Yearly service costs $425 ??? Qld.

[Lucas_R]

For comparison - my Audi SQ5 is due for its 3rd service (just a minor service - basically an oil change and check over).

Audi wanted $490.
I rang 2x euro specialists which i have used previously and both quoted just under $300. Car is with one of these workshops today (Newcastle VW Centre).

My mum recently purchased a Renault Clio and it had it's 1st service last week. She was charged $482 for an oil change and check over - absolutely insane. Needless to say, she will be taking it elsewhere next service.

[ope126]

Cheap in comparison to Volvo...
The 2yr / 30,000km service on my previous Volvo V60 T5 R-Design (MY17) was $895!!!

[Lucas_R]

Cheap in comparison to Volvo...
The 2yr / 30,000km service on my previous Volvo V60 T5 R-Design (MY17) was $895!!!

Holy crapoly. What did the service involve?

[Transporter]

Holy crapoly. What did the service involve?

Probably not much. The Volvo parts are one of the most expensive there, including oils.

[ope126]

Holy crapoly. What did the service involve?

Cabin Filter (for Air Quality Sensor) / Brake Fluid (Class 6 LV) / Oil (0W-20 Castrol Edge Professional) / Oil Filter and not much else...

One thing they did every service was take apart the shroud around the cameras (on the windscreen) and clean the lenses / windscreen. Very good idea! As my old B8 Passat had a build up of condensation / dust that was blocking the camera. It took a mighty fight with VW to get this cleaned...

The service / warranty experience with Volvo was very good though!

[Lucas_R]

Just picked up my SQ5 from its 3rd annual service (minor service). Cost was $308.

[Mountainman]

The charges for my Nov 2015 Polo’s 120,000km service in July was:
labour $336
oil $74.58
oil filter $17.90
sump plug $5.00
air filter $37.25
fuel filter $48.00
cabin filter $25.00
spark plugs $128.00
brake fluid $20.00
workshop supplies (?) $3.15
environmental levy $4.00
GST $69.92
TOTAL = $769

[bushman]

Agree, some some good independent VW guys out there., but dont just go to any service shop
Check do they have proper diagnostic equipment. & know what they are doing, with reliable employees
Mine also does race cars, so I feel they are pretty competent.
May not be the cheapest, but still cheaper than dealer, but far better job is done.
Re dealer service, is often done with 457 type employees, underpaid & inexperienced service no matter what they say.
Seen some dodgy stuff, though some dealers might be Ok though.