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Title: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: nezquick on May 10, 2012, 01:45:27 pm

Having my coils done under warranty and asked them to quote me on fitting the revision d valve at the same time - iv changed two and am capable of doing it myswlf but wanted to save time etc and though if they do it for a tenner happy days... nooooope

this will make you laugh i was quoted 120 labour and they said it would take an hour.

iv changed mine in half without a ramp.. this is where vw are going wrong with their service.. 120£ to change a dv valve?!? I mean commmoon! How the hell did they come up with that gigure ill nwver know

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: Tamiyoman on May 10, 2012, 01:51:29 pm

Ha ha, I am at Jabbasport currently (free wifi  :happy2:) and they quoted me 10 mins to change the DV on my ED30 for the rev d, its being fitted now.

Just had the cam follower changed as well, it took the mechanic 20 mins might have been 25 mins max!

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: Poppa Dom on May 10, 2012, 01:53:19 pm

DV is in a different location on a K03 to the BYD engine/K04 on the edition 30 - but that price you have been quoted is ridiculous!

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: rich83 on May 10, 2012, 01:53:40 pm

Have jabba sport got free wifi by any chance?  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: nezquick on May 10, 2012, 01:56:13 pm

Hahahaha i know and i have the flipping diverter valve so that was just labour charge. its distusting really.

christ i wouldnt even want to know how much vw would charge to use their wifi! :scared:

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: Tamiyoman on May 10, 2012, 01:56:33 pm

Quote from: richwig83 on May 10, 2012, 01:53:40 pm

Have jabba sport got free wifi by any chance?  :grin: :grin:

Yes for those who missed it:-

"Jabba have FREE Wi-Fi"   :signLOL:

Handy!, as well a few posts (11) I have managed to get some work done!

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: Hedge on May 10, 2012, 02:01:02 pm

sh*t the bed. Free wifi at Jabbasport you say.

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Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: Tamiyoman on May 10, 2012, 02:23:51 pm

Quote from: Hedge on May 10, 2012, 02:01:02 pm

sh*t the bed. Free wifi at Jabbasport you say.

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Holy hellcats Batman its FREE  :signLOL:

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: MAT ED30 on May 10, 2012, 03:14:54 pm

He has not had his final bill yet  :evilgrin:  :signLOL:

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: Tamiyoman on May 10, 2012, 03:21:06 pm

 :signLOL: I asked 1st, so no surprises for me, I know pretty much what it willl be

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: nezquick on May 10, 2012, 04:04:21 pm

Total bill = £0.00

Coils were changed free and they didnt do any of the advisories as i didnt have time (and would rather not pay!)

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: Dp_Ed30 on May 10, 2012, 04:11:27 pm

That is standard for main dealers. I work for a Peugeot dealer and any car that rolls in to the workshop is charged a min of a hours labour, do get a wash includes though :laugh:

Makes me feel sick seeing some of the bills people get handed for work on cars that are not worth much more than the repair/service costs

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: RedRobin on May 10, 2012, 04:49:31 pm

Quote from: Dp_Ed30 on May 10, 2012, 04:11:27 pm

That is standard for main dealers. I work for a Peugeot dealer and any car that rolls in to the workshop is charged a min of a hours labour, do get a wash includes though :laugh:

....What, a sandpaper wash by Eastern Europeans?

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: Mk5 GTian on May 10, 2012, 05:09:07 pm

I paid £35 for half an hour at Storm Developments in Reading.  :smiley:

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: RedRobin on May 10, 2012, 05:34:09 pm

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I've never paid more than £50 per hour at my VW dealer's and often discounted to be less. The word "Loyalty" has been mentioned  :wink:

Title: Re: hows this for a vw ripoff
Post by: Dp_Ed30 on May 10, 2012, 08:19:06 pm

Quote from: RedRobin on May 10, 2012, 04:49:31 pm

Quote from: Dp_Ed30 on May 10, 2012, 04:11:27 pm

That is standard for main dealers. I work for a Peugeot dealer and any car that rolls in to the workshop is charged a min of a hours labour, do get a wash includes though :laugh:

....What, a sandpaper wash by Eastern Europeans?

He's from canada, tbf he does a good job