How much have you paid for DSG Service (DQ380/381 7 Speed Wet). Dealer is £199, how does this compare with independents.

 

Cambelt and Waterpump (2.0TDI) if £594 - not sure if the waterpump needs doing on the later models or is electrically driven.

 

 

The DSG service main cost is generally the parts. The oil and filter are not cheap. The labour cost is minimal at half an hour or something like that. Basically there's not much room for massive savings regardless of where you choose to go.

 

I'd strongly recommend a coolant pump replacement with the timing belt as they are a known issue. Whether you choose a dealer or not ideally you want to use genuine parts, genuine coolant, make sure the correct associated parts are replaced and the cooling system is bled correctly otherwise the 2 year parts warranty will be pointless and any claim likely rejected should you have an issue down the line.

 

Avoid these aftermarket pumps that do away with the flow regulation sleeve. I've only come across one up to yet and it only lasted a month.

 

The pumps are mechanically driven off the belt but they have an electronically operated sleeve. 

@James@RRG_Skoda_Rochdale

Do you have the DQ381 DSG's as scheduled at 80,000 miles for oil changes?  EDIT.  I have seen your post now in the other thread and your advice.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/482244-dq381-service-intervals

 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/488367-service-costs-independent-v-dealer

 

 

Edited 25 December, 20205 yr by e-Roottoot