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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Neil gti on 01 June 2010, 20:38

Title: 1st service
Post by: Neil gti on 01 June 2010, 20:38
1st service is due in 500mile shall i get it done at Awesome next week while i am there or VW main stealer  :undecided: :undecided:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: VWKev on 01 June 2010, 20:55
1st service is due in 500mile shall i get it done at Awesome next week while i am there or VW main stealer  :undecided: :undecided:

I would 100000% get it done by the VW Dealer. Although Awesome will do a good job, it comes down to when you sell it, people always want to see the VW stamp.
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: Steve30 on 01 June 2010, 21:01
Got to be VW Neil :smiley:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: am1w on 01 June 2010, 21:02
1st service is due in 500mile shall i get it done at Awesome next week while i am there or VW main stealer  :undecided: :undecided:
I would 100000% get it done by the VW Dealer. Although Awesome will do a good job, it comes down to when you sell it, people always want to see the VW stamp.

We thought you had died of RS. Steve and I were going to write an obituary!
I was about to PM you too. But that would be useless if you were dead!
Glad you are alive and advising very correctly! :smiley:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: VWKev on 01 June 2010, 21:04
1st service is due in 500mile shall i get it done at Awesome next week while i am there or VW main stealer  :undecided: :undecided:
I would 100000% get it done by the VW Dealer. Although Awesome will do a good job, it comes down to when you sell it, people always want to see the VW stamp.

We thought you had died of RS. Steve and I were going to write an obituary!
I was about to PM you too. But that would be useless if you were dead!
Glad you are alive and advising very correctly! :smiley:


Hehe, I very rarely post at weekend, normally always out working on the car.
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: am1w on 01 June 2010, 21:06
Kev: It's been the 'Silence of the Lambs' without you!
Getting my LEDs + Ed30 knob installed this week. Will post pics. :smiley:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: Neil gti on 01 June 2010, 21:07
Thanx guys looks like VW it is then, and they can sort my creaky drivers door out at the same time its driving me nuts  :undecided:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: am1w on 01 June 2010, 21:08
Will the VW dealership service the car even it is re-mapped? :undecided:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: Neil gti on 01 June 2010, 21:10
Will the VW dealership service the car even it is re-mapped? :undecided:

Why not  :sad: makes no difference to them
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: am1w on 01 June 2010, 21:11
Will the VW dealership service the car even it is re-mapped? :undecided:
Why not  :sad: makes no difference to them

Just asking, dear. :huh: :wink:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: Neil gti on 01 June 2010, 21:13
Will the VW dealership service the car even it is re-mapped? :undecided:
Why not  :sad: makes no difference to them

Just asking, dear. :huh: :wink:

didn't mean for it to come across like that luv :kiss:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: am1w on 01 June 2010, 21:20
Just being a very contrary Mary, hun. :kiss: :laugh:
We should all buy shares in BP on Friday. Their share price is going to tumble. Then sell them in 2 months when they stop the leak and we make a good killing! :evil:

Back to topic :rolleyes:. Have you the £250 Service Pack? Was it on offer when you bought the car?
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: gossa on 01 June 2010, 21:22
I wouldn't take my car to the local dealer (1 mile away) as when they did a simple warranty job they couldn't even follow a simple instruction of not washing car car (no doubt with their stony sponges!).  So the supplying dealer got a call, 25 odd miles away, never bothered to call me back. So local VW indy dealer did my 1st service (the ones who mapped it), VW stamp in the book, no probs.

I know I sound like a moaner but really, are my expectations that high?
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: am1w on 01 June 2010, 21:29
I know I sound like a moaner but really, are my expectations that high?

You are 100% in order and not a moaner or someone with high expectations.
If the buggers cannot provide a decent level of service and return the car washed without swirl marks, then they can sod off. :angry:
I am lucky with VW, West London. The level of care and attention puts Honda to shame.
So far, for the bits an' pieces I have asked for, they have been superb.
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: sundaydriver on 01 June 2010, 21:31
I wouldn't take my car to the local dealer (1 mile away) as when they did a simple warranty job they couldn't even follow a simple instruction of not washing car car (no doubt with their stony sponges!).  

I alway's put a large cardboard sign on the dash saying "Please do not wash this car, thank you" everytime mine goes into main dealer.

Have to agree when you do go to sell your car it will sell easier with main dealer stamps in the book but i prefer my local indy specialist .
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: am1w on 01 June 2010, 21:35
Hose and vacuum (carpets only and nothing else touched on the inside) but no soaping or drying. No physical contact with the bodywork or wheels.
The toughseal enables the muck to just slip off with ease.
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: Neil gti on 01 June 2010, 21:40
Just being a very contrary Mary, hun. :kiss: :laugh:
We should all buy shares in BP on Friday. Their share price is going to tumble. Then sell them in 2 months when they stop the leak and we make a good killing! :evil:

Back to topic :rolleyes:. Have you the £250 Service Pack? Was it on offer when you bought the car?

