Octavia servicing!

[rc_vRS]

The way VW/Skoda structure the services is that they all start at 1.5hrs labour for a 15K service, then add blocks of labour on top for each part that makes up the service required.

So for a 30K, it starts at 1.5hrs for a 15K (plus parts), plus 0.3hrs and whatever the pollen filter is worth, and then the dealer will try and sneak 0.5hrs on top for brake fluid (24mths).

Hope that makes sense. Besides, it's a bit silly to slap 0.4hrs on for an air filter replacement at the 45K, when pulling it out to clean it is included in the 15K. Realistically, you should only be paying for the cost of the filter itself, in addition to the cost of a 15K service. The service schedule does take into account to an extent, spreading the running costs of the car out a bit however, a lot of dealers will ramp the service costs up exponentially to the distance travelled.

For example, I've seen dealers extort twice the cost of a 15K service out of customers for a 75K, when on paper, it's exactly the same service.

Good info.

Skoda servicing in general seems exorbitant, in my old xr5 Ford servicing was around $300 for a standard service and that had 2lt more oil used compared to the TSI. Even though they charged a lot more for servicing the imported models at Ford compared to say a falcon, it was still easily cheaper than what Skoda charge.

Guess it's just a downside to buying a niche car in Aus, but I knew that before I bought it so can't complain too much!

[Martin]

Oh.... And I'm western Sydney, Penrith, not too keen on going to Nepean motor group!

Why not?

If you really want dealer servicing that means you want to pay a lot for junior mechanics to change your oil

Down the road from you in Seven Hills is BWAauto - they service BMW, Porsche, VW
They can perform log book servicing without voiding your warranty
They have all the latest hi tech gear - decent bunch to deal with and talk to

[bobski]

I've had three Skoda services at NMG through sheer convenience and never had a major problem with them (ok, the did forget to call me to tell me parts had arrived). Pricing seems about what it is elsewhere. I do wish I didn't get the extra charge for all the BS they add like free breakfast, carwash and a ride to the train station.

[dArK5HaD0w]

15,000 km $460
30,000 km $620
45,000 km somewhere more expensive again (going from memory, written down at home somewhere)

45k service is a minor one. dealer qouted me $498.
i had it done at cvwc for $200 less.

the 60k will b a killer for me cause of dsg.
thank goodness fl rs are chain driven, not belt driven!! that would've been my other arm & leg!

[rc_vRS]

45k service is a minor one. dealer qouted me $498.
i had it done at cvwc for $200 less.

the 60k will b a killer for me cause of dsg.
thank goodness fl rs are chain driven, not belt driven!! that would've been my other arm & leg!

Yeah, I think you're right on the 45k. Must have been the 60k that was up around $1k, makes me glad I have a manual! I'm sure on one of the service checklists it mentioned timing belt/chain "inspection" which added more labour charge into the price, may have been on the 60k as well.

[cbay]

Down the road from you in Seven Hills is BWAauto - they service BMW, Porsche, VW
They can perform log book servicing without voiding your warranty
They have all the latest hi tech gear - decent bunch to deal with and talk to

My brother takes his GTI there for servicing and mods. They should take care of your car. BWA was exactly where I was going to go, but....

And have the dreaded DSG "shudder"

I've also got this issue, and the reason why my octy is at Trivett Parramatta right now. The 37G8 software update for DSG should hopefully fix this (assuming it's similar to the VW 37G7 campaign), and an item listed as 48J8 (can't quite remember off the top of my head?) are being actioned.

[zei20t]

skoda need to bring in fixed servicing.

when I recommend a skoda or VW to people, the answer I get; servicing costs are too high. and they are right!

that software update for the DSG, anywhere in VCDS I can see what version it is? because apparently I imagined an update at my last service even though the gearbox is acting differently. not necessarily in a negative way

[Umai Naa!!]

You need to go into the DSG, it should give you a part number for the Mechatronics, as well as the software version.

[Martin]

Yes - the fixed price servicing seems to reflect the real cost/value of these services

One guy working for me has a Toyota Kuger (V6)
He had 3 years of $180 services,
but when the scheme ended (after 3 years) the sevice cost jumped to $500, the dealers must think we are stupid

[zei20t]

You need to go into the DSG, it should give you a part number for the Mechatronics, as well as the software version.

cheers!

I wish I had checked beforehand to have a comparison.