Melbourne Servicing

[spud75]

I have used auto union deutch at oakleigh for 7 years. They know their VAG cars. Lender car if you book early enough and close to train station. Not north/west though.

Just took my RS in for its first 5k oil change.

[Shred]

I have used auto union deutch at oakleigh for 7 years.

What's their pricing like? My RS is due for it's 30K service and I'm not too keen to try Skoda's dealership network again. Took it to Lance Dixon in Doncaster last time and I don't think it's there anymore, plus when I looked at the maintenance report it listed something do with diesel injector's and it's got a TFSI engine!

[stranger2502]

Hey mate,

got the 60k service done on my Passat 4 motion all went well, nice guys, small shop, great service, cheap too, I will use them in the future

[rjg]

Hey mate,

got the 60k service done on my Passat 4 motion all went well, nice guys, small shop, great service, cheap too, I will use them in the future

Thanks mate.

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[spud75]

What's their pricing like? My RS is due for it's 30K service and I'm not too keen to try Skoda's dealership network again. Took it to Lance Dixon in Doncaster last time and I don't think it's there anymore, plus when I looked at the maintenance report it listed something do with diesel injector's and it's got a TFSI engine!

Pricing at Auto Union is fair. Labour not ridiculous as at dealerships, but they do have to make a living out of the business. Timing belt change on A4 1.8 T and A3 1.9TDI both under $1000. Did the belt change on the A3 with 45k (4yrs) service as well, and total was $1350ish. I think Audi wanted that on its own for the belt change.

They do have a policy of using Audi oil for oil changes on cars still under warranty. The 5k oil change on the RS was $75 plus 5L of Audi oil. They do this just to be sure there can never be any argument about warranty issues with manufacturers.

They have never tried to rip me off, at the last 60k service on the A3 I was told about 5k kms left on the front brakes and 8k on the rear. If that had of been Audi it would have been, "the front brakes are worn out and need replacing, and the rears are just about done too, so you should do those while we have the car." Being informed about the car, I know I can get about 6-9months yet out of the A3's brakess, or until the disc sensor comes on, and I should probably do the rears at the same time.

Lender cars are free, just book ahead, but the fuel you use is not. It is an honour system where you put back in what you use.