Comments on: 40k Service: Is the Dealership Cost Worth It? http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/ Reviews, opinions and rants on all things Volkswagen Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Michael Constantino http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-248664 Michael Constantino Thu, 05 May 2011 17:47:20 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-248664 Dan, Thanks so much for site! Just bought a 2008 GTi with 39K here in Houston Texas. I called the dealership that did all the past services on the car, they wanted $600 for the 40K service +$350 for the Transmission so were at $1000. What was also interesting is advertised VW "specialists" in my area (non dealership) have hopped on this scam by quoting just under this. So having family and friends in the car business both at dealerships and in car repair all said: SCAM-SCAM-SCAM. I found two excellent foreign domestic auto repair shops close to home/work both quoted the same plus my own research and leg work on the web about car servicing VW gti as follows: 1. Oil change/filter/pollen filter-$100 2. Check under car, check this/that/the other/brakes/ect.-no charge, if they find something they will let you know! 3. Transmission fluid, trans filter, plug, labor -$240 (kept receipts on this for extended 100K warranty on this trans-YES-100K warranty there is a letter from VW on line for this from a lawsuit and you can call in with your VIN to see if your vehicle qualifies. 4. Tire rotation, balance, spin-free at Discount Tire w. my two new tires. 5. Change out brake fluid, ect.-can be done between 40K and 60K-normally done when you have break pads replaced. 6. Did my own computer service reset-its in the car booklet very easy to do. TOTAL COST=$350 1/3 of the dealership!! Another note-VW's have excellent computer technology w. sensors that monitor problems w. fluids, brakes, ect-so let your on board computer be your advocate. Peace and Spirited Driving! Dan,

Thanks so much for site! Just bought a 2008 GTi with 39K here in Houston Texas. I called the dealership that did all the past services on the car, they wanted $600 for the 40K service +$350 for the Transmission so were at $1000. What was also interesting is advertised VW “specialists” in my area (non dealership) have hopped on this scam by quoting just under this. So having family and friends in the car business both at dealerships and in car repair all said: SCAM-SCAM-SCAM.

I found two excellent foreign domestic auto repair shops close to home/work both quoted the same plus my own research and leg work on the web about car servicing VW gti as follows:

1. Oil change/filter/pollen filter-$100

2. Check under car, check this/that/the other/brakes/ect.-no
charge, if they find something they will let you know!

3. Transmission fluid, trans filter, plug, labor -$240
(kept receipts on this for extended 100K warranty on this
trans-YES-100K warranty there is a letter from VW on line
for this from a lawsuit and you can call in with your VIN to
see if your vehicle qualifies.

4. Tire rotation, balance, spin-free at Discount Tire w. my two
new tires.

5. Change out brake fluid, ect.-can be done between 40K and
60K-normally done when you have break pads replaced.

6. Did my own computer service reset-its in the car booklet
very easy to do.

TOTAL COST=$350

1/3 of the dealership!! Another note-VW’s have excellent computer technology w. sensors that monitor problems w. fluids, brakes, ect-so let your on board computer be your advocate.

Peace and Spirited Driving!

]]> By: Tracy McClellan http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-245889 Tracy McClellan Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:40:07 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-245889 I have a 2006 Passat. 55,250 mi. My dealership said I need the 40,000 mi service done. This is the quote: $485 40,000 mi service ~ $215 Fuel system cleaning services ~ $199 Rotate & Alignment. The car has the warranty and I bought the extended warranty. 1. What is exactly included in the 40,000 service? 2. I live in Southern California and I don't know a VW Mechanic to take it too. 3. I don't want to void the warranty ~ It seems like at 60,000mi these cars fall apart: Transmission, Engine, Electrical. 4. I have had nothing but problems from day one! I purchased this certified pre`owned vehicle in 2009. (Its an 06) 5. Its been in the shop over 8 times. in 1 year & 11 months. I know that the trans mission is acting up and the dealership keeps telling me that its fine. I have a 2006 Passat. 55,250 mi. My dealership said I need the 40,000 mi service done. This is the quote: $485 40,000 mi service ~ $215 Fuel system cleaning services ~ $199 Rotate & Alignment. The car has the warranty and I bought the extended warranty.

1. What is exactly included in the 40,000 service?

2. I live in Southern California and I don’t know a VW Mechanic to take it too.

3. I don’t want to void the warranty ~ It seems like at 60,000mi these cars fall apart: Transmission, Engine, Electrical.

