First service prices in Sydney?

[JonW]

Just had the call from my dealer and they wanted $450 for the first service. It sounded like a lot to me and after me asking if they could do better they knocked 7.5% off and came back with $416.

As usual it sounds a lot for not much work (simple oil change) and a lot of checking things on a newish car. Ive only done just over 5ks

Anyone got a better price recently?

If people prefer to email or PM me that's cool, I know not everyone like to share prices online.

[dubstyle]

You should ask them if they are part of the VW capped price servicing program.

It is optional for dealers to take on the capped price but I know most in Melbourne have.

The Capped price 15,000kms service for a Polo GTi at this month is $351. (This will vary slightly from month to month depending on price of oil and consumables)

[JonW]

Interesting, I thought the capped price service was only available to those who bought MY13 cars and you had to take it out when you picked up the car, or do I have the wrong end of the stick?

[dubstyle]

I've got a mate that is a service manager of a dealership in country victoria and they are doing capped price servicing on all vehicles up to 5yrs old.

Metro dealers tend to do things differently. Ask your dealer if capped price applies to your vehicle and if not, why not. They want your business. There certainly isnt any money to be made in selling cars anymore so they are desperate for the service work.

[llai8501]

Getting my first service this Saturday at ExotiCars in Parra, I'm expecting sub $350 mark. Ill let you know when I get the bill!

[staz88]

Getting my first service this Saturday at ExotiCars in Parra, I'm expecting sub $350 mark. Ill let you know when I get the bill!

I'd be getting a quote first.

[llai8501]

Got me nervous! I'll call them now.

[llai8501]

Quick phone calls and the prices came in!

Obviously parts not covered by warranty are separate, for labour and GST for a first service prices are:

- Chatswood VW $440
- European Autotech Mona Vale $340
- ExotiCars Parramatta $"about 300"

Looks like I made the right choice!

[danielv10]

Hey Jon, my first service was done by exoticars for $290 IIRC. Arthur is a top bloke and I felt a whole lot more relaxed leaving my car with them than the apprentices at the dealership. VW denlo wanted $450 and not a cent off.

[cappuccino]

go independent, the dealers charge too much and go a **** job.

ive heard good things about exoticars too.

ramspeed quoted me 300, im yet to decide who is doing my first service, im probably going ramspeed, they got good rep, clean and well equiped workstation and work on some impressive cars, check out their blog