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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: jamesgillre on 26 May 2025, 20:15
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Dealer wanting £260 for this, seems expensive compared to what is quoted online at other dealers. Anyone have any experience of it? is this normal?
Front diff oil change MK7.5 GOLF GTI performance pack
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Less than half that at a local independent who will also clean the filter.
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£135 at my VW main dealer about 18 months ago.
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I was quoted £160 at my local VW dealer and surprisingly £180 at a local independent.
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Recently paid about £155 for the front diff service at VW dealer in Hertfordshire so that does sound more than most usually charge.
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Wherever you take it, ask to ensure they clean the mesh filter as apparently it can be easily missed👍
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Thanks all for the replies, so I checked two other VW dealers in same region, both offered same service at £150
So over 100 pound cheaper!!!
I called the original dealer to ask why the huge discrepancy, they said "labour costs".... I think I will write to VW customer service thats ridiculous, nearly twice the price
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Thanks all for the replies, so I checked two other VW dealers in same region, both offered same service at £150
So over 100 pound cheaper!!!
I called the original dealer to ask why the huge discrepancy, they said "labour costs".... I think I will write to VW customer service thats ridiculous, nearly twice the price
I wouldn’t waste your time writing to VW, just find a local independent specialist with a good reputation - better service and reduced costs.
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Useful thread. Mine goes in for service today so very interested in quoted costs. Paid £120 three years ago.
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Thanks all for the replies, so I checked two other VW dealers in same region, both offered same service at £150
So over 100 pound cheaper!!!
I called the original dealer to ask why the huge discrepancy, they said "labour costs".... I think I will write to VW customer service thats ridiculous, nearly twice the price
I wouldn’t waste your time writing to VW, just find a local independent specialist with a good reputation - better service and reduced costs.
Are you still using VW World at Stockport Adam? I am at Bury so looking for somewhere local.
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Thanks all for the replies, so I checked two other VW dealers in same region, both offered same service at £150
So over 100 pound cheaper!!!
I called the original dealer to ask why the huge discrepancy, they said "labour costs".... I think I will write to VW customer service thats ridiculous, nearly twice the price
I wouldn’t waste your time writing to VW, just find a local independent specialist with a good reputation - better service and reduced costs.
Are you still using VW World at Stockport Adam? I am at Bury so looking for somewhere local.
I am indeed, was there in December for MOT, Service, DSG Service and Diff service. Usual good service and reasonable price. Going back next month for an oil service👍
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Do not use Stockport, absolutely the worst service I have ever we experienced. I used Oldham VW this month and was very impressed. They charged me £109 for the diff service.
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Do not use Stockport, absolutely the worst service I have ever we experienced. I used Oldham VW this month and was very impressed. They charged me £109 for the diff service.
Strange, never an issue in 4 years on my GTI or wife’s Polo, only difficulty is booking in as they get really busy? Are you referring to VW world near Bredbury and what’s the name of the place you go to in Oldham?
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Useful thread. Mine goes in for service today so very interested in quoted costs. Paid £120 three years ago.
So quoted £252. Double 3 years ago! Labour costs increase in national insurance!! Declined their service. Took 3 hours for a oil service despite a booked slot. Be going elsewhere next year.
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Do not use Stockport, absolutely the worst service I have ever we experienced. I used Oldham VW this month and was very impressed. They charged me £109 for the diff service.
Strange, never an issue in 4 years on my GTI or wife’s Polo, only difficulty is booking in as they get really busy? Are you referring to VW world near Bredbury and what’s the name of the place you go to in Oldham?
Think Oldham VW is relatively new as the main VW dealer in Oldham used to be Smith Knight Fay.
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Just got a quote from another main dealer near to me - £124. Are some dealers taking us for a ride?
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Do not use Stockport, absolutely the worst service I have ever we experienced. I used Oldham VW this month and was very impressed. They charged me £109 for the diff service.
Strange, never an issue in 4 years on my GTI or wife’s Polo, only difficulty is booking in as they get really busy? Are you referring to VW world near Bredbury and what’s the name of the place you go to in Oldham?
Think Oldham VW is relatively new as the main VW dealer in Oldham used to be Smith Knight Fay.
Maybe Reddreels is referring to Inchcape Stockport? I bought my GTI from them new, all good. Experience of service minimal as only had oil changes and minor services. As soon as out of VW / Dealer warranty, straight to independent VW World.
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Do not use Stockport, absolutely the worst service I have ever we experienced. I used Oldham VW this month and was very impressed. They charged me £109 for the diff service.
Strange, never an issue in 4 years on my GTI or wife’s Polo, only difficulty is booking in as they get really busy? Are you referring to VW world near Bredbury and what’s the name of the place you go to in Oldham?
Think Oldham VW is relatively new as the main VW dealer in Oldham used to be Smith Knight Fay.
Maybe Reddreels is referring to Inchcape Stockport? I bought my GTI from them new, all good. Experience of service minimal as only had oil changes and minor services. As soon as out of VW / Dealer warranty, straight to independent VW World.
Yes you are correct, it is now Group1 but the staff are still that same regrettably. Moving from the Audi dealer network to VW I was shocked at how bad their service was and believed it must be a difference in brand. I used them twice and had the same 20 something service advisor who is clueless and tried to. Entire into a car discussion with no knowledge.
VW Oldham very much returned my faith in the experience with my recent service. Knowledgable, friendly and care about your experience as a VW owner. I will never set foot in Stockport and will take both our VWs to Oldham in future
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Redreels, if you ever want to try an independent service garage I can recommend VW World. All the staff are VW fanatics and the fact that you talk to the actual guy that actually works on your car to me is priceless and the labour rates are a lot lower👍
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Just serviced my car today and did the VAQ diff oil change, i last did it in 2022 and covered about 10k since.
Dropped the pump out and there was a bit of sludge on the gauze filter and in the housing, nothing really but was surprised to see any as I'd cleaned the pump before.
Done now for another 3 years at least. :smiley:
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Redreels, if you ever want to try an independent service garage I can recommend VW World. All the staff are VW fanatics and the fact that you talk to the actual guy that actually works on your car to me is priceless and the labour rates are a lot lower👍
Thanks Adam, both cars are on a service plan at the moment but will look them up once that has expired :-)
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