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    Service sticker shock!

    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.
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    Welcome to the forums!
    The alternatives would be the independent VW specialists. Try Camden GTI
    Performance Tunes from $850
    Wrecking RS OCTAVIA 2 Link

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    • #3
      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?

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      • #4
        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).
        '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
        '01 Beetle 2.0

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        • #5
          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
          Alba European
          Service, Diagnostics and repairs. Mobile Diag available on request
          Audi/VW/Porsche Factory trained tech 25+ yrs exp
          For people who value experience call 0423965341

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          • #6
            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?

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            • #7
              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
              2013 MY13.5 Passat V6 Highline Wagon. Watch this space
              GONE:2017 MY18 Skoda RS169 Wagon w/ Tech & Lux, 2007 VW MKV Golf GTi

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