Independent service ?

[Steve30]

I got a price today of £165 + vat for a first service,compared to VW's £345 , my question is where do I stand warranty wise ? The company named is German motor company seemed very good price. 

[Komenda]

No warranty issue at all. It is completely up to you where you get your car serviced. Just has to be a registered business. 

[Jimmymature]

No warranty issue at all. It is completely up to you where you get your car serviced. Just has to be a registered business. 

But it could impact the value of the car from a resale perspective.


Jim

[Jimble]

I thought it had to be a VW approved service centre?

[Steve30]

What are the pro's + cons of using these indi companies apart from price's ?

[Jimmymature]

What are the pro's + cons of using these indi companies apart from price's ?

If I were buying a car like yours in a few years i'd only pay the right money if it had a full service history through a main dealer.

JIm

[GolfTi]

Steve

VW won't charge £345 for a first service, they must have quoted for the 3 years servicing.

Why didn't you get the 3 year plan for £250??


Warranty all OK as long as they use VW parts.

Full VW dealer service history is best for resale.

[Komenda]

An independent must still use all the manufacturers recommended fluids and parts, plus they may not have the specific diagnostic tools required to scan or reset the car.

The biggest downside is the independent may not be aware of technical bulletins or updates to the car, this includes the update and modification of service parts.

The EC directive brought in to cover this says a warranty can not be affected if a car is serviced to the manufacturers standard. This includes affecting it's value.

[Steve30]

Steve

VW won't charge £345 for a first service, they must have quoted for the 3 years servicing.

Why didn't you get the 3 year plan for £250??


Warranty all OK as long as they use VW parts.

Full VW dealer service history is best for resale.

 My dealer wants £345 for a first service , theres no way i'm paying that for an oil change ,basically thats all your getting for your money ? They do use VW parts also long-life oil .

[Jimmymature]

An independent must still use all the manufacturers recommended fluids and parts, plus they may not have the specific diagnostic tools required to scan or reset the car.

The biggest downside is the independent may not be aware of technical bulletins or updates to the car, this includes the update and modification of service parts.

The EC directive brought in to cover this says a warranty can not be affected if a car is serviced to the manufacturers standard. This includes affecting it's value.

Sorry but you can have as many Directives as you like but you'll never have one that protects the second-hand value of a car! Supply and demand can not be legislated for, more people will want a full dealer service history and as a result demand is higher and as a result the price is higher....


Jim