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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: cupraowner on 21 May 2009, 20:05
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Hi,
I've just booked my 55 plate GTi in for a 65K service (long life) at a main dealer and have been quoted £400.I'd like to have the little stamp in the book - which in my opinion, gives the car a slightly better re-sale edge. The service department said it needed spark plugs and possibly a A/C re-fill. (something like that)
Does the price seem reasonable? If any of you have hit this service mark, what were you charged?
Thanks.
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Thats probably about right for the 60k/4yr service mark TBH.
Not 100% sure as havent had my first service yet!!
Have you had your cambelt changed yet? If not I'd deffo recommend you get it done also!!
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Sounds about right but price check with the nearest Skoda dealer as well - VW should price match them. This is a big service and plugs should be changed. Aircon should not need regassing unless it isn't blowing cold. Dealers are expensive for this and you can get it done cheaper at a specialist. LL oil is very expensive from a dealer. Check your local Costco - they were doing Castrol Edge 5w-30 LL oil for about £11 for 3 litre packs (you need 4.5 ltrs for GTI). Halfrauds were charging £15 a litre when I checked the other day :shocked:
Agree with ifti - change the cam belt and tensioners. You may also want to change the water pump at the same time because these can fail after a belt change and you have to remove the belt again to do this. Might be more economical in the long run :wink:
Cass
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Just be carefull they always call and add extras!!
On my second service a few weeks ago they told me my bottom bushs were 'splitting and needed replacement' at a cost of £250.
Got them checked by Midland VW this morning (who are excellent by the way) and funny enough they are fine i had a look myself when my car was on the ramp.
The stealers discription was never more true!!!
Robbing f**kers!!! :evil: :evil: