Servicing Costs - What do you pay?

[JoeStivo]

Just wanted to see what you guys paid for servicing at different intervals.

I have my 15k due tomorrow at Barloworld in Mascot.

[Justin Fox]

I really want to know this too as I'm in the boat to buy a Golf (maybe), then again I've rarely serviced a car at the dealership. They HAVE to overcharge, their overheads are bigger than the mechanics I trust and use. In the end of the day I think it's more of a comforting psychological thing to get your car serviced at the dealership, than anything else.

[Frenchie]

I have only done10k so far since Oct 08

Changed my oil at 5k + OEM filter $120 @ Mechanic in Artarmon.

15k/1 year which ever come first - I think I paid $270ish for my first service at European Autotech and that include Brembo brake fluid + removal of Arqray catback.

I would never take my R to a dealer for service - only warranty work and that's because I have no choice.

[Frenchie]

I really want to know this too as I'm in the boat to buy a Golf (maybe), then again I've rarely serviced a car at the dealership. They HAVE to overcharge, their overheads are bigger than the mechanics I trust and use. In the end of the day I think it's more of a comforting psychological thing to get your car serviced at the dealership, than anything else.

True Justin hence my reason why I would NEVER take it to a VW for any service - No love !

I would only let respectable enthusiasts do any work on my car

Dealers vary in service prices so best to ring around if you decide to take your VW

I ve got a great website which compares all service cost...I will need to find it though..

[Paolo]

apparently to keep your warranty or less hassle from the dealers in regards to warranty claims, its best to do the services at the dealership. I paid $400 for the first year/15,000kms service and all they did was change the oil and check everything :(
i don't think it'll be worth me going to them after this year because they WILL know my car is modded hard and would probably void warranty regardless.
Every 5,000kms my mate and i do the oil change ourselves which is just the cost of the oil (cheapest i got was $37 at repco) and and oil filter from dubaddiction.

[SUGA]

Just checked my receipts, I paid $415 for my first service at Barloworld (10,000km)

[Frenchie]

@Paolo No need to stick to VW for services, it will NOT affect any warranty work in the future as long as OEM parts are used - excluding mods, VW can not refuse warranty work.

Sounds about right SUGA around the $400 mark, it should cost you half that.

[sir_camel]

Where in Artarmon Frenchie? I am thinking of trying somewhere closer to home (Killara) for my next service. Took it to Seb in Giraween for last one which was fine but a long way to go.

[Frenchie]

If you want to try - TCCA/Cortese on Hotham Parade Artamon

[bigwill]

just been quoted $1571 for 60k service included DSG oil and filter change for a passat 3.2 V6 at ramspeed and dropped off this morning, will see how things turn out. thanks for the recommendation chris and jose!

[bigwill]

10K since October 08! OMG Frenchie! Walk away from the keyboard, grab the keys, and go for a long drive!

I get mine done by Derek & Adam at European Autotech. I can't remember what I paid, but I remember thinking it was a good price. I've usually had other stuff done at my request at the time, and I remember being more interested in those costs than the service costs.

i usually get mine done by derek and adam as well at EA, i remember my 15k was roughly $230. great service from EA all the time!

[Frenchie]

just been quoted $1571 for 60k service included DSG oil and filter change for a passat 3.2 V6 at ramspeed and dropped off this morning, will see how things turn out. thanks for the recommendation chris and jose!

Who's car is that BigWilly ??


10K since October 08! OMG Frenchie! Walk away from the keyboard, grab the keys, and go for a long drive!



lol..Good advice !

[bigwill]

Who's car is that BigWilly ??

the missus'
gonna pick it up soon so will tell you how it went :D

[bigwill]

Picked up the passat from Ramspeed, everything done and seems to be running perfectly fine. All parts were geniune VW parts, but have to VW let us down as they took their time to deliver them! Missus says the brakes are more responsive as they did a brake fluid flush. Overall a very good experience from thomas and the crew down there $1573.93 was the end payment which is a tad higher than dealer service but cant beat the customised service from them. Now will have to decided where to take the R for service next (EA or Ramspeed). I'll definitely recommend ramspeed again but also EA is great too.

ps on the end of the receipt it qoutes (congratulations, you've just been serviced by the best)!

[Frenchie]

Great to hear Bigwilly...Thomas is awesome ! looks like you'll have to flip a coin for your R :)

[bigwill]

heads for EA, tails for Ramspeed! will toss that coin whtn service is due

ps saw jigs capristo exhaust at the workshop...looks fantastic! DROOL!

[Frenchie]

haha....done deal !

Capristo is a beauty !! Are you tempted!?

[bigwill]

haha....done deal !

Capristo is a beauty !! Are you tempted!?

That capristo makes a beautiful sound! very tempted but reality tells me to buy a watch for graduation first before coining out on that exhaust! wanna trade? lol

[Frenchie]

I'm not a watch man but save your dollars and don't follow my silly footpath !!

[bigwill]

you and Jig have the hottest UG in the country! thats a great footpath in itself!

[Frenchie]

haha thanks BigWilly....

Wait until Jig get his new shoes and socks!! It is going to look so hot !!

