W/30 (3.5 Litre)	Rs 1500
Oil Filter	Rs 150
Wheel Alignment, Tyre Balancing	Rs 1100
Scheduled Service Labor (7 Year) with GST	Rs 1550
Minor Service (6.5 Year)	Rs 700
Net Service Cost (7 Year / 1.05 Lakh Kms)	Rs 5000

Additional Costs

You can cover the Common Wear & Tear Items by paying a Nominal amount of rs 8500 all-inclusive for 4 years. This includes common wear items under P2p – Promise to Protect Plan. However, additional services like anti-Rust Coating would cost Rs 3000. You should get a Brake Pad Replacement every 25000 to 30000 Kms, Battery Replacement every 40000 to 50000 Kms or 5 Years, and change the Wiper Blade once every 3 Years. Additionally, it is advisable to get tires changed every 40000 to 60000 Kms or a Maximum of 6 Years. For better maintenance, Tata Motors advises avoiding rapid acceleration and prolonged high-speed running for the Initial 1800 Kms.

*Periodic Service*	Tata Tiago Petrol
Engine Oil & Oil Filter	15000 Kms or 12 Month
Air Filter Replacement	45000 Kms or 36 Months. Clean in every Service
Fuel Pre Filter Assembly	NA
Fuel Filter	75000 Kms or 5 Year
Diesel Pressure Regulator	NA
Spark Plug	45000 Kms or 36 Month
Brake Fluid	45000 Kms or 24 Month
Coolant	60000 Kms or 36 Month
Axle Transmission Oil	75000 Kms or 60 Month
Timing Belt, Auto Tensioner and Idler	Check-in Every Service
Tyre Rotation	Every 7500 Kms
Alignment, Balancing & Rotation	Every 15000 Kms

Fluid Capacity
Engine Oil – 5w30 (Castrol Magnatec Professional for Petrol / Petronas)	3.5 Litre
Coolant (40:60)	4 Litre
Axle Transmission Oil	1.8 Litre
Brake Fluid (Dot 4)	500 ml

We hope our Maruti Wagon R vs Tata Tiago Service cost comparison will help you make an informed decision based on maintenance prices of the two hatchbacks.