Expensive VW Servicing 80k

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Wed 7 Dec 2005 12:42
Expensive VW Servicing 80k - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}
Just looking into getting an 80k service done on my 2002 Passat PD TDI.
The local ?all brands? garage wants~£300 which includes the 2 yearly hydraulic fluid change. They do still have some tie-in with VW as they were a former dealer and are still accredited for VW repairs.
The nearest VW dealer also wants to charge ~£300.
Is this typical?
I note my 40k service, 2 years ago, was £273. 13% inflation indeed.

Any VW owners recommend a cheaper genuine independent in easy reach of Buxton or Chesterfield?

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Wed 7 Dec 2005 14:15
Expensive VW Servicing 80k - Armitage Shanks {p}
13% increase obviously isn't marvellous but how much has your council tax gone up in 2 years and probably with reduced services?
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Wed 7 Dec 2005 15:02
Expensive VW Servicing 80k - Peter D
Depending on your engine code this mileage may or may not attract a Cam belt and tensioner change. At that age some were 60K so it amy ahve already been done. Regards Peter
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Wed 7 Dec 2005 15:17
Expensive VW Servicing 80k - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}
Cam belt was indeed changed at 60k. Now that plus £300 would have been hard to bear!
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