[fuzion]

can always do a competitive price for servicing for audi/vw's here @ Jade Auto for members.. do specialise in them as well so that helps!

www.jadeauto.com.au if you guys want more info..

you will find your first service with most reputable specialists will be slightly cheaper as you are a first time customer.. saying that, not all but most lol

[Androo]

I pay $300 at my mechanic, who is an ex-Audi/Porsche mechanic. Going to an indy isn't going to void your warranty as long as you use genuine parts. The dealers will try blame his work but at the end of the day, you kick up a stink and they will do it. Been there done that, fire up and they agree.

[random]

$280 at european autotech

[elisiX]

On the GTI we negotiated the 15, 30 and 45k services to be included.

That should take me out to 3 years. Lets see how long I still own the car. :)

[blaze182]

Just checked my receipts, I paid $415 for my first service at Barloworld (10,000km)

Yeah, I did the 7,500km service and forked $430.

[Big Yellow]

Yeah, I did the 7,500km service and forked $430.


wtf you paid $430 for an oil change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7500km service isnt a scheduled service mate. where did u go for this??

an oil change should be $150 tops inc. oil, filter and labour!!!

[linkorr]

Yeah, I did the 7,500km service and forked $430.

That's definitely a rip-off.
I did a 'minor' 15,000kms service and paid $400.
the 'major' 30,000kms service is around $600.

[ikprojekt]

with previous issues with my old 4wd, i had a terrible experience with my cars service dealer. On my first service they broke the radiator and they didn't tell me anything and then i realised it when my car was parked on my driveway there was a lot of water leaking and also it was overpriced. SO I WILL NEVER BUY A KOREAN CAR AGAIN!!!! absolutely disgusting. So now i am servicing my golf at vw dealer so i don't want to avoid warranty, but just be aware of consequences that's my best advice mate. :)

[random]

you don't void you warranty going elsewhere, as long as they use parts verified by VW...

First service is only oil change... all you are paying is the stamp, oil is pretty cheap compare to what they are charging you! they do look around the car for faults as well, but nothing major... and vw can't void your warranty just because your stamp doesn't have vw symbol on it :)

[dopey]

FYI, 7,500km oil and filter change cost me $105 in total using the "genuine" Castrol Oil and VW Oil Filter from the VW Spare Parts counter and honestly took about 10 minutes to complete in total. These intermediate services are a definite DIY job!! I spoke to VW Service about this prior to doing the job, they confirmed that as long as genuine parts are used it will not affect warranty. There are probably other oil alternatives that will do just fine, but because I don't know what additives VW have decided the engine "must have" I decided to just stump up the extra for the Castrol variant they sell over the spare parts counter. Even with the overpriced oil it's still a huge saving.

[random]

this might sound stupid... but how do you change oil??? do you just pour the oil in? or do you have to get rid of the old ones first?

[linkorr]

this might sound stupid... but how do you change oil??? do you just pour the oil in? or do you have to get rid of the old ones first?

Get rid of the old one first. Then fill it up from the oil filler opening at the top of the engine. easy :)

[random]

Get rid of the old one first. Then fill it up from the oil filler opening at the top of the engine. easy :)

and how would i do that...? i'm a retard... i'm assuming there is a thing under the car to let the oil out? i think i know which one is the oil in part... the one with the oil sign (that is the one with the stick right?)... what happens if i don't have the oil filler??? how often do i have to change the oil filter???

[blaze182]

wtf you paid $430 for an oil change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7500km service isnt a scheduled service mate. where did u go for this??

an oil change should be $150 tops inc. oil, filter and labour!!!

Was Barloworld VW Bayside =/ I got taken for a ride good there =/

[Paul_OH]

and how would i do that...? i'm a retard... i'm assuming there is a thing under the car to let the oil out? i think i know which one is the oil in part... the one with the oil sign (that is the one with the stick right?)... what happens if i don't have the oil filler??? how often do i have to change the oil filter???

I sincerely suggest you take it to the mechanic to get done or have another forum member assist or do it for you. It's not something you want to mess up as the oil type and levels are critical and it could be an expensive fix. In saying that it's very straightforward but you'd be better off having someone show you how to do it or continue getting it done at the dealer/mechanic.

[Rayjuice]

I just paid 350 for 15k service which i found pretty odd...

[Steve]

Make sure you know where the "710" cap is...if you can't find it...I'd stop straight away (if I were you)

[random]

so i should stop straight away lol

[derek]

http://www.paulzarouii.com/crap/stop_hammertime.jpg!

[linkorr]

I sincerely suggest you take it to the mechanic to get done or have another forum member assist or do it for you. It's not something you want to mess up as the oil type and levels are critical and it could be an expensive fix. In saying that it's very straightforward but you'd be better off having someone show you how to do it or continue getting it done at the dealer/mechanic.

^ what he said.
But if you're just after knowledge, there's a sump plug under the engine. Undo that, the old oil will drain out. Make sure you have a oil pan or bottle ready to put the used oil in. and disposed properly. Once all the oil is drained out, refit the sump plug, and pour the same (or little bit more) amount of oil back into the engine via the opening of the '710' cap. :) Just make sure you put in the correct amount. and you're good to go.

