To service, or not to service...

**nutrition_nut** · 28-02-2014, 03:37 AM

Hi guys,

Purchasing a VW up! from Melbourne that has just completed 15,000kms and hasn't had the annual service.

I'm from Brisbane and need to drive the vehicle back to Brisbane.

Would you recommend having the service carried out before returning, or just completing it once I'm back here?

Has anyone completed their first annual service for their up in Melbourne, and if so, any recommendations on where to do it? Price?

Looking at picking it up this weekend or early next week.

Thoughts?

**hoi polloi** · 28-02-2014, 06:03 AM

Originally Posted by nutrition_nut

Hi guys,

Purchasing a VW up! from Melbourne that has just completed 15,000kms and hasn't had the annual service.

I'm from Brisbane and need to drive the vehicle back to Brisbane.

Would you recommend having the service carried out before returning, or just completing it once I'm back here?

I'd personally get the service - if for no other reason than the fact that you're about to drive the car 1700km and it'd be good to get everything in order before you drive...

As for costs, ring maybe a couple of dealers and good independent mechanics and get a few quotes

**brad** · 28-02-2014, 07:03 AM

^^^
what he said.

At the first service the oil will look like the milky way.

Count on $300-$400.

Seller hasn't got it done because?

**tigger73** · 28-02-2014, 07:24 AM

+1

I would expect the seller to pay for the service if it is even slightly over the 12 months OR 15,000km. Part of supplying the vehicle in a "roadworthy" condition if it's a dealer/ car yard.

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**Lucas_R** · 28-02-2014, 08:47 AM

I would get it serviced (at very least just an oil and oil filter change) for peace of mind before you make the trip back home.

**nutrition_nut** · 01-03-2014, 12:45 AM

Hi Guys, thanks for the heads up. I know Volkswagen has fixed price servicing for the vehicle ($280 for the first 15,000km) but after browsing the forums I've found most people have found they charge more than the listed price. I just don't know of any good mechanics in Melbourne so its going to be really hit and miss for me.

The registration for the vehicle ended today as well as the vehicle is due for a service. Seller just wants a quick sale so I negotiated him down to 9,000 (5dr). I feel its a pretty good deal.

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**Transporter** · 01-03-2014, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by nutrition_nut

Hi Guys, thanks for the heads up. I know Volkswagen has fixed price servicing for the vehicle ($280 for the first 15,000km) but after browsing the forums I've found most people have found they charge more than the listed price. I just don't know of any good mechanics in Melbourne so its going to be really hit and miss for me.

The registration for the vehicle ended today as well as the vehicle is due for a service. Seller just wants a quick sale so I negotiated him down to 9,000 (5dr). I feel its a pretty good deal.

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Hmm, I would buy an engine oil, the oil filter and start looking for any mobile mechanic nearby. Called him and explained the situation that I already have an oil and the filter, asking him if he had any VW experience and was confident to do the oil change for me. That way you know that the oil and the filter you bought ends up in your engine.

**nutrition_nut** · 01-03-2014, 06:49 AM

Is it only the oil and filter that's changed for the first service?

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**Transporter** · 01-03-2014, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by nutrition_nut

Is it only the oil and filter that's changed for the first service?

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Yes, it is.

The rest is just all fluids check and top up if needed and a visual check and connecting to diagnostic machine, to reset the service interval and check for the software updates and the fault codes.