Maintenance Patrol
Nissan has a storied history in South Africa and has been around for as long as most of us can remember. With a massive complex in Rosslyn building cars for local consumers and export markets, as well as a broad dealership footprint in SA, parts availability and qualified technicians are never far away.
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One of the long-standing marques from Nissan. the Patrol, has been servicing owners for years and with its many iterations and most often large engines and offroad drivetrains, has many buyers wondering what type of costs would be associated with owning one.
Cost of ownership
The question of maintenance costs will truly depend on the age, condition and service history of the intended vehicle as any vehicle is only as good as the person who cared for it. We polled a few owner forums, customer feedback questionnaires and consumer reports to find out what kind of costs were involved.
Data supports service costs ranging from R3000 to R12000 depending on what needs to be done and which service interval needs to be completed on a good well taken care of vehicle with the largest costs associated with the vehicle being tyres.
Verdict
If you are driving a new Nissan Patrol then there is a very good chance that the service cost will be covered by your service plan. If you are driving an older model Patrol or your latest model has already exceeded the 3 years/ 90 000 km Nissan Patrol Service Plan you will need to contact your Nissan dealer for a quote. The costs of owning and operating a Nissan Patrol are reasonable compared to other brands, if you find a good one.