4. I have had nothing but problems from day one! I purchased this certified pre`owned vehicle in 2009. (Its an 06)

5. Its been in the shop over 8 times. in 1 year & 11 months. I know that the trans mission is acting up and the dealership keeps telling me that its fine.

]]> By: Steve Woods http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-233690 Steve Woods Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:41:07 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-233690 Have a 2008 VW Jetta 2.5. 40049 miles on it and it is headed to the VW dealership tomorrow for the 40K "package". Dealership charges $420.00 but they also give a 10% discount since I purchased from them as well. I have taken the car in every 5K miles since I purchased and don't think I am being "ripped-off" by any means. The past 7 visits have cost me a little over $800.00 (including the brake fluid flush and alignment for new tires) and have had several items replaced under the VW warranty program. While the dealership may charge more than your regular service garage, I "trust" my dealership over an outside garage that deals with many makes and models other than VW. I salute those of you who are DiYers. As for me, I'll take it to the dealer and have peace of mind. Have a 2008 VW Jetta 2.5. 40049 miles on it and it is headed to the VW dealership tomorrow for the 40K “package”. Dealership charges $420.00 but they also give a 10% discount since I purchased from them as well. I have taken the car in every 5K miles since I purchased and don’t think I am being “ripped-off” by any means. The past 7 visits have cost me a little over $800.00 (including the brake fluid flush and alignment for new tires) and have had several items replaced under the VW warranty program.

While the dealership may charge more than your regular service garage, I “trust” my dealership over an outside garage that deals with many makes and models other than VW.

I salute those of you who are DiYers. As for me, I’ll take it to the dealer and have peace of mind.

]]> By: Sree http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-222826 Sree Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:18:55 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-222826 I just got my 40K service done for 440$ in NJ. Sounds like I did not get ripped off. Now, the dealer said the tire tread on my Jetta is 3 (need to have atleast 4) and quote 670$ to replace them. He also said that the rear brake pads have to be replaced - 220$. The front brakes have rust rotors (no quote given). Can you suggest what would it cost to have these done outside? Also, the current tires on my Jetta are Michelin 205/55R16 91H Tubeless. I guess the manufacturer suggested tires have different specs. I just got my 40K service done for 440$ in NJ. Sounds like I did not get ripped off. Now, the dealer said the tire tread on my Jetta is 3 (need to have atleast 4) and quote 670$ to replace them.
He also said that the rear brake pads have to be replaced – 220$.
The front brakes have rust rotors (no quote given). Can you suggest what would it cost to have these done outside?
Also, the current tires on my Jetta are Michelin 205/55R16 91H Tubeless. I guess the manufacturer suggested tires have different specs.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-221473 Lisa Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:12:09 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-221473 The garage I take my 2005 Beetle said the transmission fluid should be changed as part of my 40K service package. Is this correct? The fluid alone costs 22.5/qt and the car will need 6 quarts plus the price of the filter/plug and filter kit. The total cost for the 40K service is $550 including the transmission fluid change which isn't out of line with what I've been reading. The garage I take my 2005 Beetle said the transmission fluid should be changed as part of my 40K service package. Is this correct? The fluid alone costs 22.5/qt and the car will need 6 quarts plus the price of the filter/plug and filter kit. The total cost for the 40K service is $550 including the transmission fluid change which isn’t out of line with what I’ve been reading.

]]> By: Garry http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-219335 Garry Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:55:32 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-219335 I have a 2009 VW Tiguan SE, and I was at Sprinfield, VW over the weekend to have my oil changed. The sevice rep noticed that I had my on air filter and pollen filter which I purchased from ECS Tunning. He asked if I wanted him to go ahead and install them for me. I should have asked how much he was going to charge, but i didn't thing it would be that much. Since i normally on my other cars install them myself. Well, was I surprised when I got my bill. I was charged $49.99 for the installation of each item. I have a 2009 VW Tiguan SE, and I was at Sprinfield, VW over the weekend to have my oil changed. The sevice rep noticed that I had my on air filter and pollen filter which I purchased from ECS Tunning. He asked if I wanted him to go ahead and install them for me. I should have asked how much he was going to charge, but i didn’t thing it would be that much. Since i normally on my other cars install them myself. Well, was I surprised when I got my bill. I was charged $49.99 for the installation of each item.

