Cost of Servicing

[Blue B6]

I am sorry if this has been asked before, however I had my first service today on my V6 at 5000kms (6 months) and it was well over $300 for what I can see as oil and a filter change. What has been other Passat owners experience? I am not whinging about the cost but I do feel it was a bit on the high side.

[VolksFlagon]

Was this an unscheduled service? I thought that the 1st service was not until 15k.

[SmutsGTI]

VW don't get out of bed for less than $300 in my experience. The cheapest service for my wifes Golf Trendline was well over 300. I get a real mechanic to do it for around $170 ( yes with oem parts ) now she's out of warranty

Smuts

[Blue B6]

Was this an unscheduled service? I thought that the 1st service was not until 15k.

The first service in the manual is the delivery inspection service which states 6 months or 7500kms. I am not sure if the service intervals on the V6 are different.

[rark]

When our Passat was delivered, the first service is I was told to get was at 15,000KM. The VW manual states a service at 7,500KM required (delivery inspection service), but it does not void your warranty if you skip this one.

[Blue B6]

When our Passat was delivered, the first service is I was told to get was at 15,000KM. The VW manual states a service at 7,500KM required (delivery inspection service), but it does not void your warranty if you skip this one.

I know modern oil is good however i would rather change the oil earlier and have the car checked over.

[slitko]

Did our 15000K service today and paid $469

[rark]

I know modern oil is good however i would rather change the oil earlier and have the car checked over.

But I'm 400km from our nearest VW dealer, and I paid for a quality car that didn't need servicing every 5000km.

I take your point though, but I plan to change vehicles at the end of the warranty period anyway.