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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Primus84 on 27 April 2012, 20:27

Title: Major service
Post by: Primus84 on 27 April 2012, 20:27
So I have a major service coming up in about 4 months. The car will have done approximately 82 000 miles and the previous service was a minor service including brake fluid change and a cam-belt and water pump change 2 years ago.

Since I'm not interested in paying VW's extortionate pricing I'm going to use an independent, but I'm also aware independents don't always fully adhere to the guidelines and forget certain things such as fuel filters etc.

What should my major service include?
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Primus84 on 03 May 2012, 22:11
Anyone?
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: kingbilly on 03 May 2012, 22:15
as per vw website...for £259 -

Major service includes:

•Oil & filter change
•Replace pollen filter
•Vehicle inspection and report to include:

All lights
Instruments
Bodywork
Glass
Locks
Battery
Coolant level
Drive belts
Braking system
Steering
Hoses
Drive shafts
Suspension
Exhaust system

•Wash and vacuum
•Replace air filter
•Spark plugs (petrol engine) or fuel filter (diesel engine)
•Remove wheels and check brakes
•Check/adjust tension on all drive belts
•Check gearbox oil level
•Check final drive oil level
•Full vehicle road test
•Diagnostic check including report
•Re-set service interval display
•Volkswagen stamp in service book
•Price includes parts, oil, labour and VAT (20%)
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 04 May 2012, 11:46
Might as well get the VW stamp at that price.
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Primus84 on 05 May 2012, 22:48
Nah, my local indie will do it for £150!
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Snooze on 06 May 2012, 08:56
Any independent will do that for sub £200.
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: crimsonfin on 06 May 2012, 11:27
just had my 60k major service and MOT done at local VW dealer for £240.  Weird thing was they quoted £299 but only charged £240.  Result !
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: monty9120 on 06 May 2012, 20:30
if your handy with a spanner its easy  to do yourself. spark plugs, oil filter air filter pollen filter are all easy to do if access is ok.

coolant level should be checked weekly anyway. i do this with checking the oil brake fluid and top up the screenwash

i prefer to do things myself. it means my cars get the correct spec and high quality oil.

so many cars are neglected now a days

my missus ka shows 40000 miles for spark plugs and 50000 miles for a fuel filter

for the cost and how easy to fit they are i do them every year  :smiley:
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Mr GTD on 06 May 2012, 20:45
Quote from: Primus84 on 05 May 2012, 22:48
Nah, my local indie will do it for £150!

Do you have fsh with vw stamps if so then wudnt you want to keep the value of your car to the max? If you ever come to sell it the prospective buyer(s) will look for this when choosing a car and if yours is missing some but has others then the buyer(s) are gonna think "huh why hasnt this seller not kept up with the history" remember first impressions are everything!!

Just take this into consideration! :wink:
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: crimsonfin on 07 May 2012, 07:51
Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 May 2012, 20:45
Do you have fsh with vw stamps if so then wudnt you want to keep the value of your car to the max? If you ever come to sell it the prospective buyer(s) will look for this when choosing a car and if yours is missing some but has others then the buyer(s) are gonna think "huh why hasnt this seller not kept up with the history" remember first impressions are everything!!
Just take this into consideration! :wink:

Do people really care about this anymore ?  Surely as long as the car has been regularly serviced then that's all that matters.  And surely the money you save will even out any cash you would (potentially!) lose when selling.  That said my book is full of VW dealer stamps so guess Im just as guilty as everyone else  :wink:
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Mr GTD on 07 May 2012, 08:19
Quote from: crimsonfin on 07 May 2012, 07:51
Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 May 2012, 20:45
Do you have fsh with vw stamps if so then wudnt you want to keep the value of your car to the max? If you ever come to sell it the prospective buyer(s) will look for this when choosing a car and if yours is missing some but has others then the buyer(s) are gonna think "huh why hasnt this seller not kept up with the history" remember first impressions are everything!!
Just take this into consideration! :wink:

Do people really care about this anymore ?  Surely as long as the car has been regularly serviced then that's all that matters.  And surely the money you save will even out any cash you would (potentially!) lose when selling.  That said my book is full of VW dealer stamps so guess Im just as guilty as everyone else  :wink:

Yep, I know it's daft but in my experience peeps do look for FVWSH when purchasing a car, but of course it's your own choice...only you can make that call :wink:
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Primus84 on 08 May 2012, 17:50
It didn't have a full VW service history when I bought it and I'm one of those who couldn't care less where it was serviced as long as it's serviced on time and the receipts are there to prove what was done.

In my limited experience (and this only involves part-ex trade-ins) the question has always been has it got a full service history, they haven't cared if it was full dealer or not and it didn't increase their offer on trade-in. If private buyers care then they won't buy my car when I sell it, that's their choice but I really don't think it's an issue nowadays.
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 08 May 2012, 18:13
I never even look at cars without full main dealer service history.
There are some terrible little back street garages around (as well as some very good ones - but how do you know if one of the rubbish ones serviced your prospective car).

You might save £100 on a car that's depreciating at £3,000 per year.

Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Primus84 on 08 May 2012, 18:14
Equally:

There are some terrible main dealer garages around (as well as some very good ones - but how do you know if one of the rubbish ones serviced your prospective car).
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Mr GTD on 08 May 2012, 21:02
Quote from: Primus84 on 08 May 2012, 17:50
It didn't have a full VW service history when I bought it and I'm one of those who couldn't care less where it was serviced as long as it's serviced on time and the receipts are there to prove what was done.

In my limited experience (and this only involves part-ex trade-ins) the question has always been has it got a full service history, they haven't cared if it was full dealer or not and it didn't increase their offer on trade-in. If private buyers care then they won't buy my car when I sell it, that's their choice but I really don't think it's an issue nowadays.

Well if it didn't have FVWSH when you bought it then it don't matter then...simples!
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Primus84 on 08 May 2012, 21:41
Well yeah but if you read back through the thread at no point did I ask for opinions on servicing etc. all I wanted was what was required as part of the service, others hijacked it for their own purposes.
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Mr GTD on 09 May 2012, 23:19
Quote from: Primus84 on 08 May 2012, 21:41
Well yeah but if you read back through the thread at no point did I ask for opinions on servicing etc. all I wanted was what was required as part of the service, others hijacked it for their own purposes.

Alright alright calm down...
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: TeddyKGB on 10 May 2012, 03:10
Quote from: Mr GTD on 09 May 2012, 23:19
Alright alright calm down...

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Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Primus84 on 10 May 2012, 06:55
I'm perfectly calm?!
Title: Re: Major service
Post by: Mr GTD on 10 May 2012, 08:35
Quote from: Oops my bad on 10 May 2012, 03:10
Quote from: Mr GTD on 09 May 2012, 23:19
Alright alright calm down...

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