40k maintenance

[TimeTrap]

I'm sure this has been asked a few hundred times but I couldn't find my answer from a quick search of tdiclub. My local dealer quoted me ~$425 for my 40k maintenance. Does this sound right? I'm thinking I should just ask them to do an oil change (I have a 6-speed manual) and maybe only pay ~$100. Does anyone believe that $400 is worth all that they're checking? (I admit I'm suspicious of dealerships and have until I got a TDI have always avoided them.)

 

[TDiSkater]

Here you go. Lots of threads on the topic

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=347988

 

[TimeTrap]

Thanks, TDiSkater. I think I'm going to try to play two dealerships off each other and see if I can get them down to something reasonable (~$350), and get it in writing.

 

[JSWTDI09]

You will usually do much better (both in cost and quality of work) by going to an independent shop that specializes in VWs. The TDUClub has a "Trusted Mechanics List" and there is one entry in Philly. You might want to call:

Woodlawn Foreign Car Service Inc
454 W Woodlawn St, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 843-5939


There are also several trusted mechanics in NJ, if you don't mind a little drive.

Have Fun!

Don

 

[Joe_Meehan]

… You will usually do much better (both in cost and quality of work) by going to an independent shop that specializes in VWs. The TDUClub has a "Trusted Mechanics List" and there is one entry in Philly. You might want to call:
I agree with Don.
There are also several trusted mechanics in NJ, if you don't mind a little drive.
Have Fun!
Don[/QUOTE]

 

[MonsterTDI09]

That price is high because you do not need DSG service. For your 40k service you need is a oil and filter, fuel filter and cabin filter and air filter.