T5 Auto gearbox WEAK?

[Tornado T5]

$600 is excessive.

I suggest you get a second opinon from A & B Automotive Remanufacturing at Dandenong.

http://www.abautomatics.com.au/index_files/Page386.htm

Given that all they are doing is changing fluid and filters, $200 would be nearer the mark.

Regards,

Scott

Would this have any effect on my warranty considering I have 1 year or 40K to go? I must add I have no probs (touch wood) at all with my gearbox, I just like pre-emptive maintenance and I don't know what I'll do re a change over considering it's a 5 yr finance and it's only 2 years gone next month.

Edit, just fired off an email to your link to ask for an estimate, thanks.

[Silver Caravelle]

Hi Tornado T5,

I wouldn't have thought that your warranty should be affected, but it would certainly worth verifying. From a Trade Practices Perspective, a 'third party' (eg non dealer) can service without voiding a manufacturer warranty. Also A&B do most of the European brand's/dealer's warranty work including VW.

I suppose you could also ask the dealer to match the quote that you receive from A&B.

Regards,

Scott

[Tornado T5]

I'll post the quote once I receive it.

[Tornado T5]

I thought I'd add to this post rather then start a new one. Had the 60K service today. I had requested a gearbox fluid change however unfortunately the kit failed to include the filter. Turned out not to be such a problem as on investigating a knocking sound I had reported coming from the front left when making right hand turns the service guys found I need to replace the left drive shaft, luckily under warranty.

So it goes back on 1/7/09 for the gearbox fluid change and drive shaft replacement and I'll be loaned a Caddy with DSG box, which I'm really looking forward to.

P.S. Never got a reply quote from A&B for the fluid change.

[Silver Caravelle]

Disappointing that A&B did not respond to your email. Perhaps phone them if you want follow up.

Regards,

Scott