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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: mcmaddy on 12 October 2018, 17:32

Title: 2nd Service, does anyone actually get the air con done?
Post by: mcmaddy on 12 October 2018, 17:32
Just booked my car in for it's 2nd service and was given the hard sell on the air con service. Politely declined saying it's working perfectly thanks to be met with ah but it's an air con service. The filter is changed as part of the 2nd service I believe (at least it used to be). Does anyone actually get the air con service done these days? Was also given the hard sell on a service plan too. Do people take that out as well or just pay for the service when needed?
Title: Re: 2nd Service, does anyone actually get the air con done?
Post by: Finglonga on 12 October 2018, 18:43
My car is 4 years old and I have not had the Aircon done yet or the brake fluid. The aircon is still blowing icy cold air so no need and I can feel when the brakes need doing and have worked with cars for decades. Just a money maker for VW as both can be done much cheaper elsewhere anyway.
Title: Re: 2nd Service, does anyone actually get the air con done?
Post by: mcmaddy on 12 October 2018, 18:56
They must be on a hard sell campaign  :grin:
Title: Re: 2nd Service, does anyone actually get the air con done?
Post by: Watts on 12 October 2018, 21:16
I had mine done as they were doing a deal so it was only £20 or so pounds. I was sceptical but actually it was better afterwards. Not saying there's a need to have yours done but I think the performance can drop off so gradually that you don't notice. I also had my brake fluid done too. I'm an excellent customer :rolleyes: :laugh:
Title: Re: 2nd Service, does anyone actually get the air con done?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2018, 22:24
I’ve just had my brake fluid done and my aircon done at 3 years.  First time I’ve had my aircon done on any of my Golfs, and would never get it done at 2 years, but am keeping the R until the mk8 shows up, so I thought I’d get it done as I’d noticed it wasn’t blowing right through one of vents. All good now, so glad I did it. Should see me through now.
Title: Re: 2nd Service, does anyone actually get the air con done?
Post by: silver38 on 12 October 2018, 23:58
Booth11, was the brake fluid change shown on a print out or hand written?

The reason i ask is, i've had two brake fluid changes in four years, both hand written, the dealers says the system doesn't print out brake fluid change.
Title: Re: 2nd Service, does anyone actually get the air con done?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 October 2018, 00:13
Booth11, was the brake fluid change shown on a print out or hand written?

The reason i ask is, i've had two brake fluid changes in four years, both hand written, the dealers says the system doesn't print out brake fluid change.

I got a print out doc noting it alongside other stuff done.  Also marked as a pass on the health check docs,and marked in Service Book. 

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