Oil filters, if you're changing the oil change you might as well change the oil filter. Not necessary but neither is a oil change at 7500km. If you're using different oils then best change the oil filter at the same time.

[saad]

Guys, My car has done nearly 105 000, and I think the timing belt will require replacing soon, as it is a bit squeaky, although its somethign that is done at 120 000. I will also change the water pump, as its somethign you may as well do at the same time.

Just wondering how much the parts will cost? Because I just found this on ECS, http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_V--2.0T/Search/Timing_Belt/ES1884412/ which has the belt, pulley and waterpump, and its quite cheap. So maybe get that then just pay labour at a VW specialist?

Cheers

[random]

Does anyone have any pics? or a DYI guide? :)

[Steve]

Does anyone have any pics? or a DYI guide? :)
*puts serious hat on*

Look up your local TAFE college...find out if they do courses for basic car maintenance at home. Enrol. Once you've done the course, then do it yourself. In the meantime, find a qualified mechanic.

Serious.

[Cam]

My 75000km service was around $430 at Southern Classic in Wollongong.
Problem for me is closest VW dealer's are Wollongong or Mossvale. Which are both 2 hours away.

There is a VW opening in Nowra but I think its apart of the ford dealership, until I find out who will be doing the work I'm not taking my car there.
We've taken previous Ford's in there and they've been totally crap with their workmanship. I have a feeling they'll be sharing the same workshop though...

My 90,000 will be coming up within the next couple of months.
http://www.carservice.com.au/car-service-servicing-guide-2.aspx?sid=56691

[Cam]

So they're getting along with the new VW dealer in Nowra. Their site is up and running and they have phone numbers etc.

I enquired about service costs for my 90,000kms and the GT Sport's 30,000km service. I was pleasantly surprised. I think these prices are quite good?
GTI 90,000km - $310 + $35 for pollen filter if needed
GT Sport 30,000kms - $295 plus pollen filter if needed

I'll be popping in on Friday to have a chat when my car goes in for its pink slip, but so far so good. I'm really hoping it will be a good workshop!
Its a nice change because its only about a 10-15min walk to work, as opposed to having to take a day off to take the car to Wollongong etc.

[kaoticice]

Guys, My car has done nearly 105 000, and I think the timing belt will require replacing soon, as it is a bit squeaky, although its somethign that is done at 120 000. I will also change the water pump, as its somethign you may as well do at the same time.

Just wondering how much the parts will cost? Because I just found this on ECS, http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_V--2.0T/Search/Timing_Belt/ES1884412/ which has the belt, pulley and waterpump, and its quite cheap. So maybe get that then just pay labour at a VW specialist?

Cheers

Hi saad.
I was quoted by cityperformance to do timing-belt change + water pump for around $900. It may require up to 2 working days also.

[saad]

wow thats cheap! Quote from VW dealer here was $2200 all up!

$1430 for just the timing belt change and no water pump

each of 2 tensioning rollers are $225. I think I might get the kit from ECS and just pay labour. Much cheaper that way.

I figured having the major service done will appeal to buyers of my car.

[HOTHATCH]

45000km Service done at Southern Classic Cars = $319.50

I supplied my own Castrol Edge 5w 30 and I did the pollen filter myself which cost $28 for a genuine VW filter which was actually cheaper than the Ryco equivalent.

I would have done the air filter myself but I couldn't get the fcuking engine cover off. I think they charged me $58 for the air filter. I now know how to get the engine cover off and have done so to check my pcv. Easy when you know how.

Next service for me is 60,000km and they have to change the DSG oil and filter and spark plugs I believe. Not looking forward to receiving the bill for that.

[Big Yellow]

wth? u paid $300+ even though u supplied oil? isnt a 45k service a minor?

[HOTHATCH]

wth? u paid $300+ even though u supplied oil? isnt a 45k service a minor?

Yep,

Here's what I got charged for:

45000km service as per schedule = $144.30
Emission Service (WTF) = $41.00
Fuel Additive, oil flush
Lifter free (WTF again) = $20

Oil Filter = $28.80
Sump plug washer = $3.50
Air Cleaner Element = $52.84

Net = $290.44 + Gst
$ 29.04

Total =$319.50

[Cam]

My 75,000km at Southern Classic was pretty expensive and it was only a minor.
Cost $430 roughly.

I suspect they're at it...
Went and had a chat with the Kinghorn VW guys this morning and they've confirmed my 90,000km service will be $310 and that includes oil + everything.
Its also basically exactly the same service as the 75k I believe. And best of all, they have parking!! In Wollongong at SCC parking is so friggin scarce.

[revolution_1999]

Going to service my Golf at EA, just talked to Derek. A long drive tho....

[vanboy]

$290 for 15k first service at Camberwell VW, and they threw in a cheap bottle of red. Combined with the cupholder bottle opener, you'd start to think VW endorses drink driving :P

[Jacquesvdub]

400 with my own oil for 60k major service at vwvillage

[Cam]

$290 @ George's Auto Prestige in Wollongong for my 105,000km

[MasterKevin]

Booked at George's Auto Prestige in Wollongong:
Audi A8 40k Service
Audi A5 10k Service
Golf Mk6 25k Service

Oh boy hahaha lets see how this goes haha

[melbv]

i recently purchase Adam rotors and pads in the GB.
Just wondering... i might as well do the brake flush when i get those installed.

