Hi All!

**verbalhologram** · 13-12-2008, 07:54 PM

Hi Eveyone, I have been looking at these forums for a while and decided to finally post as I am very close to buying a 2008 Polo GTI. I went and had a drive ,brilillinat fun,really put a smile on my face.My question at this stage is surrounding the servicing schedule.I just want to check that this car has had the attention it deserves,so what I need from you guys is an outlinve of the srevice intervals for the GTI,this way I can check that the ownder has done what he should. eg

when should the first service be done,what does it involve).
Also in regards to the warrenty does this need to be taken back to the dealer it was purchased ? Also I live in South West Sydney NSW(Campbelltown area) does anyone know anyone decent to do servicing etc. Am now researching the APR site ,I have really enjoyed your guys threads on chipping etc.

thanks all.

**pixl** · 13-12-2008, 08:03 PM

Hi and welcome to the forums!

According to my manual and from what the dealer told me, first service is 15,000km. Others on here have reported saying the dealer told them to come back at 7,500km, 10,000km or even 1000km. So it varies.

Hope that helps. Good luck!

**verbalhologram** · 13-12-2008, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by pixl

Hi and welcome to the forums!

According to my manual and from what the dealer told me, first service is 15,000km. Others on here have reported saying the dealer told them to come back at 7,500km, 10,000km or even 1000km. So it varies.

Hope that helps. Good luck!

Cool thanks mate.Do you need to take it back to dealer for servicing,or can you have it done else where.Probably really silly question but are initial services covered by warranty? If not I will need to find someone around the Campbelltown area to do this.

**NickZ** · 13-12-2008, 08:46 PM

No you don't. But if you don't take it to VW, make sure it is someone who uses the proper VW parts and correct oils etc.

The first official service is 15000km or 12 months, whichever comes first. I change oil and filter every 7500km out of personal preference.

**verbalhologram** · 13-12-2008, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by NickZ

No you don't. But if you don't take it to VW, make sure it is someone who uses the proper VW parts and correct oils etc.

The first official service is 15000km or 12 months, whichever comes first. I change oil and filter every 7500km out of personal preference.

Cool thanks Nick,good to know.Also can someone let me know if the stock standard cd player and 6 speaker sound system are half decent as I didn't try them this morning.Is the stereo a repuputable brand?

**Ben_GTI** · 13-12-2008, 09:09 PM

Yea it isn't too bad.... you'll never get the VL turbo panel vibrations, but its all good for my purposes.

**FL00DY** · 15-12-2008, 12:16 PM

Hi verbalhologram, welcome to the Forum.

Just a heads up, VW has just opened at Wakeling's in C'town. They are next to Skoda and will be building a brand new showroom in the next few months with servicing as well.

I live in Narellan so if you want to check anything out on the GTI, or go for a spin just let me know.

**Golf Loon** · 15-12-2008, 01:12 PM

We are just round the corner from the new VW dealership on Blaxland Rd.

We are VW / Audi specialists and are happy to look after your VW if you dont get looked after at the dealership, or want a change.

Its good for business for us to have the new dealership around the corner and a sign that thyings are changing out here in the west with regards to what people are driving.

Polo GTI is a top car, I`d have one if I didn`t have 2 kids

**verbalhologram** · 15-12-2008, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Golf Loon

We are just round the corner from the new VW dealership on Blaxland Rd.

We are VW / Audi specialists and are happy to look after your VW if you dont get looked after at the dealership, or want a change.

Its good for business for us to have the new dealership around the corner and a sign that thyings are changing out here in the west with regards to what people are driving.

Polo GTI is a top car, I`d have one if I didn`t have 2 kids

Thanks Golf loon and Floody,would be great to catch up with at some stage. I will definatey consider your offer of having you look after my car,great to hear that you both are nice and close by and im sure I will have many questions after this weekend.
cheers

**Piotr** · 15-12-2008, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by verbalhologram

Cool thanks Nick,good to know.Also can someone let me know if the stock standard cd player and 6 speaker sound system are half decent as I didn't try them this morning.Is the stereo a repuputable brand?

Stereos is half decent and has 8 speakers.

Originally Posted by Golf Loon

Polo GTI is a top car, I`d have one if I didn`t have 2 kids

I've 2 kids and they fit fine in the back.