The old dreaded 60,000km service...

[ian]

I guess I'm lucky as i had the whole DSG replaced at 45,000km so it will now be the same time at the timing belt 105.000km by that time i should be driving some thing Else.

[MariusGT]

A friend who does mobile services (with extensive experience at both Porsche (7yrs) and Ferrari (3yrs) dealers - does any cars but specialises in euro) did my 60k service including DSG for well under half the dealer quotes of $1300-1500.

It took him 2 and a bit hours, he doesn't make money from parts- just an honest guy who charges cost plus labour.

He laughed his head off at a dealer service I had done (from looking at my book) where they had done three fifths of f**k all (ie: oil change and oil filter change) and charged close to $600. which didn't include a loan car!

If only there were more like him going around.

[Hawkeye]

Exactly, you got quoted 1.4k from a dealer which is what I was referring. Any independent will be much cheaper, mine was $850 inc timing belt + water pump, but no dsg service (manual).

The service book never refers to time to replace a timing belt, but like any moving part it gets old with age and driving around with an old timing belt is risky. The service schedule for the MKV was revised to every 4 years which actually means any golf 2008 or older should have had the belt changed, if you have any doubts just contact your local dealer.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...lar-34938.html

I checked this with my local dealer after my wife's 2009 TDI was serviced at 45,000kms and his reply was:

"The manufacturer made these decisions to extend the time frame for the
toothed belt, as long as it hasn't reached the 105,000km range, it can be up
to 7 years, their belief is that the belt can last 7 years without any
concerns.

The belt is checked from 60,000kms onwards and replaced no later than 105,000kms/7 years or sooner if required."

So it looks like they have revised their original thoughts which were in our service books and the dealer suggested checking the service schedule that is attached to your service invoice as it has the latest details of what is required.

[Blue Flog]

Try Volkswerk At Greensborough. My 60 cost $580 with brake fluid change, pollen filter,plugs as well as normal stuff. MkV GTI.

[Njay]

Another place to try of your on the eastern side, is Paul from euroworks 95603326 tell him you know. Neru and he will give a bit of a discount

[MariusGT]

Try Volkswerk At Greensborough. My 60 cost $580 with brake fluid change, pollen filter,plugs as well as normal stuff. MkV GTI.

and here i was wondering if there were more decent honest service guys/groups out there.. good to hear!

to be exact - my 60k including DSG was $550 incl GST.

to all the dealers out there quoting approx triple that..... &^%&$%^!!!!!!!!!!!! seriously.