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Offline sixpot

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Cheap 40k service!!
« on: April 28, 2009, 11:41:18 am »
I rang my local VW main dealer for a quote on my forthcoming 40k (4 year) service, which is classed as a major one including spark plugs, pollen filter, fuel filter and the usual other stuff.
Here are the quotes I received:-
Alex Lawrie Skoda:- £260 all in.(£307.81 less 15% discount)
IMG SEAT :- £225 all in. (didn't include plugs though)
Awesome GTI :-£247.25 all in.
PSI Tuning:- £201.25 all in.
Local VW dealer :- £188 all in. !!!!!!

Apparently the normal VW price is £363, but they have a 'Saturday club' for cars over 3 years old, where the discount parts and servicing can be had.
Drop the car off at 8:30 AM and pick it up at 12:00 PM, which suits me fine as I don't have to organise a courtesey car, and can go shopping in town whilst I wait.
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2009, 11:45:15 am »
Bugger me, that is a bargain!! What VW dealer is it if you don't mind me asking?  :happy2:
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2009, 11:55:22 am »
got mine done at awesome for the quoted price.  :smiley:
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2009, 12:00:37 pm »
Sixpot,

Is that Warrington VW ?

I had my GT TDi done there a couple of months ago, and like you got a healthy discount from their "Saturday club" as mine was over 3 years old as well.

My wifes Polo sport is going in this Saturday for it's first MOT, which they have given us a half price voucher for ! Result.
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 12:04:33 pm »
i will have to go and lie down...the dealers doing thinks cheaper :signLOL:
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2009, 12:25:08 pm »
That's a very good price... :happy2: And from a dealer too... :laugh:
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2009, 12:32:37 pm »
Quote from: Norbreck21a on April 28, 2009, 12:00:37 pm
Sixpot,

Is that Warrington VW ?

I had my GT TDi done there a couple of months ago, and like you got a healthy discount from their "Saturday club" as mine was over 3 years old as well.

My wifes Polo sport is going in this Saturday for it's first MOT, which they have given us a half price voucher for ! Result.

Yes mate, Warrington VW.
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2009, 12:39:31 pm »
Dont you need a cambelt change as well though??
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2009, 12:48:10 pm »
No-one has mentioned it, think its an inspection of the belt, and replacement only if necessary.
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2009, 01:03:13 pm »
Think their right Sixpot. AFAIK both the Diesels and Petrols cambelts need changing at a given mileage (can't remember what exactly) OR 4 years what ever is sooner.

Mine had only done 38K miles when it was hving it's service last time but as it was it's 4th Birthday, it also needed a cambelt as well.

Although, I do stand to be corrected  :happy2:
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2009, 02:12:39 pm »
If the cambelt needs replacing, I certainly wouldn't be paying main dealer hourly rates to get it done!
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 02:57:50 pm »
Cambelt is 100,000 miles LOL on the Gti check the owners book
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2009, 03:15:06 pm »
Quote from: MAT ED30 on April 28, 2009, 02:57:50 pm
Cambelt is 100,000 miles LOL on the Gti check the owners book

Owners book says inspection 60k miles, and then every 20k miles after that. Mine does anyways.
However, that was later changed by VW to 40k miles or 4 years - whichever comes first - even though owners book says otherwise.
I think it may just be an inspection of the belt though at 40k miles - not sure, so you may wish to check! Many owners have had it changed at 4 years or 40k miles though - at least their dealers have stated it needs to be done.
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2009, 03:18:21 pm »
i was told that its now 60k.  I'm on 36k at 4 years but have been told 4 years is oversafe, 5 years just right and 6 years should be okay at a push
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Re: Cheap 40k service!!
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2009, 05:19:11 pm »
seee... all dealers arent stealers! lol  :grin:

good price though.. we also have a 3+ club.. 10% of parts, 10% of labour, free puncture repairs.. cant remember what else (i set it up.lol)
ive just done a quikc quote on a gti for a 40k and even with 3+ discount, it still be £300.. thats for:
- oil and filter change
- spark plugs changed
- pollen filter replaced
- brake fluid change (due every 2 years)

the cambelt cant actually be 'inspected'. It is advised its changed after 40 years or 60k..
« Last Edit: April 28, 2009, 05:23:33 pm by Caz »
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