MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: shail on November 23, 2018, 09:34:35 pm
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I've always gone to the dealer, for mine, but latest quote for the 20k service is £375!
Local independent want £275, another further away want £235.
The one further away has a better rep / been round longer but I can't get to them without loads of hassle.
What are you paying at a reputable garage?
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My dealer price matches services from any local independent garage within I think it’s 5 miles but remember with a dealer you get 2 yrs warranty rather than 12 mths from an indie
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Sounds about right for the dealer. They're at £549 for a cambelt + Water pump change now as well. The last time I got the belt done at VW (2014) it cost £349! The cost of living ever increases.
Mine's at 126K now and the service book is full (£15 for a new one!), so now I don't bother with dealers for servicing or belts. I do them myself. Past 100K FSH is less important, so long as you keep the parts receipts.
Bear in mind the major service can be a biggie, depending on mileage. Spark plugs, fuel filter, cabin filter etc bump up the cost. They are also supposed to give it a full inspection and grease all the hinges etc. Make sure they've done all this if paying that much for a service. Or do it all yourself for a fraction of the cost :smiley:
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All my door hinges are greased ......but not by me😂🤭
Can was included lying on floor!!!
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:grin: I've gained a couple added extras over the years from dealer servicing as well. A 13mm Snap-On spanner left on the rain tray was a welcome addition to my toolbox!
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My last cambelt was a lot less than that from VW.
Like pudding my car has over 100k on it, so paying dealer prices doesn't make sense.
Anyway thanks, it's getting done Monday.