]]> By: Ana http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-218715 Ana Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:32:01 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-218715 Hello Dan, I just got quoted 580 for the 40k service on my 08 Jetta. I was told by a friend to check was is truly necessary. I had an oil and filter change recently, so i told them that wasn't needed. But I am not sure what else is on the 08 Jetta maintenance... could you let me know where I could find this info I can't find my manual. Thanks Dan! Hello Dan,
I just got quoted 580 for the 40k service on my 08 Jetta. I was told by a friend to check was is truly necessary. I had an oil and filter change recently, so i told them that wasn’t needed. But I am not sure what else is on the 08 Jetta maintenance… could you let me know where I could find this info I can’t find my manual.
Thanks Dan!

]]> By: Dan Volkens http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-213004 Dan Volkens Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:55:43 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-213004 Bryce, thanks for passing along that link! Bryce, thanks for passing along that link!

]]> By: Bryce http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-212958 Bryce Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:54:14 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-212958 The new web address for the tuning kit is: http://www.ecstuning.com/ES10237/ The new web address for the tuning kit is:
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES10237/

]]> By: Felicia http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-207285 Felicia Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:21:34 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-207285 Just called the dealership in Henderson, NV for a quote on a 40k service on a 2003 Passat V6. $786.00 for a 4hr job. Oh let's not forget the 15% coupon $670.00. Seems steep??? My car has 37,200 miles if you're doing the math I don't drive it much because I travel a lot. As a single female I have always taken my car to the dealer just to make sure everything is done properly. It may be time to go elsewhere. Thanks for the info. Just called the dealership in Henderson, NV for a quote on a 40k service on a 2003 Passat V6. $786.00 for a 4hr job. Oh let’s not forget the 15% coupon $670.00. Seems steep???

My car has 37,200 miles if you’re doing the math I don’t drive it much because I travel a lot.

As a single female I have always taken my car to the dealer just to make sure everything is done properly. It may be time to go elsewhere. Thanks for the info.

]]> By: Dan Volkens http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-206484 Dan Volkens Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:50:40 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-206484 Hey Holly, $525 isn't too bad as the price fluctuates from location to location, state-wise. As far as your brakes, the Rabbit should have disc brakes on all four wheels, so you would need to change out the pads. It's common for the previous generation VWs to wear down their rears before the fronts because of a specific brake bias that Volkswagen puts on them. This is not typical to other cars, so people think it's odd when it happens. :D But I guess this is still par for the course on the newer models as well. Regardless, the pads typically last around 40-50k miles, give or take. so you could be just about ready for the change, depending on how the car has been driven. Hey Holly, $525 isn’t too bad as the price fluctuates from location to location, state-wise. As far as your brakes, the Rabbit should have disc brakes on all four wheels, so you would need to change out the pads.

It’s common for the previous generation VWs to wear down their rears before the fronts because of a specific brake bias that Volkswagen puts on them. This is not typical to other cars, so people think it’s odd when it happens. :D But I guess this is still par for the course on the newer models as well.

Regardless, the pads typically last around 40-50k miles, give or take. so you could be just about ready for the change, depending on how the car has been driven.

]]> By: Holly Harris http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-206483 Holly Harris Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:42:53 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-206483 I also have an '07 Rabbit and was quoted $525 for the 40K. I'm trying to figure out whether to just do it at the dealership for peace of mind or take it to another shop for the basic stuff. Not to mention I need new drum brakes too, but I bought my car at 28K miles... should I need new drums this soon? Or did the previous owner wreck them? Any thoughts? I also have an ’07 Rabbit and was quoted $525 for the 40K. I’m trying to figure out whether to just do it at the dealership for peace of mind or take it to another shop for the basic stuff.

Not to mention I need new drum brakes too, but I bought my car at 28K miles… should I need new drums this soon? Or did the previous owner wreck them? Any thoughts?

]]> By: Dan Volkens http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-206235 Dan Volkens Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:15:46 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-206235 Hey Stacie, as far as I know, that's not included in the 40k service, so I would pass on it. Good luck! Hey Stacie, as far as I know, that’s not included in the 40k service, so I would pass on it. Good luck!

]]> By: stacie http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-206229 stacie Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:53:42 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-206229 My 2005 Beetle is getting a 40k tuneup. They recommend an injection flush. Is this necessary? My 2005 Beetle is getting a 40k tuneup. They recommend an injection flush. Is this necessary?