Please advise below:
how many litres of brake fluid i need?
What brand is recommended? (motul dot4?)
how many hours of labour?
what is the estimated total cost for the above?

thanks in advance

[Stalker]

$420 for Major Service (engine oil supplied by me) with brake fluid change and lower engine mount install at GolfWagen. Very happy, will be returning again. :)

[KDz]

ok...having read everybody's fee's paid.... i have most def been suckered by VW McGrath Livo....

my car has travelled 21xxx (as i picked the car from Mascot Barloworld with only 8652km's last Dec) to be charged $650 as they called it a "30,000 service" - at 21xxx km's travelled??

standard service of replacing oil and oil filter, replaced brake fluid, replaced pollen filter, general inspection of the brake pads.....2.5-3 hrs for all that and wack a charge of $650??? WTF are they smoking??

i would have done all that myself!!

does anyone know of / recommend a workshop out south west??

[YouSnooze]

i recently purchase Adam rotors and pads in the GB.
Just wondering... i might as well do the brake flush when i get those installed.

Please advise below:
how many litres of brake fluid i need?
What brand is recommended? (motul dot4?)
how many hours of labour?
what is the estimated total cost for the above?

thanks in advance
I can do all pads, rotors, fit new lines & flush/bleed system myself in under 2 hours total. No hoist or other fancy stuff. You can JUST get away with 500mL fluid but 1L should cover it with plenty in reserve. Personally recommend Motul RBF600 fluid [@ ~$28/500mL]. Therefore fluid cost <$60 plus maybe 30-60 mins labour since they won't be doing lines.

[defaultx]

Got mine in for the 30K service at Mascot and they reckon $600-$700 for it...

I thought that was a bit high but after reading through here it seems about average. Reckon it's worth pushing for a discount?

[walbjj]

I reckon u should take it to an independent. But that's just me

[Riley]

Just curios if anybody knows the name of a good service yard in Perth.

[Stalker]

Hey Riley, a few of us anti-dealership service users go to Golfwagen in Wangara. Joe is decent bloke who knows his stuff, does log book servicing, etc and his pricing is very decent. If you want a dealership, I think a few boys go to Osbourne Park.

[dopey]

Got mine in for the 30K service at Mascot and they reckon $600-$700 for it...

I thought that was a bit high but after reading through here it seems about average. Reckon it's worth pushing for a discount?

Sounds about right, I was quoted $630 or something like that for my 2nd service on the 118TSI (Goes in Friday at Mascot)

It's expensive compared to an independent but given the problems that can surface on VW's I prefer to take my car to the dealer. Then I can harass them about silly things that need fixing under warranty at the same time.

[walbjj]

Man, if I owned a timebomb like the 118, I would have serious thoughts about selling and moving on. Potential nightmare imo

[dopey]

Man, if I owned a timebomb like the 118, I would have serious thoughts about selling and moving on. Potential nightmare imo


A few go bang out of however many thousands sold and they're suddenly a potential nightmare? I suppose everybody with a DSG gearbox should have serious thoughts about selling too then.

If it dies that's what warranty is for. Mine has been fine for the last 2yrs so I'm not going to have a fire sale just because I read a few horror stories on the internet. Until something actually happens I'll do nothing other than enjoy the car and drive it how it's meant to be driven.

[Cam]

$375 for 15k GTI service just recently

[DonJuan]

$1k for my 60k service including DSG service...

[Riley]

Hey Riley, a few of us anti-dealership service users go to Golfwagen in Wangara. Joe is decent bloke who knows his stuff, does log book servicing, etc and his pricing is very decent. If you want a dealership, I think a few boys go to Osbourne Park.

Cheers Brad, have been going to OP because that is where I purchased from but would prefer non dealership. Thanks for the tip, just what I was after.

[zz2]

Riley, Joe at Golfwagen is a legend.

[dopey]

Do any of the non-dealership mechanics specialising in Volkswagen receive the software updates and service bulletins from Volkswagen as well? Or do they only do the other usual mechanical items?

[RamSpeed]

Yes, service bulletins are available for shops which do have genuine diagnostics equipment. To my knowledge there is only one company which supplies this equipment in Australia (Autologic)

http://www.prestigediagnostics.com.au/vag.htm

This is a genuine tool used by dealers in Europe and available in Australia under certain 'freedom of information' laws in EU. Call them if you need to know more, but the life of a non genuine repairer is not made easy by our local laws.

[Rob32R]

My R32 has currently got 25,000kms and it just had its 30,000km service completed 3 weeks ago
Cost: $430.00 at VW Barloworld Five dock

[MissVuks]

ok...having read everybody's fee's paid.... i have most def been suckered by VW McGrath Livo....

my car has travelled 21xxx (as i picked the car from Mascot Barloworld with only 8652km's last Dec) to be charged $650 as they called it a "30,000 service" - at 21xxx km's travelled??

standard service of replacing oil and oil filter, replaced brake fluid, replaced pollen filter, general inspection of the brake pads.....2.5-3 hrs for all that and wack a charge of $650??? WTF are they smoking??

i would have done all that myself!!

does anyone know of / recommend a workshop out south west??

