Just saved £500

[Johnboy]

My Cali (2017) has been flashing "Oil change and inspect" for a while now. So I thought I would book it in for an oil change at our local VW van center because I knew it was due some tlc.

I was staggered that the "small" service was £300 (oil plus filter)
and the "big" service was £600 !!! (as above plus pollen, fuel and air filter) - strewth !!

My mate bought me all the bits (genuine VW parts) at £105 inc VAT.

We then did the service, it took an hour and a half at a leisurely pace. He then checked all the vehicle fault codes - all clear.

I will keep the receipt for all the genuine parts and cross reference it in my entry in the service book.

Next job is to replace the Discovery media screen .......... that will probably be another £500 saved also

 

[mattpartridge]

My Cali (2017) has been flashing "Oil change and inspect" for a while now. So I thought I would book it in for an oil change at our local VW van center because I knew it was due some tlc.

I was staggered that the "small" service was £300 (oil plus filter)
and the "big" service was £600 !!! (as above plus pollen, fuel and air filter) - strewth !!

My mate bought me all the bits (genuine VW parts) at £105 inc VAT.

We then did the service, it took an hour and a half at a leisurely pace. He then checked all the vehicle fault codes - all clear.

I will keep the receipt for all the genuine parts and cross reference it in my entry in the service book.

Next job is to replace the Discovery media screen .......... that will probably be another £500 saved also

I have decided to stop using VW Van Centres, they aren’t honest in what they say needs doing. Birmingham Van Centre told me last week that the rear calpiers needed to be replaced at over £700. Took the van to a local VW van specialist who said the calipers were fine! In total the van centre tried to persuade me to spend £2800 on extra work. I paid the £390 for the full inspection service and decided never to return!