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Offline nathangallo

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£80 for 10k service
« on: February 01, 2013, 09:52:17 am »
Just called up a vw specialist by me (Cardiff) he gave me a price of £80 is that a decent price?

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Re: £80 for 10k service
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2013, 09:55:45 am »
well what's included for that price??

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Re: £80 for 10k service
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2013, 09:58:33 am »
As above... I would ask for a detailed brakedown of whats included... He may only do visual inspections  :happy2:

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Re: £80 for 10k service
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2013, 11:14:32 am »
I thought the 10k was oil change? Well I suppose I shall call him to check that! Thanks for the advice didn't wanna pay 80 for him to look at my car!  :grin:

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Re: £80 for 10k service
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2013, 11:18:40 am »
Basically just ensure you know exactly what he is going to do / change & with what parts. VW or 'like for like' parts.

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Re: £80 for 10k service
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2013, 12:25:55 pm »
He does a lot of work for my bros garage and we know each other enough to have a chat so that's why I wanna use him, one thing I do know is that he only uses genuine parts. What should be done on my 10k? In June last year I did a major service changing everything.

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Re: £80 for 10k service
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2013, 12:30:58 pm »
I take it the car isnt on 10,000 miles? Its just on a short life service cycle? so every 10,000 miles?

You should expect:-

Oil & oil filter change
Pollen Filter Change
A good visual inspection of the car - Tyres, brakes, suspention,
Service light reset (of corse)
Book stamped

You could also ask for fuel filter change at added cost.

All of the above should sit around £125 - £175. With main dealer slightly above the top end price with less replacement parts ( as usual )

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Re: £80 for 10k service
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2013, 12:36:53 pm »
Ye just hit 70k so everything was done on last service :) another thing I think I need doing is aircon as this was now done two years ago, when I have time ill give him a call and ask him what he is doing.

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Re: £80 for 10k service
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2013, 12:45:10 pm »
Perfect, Seems cheap IMO. My service was quotes at £147 but that did include a fuel filter & change. Cant imagine its that expensive....but with mates rates  :wink: Looks as if you have a good deal !  :happy2: