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  • R36 60K service, what is a reasonable price to pay

    Hi all,
    It's been a while since I have posted and after a slap in the face at my dealership service centre, I thought it was time to leverage the collective minds once again.

    My MY09 R36, which I have loved for near 4 years has hit 60K and it needs a service. I called into my regular VW service dealer who always does a good job and asked for a quote and was told it would cost $2200. My question to the team, is this normal or am I being had?

    I have a 6 year warranty and want to keep the car but not if I have to give blood at service time.

    Looking forward to your responses.


    BillCat
    Billcat: R36 09 Biscay blue sedan, sunroof, satnav, bluetooth, Ipod connection and tints - Love that car!!

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    Try European Autotech at Mona Vale (or other independants). I did my recent 30k service (still under New Car warranty and does not affect it) there and saved ~$200. I'd be going back there for my next 45k.
    Current: | MY09 R36 | Dynaudio | RNS510 SatNav |

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    • #3
      I don't charge more than $1400. Usually around $1250.
      Get another quote from a different dealer if you don't want to use an independent VW specialist.
      Performance Tunes from $850
      Wrecking RS OCTAVIA 2 Link

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      • #4
        2200 is way too much, id say around 1400 or so

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        • #5
          Ask for a break-down of the costs.

          R36s are the most expensive passenger vehicle VW to run, not including the Touareg. The cheapest as far as current model stuff goes being a Golf TDI manual.

          At 60K, you're servicing the DSG and Haldex coupling, replacing spark plugs, the pollen filter, the oil filter, and 6.5L of engine oil, and probably the brake fluid, plus a tyre rotation and balance.

          There's around $400 in just the oil needed.

          You might need pads and rotors as well. It all adds up.
          '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
          '01 Beetle 2.0

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          • #6
            So, I am assuming that the B7 V6 should be around the same price considering the same engine and awd?
            Last edited by booba; 03-10-2012, 06:18 PM.

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            • #7
              Correct.
              '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
              '01 Beetle 2.0

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              • #8
                Thanks to all, great feedback. I will look at independents and some other quotes as long as it doesn't affect my extended warranty.

                BillCat
                Billcat: R36 09 Biscay blue sedan, sunroof, satnav, bluetooth, Ipod connection and tints - Love that car!!

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                • #9
                  laws in australia prevent car manufacturers from voiding your warranty if services at a 3rd party.

                  Originally posted by Billcat View Post
                  Thanks to all, great feedback. I will look at independents and some other quotes as long as it doesn't affect my extended warranty.

                  BillCat

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                  • #10
                    They can if it's not serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations with regards to oils parts and service schedules.
                    '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
                    '01 Beetle 2.0

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                    • #11
                      yep, i forgot to mention that bit which is why i go see a guy that i trust and that was vw and bmw trained.

                      Originally posted by Umai Naa!! View Post
                      They can if it's not serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations with regards to oils parts and service schedules.

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                      • #12
                        I had my 09 R36's 60k done last year @ Barloworld Five Dock. Total was around $1800 for just the standard service - no brakes or any extras needed.

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                        • #13
                          Ouch!!
                          '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
                          '01 Beetle 2.0

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