VRS SERVICE?

[modelrallysport.com]

We bought our VRS 4 years ago and its been serviced by the supplying dealer.

As it is now 4 years old and only done 21000 miles the Dealer tells me it will need the folowing----

Can Belt Change

Full Brake fluid change-------------------- as well as normal service

are these items required on a car thats done so low miles

your expert help would be very welcome?

OH and the Dealer quoted me -----529.00 for this!!!!!

Edited 25 September, 2010 by modelrallysport.com

[MoggyTech]

Cambelt is 60,000 miles or 4 years, whichever comes first, so yes it's due it. Brake fluid should be every 2 years. Price is a bit steep though.

[modelrallysport.com]

Cambelt is 60,000 miles or 4 years, whichever comes first, so yes it's due it. Brake fluid should be every 2 years. Price is a bit steep though.

Thanks for that Moggytech------great help

BUT wont being go to Dealer,i thought it was pricey to

Thanks again

[DRJ]

We bought our VRS 4 years ago and its been serviced by the supplying dealer. As it is now 4 years old and only done 21000 miles the Dealer tells me it will need the folowing----

Can Belt Change

Full Brake fluid change-------------------- as well as normal service

are these items required on a car thats done so low miles your expert help would be very welcome? OH and the Dealer quoted me -----529.00 for this!!!!!

The car doesn't just need a "normal" Inspection Service - it needs a 20,000 mile one - this on its own would cost around £200 from experience rather than, say, £170 for an ordinary Inspection Service.

It's then hit the 4 year limit on the cambelt thus needs one of those - say around £300+ - and people on here would also change the waterpump though it's not usually advised by the dealers

The brake fluid should have been changed at 2 years and hence it now needs it again - that's another £40

That adds up to £540 (excl. the pump) so the £529 quoted sounds about right. Let us know how low you can get it at an independent - and make sure they service it properly, particularly the oil used.

[wilsonian]

well if you buy the bits ur self u could do the normal service for less than £60 plus the cost to do the brake fluid change so the only thing your left paying for is the cam belt change. Food for thought

[DRJ]

And you could probably deliver a baby too - but I'd vote for the hospital. That said I've just serviced the central heating boiler...

[Guest BigJase88]

service mine myself every 5k!

i trust myself, dealerships i do not

[Jimi182]

service mine myself every 5k!

i trust myself, dealerships i do not

What all do you change every 5k?

[newskoda]

If your car is doing just 20k in 4 years then thats about 5k a year. Not a good thing really as it means it's not being run properly and your engine oil should be changed more frequently. Short journeys are very bad for the engine and cause more wear and the only way to fight this is by doing further oil changes. Sorry I don;t wish to alarm you just telling the truth and if you want your car to last a good few years yet I would advise this. If you're not bothered then don't no worries

I do basic servicing myself, oil,air filter, fuel filter. Banana's right about doing it yourself as at least you know whats being put it and what is coming out of it. lol.

[Guest BigJase88]

What all do you change every 5k?

Well i service my air filter with a clean with air filter cleaner

then just an Oil Change and Filter

thats all you need really!

Fuel Filter every 40k

brake fluid every 2 years

timing belt every 4 years / 60k miles

and thats about it really

Not much to it

[DRJ]

Standard Inspection Service as well as oil change service elements:

Self-diagnosis fault memory: read

Engine: visual examination for leakage and damage

Service reminder indicator display: reset

Change engine oil: replace oil filter

Check plenum chamber for dirt: clean if required

Airbag units: inspect visually for signs of external damage

Brake system: check lining thickness

Drive shafts, gear box, final drive and linkage: check for leakage and damage

Steering: check boots for leakage and damage

Track rod ends: check play, fitting and boots for damage

Tyres: - adjust tyre inflation pressure

(include - check tyre tread pattern

spare wheel) - check tread depth and enter

Exhaust system: visual examination for leakage and damage

Brake fluid level: check: if necessary, top up in relation to lining wear

Toothed belt for camshaft drive: check condition and measure width of toothed belt (diesel engine TDI and SDI)

Battery: for non-maintenance free version. Check level and top up distilled water, if necessary

Door check straps: lubricate

Check operation of all switches, all electric appliances, all indicators and other control elements

Windscreen wiper and washer, headlight washer:

check condition of wiper blades, wiping functions, washer jets setting and top up fluid if necessary

[DRJ]

Additional 20,000 mile actions:

Headlights: check setting and adjust if necessary

Ribbed V-belts: check condition

Fuel filter: drain (diesel engine)

Clean electric sun roof rails and lubricate with silicone grease

Gear oil: check level, top up if necessary (manual transmission)

Underbody protection: visual examination for damage

Dust and pollen filter for passenger compartment: replace (if fitted)

[Baronation]

I've just been quoted £828.23 for the 4 year service and a cambelt&waterpump change.

Is this a job best left to a dealership garage or should I consider a local indie garage?

If anybody can recommend somewhere in the Bucks/Harrow area I would appreciate it! I just moved to this area so I have no idea who to trust or where to go too?

[DRJ]

I've just been quoted £828.23 for the 4 year service and a cambelt&waterpump change.

Is this a job best left to a dealership garage or should I consider a local indie garage?

If anybody can recommend somewhere in the Bucks/Harrow area I would appreciate it! I just moved to this area so I have no idea who to trust or where to go too?

Even assuming that includes a 24 month brake fluid change that sounds rather high.

Say £325 for the service - £40 for the brake fluid - £350 for the cambelt - £50 for the water pump - that's only coming to £765 - and the prices I'm suggesting there are nowhere near the cheapest I've seen, rather the sorts of prices I've paid... Bucks/Harrow though probably isn't the cheapest area...

[wja96]

If you can be motivated to drive as far as Milton Keynes then there are literally dozens of VAG specialists who are cutting each others throats to do servicing work. Unit 18 are almost in Wellingborough and that might be a bit too far for you, but they're worth the trip. VagTech and IndeTech are both well-regarded in MIlton Keynes and Total VAG are reputed to be good in Leighton Buzzard.

If you want something closer to home then Browns of Thame are worth talking to. That's where Ninja_Alex works and he's rather good at Fabias.

[Baronation]

Thanks people, I'll check out MK.