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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: colgtiturb on 04 March 2015, 17:58
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Hi Chaps,
Is it just me or does anyone else think that the parts prices for service consumables over the counter are a complete rip off?!?
My car has a full main dealer history, but as it's now 13 years old I'm starting to think about servicing it myself, especially as VW want to charge £149 for a minor which is just a few checks & an oil / oil filter change.
So I've phoned the dealer & got prices for the service parts & Euro Car Parts prices are probably 25%+ cheaper across the board, even with the genuine parts being supplied.
Only thing is ECP list loads of different spark plugs for my car & I'm confused as to which ones are best... Any ideas?? Car is a 2002 AUM 1.8T with Custom Code remap if that helps.
Cheers!
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It's taken 13 years to work out the Vw are shafting you?
Get Mann filters from ECP as genuine Vw filters are mostly made by them.
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I've always realised VW have been shafting me but liked the stamp in the book. Trouble us now they have a load of muppets working at the local dealership that don't look after the cars & their attitude is disgusting.
I'd rather do the work myself than give them the business.
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It's taken 13 years to work out the Vw are shafting you
:grin:
Yeah vw is only good this now for a free recall check and free valet.
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Weird as I aways found my local dealer to be cheaper than most places about :undecided:
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In terms of a vw service stamp is that probably mostly labour cost?
Haven't been to VW parts desk in years, as there's a TPS 1/2 mile away :) They look after me, especially when I ask for a cheeky discount.
However ECP stock some good parts at reasonable prices, just have to avoid their cheapo option stuff.
You get what you pay for ;)
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Hi Chaps,
Is it just me or does anyone else think that the parts prices for service consumables over the counter are a complete rip off?!?
My car has a full main dealer history, but as it's now 13 years old I'm starting to think about servicing it myself, especially as VW want to charge £149 for a minor which is just a few checks & an oil / oil filter change.
So I've phoned the dealer & got prices for the service parts & Euro Car Parts prices are probably 25%+ cheaper across the board, even with the genuine parts being supplied.
Only thing is ECP list loads of different spark plugs for my car & I'm confused as to which ones are best... Any ideas?? Car is a 2002 AUM 1.8T with Custom Code remap if that helps.
Cheers!
They will, or some places will. I wanted a oil dip stick for my ford fiesta and they said 9 pound something , ok heres £10 , no its £90+ . Sod that.. :angry:
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If you want genuine parts, I sell them through my site (and ebay) http://oemandmore.co.uk/servicing-28-c.asp (http://oemandmore.co.uk/servicing-28-c.asp) and at discounted prices compared to the dealers
I also stock Mann filters and NGK or Bosch plugs (If you let me know your reg, I can make sure the correct parts for your car are supplied)
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I've recently made a friend with a local TPS sales rep who coincidentally happens to live 5minutes away from me so I don't even need to go to the store...best thing ever! :smiley: