Service Intervals

[Watts]

Cars can work well without proper maintenance these days but they will lose their edge, and the feeling of a car thats been cared for.

Being well cared for does not rely on annual servicing it relies on being well cared for as my Audi was, it wanted for nothing. When I sold it last year I totted up the receipts I had for servicing, repairs, tyres and sundries which came to around £11k. Not good for my pocket but it reflected well in the quality of what I sold to my friend who is very happy.

[TwoSheds]

Cars can work well without proper maintenance these days but they will lose their edge, and the feeling of a car thats been cared for.

I've owned numerous VW's over the years and run them with 'proper maintenance' being either on Longlife regime or T/D servicing without any issues.

People can't keep repeating old recommendations as if products and engineering have not changed.

It's pretty obvious when people haven't cared for their cars.

[The ANT]

Stuff deteriorates over time and with use, like filters and oils. There's a difference between maintaining a car and looking after it, un less its a car I'm not bothered about or have planned major work then i would want to know that its previous owners have taken pride in it, not just the bare minimum of what the book says. Hence why on my cars I've always replaced stuff with genuine or superior parts, when it wants doing, not when it needs doing.
I'd rather know that my car gets the care it wants and a little bit more.

Growing up with cars and engineering i know if you care for stuff your stuff cares for you.

[TwoSheds]

I would think anybody that cares for their car should be using geniune parts when it wants doing.

You're correct caring for your car, as well as your tools/work equipment pays dividends for many reasons as I've learnt over the years..

[Diehammer]

Got a message on the car today saying that an oil change was due in 30 days, half an hour later this changed to 31 days!!!! no clue why. I am dreading taking it to the local dealers as it has recently been acquired by Arnold Shark, even though i have maintainence included it will be an extremely painful experience. 

[Restlessnative]

Got a message on the car today saying that an oil change was due in 30 days, half an hour later this changed to 31 days!!!! no clue why. I am dreading taking it to the local dealers as it has recently been acquired by Arnold Shark, even though i have maintainence included it will be an extremely painful experience. 

You have every justification to be afraid.I had mine in at the Bathgate branch for a service.First thing they informed me of was how they couldn't do some 'minor recalls,not safety related as the system is down'.
Hardly confidence inspiring on my first ever visit.Everything else went ok mind.
I noticed they have an area for VW cars and an area for non VW cars.Do not know if Stirling is the same.I doubt it though.Too many AC dealers around that patch to need to do it.That has got to be a good thing.

[phope]

I avoid Arnold Clark like the way you avoid a dog turd on the pavement 

[boydeee]

Got a message on the car today saying that an oil change was due in 30 days, half an hour later this changed to 31 days!!!! no clue why. I am dreading taking it to the local dealers as it has recently been acquired by Arnold Shark, even though i have maintainence included it will be an extremely painful experience. 

I see you're in Stirlingshire. Would a trip up to Dundee VW be too far for you? I would recommend them over Arnold Shark any day!

[Restlessnative]

Got a message on the car today saying that an oil change was due in 30 days, half an hour later this changed to 31 days!!!! no clue why. I am dreading taking it to the local dealers as it has recently been acquired by Arnold Shark, even though i have maintainence included it will be an extremely painful experience. 

I see you're in Stirlingshire. Would a trip up to Dundee VW be too far for you? I would recommend them over Arnold Shark any day!

Been hearing some good reviews about AC VW Wishaw.Think they were Ian Skellys way back when.
They only sell VW'S.
What worries me a bit about when a VW dealer starts selling and servicing all makes of cars.After a while you have got mechanics who aren't VW experts.You get them drifting in from other AC branches,Fiat,Vauxhall etc.
It's strange how Inch VW Bathgate had been on the go for many many years. They always over-priced their cars,but their customer service/servicing was always good.Then they take over Advantage VW Stirling.Then a year later sell up to AC.Must have made them an offer they couldn't refuse.