15,000km Service Cost from Each Dealer Outlined

[AdamD]

Got a special "trade" deal with Paul Wakelings at Campbelltown. I supplied my own oil and the 15000 service cost me $197.00.

It helps when you know one or two people there and help them with some diesel diagnostics.

That's got to be a record for a dealer service, Stu!

[DKC]

My 15k service at Barloworld Five Dock cost $330.

[Pullstarter]

Same with mine 4800 on clock, 12 month but cost $455 at Lennock VW ACT (dealer)

Wow you really went to Lennock??? Go to Canberra VW Centre at Tuggeranong or Belconnen. Same service would have cost you under $300 and been done by a mechanic who actually give a toss.

[walbjj]

My 15k service at Barloworld Five Dock cost $330.

really? why so cheap? must be a reason

[DKC]

I just called a few different VW dealers and found $330 one of the cheaper ones.

[Umai Naa!!]

That's not bad at all for a dealer.

[kengman]

Hi guys,

My first service is coming!! I want to see if there are any alternate places that others recommend before I let my local dealer take my $$$.

What's the best price and where?

Also does anyone know how much a OEM Oil Filter cost? Want to see if it is worthwhile to import some.

Cheers,

Kenny

[walbjj]

Hi guys,

My first service is coming!! I want to see if there are any alternate places that others recommend before I let my local dealer take my $$$.

What's the best price and where?

Also does anyone know how much a OEM Oil Filter cost? Want to see if it is worthwhile to import some.

Cheers,

Kenny

location please?
ive taken my car to european autotech for all my servicing. and my brother took his b5 rs4 there for 7 odd years.
i would look for a well known vag independent. i would avoid stealers if at all possible.
i would also supply ur own oil as it saves u a few dollars if ur worried about costs. oem filters, yeah, maybe, but thats probably more for if u do ur own oil changes regularly.
some guys change their own oils every 5k km at home, so they might have a need to get supplies at a cheaper price.
either way, let us know where in syd ur located, and then we can go from there

[alebonau]

cant remember it as anythign major kenny. have done 34k on my gti and one service was $350 other $400 thats it.

[kengman]

Located in the Hills. I don't mind travelling for a good service.

I got quoted ~ $450 at Artarmon, (Chatswood Classic Cars).

The thing with dealers is, I don't feel like a full service with all the checks is actually done for the extreme price paid.

Some recommendations could help ease my mind. =)