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    The cheapest utes to service in Australia

    Most utes in Australia are backed by a capped-price servicing scheme, but some are more expensive than others to maintain.

    Jade Credentino

    Jade Credentino

    Jade Credentino

    Jade Credentino

    Utes are a big deal Down Under, with the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger consistently atop the podium of Australia’s best-selling vehicles.

    So far in 2023, utes account for 19.8 per cent of total vehicle sales in Australia and their popularity shows no signs of abating.

    Below, we’ve looked at the cost of servicing every ute in Australia over the first three years of ownership. Most brands feature 12-month servicing intervals though Toyota sticks with shorter, six-month intervals, which means twice as many services are required in the first three years of ownership.

    As a result, the LandCruiser 70 Series ute is the most expensive to service of all utes with a capped-price servicing scheme, costing $2550 in the first three years or 60,000km of ownership.

    Some vehicles like the LDV T60, however, don’t offer capped-price servicing.

    Chevrolet Silverado

    GM Specialty Vehicles doesn’t offer capped-price servicing. The best way to find out servicing costs is to speak with your local dealership.

    MORE: Everything Chevrolet Silverado MORE: 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review

    Ford Ranger

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    The Ford Ranger is offered in both 4×2 and 4×4 variants. Both options require logbook servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, with the first four visits capped at $329 each.

    12 months/15,000km24 months/30,000km36 months/45,000kmTotal
    $329$329$329$987

    MORE: Everything Ford Ranger MORE: Ford Ranger review

    GWM Ute Cannon

    The GWM Ute Cannon is offered in both 4×2 and 4×4 variants. All models are covered by five years of capped-price servicing, with the first – due at six months or 5,000km – costing $260.

    6 months/5,000km18 months/15,000km30 months/25,000kmTotal
    $260$360$360$980

    MORE: Everything GWM Ute MORE: GWM Ute review

    Isuzu D-Max

    The Isuzu D-Max is available in 4×2 and 4×4 variants. Maintenance for the D-Max is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

    The first service is free and due after 3,000km or 3 months, whichever comes first.

    Engine12 months/15,000km24 months/30,000km36 months/45,000kmTotal
    1.9L diesel$435$445$499$1379
    3.0L diesel$435$445$665$1545

    MORE: Everything Isuzu D-Max MORE: Isuzu D-Max review

    Jeep Gladiator

    Jeep only offers two 4×4 variants of its Gladiator ute. Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. The first five services are capped at $399 each.

    12 months/10,000km24 months/20,000km36 months/30,000kmTotal
    $399$399$399$1197

    MORE: Everything Jeep Gladiator MORE: Jeep Gladiator review

    LDV T60

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    LDV Australia doesn’t offer capped-price servicing. The best way to find out servicing costs is to speak with your local dealership.

    MORE: Everything LDV T60 MORE: LDV T60 Max review MORE: LDV eT60 review

    Mazda BT-50

    The Mazda BT-50 is offered in both 4×2 and 4×4 variants. All Mazda BT-50 models are covered by five years of capped-price servicing, however service pricing differs between variants.

    Variant12 months/15,000km24 months/30,000km36 months/45,000kmTotal
    XS 3.0L Diesel 4×2 Auto Single Cab Cab Chassis $394$401$531$1326
    XT 3.0L Diesel 4×2 Auto Single Cab, Dual Cab $408$414$711$1533
    XT 3.0L Diesel 4×4 Manual Single Cab Cab Chassis $452$418$754$1624
    XT, XTR 3.0L Diesel 4×2 Auto Freestyle Cab + Dual Cab $408$414$711$1533
    XT, XTR, XTR LE, GT, SP, Thunder 3.0L Diesel 4×4 Auto Single Cab,Freestyle Cab + Dual Cab $449$416$713$1578
    XT, XTR 3.0L Diesel 4×4 Manual Freestyle Cab + Dual Cab $452$418$754$1624
    XS 1.9L Diesel 4×2 Auto Dual Cab Pickup $394$401$531$1326
    XS 1.9L Diesel 4×4 Auto Dual Cab Pickup $436$403$533$1372

    MORE: Everything Mazda BT-50 MORE: Mazda BT-50 LE review

    Mahindra PikUp

    Mahindra offers capped-price servicing on its PikUp for the first four services. The first service is free, and is required after 5,000km or 3 months. After that Mahindra requires servicing every 15,000km.

    12 months/10,000km24 months/25,000km36 months/40,000kmTotal
    $499$499$799$1797

    MORE: Everything Mahindra PikUp MORE: Mahindra PikUp review

    Mitsubishi Triton

    Mitsubishi offers 10 years of capped-price servicing. Customers who service at a Mitsubishi dealership retain their 10-year warranty.

    Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, for both its 4×2 and 4×4 models.

    12 months/15,000km24 months/30,000km36 months/45,000kmTotal
    $449$549$549$1547

    MORE: Everything Mitsubishi Triton MORE: Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme review

    Nissan Navara

    Nissan offers capped pricing for the first five services of its Navara. Servicing is required every 12 months or 20,000km, whichever comes first.

    Service pricing varies depending on the vehicle’s transmission.

    Transmission12 months/20,000km24 months/40,000km36 months/60,000kmTotal
    Automatic$510$548$716$1774
    Manual$503$541$710$1754

    MORE: Everything Nissan Navara MORE: Nissan Navara Pro-4x review

    Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500

    Ram doesn’t offer capped-price servicing. The best way to find out servicing costs is to speak with your local dealership.

    MORE: Everything Ram 1500 MORE: Everything Ram 2500 MORE: Everything Ram 3500

    Ssangyong Musso

    SsangYong also offers seven years of capped-price servicing, with intervals of 12 months or 15,000km. Each service is capped at $375.

    12 months/15,000km24 months/30,000km36 months/45,000kmTotal
    $375$375$375$1125

    MORE: Everything Ssangyong Musso MORE: Ssangyong Musso XLV review

    Toyota HiLux

    Service pricing is capped between $245 and $290 per visit for the first six visits, covering three years or 60,000km.

    Maintenance is still required every six months or 10,000km, which is notably shorter than the usual 12 month/15,000km intervals offered by most rivals.

    Servicing pricing varies depending on the engine chosen.

    Engine6 months/10,000km12 months/20,000km18 months/30,000km24 months/40,000km30 months/50,000km36 months/60,000kmTotal
    Petrol$245$245$245$245$245$245$1470
    Diesel$290$290$290$290$290$290$1740

    MORE: Everything Toyota HiLux MORE: Toyota HiLux Rogue review

    Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series

    The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series requires servicing every six months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. The first six services are capped at $425 each.

    6 months/10,000km12 months/20,000km18 months/30,000km24 months/40,000km30 months/50,000km36 months/60,000kmTotal
    $425$425$425$425$425$425$2550

    MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series MORE: Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series review

    Volkswagen Amarok

    All Volkswagen Amarok models come with five years of capped-price servicing totalling $1801. Volkswagen Australia also offers a five-year Care Plan which costs $1800.

    12 months/15,000km24 months/30,000km36 months/45,000kmTotal
    $329$329$414$1072

    MORE: Everything Volkswagen Amarok MORE: Volkswagen Amarok review

    Jade Credentino

    Jade Credentino

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    Jade Credentino

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    Jade Credentino is an automotive journalist currently based in Melbourne, Australia. Jade has had a chance to review a variety of vehicles and particularly enjoys SUVs. She enjoys traveling and going on road trips exploring Australia.

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