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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: nickbluegti on 17 February 2008, 20:50

Title: Servicing Cost????
Post by: nickbluegti on 17 February 2008, 20:50: Hi, I've got an X reg 1.8T with just over 51k on the clock.

What sort of price would you expect to pay for a big service at an independant garage?

Just wondering whether to do it now while I've got a little but of spare cash.
Title: Re: Servicing Cost????
Post by: Rhyso on 17 February 2008, 20:52: about the Ã‚£200 mark i reckon :undecided:

oil and filter
fuel filter
brake fluid
coolant
air filter
pollen filter

when was it last serviced mate?
Title: Re: Servicing Cost????
Post by: nickbluegti on 17 February 2008, 21:04: last serviced at the end of 2006 with 45k on the clock.
Title: Re: Servicing Cost????
Post by: Rhyso on 17 February 2008, 21:06: Quote from: nickbluegti on 17 February 2008, 21:04
last serviced at the end of 2006 with 45k on the clock.

so it hasn't done many miles but its been over 12 months; i reckon for peace of mind i'd get it serviced. i'm assuming you've recently bought the car?
Title: Re: Servicing Cost????
Post by: bobbarley on 17 February 2008, 21:08: Does anyone know what is usually carried out at a 90k service?
Title: Re: Servicing Cost????
Post by: nickbluegti on 17 February 2008, 21:12: I bought it last August not done many miles in it but might have to start doing a few more soon due to work. Think If I can get it done for Ã‚£200 or less then I'll go for it. cheers for the help.
Title: Re: Servicing Cost????
Post by: AlanD on 18 February 2008, 09:33: I got my 80k one done for Ã‚£190. Ended up cost Ã‚£280 in the end with parts and labour for bits a bobs that had gone wrong.

This WAS NOT at VW and was a decent honest local chap I know.
Title: Re: Servicing Cost????
Post by: nickbluegti on 18 February 2008, 09:37: Got it booked in at the garage I always use for Ã‚£140 quid. Only had it's MOT at the same garage last month so shouldnt expect it to be loads more than that!!? :tongue:
Title: Re: Servicing Cost????
Post by: AlanD on 18 February 2008, 09:39: Hopefully not, I knew there was a problem with mine (wheel bareing) as everytime I went above 30 (pretty much all the time then :D) it sounded like a jumbo jet engine had just started up in my boot and was about to take off.
Title: Re: Servicing Cost????
Post by: nickbluegti on 18 February 2008, 10:09: Yea that sounds like it would set the alarm bells ringing! Nothing seems wrong with the car although I'm going to ask them to give the throttle body a quick clean. I had a new DV and MAF fitted last autumn too. Had a civic type r before and wasnt quite sure that the performance of the golf was what it should be but new Maf and DV made it much better. I know the golf isnt as quick but it took a bit of gettin used to it being quieter more comfortable and smoother power delivery as well.
Title: Re: Servicing Cost????
Post by: AlanD on 18 February 2008, 10:12: Yeah, very diffrent engines (Mk4 and Type R). You have to drive the TR like legging it from the old bill to really unleash its fury, as you said the MK4 is much much smother.