60,000km Servicing Costs

**Umai Naa!!** · 12-09-2015, 09:44 AM

What car?

**TeamCrash** · 22-09-2015, 08:04 PM

I just had my 4 year service done today. I've only got 32500kms on the clock and it cost $678 at Austral here in Brisbane

**Umai Naa!!** · 23-09-2015, 12:40 AM

The service intervals are 15,000kms, or 12 months, whichever comes first.

The fluids do deteriorate and attract moisture with age, so not a bad idea to still stick to some sort of schedule, whether it be time or distance-based.

**brad** · 23-09-2015, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by jc1186

I have a Noob Question.

If you've only done 32,500kms, why does one have to do the 60,000km Service just because it has been 4 years?

Is it really essential? Or just recommended?

I've just put a deposit down on a 5 year old Mk6 GTI that hasn't had a service for 2 years. It was last due mid last year or at 56,000kms. The thing is it has only just done 50,000kms, and so the guy said he didn't bother because he thinks it's just a marketing ploy to get people to service their cars and pay more money even if it hasn't done the millage.

I don't want to hijack this thread, but should I be worried?

It's something that has always confused me.. though I'm sure there's a simple explanation.

You really should get it done as time makes a difference.

I used to be involved in the aircraft industry. We worked on the number of take offs/landings; distance flown and time. During the downturn when we had aircraft parked at the fence, we still had to do some servicing to keep the airframes & powerplants compliant.

If you aren't doing the mileage then you might be able to push the time out 2-3 months. Alternatively, learn to do the minor service yourself.

**nat225** · 23-09-2015, 08:40 AM

oil and filter are cheap. labour to investigate an engine problem is not. new engine is not cheap at all!

especially with the mk6 gti tsi engine, i change mine at 6 mths interval, the timing chain tensioner uses oil pressure, if you have sludge... well some of us know what could happen..

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**gvern74** · 10-10-2015, 05:37 PM

Hi Guys,
I'm a noob here. Been following the threads awhile now. I've got a mk6 gti dsg that's going for the 60k kms service and I'm in Melbourne. Was looking at the gap between a VW specialist garage and that of the manufacturer/dealer. I'm on the east side so there's a few around here mainly Volkspower in Burwood. Their rates are not any better than d dealers albeit on d high side. Got quoted Doncaster VW for $1,211 ex gst. This is for DSG lube and filter plus standard service. An additional $138.00 for brake service and another $56 for pollen filter service at 2 yearly intervals. Courtesy car is complimentary while d specialist charges $22/day. Volkspower service charges are as follows:
DSG service (inc filter) is $370
Minor service (due a 45000km) is $360
Major service at 60000km is $670, plus the DSG service ($370)
Brake fluid change due every 2 years is $80
Courtesy car is $22 for the day.

Hope you find this helpful. Do share what rates you're getting at for the blokes in Vic locations. Much appreciated. Keep dubbing boyz!

Cheers.

**6tee7** · 20-10-2015, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by gvern74

Hi Guys,
I'm a noob here. Been following the threads awhile now. I've got a mk6 gti dsg that's going for the 60k kms service and I'm in Melbourne. Was looking at the gap between a VW specialist garage and that of the manufacturer/dealer. I'm on the east side so there's a few around here mainly Volkspower in Burwood. Their rates are not any better than d dealers albeit on d high side. Got quoted Doncaster VW for $1,211 ex gst. This is for DSG lube and filter plus standard service. An additional $138.00 for brake service and another $56 for pollen filter service at 2 yearly intervals. Courtesy car is complimentary while d specialist charges $22/day. Volkspower service charges are as follows:
DSG service (inc filter) is $370
Minor service (due a 45000km) is $360
Major service at 60000km is $670, plus the DSG service ($370)
Brake fluid change due every 2 years is $80
Courtesy car is $22 for the day.

Hope you find this helpful. Do share what rates you're getting at for the blokes in Vic locations. Much appreciated. Keep dubbing boyz!

Cheers.

Try Volkstech in Heidelberg West
had all 3 of ours serviced there. great service VERY reasonably priced and excellent service.
No allegiance only very satisfied customer after suffering at the hands of incompetent dealers.

**Martin** · 21-10-2015, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by jc1186

I've just put a deposit down on a 5 year old Mk6 GTI that hasn't had a service for 2 years. It was last due mid last year or at 56,000kms. The thing is it has only just done 50,000kms, and so the guy said he didn't bother because he thinks it's just a marketing ploy to get people to service their cars and pay more money even if it hasn't done the millage.

Ouch!!!

I change the oil on my TSI Skoda and Mazda 3 every 6 months
If you saw the condition of the old oil (particularly from the Mazda) you would not run around for two years without changing the oil,
especially on a turbo car as turbo's operate at very high RPM's - orders of magnitude faster than the engine - lubrication is vital

**DrWHO** · 31-10-2015, 09:29 AM

Called up my selling dealer for a quote for the 60,000Km service first week of December. Even though I've only done 46,000Km it's been 11 months since last service. They want $995!

I think that's steep even for a dealer. Now time to part ways. I'm based in Sydney. Not interested in the cheapest price, the quality of the work done is more important.

Can anyone here recommend someone to service my car?