I've had nothing but headaches with McGrath liverpool (past 2 cars). They've blatantly lied, ridiculously over quoted me on a minor service, only to have my dad call and get a $600 price difference. I only go there begrudgingly for warranty work.. and it's always meticulously checked afterwards just in case..

Take it to Arthur @ Exoticars in nth parramatta.. He's awesome!

[VOLK5]

$1200 for a 60,000km major incl DSG service @ Essendon Fields Volkswagen

[Pharkus]

Got a quote and nearly fell out of my chair. Anyone have thoughts on Barloworld Glen Waverley (PM me pls) I'm due for my 4 yr/60,000km service. Thanks

[MiLos]

Yeah when I picked up my car from Barloworld GW the guy was giving me an indicative cost for the service schedules. He said to expect close to $2k for the 60k service.. I told him he's dreaming.. me old man was with me and started arguing with the bloke the moment he said it LOL.

[Pharkus]

Yeah when I picked up my car from Barloworld GW the guy was giving me an indicative cost for the service schedules. He said to expect close to $2k for the 60k service.. I told him he's dreaming.. me old man was with me and started arguing with the bloke the moment he said it LOL.

I don't mind paying if the cost is consistent across dealers. All I care about is when I go pick it up there is not a massive (8kms last time) amount of km's put on the car. Call me a bit paranoid, but I don't see why they would need to do that many km's for a service run. Also, that they park the car undercover and do NOT wash it.

Camera will be coming along with me tomorrow to document prior to drop off.

*sigh really shouldn't have picked up my Eames chair last weekend, bad timing on my part. But at least I have already fallen asleep in it.

[dr0ne]

I usually wait until a deal comes up like this one (http://www.groupon.com.au/deals/brisbane/-mercury-motorsport-/715862140), because even though I'd love to do my servicing at the dealer, since I went back to University I've just had to watch my budget a lot more.

[ikprojekt]

Paying $390 today for a 15,000KM service @ VW today.

[xc17ed]

Just after a suggestion, my cars current service history

29-08-08 15,471km
07-08-09 32,299km
06-10-10 36,103km

What do you think my next service should be?

It will be in the next few weeks, and km will be approx 50,000. I'm guessing the normal service +2yr (brake fluid) +4yr (air filter, spark plugs, haldex filters)?

[Geo]

$375 for 15k GTI service just recently

Fuuuuu I hope my GTD gets the same price when I go in for my 15k soon.

[boggey]

Just after a suggestion, my cars current service history

29-08-08 15,471km
07-08-09 32,299km
06-10-10 36,103km

What do you think my next service should be?

It will be in the next few weeks, and km will be approx 50,000. I'm guessing the normal service +2yr (brake fluid) +4yr (air filter, spark plugs, haldex filters)?

Spark plugs, dsg, haldex all done at 60000 iam pretty sure.

Even though vw long interval service says 15,000 depending on how u drive it (short trips....) i would get at least my engine oil done every 10,000.

Also before you have it serviced ask them specifically whats included in the costs put on paper.
As I presumed brake fluid as well for my 60,000 which the service guy said would be done but after the service i discovered it wasn't done but had no leverage with the service manager as it wasnt on paper.

[ikprojekt]

Paid $390 for just an Oil Change?

[spooner18]

Just serviced my car for $180 (MK5 R32 6MT 40XXXkms) @ Top One Automotive with Dedy.

Top bloke!!!

[Ideo]

Just had my 15k done at Bill Buckle (needed some warranty stuff done as well).

$415.

[SMOK3Y]

what it cost? ill tell ya friday :-)

[markwid]

GTI first service (15k) paid $320 with 30% discount coupon below.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6540684911_71ab99b397.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23154384@N08/6540684911/)

[Geo]

$400 at VW in Atarmon for me 15k.


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[EIGHT]

Is that coupon still valid? Need to get my major done very soon..

[markwid]

Is that coupon still valid? Need to get my major done very soon..

Hahaha. Coupon only for customers that hate them and vice versa, LOL.

[SMOK3Y]

what it cost? ill tell ya friday :-)
well it cost me $355 for 15k service dear for an oil & filter
change... but i was expecting worse lol

[lynn]

So sometimes the diagnotic tool can help us save our money>D ——uobd2

[_gti]

$250 for my 15k at vw. got a hook up :)

[sli]

I paid last year 500 at barloworld mascot for my r32. What a rip off. It included wipers they supposedly had an issue.

[walbjj]

only service with a stealer if u hve no options or u have a hookup with half decent prices, otherwise look at any number of the trusted independents. thats my life advice

[sli]

But when you sell the car people prefer the car to be serviced by VW.

[walbjj]

But when you sell the car people prefer the car to be serviced by VW.

