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    Just got a letter in the mail today saying that since I bought the R36 during a "promotional period" in June this year which I thought just meant free dealer delivery/rego/stamp duty - I also get the first 3 years/45K of servicing free!!

    Anyone else get this letter?
    Pete
    MY13 Octavia vRS TDI DSG

  • #2
    Originally posted by Pana View Post
    Just got a letter in the mail today saying that since I bought the R36 during a "promotional period" in June this year which I thought just meant free dealer delivery/rego/stamp duty - I also get the first 3 years/45K of servicing free!!

    Anyone else get this letter?
    Pana,

    No i havent got it, but i hope it's not a cruel cock-up like the Virginblue lounge membership debarcle!
    Nice little bonus for you though!!
    Cheers,

    Jayse.
    The Fräulein: Black .:R36 Wagon...all boxes ticked!!
    The German Mistress: 2001 Black B5 A4 1.8T

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    • #3
      Ooooh, I'll keep an eye out for that! Everyone loves free stuff.

      Although free servicing will be the only way I take our Passat back to the dealer other than for warranty work...
      -Gloat about my car's fitted options here-

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Jayse View Post
        Pana,

        No i havent got it, but i hope it's not a cruel cock-up like the Virginblue lounge membership debarcle!
        Nice little bonus for you though!!
        Cheers,

        Jayse.
        Hahaha - yeah got that email as well, and the several apologies afterwards!

        Come from VGA in NSW and its not for one specific dealer. It does say to mention the letter when booking it in for service - I hope that doesn't mean they pencil in the work experience student to do the work on the car
        Pete
        MY13 Octavia vRS TDI DSG

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        • #5
          Daewoo cars also had a free servicing and I didn't see more neglected cars like Daewoo were, many of them had engines filled up with the sludge up to the brim.
          I would be watching it closely making sure that oil filter gets replaced and oil is nice and clean after the service.

          Just my 2c.
          Performance Tunes from $850
          Wrecking RS OCTAVIA 2 Link

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          • #6
            I'd ask them to write down what oil they use on the documentation they give you after the service (to "encourage" the service tech to put the correct VW spec oil in the engine, rather than some cheaper non-approved oil).

            Great savings though
            2017 MY18 Golf R 7.5 Wolfsburg wagon (boring white) delivered 21 Sep 2017, 2008 Octavia vRS wagon 2.0 TFSI 6M (bright yellow), 2006 T5 Transporter van 2.5 TDI 6M (gone but not forgotten).

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            • #7
              Yeah this was a genuine Volkswagen offer they ran in June for all business customers so everything should be legit! Hope you're loving the R36!
              Volkswagen Sales Advisor
              Central Coast Volkswagen
              Gosford, NSW 2250
              david.crofton@ccmg.com.au

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Dave8878 View Post
                Yeah this was a genuine Volkswagen offer they ran in June for all business customers so everything should be legit! Hope you're loving the R36!
                Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining or anything but it was never mentioned during the sales pitch or during the pick up....

                And yep, absolutely loving the car
                Pete
                MY13 Octavia vRS TDI DSG

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Pana View Post
                  Just got a letter in the mail today saying that since I bought the R36 during a "promotional period" in June this year which I thought just meant free dealer delivery/rego/stamp duty - I also get the first 3 years/45K of servicing free!!

                  Anyone else get this letter?
                  I'm pretty sure that was the advertised June special (for corporate customers) from VWA. Lucky you! I had it on my previous car (Audi) and couldn't wait that long this time as I had to order my car in May to get it on time.

                  Make sure you ask the dealer for a print-out after each service, of what they have done, because you don't pay they don't give you an invoice. It's the only way to have service records for the free period!
                  R36 Wagon, blue, sunroof, towbar, auto tailgate, MDI, and now with upgraded sound system
                  1969 TL1600 Fastback
                  Suzuki GSX1400, Yamaha XVS1100 Bobber
                  ....fairings are for scooters!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Dave8878 View Post
                    Yeah this was a genuine Volkswagen offer they ran in June for all business customers so everything should be legit! Hope you're loving the R36!
                    Awwww, That's me out then *frowny face*
                    -Gloat about my car's fitted options here-

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                    • #11
                      I got the letter yesterday too. I like the bit that says "as you are aware"... free servicing.. etc.

                      First I heard of it LOL. Still, it will save me a few $ that's for sure.

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                      • #12
                        Hopefully there will be one of those letters waiting for me when I get home from Brisbane tonight. Been working up here all week. Starting to like it actually.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Rocket36 View Post
                          Hopefully there will be one of those letters waiting for me when I get home from Brisbane tonight. Been working up here all week. Starting to like it actually.
                          Hey Rocket, didn't you buy your car before June 09?
                          Unfortunately i think we miss out.

                          Cheers,

                          Jayse.
                          The Fräulein: Black .:R36 Wagon...all boxes ticked!!
                          The German Mistress: 2001 Black B5 A4 1.8T

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                          • #14
                            Yep, i got the letter also. The dealer told me about it at the time I purchased the vehicle. I was told it was available to those that purchased under the corporate discount theme.

                            Either way its a nice bonus
                            Gone...........R36 Icelandic Gray Wagon

                            Specialising in off-topic discussion

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Rocket36 View Post
                              Hopefully there will be one of those letters waiting for me when I get home from Brisbane tonight. Been working up here all week. Starting to like it actually.
                              great place to live and difficult to leave. Glad you have enjoyed it...
                              V6Passat
                              Here now!

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