What happens at a 3,000km Check?...

[fame_fame]

Taking my Tiguan Adventure in for its 3,000km check to the stealer on Friday in Sydney.

So what happens here?...

Do they just drop oil and plug in and check everything?...

Any help would be appreciated.

Ta.

[h100vw]

Is there actually a check? I dont reckon there is.

You dont need to take it back until the dash tells you to.

[Umai Naa!!]

It's complimentary.

Some dealers it's 1,000, some 1,500, some pick a different interval.

It's just a quick checkover, and a chance for you to mention any concerns.

[fame_fame]

Bewdy Thanks very much

It's complimentary.

Some dealers it's 1,000, some 1,500, some pick a different interval.

It's just a quick checkover, and a chance for you to mention any concerns.

[tigger73]

What it is (whether good or bad) is a way for the dealership to introduce you to the service department.

[Tuan]

Tyre kick, mechanic test drive, car wash (scratches included).

And I am being serious about the last one ... make sure you say NO CAR WASH if you care for your car - this is especially so if they have those automatic car wash machines out the back.

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

What it is (whether good or bad) is a way for the dealership to introduce you to the service department.

LOL and will try to spin rubbish like it's better for warranty, etc.

Who actually takes their car to VW for services? I would take it to a trusted, licensed mechanic and use good oils such as Liquid Molly and it would end up cheaper.

[Tuan]

There is no question that it will be easier to get warranty/goodwill claims (out of warranty) if your car has been serviced at a dealership all its life.

[Umai Naa!!]

Dealer servicing has its advantages and perks, and that's speaking as an independent repairer.

[Transporter]

There is no question that it will be easier to get warranty/goodwill claims (out of warranty) if your car has been serviced at a dealership all its life.

...or you could miss on some warranty job(s) done during the warranty, as they can for many reasons overlook some faults. I saw it happen and not just once and not only on the Vdubs.

But, I agree with you, it can sometimes speed up the process of some goodwill repairs, mainly the smaller ones, because we are all covered under our consumer law against expensive repairs. I'd just use the word "it's not unreasonable to expect that the car that's only done for example 120,000km should need a new turbo or the DSG or the expensive engine repairs. The same would be valid if the car is 8 years old and done fewer km than average. As long as the car was serviced as per manufacturers requirements. More on ACCC website.

So, either the way you won't miss on the goodwill warranty. I don't know why they still call it the goodwill warranty?