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Old July 18th 05, 02:17 PM
DaveR
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Default Go to Dealer for 40K Service?

The Volkswagen Dealer wants $600 to do the 40,000 mile service on my
2001 Jetta. This seems outrageous.

Is there any pressing reason to get this service done at Volkwagen?
Would any decent mechanic be able to do the job just as well (and
likely at a fraction of the cost)?

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Old July 18th 05, 03:52 PM
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DaveR wrote:
> The Volkswagen Dealer wants $600 to do the 40,000 mile service on my
> 2001 Jetta. This seems outrageous.
>
> Is there any pressing reason to get this service done at Volkwagen?
> Would any decent mechanic be able to do the job just as well (and
> likely at a fraction of the cost)?


Any good mechanic can do the job. Just save a statement so you have
evidence that it was completed if there is any warrantee question.

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Old July 18th 05, 04:47 PM
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Exactly what does this include? Some maintenance items can be expensive no
matter where you go, because of the labor hours involved.


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Old July 18th 05, 05:20 PM
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In rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled, Papa wrote:

>Exactly what does this include? Some maintenance items can be expensive no
>matter where you go, because of the labor hours involved.
>


Maybe it includes flushing the brake lines with DOT-4.



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Old July 18th 05, 07:20 PM
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In article >,
DaveR > wrote:
>The Volkswagen Dealer wants $600 to do the 40,000 mile service on my
>2001 Jetta. This seems outrageous.


Shop around other dealers and independents. Also, check that the
"40,000 mile service" being quoted is that which is listed in the
owner's manual (some shops throw in more things for additional revenue).

>Is there any pressing reason to get this service done at Volkwagen?
>Would any decent mechanic be able to do the job just as well (and
>likely at a fraction of the cost)?


Any mechanic who can follow instructions from service manuals (regarding
correct fluids to use, torque values for nuts and bolts, wear threshholds
for inspection items, etc.) should be able to do the job properly. It
may be better to use a VW-specialist shop (either dealer or independent)
due to greater familiarity. But a lazy mechanic who is not familiar with
the car and does not read the service manuals could cause more damage.
So choose carefully.

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Old July 18th 05, 07:33 PM
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> The Volkswagen Dealer wants $600 to do the 40,000 mile service on my
> 2001 Jetta. This seems outrageous.


I was just quoted $445 last week for the 40k service, from a VW dealer.
They claim that the services, sold separately, would total over $800.
It's $90 just for the diagnostic analyzer.

Maybe get quotes from other dealers, their prices obviously vary.
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Old July 18th 05, 07:36 PM
Joseph Meehan
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Brian Running wrote:
>> The Volkswagen Dealer wants $600 to do the 40,000 mile service on my
>> 2001 Jetta. This seems outrageous.

>
> I was just quoted $445 last week for the 40k service, from a VW
> dealer. They claim that the services, sold separately, would total
> over $800. It's $90 just for the diagnostic analyzer.


Check your owner's manual. Somehow I suspect the dealer has added a lot
to the standard VW recommended service and you don't need that. Why would
they do a diagnostic if there is no indication????

>
> Maybe get quotes from other dealers, their prices obviously vary.


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Old July 18th 05, 11:04 PM
Joseph Meehan
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Brian Running wrote:
>> Check your owner's manual. Somehow I suspect the dealer has
>> added a lot to the standard VW recommended service and you don't
>> need that. Why would they do a diagnostic if there is no
>> indication????

>
> Maybe they don't -- here's the full story: I originally went in to
> the dealer to see if they could do the diagnostic without an
> appointment (answer: no) because my check engine light has been on. I also
> have a couple other odds and ends that need checking (rattling
> exhaust system heat shield, gear oil leak from tranny), and I noted
> that I am due for the 40k service. The service manager then
> explained that the 40k service costs $445, and added that the
> diagnostic alone costs $90, so I might as well just schedule the full
> 40k service. I took it to mean that they do the diagnostic as a
> matter of course with the 40k service, but I suppose it could mean
> that they'll throw one in with the 40k service if the check light's
> been on, otherwise, they won't. I guess the part that threw me the
> most was $90 for the diagnostic -- it's probably more comprehensive
> than Auto Zone's, but Auto Zone's is free and done any time without
> an appointment.


Yea, that's a dealer for you.

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Old July 19th 05, 12:20 AM
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depending where you're located you can get all of the OEM filters and parts
from impexfap.com for a much better price than dealers sell them for. Looks
like the DTC codes are checked automatically when they do the 40k mile
service. Check if someone in your area has Vag Com (see ross-tech.com), I
have a cable and can troubleshoot and error codes and get a good indication
of the problem myself. My dealer actually takes my printout and corrects
warrant issues like the coolant temp sensor problem that I had and covered
it under warranty. (They won't connect their computer to my car since I
have an aftermarket radio.)

"DaveR" > wrote in message
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> The Volkswagen Dealer wants $600 to do the 40,000 mile service on my
> 2001 Jetta. This seems outrageous.
>
> Is there any pressing reason to get this service done at Volkwagen?
> Would any decent mechanic be able to do the job just as well (and
> likely at a fraction of the cost)?
>



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Old July 19th 05, 03:31 PM
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On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 18:33:35 GMT, Brian Running
> wrote:

>> The Volkswagen Dealer wants $600 to do the 40,000 mile service on my
>> 2001 Jetta. This seems outrageous.

>
>I was just quoted $445 last week for the 40k service, from a VW dealer.


That's about what I expected, and I would have gone for it. I brought
my car in for the VX recall and also for a broken trunk lock (which
cost me $150 to fix, another ripoff).

I looked at the list and most of it is checking things, changing
filters. There's also a transmission fluid flush.

$95/hour for labor is the killer. This dealer charges $95 for them to
even take your car into the service bay.

I hate dealers. Unfortunately I moved a few years ago and have to roll
the dice on finding a good VW mechanic...
 




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