Golf Mk6 Capped Price Servicing

[nat225]

I dont see real 'capped' prices. Look more like standardised prices.

15k service used to be $330 at denlo parra incl car hire (petrol included too).



But of course the yearly inflation mustbe above 10%. Professionals like lawyers up their fees by 10% a yr.

However i appreciate the small things that they do, ie headlight adjustments / greasing the door hinges, which not all independants do.

[nyc863]

the whole system is only for cars whose warranties started ticking on or after jan 1st 2013, right?

[Lucas_R]

I'll keep getting my car serviced at Audi for now thanks. Much better prices than VW, much much much better service, a loan car included so i can get to work, and i dont need to book my car in 4-6 weeks in advance.

My local VW dealer wanted $420 for my 1yr/15,000km service.....which is essentially an oil change plus basic check over. I got Audi to do it and it was $270.

[walbjj]

It's unwise to pay too little.

my brother has fixed price servicing for his 2011 hilux. he pays $180 a service. usually its about $400. toyota subsidises the dealerships the gap for the 3 yrs/100k km that the fixed price is in place for. hence, why so cheap. so its the same service, just at a subsidised rate

[Transporter]

my brother has fixed price servicing for his 2011 hilux. he pays $180 a service. usually its about $400. toyota subsidises the dealerships the gap for the 3 yrs/100k km that the fixed price is in place for. hence, why so cheap. so its the same service, just at a subsidised rate

...as long as you get the same quality oils, fluids and other parts at the recommended intervalls, then theoretically there should be no problems, but I still remember Daewoo cars with the free servicing that was aslo subsidised and it just didn't work. But, hey it's not all that bad, the car manufacturers know that most new car owners will renew the car every 3-4 years or so, and the rest.......... aaarh you get it.

[spikeyboy22]

Don't get to excited everyone this only covers cars sold since the 1st Jan 2013

[DoggiesUtd]

thats me

[Transporter]

As long as all the work is done according the factory service schedule, I don't see why one should pay more than the advertised price.

Paying too little means/is also demanding cheaper (fixed) prices which leads to cutting corners on the maintenance, as you some poited out, so why do you always have to quote me when you know very well what I mean.

Said think is, that the car manufacturers buckle under the pressure from the competitors and effectively shorten the life of the car (their product) or causing it to cost more later in the unnecessary reapirs, only to sell more and make even a bigger profit in the future, that's where their fixed price servicing going.
I see it unfolding like that; there will be less and less material needed as thei will extend the replacement intervalls to save their cost while people will pay more for the fixed price servicing from meodel to model (at the best) as the years go.

[Diesel_vert]

Paying too little means/is also demanding cheaper (fixed) prices which leads to cutting corners on the maintenance, as you some poited out, so why do you always have to quote me when you know very well what I mean.

You make some valid points, but it doesn't necessarily follow that paying less for maintenance leads to poor maintenance.

Said think is, that the car manufacturers buckle under the pressure from the competitors and effectively shorten the life of the car (their product) or causing it to cost more later in the unnecessary reapirs, only to sell more and make even a bigger profit in the future, that's where their fixed price servicing going.
I see it unfolding like that; there will be less and less material needed as thei will extend the replacement intervalls to save their cost while people will pay more for the fixed price servicing from meodel to model (at the best) as the years go.

There is some truth to what you are saying, but again, it doesn't necessarily follow that lower maintenance costs, or less frequent maintenance, will always compromise the practical service life of a vehicle.

My general point is that one doesn't necessarily need to spend a lot of money in order to properly maintain a car, without undue impact on its service life.

However, it does often require some research on part of the owner - but has been made easier with the internet and online forums, such as this one.

[Transporter]

Re: Golf Mk6 Capped Price Servicing

You make some valid points, but it doesn't necessarily follow that paying less for maintenance leads to poor maintenance.



There is some truth to what you are saying, but again, it doesn't necessarily follow that lower maintenance costs, or less frequent maintenance, will always compromise the practical service life of a vehicle.

My general point is that one doesn't necessarily need to spend a lot of money in order to properly maintain a car, without undue impact on its service life.

However, it does often require some research on part of the owner - but has been made easier with the internet and online forums, such as this one.

I think that you've twisted a bit what I've said; which was, it's unwise to pay too little.

... and I don't consider the VW capped price service as too cheap.

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[Diesel_vert]

I think that you've twisted a bit what I've said; which was, it's unwise to pay too little.

Though it wasn't my intention to put words into your mouth, I think my statements hold true by themselves and I stand by them.

... and I don't consider the VW capped price service as too cheap.

I think it's too expensive most of the time, or, there is better value to be had elsewhere. Like independent workshops for instance (and more often than not, better standards of service too).

[Transporter]

Yes, but I've only commented on the Toyota $130 capped price service as is bellow.
But, it's all good, huh.

Gee even Auto Leaders quoted 215! Wow 410? When my Camry was in fixed price servicing it was 130 for the first four services. It is supposed to be good value not a hold up

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It's unwise to pay too little.

[pepsimax]

I just installed 4 new coil packs ($89), 4 new NGK spark plugs - PFR7S8EG($52) & a new fuel filter ($3. I had the oil/filter change done about 1000km's ago with Penrite Enviro+ ($68 5L + $30 for filter + $50 mechanic) that's like $330

Also cleaned my K&N Air Filter at the same time but what else would I need to do for my car, its just over 45,000kms?

Would it need a carbon clean (inlet valves)?

[grtuned]

Golf Mk6 Capped Price Servicing

For a $130 dollars at Toyota for fixed price servicing all you would get is an oil change stamp the book and Nothing else. Oh yeah and some first year apprentice working on it. Same thing will happen at Volkswagen. Everyone thinks there will be savings but the only thing your paying for is like the Toyota service like I stated. all other stuff like brake fluid will still be required but at an extra cost so in the end all pricing remains the same. And if you choose not to have these items done i guess your resale value will diminish as no one would buy a car that's never had proper servicing.

[walbjj]

For a $130 dollars at Toyota for fixed price servicing all you would get is an oil change stamp the book and Nothing else. Oh yeah and some first year apprentice working on it. Same thing will happen at Volkswagen. Everyone thinks there will be savings but the only thing your paying for is like the Toyota service like I stated. all other stuff like brake fluid will still be required but at an extra cost so in the end all pricing remains the same. And if you choose not to have these items done i guess your resale value will diminish as no one would buy a car that's never had proper servicing.

Actually you would be wrong. The Toyota fixed price services are the normal services performed by the normal mechanics using b the normal schedule. The reason it is cheap is Toyota Australia reimburses each dealership service Centre the gap. Eg. A 2011 Hilux is $180. But the normal cost is about $400. Toyota aust front up the remainder