First Service 1yr GTI

[ConR]

Chatswood Classic offers loan cars. Quite a wait on one though. Around 7 weeks. Was $420 for me.

Alas, I've stopped taking my car there. I'm done with dealers. Will take it elsewhere for the next service.

[T Go]

Have only done 7k.

Thats got to be only oil and filter.... cant be more than $200 right???

[nat225]

the castrol slx oil itself is already around $100.

+ loan car
+ oil filter
+ labour ($100/hr?)
+ consumptions
+ car wash n vacuum
+ dealer stamp

non dealers can do $150-$200 without the castrol slx but other vw approved oil + oem filter, but no extras as above.

[dom123]

I know matt from camden gti does provide hire cars but depends on how busy he is /availability. Go out to him check out his spanking new workshop and get the work done for a decent price!

[brad]

the castrol slx oil itself is already around $100.Wakelings use Valvoline SynPower XL-III 5w-30 504.00/507.00. Depending on who is serving at Wakelings, they will charge anywhere from $72 - $90 (their pricing is absolutely bizarre & inconsistent

+ loan car Don't know. never needed one for a service
+ oil filter ~$18-$25 depending on who serves you
+ labour ($100/hr?) $110 IIRC
+ consumptions Consumables?? ~$15
+ car wash n vacuum they run it through a car wash. It doesn't get dried & the wheels will still be dirty - avoid unless you like swirl marks in your paint. I could have had a free wash every week & only ever had 1.
+ dealer stampI don't believe they charge for this. But now you've said it, I'm sure they'll try & charge for it soon

non dealers can do $150-$200 without the castrol slx but other vw approved oil + oem filter, but no extras as above.

Don't forget ENVIRONMENTAL = $15; sump plug & washer = $3. They charge about an hours labour & they do an ECU scan

[brad]

Thats got to be only oil and filter.... cant be more than $200 right???

I assume he's up to 12 months already. Even if you've only done 1000km, you still have to get the full treatment.

[elisiX]

Just got mine serviced for it's 15k @ VW McGraths Sutherland and I believe the cost was $465 or thereabouts. Thankfully I have my first 45,000km free after pushing an issue with them. Basically they ****ed us around massively on delivery and a few other things. Negotiated the servicing as compensation.

[Romp]

We talking the 7500km check or the 15k kms first service?

Either way i take mine to derek at european autotech ... Cheaper, he cares, i can hang at the beach while i wait and i can buy extra goodies, and he wont judge my mods

[walbjj]

yep, derek serviced my brothers b5 rs4 for many years. no issues or complaints about him. he will look after the gti as well

[Prestige_GTI]

Hey guys,

Honestly and considering the increasing costs of running a Volkswagen Service department how much do you think a 15,000km service should cost?

This is the cost I have for my closest dealership
2010 VW Golf 2.0TDI DSG

Labour $148.50
Parts $48 .14 (Oil filter, sump plug and washer additive?)
Oil $83.16
Env $6.60
MISC $6.60

Total Price including GST $293.00

Now I have called a few other dealerships to get a price comparision and most quotes were between $350-$420

I went into my dealership and they said that increasing costs are causing massive issues in the industry and they wont be able to hold those prices for much longer! They will eventually have to up their rates!

He also said they have quite a lot of customers from the city do day trips because they can drive 3 hours and still save
money! PLus they get a nice day in the country! Wow i couldnt see myself going that far but i guess it makes since! And i believe country dealers would probably care more about customers as they do not have as many?

Considering the service interval is 15,000km and that is really a long period is $350.00 a reasonable price to ask? EVen
in a country town such as mine?

What have other people experienced?