]]> By: dumbgirl http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-2/#comment-205403 dumbgirl Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:43:51 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-205403 Ok, my 2004 golf is in for it's 40K service - get this... $979.95!! in Oakland, CA. I think i'm keeping this dealer in business. I'm wondering if they charge a different price to differnent clients or if that's a flat cost. They also said I need a new catalytic converter, but luckily that is covered under warrantee. I'm hoping that catch makes it worth it!. Ok, my 2004 golf is in for it’s 40K service – get this… $979.95!! in Oakland, CA.
I think i’m keeping this dealer in business. I’m wondering if they charge a different price to differnent clients or if that’s a flat cost.

They also said I need a new catalytic converter, but luckily that is covered under warrantee. I’m hoping that catch makes it worth it!.

]]> By: Tieron http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-203678 Tieron Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:26:03 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-203678 Just dropped my 2006 Jetta 2.5 off in Murrieta, Ca. Good buddies with the service guy and he quoted $505 for the 40k then said hed throw in a 15% coupon. Now they do offer the pricing match for other dealers so if anyone knows where i can get a better deal send me a link or let me know asap otherwise im gonna suck it up cuz i got a lot of driving to do this weekend. Just dropped my 2006 Jetta 2.5 off in Murrieta, Ca. Good buddies with the service guy and he quoted $505 for the 40k then said hed throw in a 15% coupon. Now they do offer the pricing match for other dealers so if anyone knows where i can get a better deal send me a link or let me know asap otherwise im gonna suck it up cuz i got a lot of driving to do this weekend.

]]> By: Dan Volkens http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-199282 Dan Volkens Sat, 16 May 2009 15:19:04 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-199282 Hey guys, sorry for the VERY late replies. Neal, I have never heard of that myself, so I'm not sure if the local shop was just searching for an answer for you or something. Very odd man. Gary, phew! Pretty pricey, but that may be the average in your area. Good luck Amanda! It's great that you can get it done by an acquaintence. :D Hey guys, sorry for the VERY late replies.

Neal, I have never heard of that myself, so I’m not sure if the local shop was just searching for an answer for you or something. Very odd man.

Gary, phew! Pretty pricey, but that may be the average in your area.

Good luck Amanda! It’s great that you can get it done by an acquaintence. :D

]]> By: Amanda Record http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-198867 Amanda Record Wed, 13 May 2009 17:57:05 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-198867 Thanks for this post. I've been calling around for a week trying to get quotes and figure out what the big difference was between my regular maintenance and this one. Volkswagen of Oakland charges $530 for the 40k maintenance. It still seems crazy to me that I am expected to do this every 40k miles but that's probably not that often. I bought my Jetta TDI at 60k. Thankfully my mom has a VW owner that does all his own work so I'll just buy the ECS kit. Saved me $250! Thanks for this post. I’ve been calling around for a week trying to get quotes and figure out what the big difference was between my regular maintenance and this one. Volkswagen of Oakland charges $530 for the 40k maintenance. It still seems crazy to me that I am expected to do this every 40k miles but that’s probably not that often. I bought my Jetta TDI at 60k. Thankfully my mom has a VW owner that does all his own work so I’ll just buy the ECS kit. Saved me $250!

]]> By: Gary B http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-197558 Gary B Sat, 02 May 2009 21:56:35 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-197558 Just picked up my 2007 Jetta 2.5 from getting the 40K service at the one and only VW dealership in Boise...$706.73. 451.00 of that cost was labor...Yikes. Just picked up my 2007 Jetta 2.5 from getting the 40K service at the one and only VW dealership in Boise…$706.73. 451.00 of that cost was labor…Yikes.

]]> By: Neal Schlachter http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/04/17/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-196637 Neal Schlachter Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:14:41 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2006/03/28/40k-service-is-the-dealership-cost-worth-it/#comment-196637 2007 Passat. When the front window defrost position is selected, we also have to manually select the A/C on, pushing the air conditioning button, so that the defrost is actually clearing the window. I questioned our local VW maintenance shop and they said " Yeah, thats the way the system works on that model". Every other vehicle I've had , the A/C kicks in automatically when you select defrost. Any suggestions? 2007 Passat. When the front window defrost position is selected, we also have to manually select the A/C on, pushing the air conditioning button, so that the defrost is actually clearing the window. I questioned our local VW maintenance shop and they said ” Yeah, thats the way the system works on that model”. Every other vehicle I’ve had , the A/C kicks in automatically when you select defrost. Any suggestions?

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