Golf V Servicing costs

[vw74]

Hi Golf V owners

I have just today joined your group - didn't know you existed until I sought info on 'service costs' on the net; I have been quoted $1800 for my next service @ 120000km. Is this true and what do they do for this? How many parts and how much labour can there be?! Of course I'll ask my dealer to quote costing, but thought I may benefit from others' experiences.

VW74

[Maverick]

It's probably fine, depending on what is occurring but if it's the DSG service that's around $4-500 and the timing belt. A regular service should be around $300 and a larger service around $5-600 plus the extras. They may also be doing the plugs. Take a look in your manual as this will tell you what they would be doing.

[vw74]

Thanks Maverick. I'll certainly ask for clarification, and yes, it could be all of the above .... DSG, plugs [?Pumpe Düse] etc so I suppose, it's like a mid-life rejuvenation.

While I'm at it, should I replace shockers as a matter of course [if as I feel the ride is softening] or do I wait until Service recommends. And what is this that read about, a 'chip' for growing torque on TDIs?

This site is a wealth of knowledge.

Thanks

vw74

[Maverick]

The TDI will have some different requirements so best to check your manual and this should match against what the dealer is quoting.

60k and 120k are pretty big services.

[vw74]

Thanks again.

vw74

[barrenjoey owl]

Hi Golf V owners

I have just today joined your group - didn't know you existed until I sought info on 'service costs' on the net; I have been quoted $1800 for my next service @ 120000km. Is this true and what do they do for this? How many parts and how much labour can there be?! Of course I'll ask my dealer to quote costing, but thought I may benefit from others' experiences.

VW74

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