£265 for an interval service?

[J500ANT]

Jetta TDi 57reg, needs a 20k service which is apparently an Interval Service according to the FM. Does £265 seem expensive for that?

[nicktowe]

J500ANT said:

Jetta TDi 57reg, needs a 20k service which is apparently an Interval Service according to the FM. Does £265 seem expensive for that?

Phone several dealers and get quotes. My £40k service was quoted between £350 and £550 by different dealers, for the same service

[Dr G]

We do a first variable on a 2.0 TDI for £249 inc so that's pretty much on the money by my reckoning

[va1o]

Sounds about right to me, VW main dealer servicing dosent come cheap. I'm sure the Golf was £225 or so for its 20k service.

[Tame Technician]

Never head of the phrase "interval service" in my life.

But That money for a 20K "Variable" service is pretty normal.

[va1o]

Tame Technician said:

Never head of the phrase "interval service" in my life.

But That money for a 20K "Variable" service is pretty normal.

I think its because some cas have the variable service feuture turned off, I know mine did. THe dealers do it to make more money, so you have to have it servied every year regardless or mileage.

[J500ANT]

Mine started on time/distance, had a service at 1yr/9k and now 5months later i've done another 10k (almost).

The FM says its an interval service, which is an oil change, check battery, check tyres and pads, sticker in the door pillar. There's no way i'm paying that much for an oil change!

[AAT1981]

Where you based?

[J500ANT]

AAT1981 said:

Where you based?

Bristol.
If neccessary i'll take it to my mates Vauxhall garage and they can do it.

Edited by J500ANT on Monday 26th January 23:12

[AAT1981]

AAT1981 said:

Where you based?

One of the guys I work with, his brother is a Audi Ind, my service was £80. All Audi parts etc....

Main dealers are robbing b£%%^&&*()__+

[Dr G]

AAT1981 said:

AAT1981 said:

Where you based?

One of the guys I work with, his brother is a Audi Ind, my service was £80. All Audi parts etc....

Main dealers are robbing b£%%^&&*()__+

I'm sure Mr Tame Technician really appreciates that comment after his useful feedback above.

You're not obliged to use them.

[Tame Technician]

Where I live the Audi dealer I work for charges £88 per hour +Vat.

In the same town the local BMW dealer charges £105 + Vat, Jaguar is £100 + vat and the local Ford Vauxhall and Volvo dealers are all £85.

I think that's pretty competitive. AND we are introducing a special rate of £65 per hour for cars over 3 years old.

You can ask the dealer is my car on fixed or variable, and they will explain the differences and the cost implications, and if you wish you can have it changed, either way.

We have a number of customers that prefer to have it done every 10K or every year rather than when ever the service light comes on. The oil is slightly cheaper when its fixed too.

[Dr G]

That's very reasonable considering ours is 65+VAT - although the local main dealers are 112+.

[J500ANT]

My local Jaguar dealer has a sign proudly displayed outside.

"Value servicing from £299"