T5.2 Service costs

[Foxpuppet]

Sorry if there is already a similar thread, but can someone shed some light on the expected service costs at the regular 15000 intervals.

My 2010 T5 103kw TDI DSG just went in for the 60000 service and was verbally quoted around $1050. then they called and added in the a/c flush for an extra $250 plus wipers $80

If the ac flush is standard at 60k/4 years shouldn't that be included?

Can we compile a list of service charges and see what's the norm and when we are getting shafted?


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[Umai Naa!!]

A/C flush is not part of the service schedule. It's just an up-sell.

Make sure you mention what engine/driveline combination you have, and what was done in the service before quoting prices.

[IN2VWS]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f136/genuine-vw-service-pricing-66685.html

and this post by my from another thread:

The total for the 60,000km service including the DSG filter, DSG service, cabin filter etc....... came to $1104.10.

If you have the DSG, make sure they replace the DSG oil filter. It is not in the service schedule, but there is no schedule to change this filter on the transporters. It will not last a lifetime. If you are spending all that money on new oil for the DSG, why run it through an old dirty filter???

[Foxpuppet]

T5.2 Service costs

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ing-66685.html

and this post by my from another thread:


If you have the DSG, make sure they replace the DSG oil filter. It is not in the service schedule, but there is no schedule to change this filter on the transporters. It will not last a lifetime. If you are spending all that money on new oil for the DSG, why run it through an old dirty filter???

Yeah I got them to do the DSG oil filter when it was in having the mechatronics unit replaced under warranty.... They had to do something while they had it for 21 days

Thanks IN2VWS for the link, I knew I has seen a thread somewhere but my search did not prove fruitful... Was using wrong words!

[Foxpuppet]

T5.2 Service costs

A/C flush is not part of the service schedule. It's just an up-sell.

Make sure you mention what engine/driveline combination you have, and what was done in the service before quoting prices.

Upsell as in not actually needed? I'll edit my post to add that info in.

[Umai Naa!!]

Upsell as in not actually needed? I'll edit my post to add that info in.

Yeah, pretty much. Although, if your air conditioning stinks, do it, along with a new pollen filter.

[Sunny43.5]

"Quote " Yeah I got them to do the DSG oil filter when it was in having the mechatronics unit replaced under warranty.... They had to do something while they had it for 21 days ."End Quote"
Ummm did I see correctly yours has had the dreaded mechatronics go already ? What sort of symptons did it display as most of the guys on here already know how I feel about VW technology with their auto's and most have reassured me that the DSG 500 is okay , apparently not supposed to have the same issues as the other smaller versions .

[Foxpuppet]

T5.2 Service costs

"Quote " Yeah I got them to do the DSG oil filter when it was in having the mechatronics unit replaced under warranty.... They had to do something while they had it for 21 days ."End Quote"
Ummm did I see correctly yours has had the dreaded mechatronics go already ? What sort of symptons did it display as most of the guys on here already know how I feel about VW technology with their auto's and most have reassured me that the DSG 500 is okay , apparently not supposed to have the same issues as the other smaller versions .

Sunny43.5 most of the info is in the other thread you commented in.


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[Sunny43.5]

Thanks I did go back an review the info , still not got that warm fuzzy feeling though .

[Zaskar]

sorry lads, what the "mechatronics" issue?

[Sunny43.5]

In laymans terms it could be described as a Beejeesus part because when it goes the cost will frighten the beejeesus out of you . No really its a complex piece of the DSG Auto it has been a fair sort of a problem in the smaller DSG autos the 200 series and the 250 series . The bigger model which was designed to cope with high torque engines is the 500 series and so far has been relatively reliable but as it is approaching its 3rd birthday the future is unknown . You can read here what it does Volkswagen DSG – 6 Speed Mechatronic Control Unit | my-gti.com If you need to know what some symptoms and results of mechatronic failure are read down further on the page for owners comments from around the world .

[Zaskar]

I've just had my T5 serviced for 30000km at VW Camberwell, it cost me just under $500. There were some recall parts & software upgrades all done under warranty. It wasn't as costly as I thought it would be.

They did mention that the brake pads & discs will need replacing shortly. Don't they just replace the pads and machine the discs? I'm not really keen on spending $1000 on brake pads & discs.

Whats your experience on this?

[Umai Naa!!]

Don't machine the discs. They're designed to wear down with the pads.

If they need replacing, they'll probably be too far gone to machine anyway.

[Sunny43.5]

I replaced the rotors and pads on our 2005 T5 and it was only $641 for the lot front and rear , GSL Rally Sports are Forum sponsors Matt is the guy to contact . If you only have done 30.000 kays I would consider only doing pads , I inspected ours the first time and just did pads as the rotors were still in good shape . They lasted right up to 130.000 before I replaced the rotors and pads , I will admit that 130.000 was pushing the limits as there was a reasonable lip on the rotors when removed .

[Zaskar]

The dealer said that the brakes pads are of a firmer compound, and the metal on the discs slightly softer, designed to wear together, and aggregately improve brake performance. That sounds like a sales pitch for the brake work.
Why not use aftermarket softer pads & harder discs to lower the cost and potentially improve braking with a better pad?