Alternatives to extortionate dealer prices ?

[Graeme4130]

I need a couple of things for my mark V and I must admit to being a little shocked and very nearly falling off my seat when my local dealership in Swindon quoted me for it.
These were ;
DSG oil/filter change @ £170
Replace, cut and reprogram lost key @ £160

As much as I'm not a cheapskate, I'm hoping someone can point me I'm the direction perhaps of a non VW dealer or route of getting either of these jobs done cheaper than the dealer seemed to want to pull my arm off for?
Any suggestions would be massively appreciated

Cheers in advance

Graeme

[Wayne]

Whereabouts are you.

[T_J_G]

That key replacement seems like a good deal!

[Graeme4130]

Whereabouts are you.

I live in Swindon, actually about 500m from the dealer

[Wayne]

Whereabouts are you.

I live in Swindon, actually about 500m from the dealer

With the DSG I think your safer with a dealer tbh.

[Graeme4130]

Whereabouts are you.

I live in Swindon, actually about 500m from the dealer

With the DSG I think your safer with a dealer tbh.

We've got a skoda and seat near by too, so I might try and pop in there next week to see if there costs aren't so high

[Wayne]

Whereabouts are you.

I live in Swindon, actually about 500m from the dealer

With the DSG I think your safer with a dealer tbh.

We've got a skoda and seat near by too, so I might try and pop in there next week to see if there costs aren't so high

My local Skoda dealer is a lot cheaper than the VW one so yes worth a go.

[emery1990]

Whereabouts are you.

I live in Swindon, actually about 500m from the dealer

With the DSG I think your safer with a dealer tbh.

Doubt they know what dsg is. Go Independent

[scottv6]

try TPS (trade part suplys) they do all genuine vag parts at cheaper price,not sure if they have them near you ud have to check.