15,000km Service Cost from Each Dealer Outlined

**Lucas_R** · 28-09-2012, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Candyman

Some independants (personal experience) need to smarten their skill level up (will remain nameless) !

^ Agreed. The classic turn-off for me is when they answer the phone and either dont say what their name is, or sometimes just say "Hello" - dont even say "X Automotive".

**Ideo** · 28-09-2012, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Candyman

I've priced local independants versus dealerships going back to my MKV.

Denlo (my MKV) were excessively pricey versus Bill Buckle (my R) who are close to the independants I got quotes from.

Close enough in price that I prefer to use Bill Buckle plus I know the guys very well and we have an excellent working relationship.

Some independants (personal experience) need to smarten their skill level up (will remain nameless) !

Yep.

I had my service done at Bill Buckle and found them pretty good price wise.

I'm coming up to a 60k service now.

**boyracer1973** · 28-11-2012, 11:20 AM

There seems to be some confusion that you have to go to VW dealer to have your car serviced to maintain the warranty.
This is NOT the case.

You just have to have your car serviced as per the VW Service outline.

I purchased a VW extended new vehicle warranty from a VW dealer when I purchased my 2010 GTI. The warranty is under written by Alliance.

After speaking to Alliance you DO NOT have to go to a VW dealer to have the car serviced.

After comparing VW Dealership service costs to independents - I'll be going to an independent to service my car.

**master phi** · 28-11-2012, 02:15 PM

VW Sutherland quoted $420 for 15 000 Km service.

Ended up going to exoticars where they quoted $290.

I wonder what costs $420 to change oil and filter and check ups for a car that has done 7 500 Km hmmm...
At any rate I would recommend exoticars for their great price and they used liqui moly oil too.

**boyracer1973** · 28-11-2012, 02:25 PM

Sounds a very reasonable price. I spoke to 3x sydney dealers today and a 15,000km service for a MK6 Golf ranged from $420 - $490 incl GST. I'm all for supporting VW but when compared to an independent - these prices are ridiculous.