I heard on the radio that BP lost something like 16billion off the price of the Co today, get your chq books out  :smiley:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: Neil gti on 01 June 2010, 21:42
I had Awesome GTI stamps in my last service books but didn't get to resale as it got wrote off  :embarassed:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: am1w on 01 June 2010, 21:55
Just being a very contrary Mary, hun. :kiss: :laugh:
We should all buy shares in BP on Friday. Their share price is going to tumble. Then sell them in 2 months when they stop the leak and we make a good killing! :evil:
Back to topic :rolleyes:. Have you the £250 Service Pack? Was it on offer when you bought the car?
I heard on the radio that BP lost something like 16billion off the price of the Co today, get your chq books out  :smiley:

Off topic, but might buy shares the price of a GTi. NOT! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: FamilyDub on 03 June 2010, 12:50

Neil: Main dealer stamp for the service and any 'recommended' work you get back from VW gets done at an Indy garage or Awesome.

VW stamp in the book, FTW!
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: andykram on 03 June 2010, 14:17
My first service is due next month. Just out of curiosity Neil what sort of quotes did you get from the various places?
It would be good to have a starting point to work from before I start ringing round. I know I'll have to use somewhere outside Leeds 'cos they're c***.
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: R32UK on 03 June 2010, 17:42
My first service is due next month. Just out of curiosity Neil what sort of quotes did you get from the various places?
It would be good to have a starting point to work from before I start ringing round. I know I'll have to use somewhere outside Leeds 'cos they're c***.

get a nice cheap price from skoda on hunslet road. then phone vw huddersfield.. thats what i do :wink:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: Neil gti on 03 June 2010, 20:05
Thanx for the advice guys, not had chance to get any quotes yet been too busy at work for a change  :smiley:
Sounds like good advice that Gilly skoda prices and get VW To price match  :wink:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: andykram on 03 June 2010, 22:07
I'll do that R32 and take it to Donny where I work and where I bought it from. Assuming they'll match it of course!!!!
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: RickS on 04 June 2010, 07:53
Back to topic :rolleyes:. Have you the £250 Service Pack? Was it on offer when you bought the car?

I got my car on 15 March but decided to purchase the £250 service pack last week and was able to do so, apparently you can do this up to 3 months after getting your car.
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: avalon on 04 June 2010, 08:48
I'm surprised that the prices differ; is there no 'fixed price' service available?


Ava
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: andykram on 04 June 2010, 10:56
There may or may not be fixed price servicing. Certainly, with the wife's 93 I ring various Saab dealers then ring my preferred dealer with last. They always match the cheapest price to keep my business.
And it's really quite amazing the difference between prices for a supposed "standard" full or interim service. So it's always worth ringing round.
Interestingly, I also just had to have a new air con condenser fitted on her car as a tone had gone through it. My preferred Saab dealer were as cheap as any of the specialist independents I rang!!! But then again, they at least seem to know what they're doing with Saabs as opposed to the majority of VW dealers I've dealt with over the years who don't have a clue!!!!
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: Neil gti on 05 June 2010, 17:31
Booked car in for its 1st service today at VW Stealers £110 for oil/filter as thats all that is needed, didn't try anywhere else for a comparison as i was near the stealers and needed some wiperblades for the Transporter anyway, be nice to know what others have been quoted  :embarassed:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: am1w on 05 June 2010, 17:37
Booked car in for its 1st service today at VW Stealers £110 for oil/filter as thats all that is needed, didn't try anywhere else for a comparison as i was near the stealers and needed some wiperblades for the Transporter anyway, be nice to know what others have been quoted  :embarassed:

With or without VAT?
Good price from a main dealer. More in London: £120 + VAT! Though I get a good discount from my dealer as they like me. :smiley:
Hope they are also putting a new oil plug.
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: Neil gti on 05 June 2010, 17:42
Booked car in for its 1st service today at VW Stealers £110 for oil/filter as thats all that is needed, didn't try anywhere else for a comparison as i was near the stealers and needed some wiperblades for the Transporter anyway, be nice to know what others have been quoted  :embarassed:

Good price from a main dealer. Much more in London ... much more!
Hope they are also putting a new oil plug.


I didn't think it was to bad either on price,
booked in for Friday and i am waiting while it is done aswell (so no scrotes take her for a blast) :angry: and i will make sure they fit a new Plug and not wash it aswell  :smiley:


Vat is inclusive so £110 all in
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: am1w on 05 June 2010, 18:07
Neil: Excellent deal. :smiley:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: Hartside on 05 June 2010, 18:19
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i will make sure they fit a new Plug and not wash it aswell

Put this in your car just to make sure (courtesy of detailing world)


(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/hartside/Colin%20T/donotwashf.gif)
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: Neil gti on 05 June 2010, 19:02
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i will make sure they fit a new Plug and not wash it aswell

Put this in your car just to make sure (courtesy of detailing world)

Thanx Hartside, but i will be there to make sure they dont wash it   :rolleyes: :wink:

Service Friday and a trip to Awesome GTI next week to fit APR exhaust, Carbonio Filter and Intake pipe, Stage 2 APR Remap to suit  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 1st service
Post by: andykram on 06 June 2010, 12:10
£110? That's not bad at all. I was fearing far worse.