VAG Dealership Servicing

[antinora]

Hey i dont know if this is the right section but anyway.
I just rang up Volkwagen Service centre at Five Dock and they said that they will service my car.

Just trying to see if anyone else has had their car serviced by the VW Service centres and if they are expensive

[syncro]

Is it a Golf 2?

Probably could be expensive. Ask!

[antinora]

yeah its a Mk 2 Gti.. 1991

[Golf Loon]

I reckon with an older car its better to look at stuff that needs fixing and address those issues, rather than just changing filters and plugs which may be fine anyway.

Also VW use genuine parts for everything and charge top whack for labour time. Aftermarket parts can be had which are as good as standard, but not as expensive.

[syncro]

Aftermarket parts can be had which are as good as standard, but not as expensive.

I disagree. Genuine parts 99% of the time are better and sometimes they are cheaper.

Another thing is, how many VW dealers have ever worked on a Golf 2?

Buy your filters, plugs etc from a dealer, who will give you the correct ones and take it to a VW specialist mechanic who has worked on old Golfs.

Dont buy anything from a generic parts shop (Repco, Auto One etc).

Don't buy any parts from Brazil, even if they have a German brand name.

You bought a Golf, keep it a Golf.

[antinora]

i know ...well i've booked it in for service on the 18th so we'll see next week thanks guys

[syncro]

Five dock has a good reputation, so I can't see them damaging anything.
Just may be more expensive than alternatives.

[antinora]

yeah i know. Its much closer aswell lol

[Bora Sport]

I'm with you on this one Loon. My experience is that most after market parts that I have used are made by the same company that makes the OEM.

Example: 2 new Brembo VR6 288mm front brake rotors for $180.00 (some years back now). VW wanted over $300.00 each.

[syncro]

I'm with you on this one Loon. My experience is that most after market parts that I have used are made by the same company that makes the OEM.

Example: 2 new Brembo VR6 288mm front brake rotors for $180.00 (some years back now). VW wanted over $300.00 each.

But at least you checked.

[Golf Loon]

Thanks Bora Sport. I`m definately not saying use Repco filters.
BUT a lot of the stuff sold by specialists is from Germany and is the same as OEM parts, but cheaper. Shop around and save $$.

[syncro]

Thanks Bora Sport. I`m definately not saying use Repco filters.
BUT a lot of the stuff sold by specialists is from Germany and is the same as OEM parts, but cheaper. Shop around and save $$.

And sometimes it's dearer.

[Bora Sport]

Yes, there are certainly some parts that I would only buy genuine but with a bit of leg work you can save big dollars.

[Golf Loon]

Shop around.

[syncro]

Shop around.