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1st service
vRStu:
Although there are the two types of service as Caz says, you don't get the choice between them to save money etc you should have the one that the service schedule requires carried out.
I've just had mine done at 19k miles, Inspection Service and Oil service together including pollen filter. I was quoted £236 but further discounted to £196 when I asked. Dropped the car off at about 4.30pm, picked up an A4 Cab loaner, went for dinner and mine was ready when I picked it up at 8.30pm (they are open til 10pm for servicing).
Teutonic_Tamer:
--- Quote from: Ifti on July 14, 2009, 12:21:34 pm ---Hi all
Im mainly based in the Harlow / Essex area most of the time.
Just rang a local VW dealer as my car needs its first service next month - he quoted me £225 for a T&D, or £365 for a LL service!!! Thats just an engine oil and filter change!!!
Im looking for any VW approved Indy's, or other good dealers for some more prices first.
Im willing to travel a little if need be...
Any recommendations??
Cheers
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Get a few prices in writing from independents (within 5 miles of any Dub stealer) - make sure they separate parts and labour prices. Then go back to the dub stealer and ask them to price match in accordance with Volkswagen UKs official instructions . . .
Or ask for a labour-only price, and supply your own oil, filter and sump plug - you should get a little discount just for asking. As the ole Tesco saying goes . . . :wink:
Teutonic_Tamer:
--- Quote from: Ifti on July 14, 2009, 01:04:16 pm ---Im after a long life service, even though Im on T&D, since I want LL oils to be used.
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You do NOT want a LongLife service - you simply want a 1st T&D service, but using the LongLife oil!!! Look at my thread on the other forum!
The first T&D service, done at 12 months or 10k miles from DOR - is just 4 items,
* drain & refil engine oil
* change oil filter
* inspect front brake pads
* re-set service interval display
Less than ½hour labour!!!!!
Teutonic_Tamer:
--- Quote from: Phil Mcavity on July 14, 2009, 02:28:25 pm ---
--- Quote from: Ifti on July 14, 2009, 01:04:16 pm ---Im after a long life service, even though Im on T&D, since I want LL oils to be used.
My LOCAL VW dealer - £365 - FOR A FIRST SERVICE!!!!!!!
Another VW dealership - about 17 miles away from me - the same service for..............wait for it...................£124.14!
I'll deffo be going here. This guy seemed to know what he was talking about over the phone when it came to servicing and oils etc - stating they used Castrol oil as well. My local dealer hardly knew the difference between T&D and LL servicing! I cant believe how much they tried to rip me off for!
Had a bit of a chat with him, and he said he was getting a lot of business from around the London area - all going up to him!!
Since they are a VW dealer, all parts will be VW approved etc.
He then went on to tell me my most expensive service at year 4, will be £367 - and that INCLUDES the DSG oil change was well (which they usually do for around £130!).
Hopefully their service will be quite good, and they'll have got themselves a new customer!!
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But what are you getting for your money. i payed £224 and they didnt even change the Brake fluid oil change that was due (2 years). Personally try and ask what you get done on this £124 offering, as against the other bids.
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Yes, but don't forget, even though the BFC needs doing at 2years, it isn't actually part of any 'service' - it is actually classed as 'extra work', and needs to be asked for over and above the standard service. Though most stealers should really be on the ball and actually advise you when booking it in!
Teutonic_Tamer:
--- Quote from: ub7rm on July 14, 2009, 09:54:03 pm ---But I did notice they used Mobil 1 0Wsomething...
I recall TT thought Mobil wasn't worth oiling his hinges with and stating that it wasn't approved by VW?
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The 'normal' Mobil 1 oils which are 0w40, did NOT have the orginal VW LongLife2 approval, but their latest 'Mobil 1 ESP 5w30' is approved to LongLife3 standards. I would still avoid them mine dew! :wink:
But if they defo used a '0Wsommat' - then your stealer has NOT used a VW approved oil!!!!!!!
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