Mk6 golf GTI 65k service

[RocketRossUK]

Is it strange that I ask for sparks/brake fluid/oil/filters to be changed every time I get my car serviced?

Not strange, bit stupid....

[Snoopy]

Be surprised if they did change the plugs each time too and some tech didnt jusy pocket them and ebay them as long life 60000 mile/6 year plugs arnt normally cheap.

[tenrohle]

Is it strange that I ask for sparks/brake fluid/oil/filters to be changed every time I get my car serviced?

Not strange, bit stupid....

Stupid? Strong choice of word there.

[dubber36]

Stupid? Strong choice of word there.

What word would you have preferred?

[tenrohle]

I think calling someone 'stupid' for maintaining their car to a relatively fanatical standard on a forum specifically for the more intricate details of that particular car is a bit of a dick move.

I can afford it and like to keep my car mint. That doesn't make me stupid.

[tenrohle]

I might add that Ross had a timing chain tensioner fault in December.

I have not. 

[dubber36]

I think calling someone 'stupid' for maintaining their car to a relatively fanatical standard on a forum specifically for the more intricate details of that particular car is a bit of a dick move.

I can afford it and like to keep my car mint. That doesn't make me stupid.

What's the saying? A something and his money are soon parted? I can't for the life of me think what that 'something' is.

I'm only messing with you, but I'm sure many people will agree that there are no benefits in changing long life spark plugs at every service. However, I'm spending a considerable amount of money on my Mk2 at the moment. Some might say that, that was stupid.

[M3 SHAM]

Really no point in changing spark plugs at every service mate, wether you can afford it or not it is money wasted

[tenrohle]

If I'm being completely honest I've mainly had the filters done rather than the plugs every time.

[RocketRossUK]

I might add that Ross had a timing chain tensioner fault in December.

I have not. 

Wow Terry, nice amount of knowledge you have. The timing chain has nothing to do with maintenance at all.

I could chance my oil and spark plug every 500 miles  like you and it would make no difference, it was a manufactures fault.