4 Year Service Costs

[hazrd]

I had my 60k/4 year service (service plus timing belt change) for $1100 on the pog through my local trusted mechanic at 54k's

Called Werribee VW for a quote and they said $880. I was like oh yeah thats not bad, and then they said $1150 for the timing belt on top !!!!

[Drew]

I've booked my 2006 POG in for a 60K service early next week.
Campbelltown VW service centre quoted $850-$900, I called repco and confirmed they could do the same job for $420.
I know where I'm going!

[Transporter]

I've booked my 2006 POG in for a 60K service early next week.
Campbelltown VW service centre quoted $850-$900, I called repco and confirmed they could do the same job for $420.
I know where I'm going!

I would rather go to the independent VW specialist, like Camden GTI

[Drew]

I would rather go to the independent VW specialist, like Camden GTI

Thanks for the suggestion Transporter
What would you say the benefits would be? I called Camden GTI up and they couldn't give me an exact quote but said it wouldn't be more than $600 parts and labor. A part of this price included $120 just for 4 Bosch spark plugs.

[Blitzen]

Thanks for the suggestion Transporter
What would you say the benefits would be? I called Camden GTI up and they couldn't give me an exact quote but said it wouldn't be more than $600 parts and labor. A part of this price included $120 just for 4 Bosch spark plugs.

You have a VW specialist who I know for a fact knows VW's inside out. They have the proper ability to scan and correct the cars diagnostics, and are pretty good blokes too... Take a run down to the workshop and have a look for yourself.

[PeterHBne]

This thread should be closed lest Jimmy read it and get ideas..........

[NickZ]

Thanks for the suggestion Transporter
What would you say the benefits would be? I called Camden GTI up and they couldn't give me an exact quote but said it wouldn't be more than $600 parts and labor. A part of this price included $120 just for 4 Bosch spark plugs.

Repco for $420 with all due respect seems too cheap for a major service - did you ask what oil will they use? A proper VW 502 approved or some cheap stuff? Are they going to use the right oil filter and not a Ryco?

$600 for all parts provided is very reasonable IMO and for the extra $180 you would have peace of mind that your car is being serviced with the right parts by the right people.

[brad]

Thanks for the suggestion Transporter
What would you say the benefits would be? I called Camden GTI up and they couldn't give me an exact quote but said it wouldn't be more than $600 parts and labor. A part of this price included $120 just for 4 Bosch spark plugs.

Drew, i have a Skoda Octavia. I used to get it serviced at the VW dealer in Campbelltown & they quoted the 60,000km for $900+ and after some discussion on what they were actually offering for the money, came down to ~$700-ish.

I eventually had the 60,000km done at Camden GTI & it was significantly less than $700 but I didn't get spark plugs done. Indeed, the correct Bosch spark plugs are $20-$30 each. I was quite satisfied that CamdenGTI used the correct oil & an OEM spec filter. They also scanned my ECU and found a small issue that needs to be looked at by the dealer (N75 fault).

Before committing to Repco, I'd ask them:

• What oil are you using & what VW specification does it comply with? (502.00 at a minimum, 504.00 better still)
• What brand of oil filter will you use? (It should sound German )
• What scan will you do on the ECU? A simple ODBC or a VCDS/VagCom (you want the latter).

Think of your service manual too. A dealer or specialist stamp means a lot more than a firm that services any car that rolls into the workshop.

[Drew]

Hi All,

Thanks for the replies, I've had a couple of busy weeks and totally missed your responses before going ahead with the service.
I ended up doing some more research and was happy to continue with Repco.
I ended up getting Synpower 5w-40 (505.01 from what I can find on the net), and not sure what filter (I plan on doing a change mid service anyway).
Before I saw your feedback about the spark plugs I ended up pulling out the socket set and checking my spark plug type, I called Repco and they were able to fit the exact NGK type that came with the car. The Repco mechanic seemed like a switched on guy, He's an ex-Jaguar mechanic.

From what I can see, the things I may have missed were an ECU check, and a brake fluid bleed (Camden GTI said they do this, while the Repco mechanic said they do it on a per-need basis).

I think next service I'll give Camden GTI a call, it'd be interesting to meet some other enthusiasts and potentially get my ECU scanned.

Having said that - I had a random coincidence where my Tyre pressure warning light came on within an hour after the service. I took it back to Repco and they plugged their diagnostic computer in, they couldn't find any errors and all I needed to do was press the reset button in the middle of the dash!! It's funny as the mechanic said my POG didn't even have tyre pressure sensors. I guess the warning lamp is on some sort of timer that just happened to go off within such a short time after the service!

[brad]

Press what button in the middle of the dash? (a photo would be good)