ramb02
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I've been looking around for a good service company to maintain my 2010 JSW TDI in Southern California. Anyone have any suggestions, especially if it is in the Inland Empire?
$400??????????????? I would agree that it is on the high price and they are all things that you can do yourself quite easily!I wouldn't say I'm opposed to a dealership. But our recent service experience wasn't exactly the best, and the costs were a bit high in my opinion ($400 for oil change, air filter and pollen filter changes). So I guess I'm just trying to explore my options you might say.
They are called "Stealerships" for a reason.No such luck. Was told that their rates were comparable to others. But since I don't know of anyone to compare to, I don't know if that is true or not.
Just curious, what would your dealership charge for the service mentioned in #6 - ($400 for oil change, air filter and pollen filter changes)?Any particular reason you are opposed to a dealership?
I am Parts Manager at Riverside Vw, so some would say I am biased. But I would trust our guys with anything I need done on my car.
At what dealership was this done?Thanks for the link. Sounds like it might be worth the drive. It's probably about 30 miles or so from me. It doesn't seem like there are many choices is the inland empire...
Since you asked, I think I am allowed to answer with prices in these forums. I am sure a mod will correct me if I am wrong.Just curious, what would your dealership charge for the service mentioned in #6 - ($400 for oil change, air filter and pollen filter changes)?
Dealerships can be a nice experience, I've bought parts at Sunset Porsche-Audi up here and was treated to espresso and imported chocolates (you listening Aaron?). I'm sure there are customers who can appreciate the marble floors and flat screen TVs but most of us just want our cars fixed well at a reasonable price.
Since you asked, I think I am allowed to answer with prices in these forums. I am sure a mod will correct me if I am wrong.
I am not sure if you are wondering about the 40k service (which, at my dealership would also include fuel filter, top off all fluids, reset basic settings, an extensive multi point inspection, car wash and a 1 day car rental), or if you are just wondering about those 3 services. So I will break it down as much as I can.
If you want the whole 40k service, we charge $389.95 (not including the DSG service which is $299.95).
If you want just the Oil Change, it is $69.95
The Air Filter replacement is $37.95
The Pollen Filter is $52.95
All of these prices include labor, but tax is additional.
Oh, ok.
I can make the comparisons a little easier...
The oil and filter from us is $54.00
Air filter is $19.34
Pollen filter is $19.35
Fuel filter is $35.90
Windshield Washer fluid is about the same (Not really sure since I am not at work today)
So the prices look to be very comparable.