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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: stevengeelan on 19 May 2010, 22:00
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My 4th year service is due next month. However I am not going to use the dealership closest to me after a bad experience with them recently.
I've been recommended a local garage by my uncle. What are your views on using a non dealer, non specialist garage? Would I be better to find a VAG specialist in my area?
What work is required for the 4th year service? (Cambelt has been changed last month by main dealer)
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I work at a private garage non dealer and i onislty think apart from the cup of tea and a nice smile from the good looking secretary quality of work is no different plus big saveings on labour costs with the independant. But finding one that wont rip you off is a risk you take where as main dealers should be people you can trust. i would say if your uncle has said they are ok then go for it. :smiley:
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The State of a workshop can say alot for those who work there... if there is rubbish and stuff slung everywhere then chances are they wont be as carefull with your car as you might like. :sad:
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I did the same. Was vw all the way but tbh Arnold Clark VW were very poor in terms of service both mechanical and customer. They showed very little interest and almost contempt for me and my car. I took her to an Indy and got personal service and a chunk of money off together with a great service and the satisfaction that the big boys didn't get my hard earned. It may make a difference to some buyers when you come to sell though. As you'll imagine some people will want the "comfort" of having the vw main dealer stamps. Makes no real odds past 4th year IMHO as long as it's been serviced properly by a specialist and not the local back street garage.
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So you think I should take it to a VAG specialist then? The garage my uncle recommended is just a local garage that don't specialise in any kind of car.
Do you know what is needed for the 4th year service? I think its one of the bigger ones. Im also due a brake fluid change according to the sticker the dealer put in my window at my last service. Is this correct?
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If your car was within warranty then you should stick to a VAG specialist, however for something as basic as a service then I would see no problem with doing that. Go check them out for yourself first though.
For faults / major work you would probably need to take it to a specialst who has the right diagnostic equipment / tools.
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I have given up on dealers and use a VAG Spec place (the owner also has a MK5 GTI :) ). I wouldnt even consider taking my car to anything but a dealer or VAG Spec garage.
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I'm lucky with mine.My mate is a techie with VW so mine gets serviced for beer money & get the main dealer stamp.
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I'm lucky with mine.My mate is a techie with VW so mine gets serviced for beer money & get the main dealer stamp.
Theres just not need for that now is there, b@stard ! ;)
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From what I understand the 4th year service should be the following;
Vehicle system test,
Engine Oil and oil filter changed,
Dust and pollen filter changed,
Brake fluid service
Can anyone confirm that this is correct?
I will also ask for the longlife oil to be used.
I'm lucky with mine.My mate is a techie with VW so mine gets serviced for beer money & get the main dealer stamp.
Theres just not need for that now is there, b@stard ! ;)
Very unfair :cry:
I don't know of any VAG specialists in my area the only ones I know of are in Glasgow (which is about an hour drive without traffic)
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I'm lucky with mine.My mate is a techie with VW so mine gets serviced for beer money & get the main dealer stamp.
Theres just not need for that now is there, b@stard ! ;)
+1 :laugh: :laugh:
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I did the same. Was vw all the way but tbh Arnold Clark VW were very poor in terms of service both mechanical and customer. They showed very little interest and almost contempt for me and my car. I took her to an Indy and got personal service and a chunk of money off together with a great service and the satisfaction that the big boys didn't get my hard earned. It may make a difference to some buyers when you come to sell though. As you'll imagine some people will want the "comfort" of having the vw main dealer stamps. Makes no real odds past 4th year IMHO as long as it's been serviced properly by a specialist and not the local back street garage.
Who do you go to if you don't mind me asking?
My cars been due a service for months but I really don't want to take it to my local dealer (verve) need a cheaper option.
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http://www.a4audi.co.uk/ (http://www.a4audi.co.uk/)
Great service, knowledgeable guys and they don't seem to dick about with charges if you get an error code up unlike AC etc.
I'd rather have my car worked on by people who give a toss, unlike the time and motion corner cutting monkeys and their stressed out managers in the big boys. I've got a few mates who work in a large franchised garage and the push for productivity and cost saving can have a serious impact on quality and safety of the work. But, that's just my thoughts.
Worth getting a quote from them or visiting for a chat, it's a very different experience from the big boys.
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Sorry guys came to this thread late!
Im quite ucky. I get all mine done through work, i work in a Audi dielership. But if i didn't i wolud only use VAG specialist. cos to be honest they are no different to main dealers in what they can do. and they are genraly cheaper
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Work in an Audi dealer yet drive a VW Golf? lol
Whats the crack there. Why do you not have a 2nd hand S3 going on or something?
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Thanks for the help everyone but I won't be needing the service anymore.
Went mad and bought an R32 :lipsrsealed:
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Congrats mate. Where'd you get her? Pics asap :-)
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Thanks. Getting it from Advantage VW in Stirling. Not picked it up yet but I'll post some pics when I get it.
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Work in an Audi dealer yet drive a VW Golf? lol
Whats the crack there. Why do you not have a 2nd hand S3 going on or something?
becouse I'm skint. lol :sad:
I got a cracking deal on the GTI anyway it was one we got as a traid in £9000 :smug:
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£9k NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE
(http://ourkitchensink.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/borat-nice-our-kitchen-sink-1.jpg)
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Yeah, i was quite pleased with that :laugh: :grin: :cool:
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Plus you got a proper gearbox :cool:
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From what I understand the 4th year service should be the following;
Vehicle system test,
Engine Oil and oil filter changed,
Dust and pollen filter changed,
Brake fluid service
Can anyone confirm that this is correct?
I will also ask for the longlife oil to be used.
I'm lucky with mine.My mate is a techie with VW so mine gets serviced for beer money & get the main dealer stamp.
Theres just not need for that now is there, b@stard ! ;)
Very unfair :cry:
I don't know of any VAG specialists in my area the only ones I know of are in Glasgow (which is about an hour drive without traffic)
........cambelt & rollers etc (get the genuine vw kit) & recomended water pump change.
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Plus you got a proper gearbox :cool:
LOL
yes.... i...... did! :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :smug: