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wannabeeahack
PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 9:02 pm 
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whats the oil changes and the cambelt, 15000 and 80,000?

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wannabeeahack wrote:
whats the oil changes and the cambelt, 15000 and 80,000?



With a cambelt mate I always like to go 5000 below, oil changes I like to go 2000 below.
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I think they're on variable servicing. Same as my vito. I change the oil every 12500 and a full service every 25000 irrespective of what it tells me. Cambelt is every 140000 I think but I would change it at 100000.
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Is it still OK to avoid dealers for services?

[edited by admin] i never went to after the 1st cock-ups, but always got the warranty jobs done

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As long as it's serviced by a VAT registered garage on schedule and decent parts fitted your fine.
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Is it still OK to avoid dealers for services?

[edited by admin] i never went to after the 1st cock-ups, but always got the warranty jobs done


They have to be decent parts mate, if you go to TPS they're owned by VW and have parts for Skoda, VW, Seat and Audi they'll do you parts deals much cheaper than any Auto Factors.

My calliper went on my Passat a few months ago, it's a motorised one due to it not having a handbrake just a button you press. I expected something in the region of £100 for the calliper, TPS came back to me with a price of £55 for a genuine VW part. While I was on the phone I ordered a full service kit off them, fuel filter, air filter, oil filter and a gallon of VW spec oil, total price £97.00.

Don't scrimp on parts because they'll only find fault with them if it has to have any warranty work done.

http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk
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Nidge2 wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
Is it still OK to avoid dealers for services?

[edited by admin] i never went to after the 1st cock-ups, but always got the warranty jobs done


They have to be decent parts mate, if you go to TPS they're owned by VW and have parts for Skoda, VW, Seat and Audi they'll do you parts deals much cheaper than any Auto Factors.

My calliper went on my Passat a few months ago, it's a motorised one due to it not having a handbrake just a button you press. I expected something in the region of £100 for the calliper, TPS came back to me with a price of £55 for a genuine VW part. While I was on the phone I ordered a full service kit off them, fuel filter, air filter, oil filter and a gallon of VW spec oil, total price £97.00.

Don't scrimp on parts because they'll only find fault with them if it has to have any warranty work done.

http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk


If I hand the car to a garage I have no control over what parts/oil are fitted though

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wannabeeahack wrote:
Nidge2 wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
Is it still OK to avoid dealers for services?

[edited by admin] i never went to after the 1st cock-ups, but always got the warranty jobs done


They have to be decent parts mate, if you go to TPS they're owned by VW and have parts for Skoda, VW, Seat and Audi they'll do you parts deals much cheaper than any Auto Factors.

My calliper went on my Passat a few months ago, it's a motorised one due to it not having a handbrake just a button you press. I expected something in the region of £100 for the calliper, TPS came back to me with a price of £55 for a genuine VW part. While I was on the phone I ordered a full service kit off them, fuel filter, air filter, oil filter and a gallon of VW spec oil, total price £97.00.

Don't scrimp on parts because they'll only find fault with them if it has to have any warranty work done.

http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk


If I hand the car to a garage I have no control over what parts/oil are fitted though



VW will find fault with them if it needs warranty work and there have been Auto Factor parts fitted. Like I mentioned above, TPS can beat any Auto-factor quote.
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my local garage will fit parts I source but Skoda have deals on services

Quote:
New Car Fixed Price Service Plan - From £479
If you're buying a new ŠKODA a Fixed Price Service Plan is a straightforward and practical way to care of your car. It only costs £479, and covers all new models for up to 3 years or 30,000 miles*.

If you decide to part with your car, you'll be pleased to know that the plan can also be transferred before the period or mileage has expired.

The service plan includes a maximum of:


1x Oil change at 10,000 miles or 12 months
1x Inspection service at 20,000 miles or 24 months
1x Oil change at 30,000 miles or 36 months
1x Dust and pollen filter at 36 months
1x Brake fluid change (if required)†


http://www.skoda.co.uk/owners/service-and-maintenance/national-pricing/servicing/

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