Says who? People that know, will appreciate if a car is serviced at a known independent, otherwise do the math. Stealers r at least twice if not more than an indep workshop. Over say 5 services (75k km), it will cost say $2k more in servicing costs alone. Will u lose $2k in resale. I doubt it very much. So please do the sums if u think people value stealers over indep mechanics

[sli]

Says who? People that know, will appreciate if a car is serviced at a known independent, otherwise do the math. Stealers r at least twice if not more than an indep workshop. Over say 5 services (75k km), it will cost say $2k more in servicing costs alone. Will u lose $2k in resale. I doubt it very much. So please do the sums if u think people value stealers over indep mechanics

Says all the people that came and saw my R32 when i was selling it. They all asked if it was serviced by VW. I agree there a rip off, but people prefer it. At least the 10+ people that saw my car did.

[markwid]

I think it makes SFA difference when selling. If asked, just say serviced by VW and specialists.


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[sli]

To be honest, im not even sure im going to service my new incoming R at a dealer as they are a rip off. Still thinking about it. Anyhow if you get it serviced from a mechanic shop (independent), what should one be looking for? Golf is a hi tech car.

[SMOK3Y]

Says all the people that came and saw my R32 when i was selling it. They all asked if it was serviced by VW. I agree there a rip off, but people prefer it. At least the 10+ people that saw my car did.
says me too id rather factory service than not if buying a car second hand

[walbjj]

thats cool if people look for those things. me personally, if i was buying a car, i ask who serviced it, if they say derek at european autotech, then ill give derek a call and ask. if its a jap car, and they say indy at is motorsport, ill give indy a call.
i understand that sometimes people dont know specific workshops, and thats all part of the game, but fortunately i do know some of them and ive been lucky to buy cars that have been serviced and worked on by them, so i feel confident that their work is better than a 2nd year apprentice.
also, factory service is no guarantee of buying a shitbox, even if they took it to a dealer, they can still negelect the car in between services. its like some guy drinking and eating shit for years and then seeing a doc cos their chest hurts. sure they r getting medical treatment, but maintenance is always the best bet

[SMOK3Y]

ya fully understand walbjj i just know 'normal' people (majority of customers)
love to hear that 'factory' word. they hear performance/motorsport words they
think thrashed. me? this is why i buy new i know how its been treated & its my
choice where i get it serviced.

[EIGHT]

Anyone have experience with VW Village? How are they?

Looking to get a DSG service and timing belt done

[tylerjames]

$400 - 135k Oil & Filter.
- James Frizelles Gold Coast.

[JohnA]

i just got a quote for my second service 30,000km here at essendon VW for $600
i nearly fell off my chair
What the hell do they do to justify that price

It is a bloody joke.

Going to ring around now. As i have a couple of warranty issues i need looked at, think i will do this service at VW and it will be the last time.

[Romp]

Just did the oil service at exoticars.. Was $314 ... Plus they were diagnosing heaps of stuff on my car for about 2 hrs ... Good value imo

[technopato]

Anyone have experience with VW Village? How are they?

Looking to get a DSG service and timing belt done

George at VW Village is excellent and he comes very highly recommended...

[fuzion]

Never know what my service costs are as it always seems to go in for things that i shouldn't be doing so the bill is always more than i would want it to be , $0 LOL

But Arthur @ Exoticars again for a plug! Need to take the Passat there, 6L of oil that thing takes!

[JohnA]

well thats the last service at VW for me

got a slight discount, but what a joke.

2 year service
had a couple of warranty issues to look at...

told the service takes around 2.5 hours

no probs....didnt have much to do, so walked around for a while. Got back to the dealer an hour later and car still outside.
Finally went in and finished within 1 hour.

labour cost $260

what a joke.....

[VOLK5]

Is there anyone else with a 75,000km interim service coming up? I've been looking @ a few independents that I might take the car to, but noticed the price difference between the dealers & independents isnt all that much?

[OmerDee]

@Paolo No need to stick to VW for services, it will NOT affect any warranty work in the future as long as OEM parts are used - excluding mods, VW can not refuse warranty work.

Sounds about right SUGA around the $400 mark, it should cost you half that.

i know its 2years later frenchie but i want to start getting mods to my car what can i do without getting my warranty voided ? i just want ecu and exhaust ?

[patty_2011]

I am not sure if this post is still open but.

I am about to have my 90,000Km service completed at Chatswood Classic cars and I have been quoted $650 + any extra work that they see fit. Personally I see this as a bit of a rip off, I will be looking elsewhere next service.

I have a 09 MK6 118TSI

[*thad*]

I am not sure if this post is still open but.

I am about to have my 90,000Km service completed at Chatswood Classic cars and I have been quoted $650 + any extra work that they see fit. Personally I see this as a bit of a rip off, I will be looking elsewhere next service.

I have a 09 MK6 118TSI

90k done on the R32 at a VW dealer for $630 this include's the haldex oil change.

[Me!]

Anyone done their 70,000kms service on a 2008 MKV GTI DSG? Just want to get a rough feel of the prices I should be expecting.

[MiLos]

Almost due for my 15k service on the GTI. Barloworld GW quoted me $399, Werribee VW $370 (closest to me), and Volkspower said about $300.

Will most likely go with Volkspower.

[Me!]

