30,000KM Servicing Costs.

[dieterbohlen]

Two months ago - Euro Elite around the $300 mark from memory (everything you mention minus the pollen filter as that was done prior)... $200 cheaper than Wangara VW even with a massive % off from them as a 'VIP' customer

The only thing I'm concerned is not doing car service at the dealership.
Will it void VW warranty? The only reason I wanted to do all my services at the dealership is to keep the books in order in case if I need to resell the car I would have some proof of "legal" service. Not sure if value will go down if I don't service the car by VW dealership - this kind of giving sense of comprehensive service and piece of mind, doesn't it?

[nat225]

i believe any independent mechanic with MTA approval by law can service your car without loosing the warranty, as long as the log book requirements are complied; ie: correct vw502.00 or vw504.00 oil, meet min intervals, etc etc...

[Bel]

As above... Won't void your warranty. I had previously had every service (including interval services) at the dealership.... For what they actually do the cost is over the top but I will say service was great and I always got a free loan car etc. I changed over to euro elite after reading a bit about them on here.
If cost isn't a consideration and you want VW stamps through out ur log book then stick with the dealerships.... But for me $650 (including "VIP" discount) vs $300 made it a no brainer to have my service else where last time.

[dieterbohlen]

Thanks for replies.
I've been thinking about doing service at the dealership while 3 year warranty is on and then may consider other mechanics.

The question is: Melville is offering service for $494 while John Hughes charges $602 for the same five components that are on the list.
Does Melville's service department cuts corners and does lesser quality job or John Hughes simply overcharges for the same quality and service?

Thanks

[Bel]

It's a log book service, I would assume they all do it by the book (even the independents do it by the book). Think they charge what they think they can get away with, it's not especially regulated.

Someone on here may have insider info though.......

[Umai Naa!!]

Prices are usually based on what their immediate competitors are charging.

[walbjj]

just had my 30k km done at european autotech for my mk 6 gti. i brought my own oil, and all up it cost me $230. bill buckle wanted $400 if i remember correctly.

[stevie]

Can't believe VW charge $50+ to rotate wheels....

[Umai Naa!!]

Including balancing?

[bugsalanko]

Started grabing quotes today for my 30 000km service.
Most oustanding for all the wrong reasons was Austral with a figure of $565- no hire car or tyre rotation.

[laggster]

Hi Guys,
Do I have the highest price so far?
I just got a quote for the 30,000km service for a MK6 GTi at North Shore Volkswagen (formally Chatswood Classic Cars).
$675 . Free access to complementary vehicle. At that price, looks like I'm paying for it anyway.

[walbjj]

Hi Guys,
Do I have the highest price so far?
I just got a quote for the 30,000km service for a MK6 GTi at North Shore Volkswagen (formally Chatswood Classic Cars).
$675 . Free access to complementary vehicle. At that price, looks like I'm paying for it anyway.

did u laugh at them? i guess they need to make some money back seeing as they built that flash new building and all

[Lucas_R]

Hi Guys,
Do I have the highest price so far?
I just got a quote for the 30,000km service for a MK6 GTi at North Shore Volkswagen (formally Chatswood Classic Cars).
$675 . Free access to complementary vehicle. At that price, looks like I'm paying for it anyway.

Yikes!! Run...................run far away.

[Transporter]

Hi Guys,
Do I have the highest price so far?

That's too soon to say. The one can only answer that question (reliably) when your car has done some 120,000 km and more, then you may be able to see the true cost of the cheap (and also fixed price) servicing.

But, to be fair, there is no guarantee that when you pay $675 your car will get the best care. Your (everybody's) best option is to find the place you can trust and stick with them.

[Umai Naa!!]

Hi Guys,
Do I have the highest price so far?
I just got a quote for the 30,000km service for a MK6 GTi at North Shore Volkswagen (formally Chatswood Classic Cars).
$675 . Free access to complementary vehicle. At that price, looks like I'm paying for it anyway.

Woah!

I'd love to know what the service entails. Surely they intend on charging you for some non-essential things.