Service contract - have I been had??

[mr magoo]

All

Right. I've gone in to VW and done the full works on a maintenance contract, including tyres.

I'm expecting to do around 15k miles per year and am currently on Longlife in an Ed30.

They've done it for 50 quid / month, but apparently it includes breakdown cover.

That comes out at 600/year, given the cost of tyres etc does it sound reasonable? And how long can I expect the tyres to last?

Thanks

M

[Greenouse]

Sounds a tad expensive if you factor in only one set of tyres and one service? They have to cover the unexpected mechanical failure, so inevitably you will pay. But with the extra peace of mind and breakdown cover it may be worth paying that little bit extra 

[Cass]

How long is the contract for ?

VW were recently doing free servicing on the Golf (not sure if it included the GTI though)

My 1st service was £111

Tyres are fine - only done 8k so far - only worn a couple of mill from new Must get out more.

To be fair you could shred a set of tyres annually and these would be likely to cost from £450 - £600 from a dealer. The way I drive mine will last to at least 25k.

Full VW breakdown cover renewal for an additional 2 years (after year 1) was only £145.

VW link here: http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/#/new/golf-gti/buying-guide/small-business/fixed-cost/

Full Maintenance plan covers clutch/brakes/drive shafts/alternator/starter/battery/exhaust/electrics/wipers/tyres. Then again, all thee major items are covered by the standarda VW 3 year warranty.

So, have you been done or just a bit too hasty or got all the bases covered......................................hmmm

It's you money - you decide

Cass

[duzza]

My original tyres lasted over 20,000 miles and Im still on my original brake pads too.

[joesgti]

waste
of
money
 

[mr magoo]

 

Mind you I suppose I would rather pay a bit over the odds than have a 500 quid shock service at some point

[duzza]

Mind you I suppose I would rather pay a bit over the odds than have a 500 quid shock service at some point

Just make sure you 'enjoy' your tyres and at least get your moneys worth of rubber. Go for a coupld of track days 

[vw_sales]

Ok i'll help try and help

1st service £ 115 at 15 k ( ish)
2nd £ 239 at 30 k ish
3 rd £ 269 at 45 k ish
brake fluid at 20 k IS £ 50
MOT AT 3 YEARS £ 50

SO THATS £ 723 POUNDS AS A MINIMUM.

Tyres are a hard one but if you drive hard or alot 45 k miles, its possible you might need 4 front and 2 rear. but to be fair lets say you only need 4 replacment tyres so that £ 400 quid.

So far we are at, £ 1123 as a minimum.

So you have to think if the other £ 600 quid, for any additional is worth it, breakdown cover, wipers, and everything else i cant think off right now.

Normally people save money by taking these agreements, it might not be a fortune but you will save money.

[duzza]

My service at 30kish was £99 

[Steve78]

All

Right. I've gone in to VW and done the full works on a maintenance contract, including tyres.

I'm expecting to do around 15k miles per year and am currently on Longlife in an Ed30.

They've done it for 50 quid / month, but apparently it includes breakdown cover.

That comes out at 600/year, given the cost of tyres etc does it sound reasonable? And how long can I expect the tyres to last?

Thanks

M

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