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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: pridders on 23 October 2008, 13:17

Title: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: pridders on 23 October 2008, 13:17: Hey all,

I have just been quoted £300 for a 40k mile service on my 05 GTI. (Windrush Slough VW) Is this any good? Anyone paid more or less?
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: bacillus on 23 October 2008, 13:44: Does that include a DSG service?
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: Top Cat on 23 October 2008, 17:10: Quote from: bacillus on 23 October 2008, 13:44
Does that include a DSG service?

If it does thats one hell of a deal i bet it wont be included.
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 23 October 2008, 17:24: Quote from: bacillus on 23 October 2008, 13:44
Does that include a DSG service?

^ x2.

And does it also include the Brake Fluid Change, and all the other 40k/4year additions?
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: Hurdy on 23 October 2008, 18:53: Surely it must be all inclusive - otherwise they wouldn't be following the official VW schedule? :undecided:
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 24 October 2008, 00:25: Quote from: Hurdy on 23 October 2008, 18:53
Surely it must be all inclusive - otherwise they wouldn't be following the official VW schedule? :undecided:

No. Take a close read of your service book. Only the "main" services are quoted for. There is some text like "all addtional work items are chargeable at extra cost" - and these include things like the BFC, the DSG service, Haldex service, spark plug change, timing belt, etc.

Some stealers are very sneaky like that - they may quote you £300 for the 40k service, but then they will also add £60-80 for the BFC, £180-250 for the DSG service, and so on. My old man got really stung a few years back - he had a Merc A class, and for its second service, came to over £800 - nearly sent him to his coffin! :shocked:
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: Hurdy on 24 October 2008, 00:28: Oh well, they don't call'em stealers for nuthin' :laugh:
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: pridders on 27 October 2008, 11:19: Teutonic was right. The £300 didnt include the other bits! Full quote below from VW Windrush -

Do you think they have missed anything off or will this be what I will need to pay? Ouchy not as nice as £300! :sad:

Quotation Date Mon 27th Oct 2008
Quotation By Derek Cheeseman
Make VOLKSWAGEN 97 >
Model GOLF MK V HATCH
Engine 2.0
Variant 2.0 TFSI (6 Speed DSG Automatic) AXX 200 PS
Reg No MD05HCD
Mileage 40

Job Details Variant Qty Labour Parts Total

Replace Spark Plugs Overlap In Service Time 1 £39.98 £37.32 £90.83

Replace Dust and Pollen Filter Overlap In Service Time 1 £10.00 £9.38 £22.76

Replace DSG Oil & Filter Standard 1 £89.96 £57.01 £172.68

Replace Brake Fluid Standard 1 £49.98 £6.64 £66.52

40K Miles T/D Inspection Service Standard 1 £129.94 £72.84 £238.26

Nett Price: £503.05
Vat: £88.03
Gross Price: £591.08
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: bacillus on 27 October 2008, 11:29: Can I suggest you edit out your car reg...
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: MAT ed30 on 27 October 2008, 11:35: buy the plugs from vw and fit them yourself and the pollen filter, should save you a few quid
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: neg on 27 October 2008, 13:40: I paid £430 for 40k + DSG + Brake fluid

Check with another dealer and if cheaper ask for a price match, thats what I did as one was cheaper than the other.
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: duffy78 on 30 October 2008, 13:08: just put mine in today.

£285 for the 40 thou service and £160 for the DSG malarky.

already had the brake fluid done at an independant VW garage for £25.
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: LaserBlue on 31 October 2008, 09:31: i had my 3 year service on 26/08/08, mileage was 20461...

they charged my £315

brake fluid and aircon needed changing..

so i guess you have a reasonable quote for your 40k service.
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: duffy78 on 31 October 2008, 10:12: sparks plugs and pollen filter a 60,000 mile service requirement according to my service book.

the service i had yesterday throw up a few additions, obviously i said thanks but no thanks and booked my gti straight in with an independant.

£149 plus vat to change the osf CV boot.

my local independant charges £55 for cv boot.

the other nasty surprise was they found 2 nails in my osr tyre, only had them on 7 months, oh and wear around the outer edge of the osf, they recommended i change the full 4!!

its getting the tracking done and the rear tyre repaired tomorrow!

FFS they dont half try it on dont they?

good valet though.

edited, they are quite cheap for the Air con service i think, £75 for a full clean and system recharge, i'll be getting mine done spring.
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: MarkFiveGTI on 01 November 2008, 17:19: My car is a 2005 and it is due a service soon the dealer quoted me £300 :cry: for the service and £390 :cry: for a timing belt, not sure about brake fluid and spark plugs???

My car is out of warranty now and im thinking about a specialist if they are cheaper but not sure if this will affect the re sale value???

Mark :shocked:
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: neg on 02 November 2008, 11:58: Hmmm, timing belt are suppose to be a bit of a pig on this engine - hence the change on the TSI version.

I'm due for one early next year sometime.
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: duffy78 on 02 November 2008, 15:15: when is the timing belt due, sure it said 80 thou in the service book when i was reading it, isnt it usually 60 thou on other cars?
Title: Re: 4 Year Service (40k Miles)
Post by: neg on 02 November 2008, 15:28: It depends on some dealers - 60k or 4years I thought it was, or thats about when I will be getting mine done if notr before.