Here's what I have paid so far for my MKV GTI DSG Services:

15,000kms @ Barloworld VW (Moorabin, VIC) - $370.84 (first and last time going to a stealership for a service)
30,000kms @ European Autotech - $248.57
45,000kms @ European Autotech - $268.35
60,000kms @ European Autotech - $866.15 (I did my own engine oil+filter, spark plugs and engine airfilter change)

75,000kms
- Still calling around for prices. EA has been great - only gripe is its location and they dont work on weekends.
- I read that Cam did his 75,000kms at Southern Classic Cars Wollongong for $430. What prices are everyone else getting from different places?

[walbjj]

i thought ea have half day saturday.



Here's what I have paid so far for my MKV GTI DSG Services:

15,000kms @ Barloworld VW (Moorabin, VIC) - $370.84 (first and last time going to a stealership for a service)
30,000kms @ European Autotech - $248.57
45,000kms @ European Autotech - $268.35
60,000kms @ European Autotech - $866.15 (I did my own engine oil+filter, spark plugs and engine airfilter change)

75,000kms
- Still calling around for prices. EA has been great - only gripe is its location and they dont work on weekends.
- I read that Cam did his 75,000kms at Southern Classic Cars Wollongong for $430. What prices are everyone else getting from different places?

[Me!]

Unless I got it wrong, I always thought that EA dont work on Saturdays? Will need to call and ask again.

[VOLK5]

Anyone done their 70,000kms service on a 2008 MKV GTI DSG? Just want to get a rough feel of the prices I should be expecting.

Hey mate,

Im about to do the interim 75,000kms tomorrow morning @ Volkwerke in Greensborough. Got quoted $280, which is not bad compared to the VW Dealers in Deer Park $395 & Essendon Fields $430. Car is an 07 MKV GTI in DSG! I'll let you know how it goes!

[clow]

Cost me $438 from Denlo for 15K service.

[ikprojekt]

60000kms service at peninsula vw $1130

[patty_2011]

90k done on the R32 at a VW dealer for $630 this include's the haldex oil change.

Well it cost me $650, which seems to the normal price. The next service: 108,000Kms is $450. For just oil & filter change.

[*thad*]

Well it cost me $650, which seems to the normal price. The next service: 108,000Kms is $450. For just oil & filter change.
The dealer was cheaper than the other places recomended in Perth and one had a 6 week wait!!!
hmm hoping its a lot less than that for oil & filter when it comes up for me.

[fuzion]

If its too expensive, grab an Echo? Could be a cheaper option.

:p

[Me!]

If its too expensive, grab an Echo? Could be a cheaper option.

:p

Dont see how this adds any value to this thread so I suggest if you dont have anything better to say/suggest, stay out of this thread.

[Me!]

Hey mate,

Im about to do the interim 75,000kms tomorrow morning @ Volkwerke in Greensborough. Got quoted $280, which is not bad compared to the VW Dealers in Deer Park $395 & Essendon Fields $430. Car is an 07 MKV GTI in DSG! I'll let you know how it goes!

Thanks... I have a couple of prices here in Sydney for 75,000kms

European Autotech - $340
City Performance Centre - $330
Exoticars - $290


EA do work on SOME weekends so it's not guaranteed (i called to ask).

[Lucas_R]

Thanks... I have a couple of prices here in Sydney for 75,000kms

European Autotech - $340
City Performance Centre - $330
Exoticars - $290

EA do work on SOME weekends so it's not guaranteed (i called to ask).

75,000km service is a minor service so should be < $300 really. The 60,000km is the big one.

[derek]

anybody got what they paid for their 30,000km service?

[fuzion]

Dont see how this adds any value to this thread so I suggest if you dont have anything better to say/suggest, stay out of this thread.

You definitely need a Echo.. :p

[DkN]

60,000km service including DSG + brake fluid change as required $795 at Alba European ;)

[Lucas_R]

Just had my cars first service (12month / 8,000km) done at Audi. I provided my own Liqui-Moly 4200 TopTec oil so i was really just paying for an oil filter, labour and the service stamp.

Service cost $195
Oil cost $75

Total cost = $270 (and that price included a courtesy car for the day)

>D

[fuzion]

Not being rude and this isn't obviously everyone just a broad statement...

But i genuinely can't believe how some people are so worried about 10-30 even 40 difference on their servicing cost.

You'd be surprised what some places would check vs others and that alone is worth the extra $$ at a specialist. And you pay for a service and a relationship between you and the guys you use. If you are after cheap and nasty, go find your cheapest priced service centre and stick to it and be a royal tight ass because you genuinely belong in an echo or on a postie bike if you are that worried about saving a few dollars!

Your car doesnt need some "NASA based" high grade oil, it only needs what the manufacturer uses. You don't track your car non stop and do an oil change after every track day or even monthly for that matter. The VAG R&D team i am sure has worked out the right oil for the car and seems to work for the other 40014398509183450981430598340198510349850394853804 9 trillion golfs/a3's and other VAG cars in the world! (lucas r, this isnt to you.. fyi lol)

Luckily i do my servicing myself, and if i do get lazy i will pass it over to Arthur and whatever the total of the bill is well it is that as i have a lot of trust in the guys @ Exoticars (http://www.exoticars.com.au)and they always check my car very thoroughly every time it goes in for ANYTHING (which mind you its back for a restrictor to be removed lol) and i am happy to pay for their services at the end of the day.

