Black Friday Service Plans
- Thread starter James1000
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I'd say so yes. If that information is correct, 2 services cost £440, 1 small, 1 large. Buying that deal outright costs £319 which seems to be a great deal if you use your dealer for servicing.
Obviously that price won't include any extra work that the dealer finds outside normal service work.
My only concern is what they actually include on a large service? It seems that things like fuel filters, pollen filters, and even air filters are not changed as a matter of course on a large service, like they used to be. So, what is a large service now? Is it just a simple oil and filter change and then a slightly more involved inspection? I'm not actually sure because I service my own vehicles the old school way.
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I'm not saying that's the case, I simply don't know.
Though I do agree if this is the case. Dealer service parts schedules are often totally different to how you or I would see a large service, yet the price isn't reduced. Worryingly, I read they don't even take off wheels to inspect brakes anymore, and just look from behind the wheel. This not only seems like half a job to me, but also explains why so many people cannot get wheels off hubs when they get flat tyres, due to them being seized.
They do do it just see this
Full service
We'll make sure to check the:
Full service
We'll make sure to check the:
Lights
Horn
Instruments
Washers and wipers and top-up fluid
Tyre condition and tread depths
Tyre pressures and correct them if needed
Airbags for visible damage
Sunroof
Tipper system and change the oil if necessary
Paint and bodywork for damage and corrosion
Expiry date on breakdown set
Engine and engine compartment for leaks
Condition of visible drive belts
Gearbox, final drive and rear axle for leaks and damage
Manual gearbox oil level
Final drive oil level
Brake system for leaks and damage
Thickness of the front and rear brake pads/linings
ABS sensor and cables
Underbody sealant and panels for damage
Supplementary rubber rings
Condition of the exhaust system
Steering joints and boot for wear and damage
Coolant levels and anti-freeze strength
Condition of the camshaft drive toothed belt
Power-assisted steering oil level
Brake fluid level and condition
ATF level (automatic)
Battery
Idle speed
Adjustment of headlights
Drive shaft
Run a vehicle systems test and read fault memories
Grease the front door check-strap and hinges
Grease the trailer coupling
Change the engine oil and filter
Change the gearbox oil if necessary
Change rear axle oil if necessary
Renew the air filter
Renew the pollen filter
Renew the fuel filter
Perform engine basic settings
Perform a road test
Strange. I was told fuel and pollen filters were mileage related, and I'm sure it was a daft mileage like 65k or something.
Just goes to show you the varying degree of inconsistent information.
Just goes to show you the varying degree of inconsistent information.
I’ve had two inspection services with different VW main dealers, on both occasions I’ve asked them to record the brake wear, both times they said yes they would only to be told afterwards that it wasn’t possible as the wheels aren’t removed!
Asked why they aren’t removed I was told it was to eliminate VWs responsibility in case of damage.....complete BS.
They then say you’re good for another 2 years driving. Obviously they are relying on the brake wear indicators.
I’ve used up the pre-paid service plan now so I’m avoiding main dealers from now on.
