Service cost 2015 81TSI

[alexaescht]

Can replace the rubbers on aero wipers. There's a wiper thread somewhere. (I use Trico TTR-610. Takes a bit of fiddling because they are a bit tight on the metal stiffener - need lube.)

Depends - I know you can replace the rubbers with the ones VW use but for example with the Valeo wipers on my Megane you cannot replace just the rubber due to the way they're designed. Dealer wanted some ridiculous (over $200) amount of money for genuine replacements so the $55 for Bosch ones seemed like a bargain.

[anonymousmoose]

I complained about them changing the cap price service when I bought mine in January and it was changed soon after. As a result my 1st service will be the 2014 price

[anonymousmoose]

my wipers are seriously crappy, have been since about 6months old and the dealer said they all are like that and shrugged. Luckily it doesnt rain much in Aus, or maybe thats the problem LOL.

Why are you not getting them replaced under warranty if they are crappy and the car is 6 months old?

BUT mine were rubbish too but in the WA winter new, they are wipping great! Maybe they just need a bit of rain to settle in or something?

[JonW]

The car is now over 3 years old. At 6 months when I mentioned the wipers the dealer said its not the wiper its the dirt on them and the screen - hence no replacements. And you can see my posts on the wipers threads that i cleaned them and did all sorts of wipes to the screen and that fixes them for a short time, but later the judder and smearing returns, they is what they is it seems if you leave your car outside like I do.

[WillS]

Hi guys,

My Polo was bought from Solitaire Autos. However Southern Volkswagen have indicated they can do a considerably better price plus throw in a free loan car (Solitaire charge $45/day). Anyone have any feedback for me about what I might be getting myself into here? I understand Southern are an authorised VW dealer but my only issue is whether this will negatively affect resale value, and secondly, whether this could potentially open a can of worms in the event something goes wrong (if Solitaire start blaming Southern for an issue or vice versa). Although IIRC any warranty issue I can take it to either of them so not sure if this will really matter?

Thanks guys. First service so a bit antsier than usual!

[alexaescht]

Service cost 2015 81TSI

Hi guys,

My Polo was bought from Solitaire Autos. However Southern Volkswagen have indicated they can do a considerably better price plus throw in a free loan car (Solitaire charge $45/day). Anyone have any feedback for me about what I might be getting myself into here? I understand Southern are an authorised VW dealer but my only issue is whether this will negatively affect resale value, and secondly, whether this could potentially open a can of worms in the event something goes wrong (if Solitaire start blaming Southern for an issue or vice versa). Although IIRC any warranty issue I can take it to either of them so not sure if this will really matter?

Thanks guys. First service so a bit antsier than usual!

You'll have no problem. Doesn't matter which dealer the service is done at as they will generally all do the same job – if one is cheaper than the other then I'd choose the cheaper one.
I don't see how it could affect resale value as the car is still being 'dealer serviced' and most people buying used cars don't look at the dealership, they just check if it's been dealer serviced or not.

[Mountainman]

My 81 TSI manual purchased new Nov 2015 is coming up for its first 15 000km service and I'm going to use Advanced Service Centre here in Toowoomba - they have a great reputation in the enthusiast VW, Audi, Subaru community here and have done excellent services from 30 000km on our 2013 Golf past the 90 000km service, never needing any warranty work and expect the Polo's services to cost the same. The basic oil/filter services seem to be around $280. It includes free drop off & pickup from home. Wippells, the local dealer, did the first service on the Golf for $290 when the fixed price was $292 yet I noticed that fixed price has now changed to over $400 like the Polo's. Obviously the original fixed price scheme first published by VW did not provide enough profit.

[Mountainman]

The 15000km service for the Polo 81 TSI manual was done by the independent I have used for the golf - Advanced service centre in Toowoomba for $240. It included the wheel alignment check they always do at every service. Heaps less than the quoted $423 VW fixed price service. The car has been perfect like our Golf has been (now with 95,000km) - 2 best cars I've ever owned over 45 years.

[bluey]

Pricing seems odd. 15k at 12 mths =10k. Mechanic charge $200. $5 each for a couple of washers. $25 for some fuel additive (presume injector cleaner?) few other bits and pieces + gst. Total $299. Oil and filter price absorbed.

Didn't offer to rotate/balance tyres, which dealers usually do.

Happy enough with the price. Usually would get slugged $100 for oil. Wondering if they make money on fixed pricing with things not needed until the real km get there???