30,000KM Servicing Costs.

[Diesel_vert]

I failed to mention that not all undesirable gases have odours that a human can detect. An activated carbon filter should be able to capture such gases as well.

Do we know if VW use a different filter in Australian cars?

I do not believe that to be the case. The filter media of an activated carbon product is usually grey in appearance, whereas the filter media of an ordinary cabin filter is usually white.

If it's the same filter world wide, then I defer to VW's service schedule booklet, page 11, which states "The dust and pollen filter is replaced on vehicles with more than 60,000km in 2 years, except Polo and Up!"

In general, manufacturers usually specify a replacement interval for cabin filters (carbon activated or not). Volkswagen of course, have their own recommendations, depending on the individual market.

I leave it for any owner to decide whether to follow that schedule, or whether they make their own determination as to when it should be replaced (if at all).

[philipyoung]

As mentioned above by Brad - the pollen filter can be ordered and delivered to your door for approx $20. Just a few weeks ago i ordered 2x of them from the UK and they were delivered in about a week. This is the filter for a MK6: VW Sharan Tiguan Cabin Pollen Filter Active Carbon Mann Hummel 1K2819653 | eBay

You can "blow" the filter out all you like to remove dust/dirt etc, but you wont get rid of the stench unless you get a new filter.

Hi Lucas, does the filter in your eBay link fit golf mk6? I was looking through the details and it only mentions Tiguan and sharan. I was after a few pollen filters but the description does not clearly state compatibility to golfs

[Umai Naa!!]

Yes, it does.

Add a B to the part number if you want a carbon-activated one.

[Lucas_R]

As mentioned above - yes its the right one. Part number is correct and its exactly the same shape/size etc as the original one.

[philipyoung]

Thanks for the replies guys - I'll be ordering my filters now

[sVWatt]

$600 for 30k service. Repaired a puncture. Rotated the four wheels and washed / valet car. Added bosch wiper blades.

[walbjj]

$600 for 30k service. Repaired a puncture. Rotated the four wheels and washed / valet car. Added bosch wiper blades.

seems like a stealership price. a puncture repair is maybe $30 tops. teh 30k km service is $250 from a vag independent, wipers are $50 from wiperblades.uk. decent car wash is maybe $50.

[sweep]

Does anyone have a recommendation on where I should go for a year 2 GTI to service in the inner west of Sydney?

[brad]

Beyond Limit Autos at Rydalmere? Some people would class that as inner west. As an ex-Glebe resident Inner west stops at Leichardt in the West & the outer edge of balmain for me.

here's a mobile guy that's based around Five Dock. Somebody will know his number - he has a good rep.

[minke]

Goto VW Liverpool. Ask for Daniel.

[ian]

I used to get my Gt Golf serviced here a lot cheaper than at the dealer and they only use German products Liquid Molly
RamSpeed Automotive (Hills), Seven Hills Sydney - Vehicle Body Work

[sweep]

Sorry I should have been more specific, inner west area meaning Petersham, Marrickville, Ashfield type area.

Thanks for the suggestions though!

[brad]

A mate of mine gets his M3 serviced at a great place in Marrickville. I'll ask him if te do VWs as well.

[brad]

Try this place

Metro Service Centre. 1-3 Edinburgh Rd (Cnr Edgeware Rd) Marrickville. The number is 9519 3858. They do all makes

It's old school workshop but my mate reckons his M3 has never run better.

[sweep]

Thanks!

I'll ring around and see what I can get done!