Golf 2008 GTi service 105k ... Is it worth it ?

[Chucky007]

Hi,

Need some help. Just got quoted $1900 for the 105k service of the above car. Is it worth it?

Thanks
Chris


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[nat225]

Hi,

Need some help. Just got quoted $1900 for the 105k service of the above car. I think they change the timing belts and some other big stuff. Is it worth it?

Thanks
Chris


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you will value the new belt replacement if you keep using the aged one and then it snaps (then new engine needed).

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[nightphotographer]

You really need to state what that includes - for example, that's about $500 overpriced if you're only due oil, filter and timing belt kit. However if that includes brake fluid, pollen filter and water pump then I'd say it's about spot on. It's the most expensive service you'll have to do and if you're DSG then the 120k isn't much better.

[brad]

Hi,

Need some help. Just got quoted $1900 for the 105k service of the above car. Is it worth it?

Quoted by who? Dealer, local generalist garage or Independant VW specialist?

What have they quoted for?

Is the car good or a POS?

Can you do some yourself?

It's low mileage for the age, the timing belt should have been done at around 5yrs - if so, it isn't due until 2018.

Without knowing the service history of the vehicle it's a bit hard to help.

[Chucky007]

It was quoted by VW dealership in castle hill @$1950 as per pic. Anybody you know who can do it cheaper the same stuff who is reliable and good? The car is real good cons. Have had no other issues since new. I'm on the north side of the bridge. Thanks for any help.


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[brad]

So, has the timing belt been done previously? If so, you might be able to delay that.

There's a "recommended repairers" sub forum to browse through.

Try
BWA at Seven Hills

Steve Natoli (mobile mech) 0420447225

Quixspede North Sydney

European Autotech in Mona Vale

RamSpeed Seven Hills

Metro Mechanical in Marrickville

[nat225]

thats at least 500 more than most vw services.

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[Umai Naa!!]

It's not a cheap engine to do a belt on.

Several pulleys to replace.

[Chucky007]

Thanks everyone. The timing belt has not been done before. Will try those businesses for a quote. Really appreciate the info.


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[nightphotographer]

Yeah - timing belt services are every 7 years or 105k (whichever is first) so you tick both boxes.

If you take brake fluid out that's ~$150 - but you may be due it (every 2 Years as per VW/Audi Service Schedule)

You might as well do the water pump, but if not, they will inspect it for seizing, leaks etc. If you opt not to do the water pump then that's about another $350 off.

In my experience (especially in regional Australia) I'd take it to VW, as they'll do about 5-10 of these services daily, every day. Opposed to other garages that may get 1-2 a week. We've had companies here locally charge $800 more than VW have, purely because they spent the entire day guessing how to do the job (but like I said, that's regional).

[Umai Naa!!]

I would strongly recommend doing the pump. They seem to be very prone to bearing failure on these engines. In the examples I've seen, they were very lucky not to throw the belt and junk the cylinder head. And these happened well before the belt was due.

But not doing it won't save you $350. They're only $150, and about 2 minutes to swap over once the belt's off.

[brad]

In my experience (especially in regional Australia) I'd take it to VW, as they'll do about 5-10 of these services daily, every day. Opposed to other garages that may get 1-2 a week. We've had companies here locally charge $800 more than VW have, purely because they spent the entire day guessing how to do the job (but like I said, that's regional).

I understand what you are saying - it makes sense for regional as the workshop demographic & pay rates are very different from most capital cities.

In Sydney, the dealerships charge lots for an apprentice to work on the car. Specialist independents seem to have a more skilled workshop and because they are small, appear to take more responsibility at a technician level for the work they do.

[Umai Naa!!]

Specialist independents also have apprentices who pretty much do the bulk of the service work.

Let's not kid ourselves here.

[brad]

Specialist independents also have apprentices who pretty much do the bulk of the service work.

Let's not kid ourselves here.

True, but I still appreciate the fact that I can have a chat to the person who will work / worked on my vehicle.