Going to receive some banter and what not after this.. But all i can say is you spent HOW much on your car, and you are worried of a few varied 20-30 $$. Don't get me wrong, we are all internet pricing wh0ring searchers for the cheapest possible parts. I am all about saving money but we don't drive a lada niva now do we. (which no offense to Lada Niva's as their cool!)

However you really should base your Servicing Experience on either a) Service Centre - in and out, hello goodbye stamp thank you. or b) a Service Centre & Relationship with someone who does take care of you and thoroughly checks your car, or c) any knob who will take your $$ sign your book and just change the oil and filter to save you some $$.

Also take note, someone in say Sydney CBD will charge you a little more as he may have more overheads vs someone who may be out like Campbelltown. Take a small business into account vs a dealership, support a small local business as they support our economy and YOU. :)

my 2psi (waits for the endless banter LOL)

[clutch85]

Not being rude and this isn't obviously everyone just a broad statement...

But i genuinely can't believe how some people are so worried about 10-30 even 40 difference on their servicing cost.

You'd be surprised what some places would check vs others and that alone is worth the extra $$ at a specialist. And you pay for a service and a relationship between you and the guys you use. If you are after cheap and nasty, go find your cheapest priced service centre and stick to it and be a royal tight ass because you genuinely belong in an echo or on a postie bike if you are that worried about saving a few dollars!

Your car doesnt need some "NASA based" high grade oil, it only needs what the manufacturer uses. You don't track your car non stop and do an oil change after every track day or even monthly for that matter. The VAG R&D team i am sure has worked out the right oil for the car and seems to work for the other 40014398509183450981430598340198510349850394853804 9 trillion golfs/a3's and other VAG cars in the world! (lucas r, this isnt to you.. fyi lol)

Luckily i do my servicing myself, and if i do get lazy i will pass it over to Arthur and whatever the total of the bill is well it is that as i have a lot of trust in the guys @ Exoticars (http://www.exoticars.com.au)and they always check my car very thoroughly every time it goes in for ANYTHING (which mind you its back for a restrictor to be removed lol) and i am happy to pay for their services at the end of the day.

Going to receive some banter and what not after this.. But all i can say is you spent HOW much on your car, and you are worried of a few varied 20-30 $$. Don't get me wrong, we are all internet pricing wh0ring searchers for the cheapest possible parts. I am all about saving money but we don't drive a lada niva now do we. (which no offense to Lada Niva's as their cool!)

However you really should base your Servicing Experience on either a) Service Centre - in and out, hello goodbye stamp thank you. or b) a Service Centre & Relationship with someone who does take care of you and thoroughly checks your car, or c) any knob who will take your $$ sign your book and just change the oil and filter to save you some $$.

Also take note, someone in say Sydney CBD will charge you a little more as he may have more overheads vs someone who may be out like Campbelltown. Take a small business into account vs a dealership, support a small local business as they support our economy and YOU. :)

my 2psi (waits for the endless banter LOL)

Strong post!

It does pay to do some research and see what others have learned from their experiences.

I've had great experiences with Top One Automotive. Paid about $900 and something for my 60k service which included DSG service also. They are also close to my work so taking it there for the day for servicing works out well for me :)

[Lucas_R]

^ regarding Fuzions comment above - I agree with many if not all of the points he raised. But, here in Newcastle, we have no where near the choice of specialist service centres that people in Sydney / Melbourne etc have. We have Newcastle VW (who are useless therefore I won't use them), a place called European Car Centre which I've heard both good and bad reports about, and Newcastle Audi.

I chose Audi for several reasons - because my brother works there, I know quite a few of the staff members including the service manager and business owner, I know quite a few other VW's and Skoda's get serviced there - the fact that my service was a good price (trade price) was just a bonus. I talked to the service manager for 10-15mins after paying my bill and felt quite comfortable and happy with him etc.

The reason I provided my own oil is so that I know exactly what has gone into my engine. I don't need to worry about mechanics accidentally pumping oil out of the wrong drum (I used to work at a car dealership and it happens - believe me). The added bonus of this is that in most cases, the high quality oil you buy for circa $80, will be cheaper than the price per litre that the service centre would charge you for whatever oil they use.

If anyone from Newcastle is reading this, then I suggest you consider Audi for your servicing.

[Ideo]

anybody got what they paid for their 30,000km service?

600 odd.

It's easier for me to get it done at vw as then the invoice is sent straight to them.

Cheers for the heads up on Audi, Lucas.

[MiLos]

Had my 15K service done yesterday at Volkspower for $320. The guys down there seem great and Dean was awesome. Had a really good chat with him when I collected the car and he answered a lot of my questions and gave plenty advice in regards to the car and future mods.

Only wish he was located in the west haha.

[dainese]

Had my 15K service done yesterday at Volkspower for $320. The guys down there seem great and Dean was awesome. Had a really good chat with him when I collected the car and he answered a lot of my questions and gave plenty advice in regards to the car and future mods.

Only wish he was located in the west haha.

Oh yeah. my car went there before I bought mine from a chap in Melbourne.

I do my own car.

But Fuzion is right. Saving money is fine. I'm poor as. But getting the right kind of quality service is important.

(Love how quiet the thread went)

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