car service query

hi,

I bought my (57) C4 Picasso in June 2008 with 25 miles on the clock ( it was registered in Dec 2007). It now has 2500 miles on the clock and the service symbol appeared, so I called the dealer and they said it was due it's first year service. When I questioned this as I only just had the complimentary 1500 mile service in November and obviously I have not had the car even a year, the lady said it was because the car had been registered for just over a year old so needed its first service if the service history was to be maintained.

Stupidly I accepted this and paid £270 last week. However, I have just looked at the service manual and the 2.0 model is expected to be serviced every 12500 miles or every two years. Have I been diddled and if so, do I have any grounds for complaint to the dealer and to request some money back for this unnecessary service? Can I complain on the grounds of mis-selling or misinformation?

Thanks
Michael

thank You Tony for the quick reply- I have called them this morning and will let you know what they say
Rgds
Michael

The lady took my details and said she will call me back later today -she didn't! If she hasn't called back by tomorrow I will chase her and then write a letter
Thanks

I am quite impressed with the dealer

I have just had a call back from a helpful lady who apologised for this mistake. She explained that the recommended service intervals change so often that the receptionist had misadvised me and I did not need this service. She will therefore reimburse me the labour costs and just charge me for the oil and filter parts which were used. Since this was only about £18 I am not going to quibble with this.

Also, she confimed that when I bring the car in next year for its 'true' 2 year service, they will not charge me for the oil and filters.

So a pretty good outcome, and all kept very pleasant!
Thanks for all your advice
Michael