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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: LeeFS on 18 February 2004, 12:50
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To reopen an old topic. What the heck do VW do for a 40000 mile service on 1.8 T golf's to charge 265 quid?.
How much difference do's it make to resale values on the car to get them serviced somewhere else?
Could anybody please advise as I'm not sure on the value for money of VW service
Cheers :o
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Main dealer service is a bit expensive, depends if you want the stamp or not.
That depends on how old the car is.
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VW dealers are renowned for being very expensive. I only go there because of the warranty which expires at 3 years or 60,000 miles. I shall be doing the servicing myself after that. If you are not into DIY I would suggest visiting a VW specialist. I think the 40k service includes a brake check, which is why its more expensive.
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Oh sh1t, i was hoping it wasnt that expensive, ive got mine in a week or so, really should try an take it somewhere else i think. :o
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Is there not now a ruling which doesnt tie you down to a dealer for servicing if you wish to keep your warrenty?
Its either in place now or will be soon, not sure myself.
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do my servicing me self, which reminds me i aint changed me oil for 3323miles now better do it!!loll, (i do it every 3k with mobile 1)gonna do spark plugs, filters and check me brakes, may flush and put new fluid in, gonna flush and put new vw coolant in also, job done, my cambelt was done at 69k so how long will it last before i need it again anyone??
;D
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garyM is quite correct, the EU have said that you can get your car serviced anywhere provided its ot the same standard as the manufacturer and keep your warranty.
this is good in theory but the "same standard" is a bit vague and in practice the dealers can kick up a fuss. I would just say you went and got the car serviced in locaiton X and the blighters didn't stamp it.
sanj
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my car is just coming up to 3 years next month so no warranty to worry about. I had break fluid changed at 30000 mile service so might ask them to reduce the cost of 40000 service by leaving break fluid.
If I need anything doing on breaks will go somewhere cheaper anyway.
Only thing is I still suffer from power loss which the mechanic reckons is because I don't drive FAST enough! hmmm
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The VW Warranty is notoriously inflexible and insists that you have all servicing work carried out by a VW Stealer. They are not renowned for embracing EU rulings as demonstrated by their dual pricing policy for new cars. You can buy warranties from reputable outfits like Warranty Direct that do not make stealer servicing a requirement, an option maybe when the VW Warranty expires.
Lee, sounds like a dodgy MAF Sensor to me.
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Warranties such as warranty direct are a waste of money as they do not cover any consumables.
They will only prove useful if your engine or gearbox blows up, or it will cover things that are very unlikely to fail.
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what do's the MAF sensor do like?
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what do's the MAF sensor do like?
It is a mass air fuel mixture sensor and when it goes faulty it causes loss of power. If you can't get it done on warranty, Mercedes do their version for their E turbo diesels which fit VW's and are much cheaper.
Since my last post I have spoken to Ann Street at VW Customer Services (0800 711811) who confirms that in line with the EEC directive, there is now no requirement to have servicing work carried out by the VW Stealer network for the VW warranty to remain valid. She did stress that the onus would be on the warranty claimant to prove that their vehicle had been serviced in accordance with the VW servicing regime requirements. Probably a good idea to retain all servicing paperwork proving that correct grade of oil was used etc.
In reply to GolfVR6, I don't know any warranty companies including VW that will cover consumables, by that I take it you mean wipers, batteries, brake pads/discs etc? The reason I mentioned Warranty Direct was that I have used them in the past and found their cover to be comprehensive, competitive and no problems with getting work done/paid for.
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Thats the whole point mate, 99% of what needs to repaired/replaced on a car will be the consumables, vws are generally very reliable otherwise.
My opinion is warranties in general are a bit of a con. Only worth having on a new car really, as after a few years any teething problems will be sorted.
:)
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A comprehensive warranty will cover some of the more expensive minor MKIV 'problem' items such as coil packs on the petrol models (not cheap), MAF sensors, window regulators, relays, egr valves, in addition to engine, clutch, gearbox, air con etc. I guess it boils down to that legendary phrase uttered by Dirty Harry, "Do you feel lucky?" !!!!
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does that mean you could do it yourself if you did it to vw spec?
or does it have to be by the local apprentice in fred bloggs garage who will rip your oil sump to pieces?
sanj
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If you buy a warranty then you will be required to get it serviced at a VAT registered garage. No DIY >:(
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does that mean you could do it yourself if you did it to vw spec?
or does it have to be by the local apprentice in fred bloggs garage who will rip your oil sump to pieces?
sanj
I would plump for a VW specialist who will probably do a more comprehensive service for less money and produce an itemised vat receipt.
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well my personal experience of the vw steeler network is a crap one. my car has been in 6 times now and even when i tell them whats wrong with it, they seem unable to fix it.
As soon as my car is out of warranty i will do the servicing myself although there are so many electrics on modern vw's i think it could end up being expensive. still i suppose you only need to buy th etools once. VAG COm lead might help.
sanj