Service sticker shock!

[Byron Jetta]

Hi all,

Booked my 2006 Jetta TDI in for its 105k service today and was told it will cost $1665. I came here looking for alternatives.

Cheers from Byron Bay.

[Transporter]

Welcome to the forums!
The alternatives would be the independent VW specialists. Try Camden GTI

[Byron Jetta]

Camden isn't exactly convenient for me. I'm in Byron Bay, about 45mins south of the NSW-Qld border. I'll happily travel to the Gold Coast and even Brisbane to get it serviced.

The dealer I usually take it to on the Gold Coast tells me it needs timing belt and water pump replaced at 105,000 kms, but $1,665 seems a tad excessive to say the least. I've seen people vouch for V A Garage at Southport on these forums. Are there any other alternatives?

[Umai Naa!!]

Sounds a little high to me.

~$400 for the service (oil and filter)
~$400 for the timing belt kit, water pump, and coolant.
~4 hours labour at whatever the labour rate is (Probably over $100/hr).

[Jmac]

Yes its high, by the way look after a few cars from Byron, did a Jetta last week that ive looked after for the last 3 yrs but im now based in a shop Brisbane STH so its a bit of a trek, my customer stayed overnight.
Cheers
Jmac

[Byron Jetta]

Hi Jmac,

I don't mind driving up from Byron for the day. I don't have many options. I've got to got at least as far as Southport (V A Garage), so another hour won't kill me. Can I call you on today (Thursday) after 9am to get a price?

[99_FGT]

Text is the best source of contact for Jimmy. Besides, he's busy doing my car today
Webber Prestige & Performance in Coorparoo also rate highly on here