HELP!! Battery and Other Bora Problems

[Mr_Drozz]

I just went to pick up my Bora today, where I just got the 165,000 kms service done. The service guy tells me that after lunch the battery died and won't take charge... so I'm up for a new battery.

This sounds fishy to me, that it died while they where servicing it.. am I wrong?? are there any tests I can do to find out?

Also They said I need new rotars and pads costing about $950 which I guess sounds about right... how much would it cost me to get better rotars and pads?

[TopBloke]

that sound quite alot for rotors and pads. i maybe wrong. You could save abit of money doing it yourself. rotors and pads are not that hard to do

[h100vw]

Take it to Batteryworld or someone else that does free battery checks. Is that for front and back brakes?

Gavin

[Treza360]

As Gavin said, batteryworld or similar shoulld do a free test of your battery.
I just replaced my battery the other week as it died over the weekend at the mechanics, we then jumped it and it was good for about another week but then I listened to the radio for an hour whilst I washed it and it died again. Replaced with a 560CCA maintenance free battery for less than $200 with a three year replacement warranty.
Is that rotors and pads price just for fronts, backs or both? Not sure on your rotor sizes but it's a better price than the $550 odd per front rotor not including pads or anything else that I got quoted for the R.
Cheers,
Trent

[Mr_Drozz]

This is the quote I recieved from the dealer
Serpintine belt requires replacing (Cracked) $165.00
Front Brakes require new rotors and pads $974.00
Front lower control arms are worn out and require replacing $284.00

It doesn't say anything about labour... not sure if its included

[gpk_gti]

oe belt from South yarra spares costs $80.
pads cost me about $200 odd bucks last time and I really doubt the discs are that worn let alone cost that much.what about machining?

id be looking at a local euro mech shop.
is this a vw dealer?

[h100vw]

[QUOTE=Mr_Drozz;269154]This is the quote I recieved from the dealer
Serpintine belt requires replacing (Cracked) $165.00
Front Brakes require new rotors and pads $974.00
Front lower control arms are worn out and require replacing $284.00

It doesn't say anything about labour... not sure if its included[/QUOTE

That's mega money for the brakes.
Call 000 and get the Police onto them!!

The rear bushes go in the wishbones and they were $90 a pair for TT ones from Audi 2 years ago. Fitting would be an hour a side plus an alignment.

Not sure on the price of the belt but fitting wouldn't be very long.

The brakes would be an hour all up in labour, again can't comment on the cost of the parts but at nearly a grand, it seems really expensive.

Gavin

[gpk_gti]

took longer to remove the under tray than putting the belt on.... push the tensioner with a big metal rod,,,and hey presto! new belt!!! 20min max!

call these guys for parts prices.

http://www.hsy.com.au/html/services.html

oe parts at realistic prices.

[Mr_Drozz]

That's mega money for the brakes.
Call 000 and get the Police onto them!!

The rear bushes go in the wishbones and they were $90 a pair for TT ones from Audi 2 years ago. Fitting would be an hour a side plus an alignment.

Not sure on the price of the belt but fitting wouldn't be very long.

The brakes would be an hour all up in labour, again can't comment on the cost of the parts but at nearly a grand, it seems really expensive.

Gavin

Thats what I thought!!!

Does anyone know of any members who work for a VW Dealership service department, I liked to know if it's normal

[gpk_gti]

normal for vw service dept to over charge?? ........... um,yes.

[MRJZ]

Cant be bothered reading half the thread, serpentine belt is $80 bux plus a 20min fit max by a "competant mechanic".

I have an 01 4motion, I payed $200 for EBC green pads for the front and 260 for slotted rotors.

You are being ripped off.

[h100vw]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-GOLF-PASSAT-VR6-Drilled-Grooved-Brake-Discs-288mm_W0QQitemZ300286484624QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item300286484624&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

from gsfcarparts.com guessing you are a 4-motion

62374 BRAKE DISC-VENTED 312mm BORA with 16" wheels 35.00 Add
62374F BRAKE DISC-X DRILLED 312m BORA with 16" wheels 47.50 Add

Gavin

[Golf Loon]

That is too much money mate.

Are you near Wangara?

I have done business with Joe at Golfwagen and he knows his stuff and has been fair with me.

[Mr_Drozz]

That is too much money mate.

Are you near Wangara?

I have done business with Joe at Golfwagen and he knows his stuff and has been fair with me.

I'm about 250kms away, definetly worth a look though.... I'll get in touch with him.... Thanks

[Jmac]

Geez times must be getting hard, them prices are steep. As for the Battery anything over 3yrs and you are on borrowed time. I drop test all batteries during service, which can show up great at the time of the test, any sign of weakness then the client should know otherwise like i say over 3yrs and the batts can just say tata and its normally at he worst time If you have taken the car to a dub dealer they can supply a printout as do Batteryworld and the likes, i personally dont like the plastic covers and thermal covers. They are for thermal effiency, but i dont think that applies over here.