6 Year Service

[00HVB]

Hi Guys,

My ROC is coming up to its 6 year Service. From the handbook I see it will need and oil change, spark plug change and air filter renewal.

Can someone give me an indication of the likely cost? I currently have a full VW service history. Should I go to an Independent due to the age of my car?

Thanks

00HVB

PS hope everyone had a great Christmas

[salsajoe]

Just had a major service as yours is, but included a pollen filter at a total cost of £248 from VW dealer. Not that I paid that amount as had a discounted 2 year VW service plan! The VW fixed price major service is now £299 or you can buy a 2 year plan paying up front for £359.82. If the indy uses VW parts then make sure you get the 2 year guarantee on the work.

[00HVB]

Thanks SalsaJoe. In your opinion, is it worth me preserving the FVWSH on an 09 plate? £250 is an awful lot of money for plugs, oil and air filter. You think I could get plugs and oil done, and then change air filter myself to save on the cost?

[salsajoe]

You could do the lot if you have the car garaged: http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... ice#p98316" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The cost of changing the air filter is minimal so may as well get it all done in that case. A good indie will cost less than the stealers and worth getting a stamp in the service book IMHO.

[00HVB]

Thanks SalsaJoe.

I've just rang VW they assure me the handbook is wrong and because I had a minor service last year it is due a major service this year. I argued that according to the handbook I only need oil change with oil filter and spark plugs. They couldn't understand how that is possible.

I'm a little confused now. Having read the handbook I feel I am correct.

Should I just take to a local specialist indy? Will it affect the resale value in a years time?

Cheers

[00HVB]

A quick update. I had the service today at Vw. £220 lubrication and spark plugs.

They used Shell Helix 10W40 as they said it conforms to 502 standard. I argued that as I was aware it should be 5w30. They said it won't make a difference and that as long admits 502 it will be fine.

Slightly worried now, do you guys think my car will be OK?

Should've taken it an indy right?

[skippy]

That will be fine!

http://www.shell.co.uk/gbr/products-ser ... 10w40.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

£220 sounds a good price, mine is coming up for 6 year service and I believe the quote is £299 before adding on the MOT.

[Cuprabob]

Oil that meets VW502.00 is fine for Time & Distance service regime. Oil that meets VW504.00 / VW507.00 can be used for both T&D regime and Longlife regime.

Surprised they used 10w40, I would have expected them to use 5w40 for VW502.00

As long as you don't live in a climate with very low ambient temps, I'm sure it will be fine. Next time though, go for either 5w30 or 5w40.

[00HVB]

Thanks Cuprabob. I live in Leicester. So certainly not Siberia. You think it'l be OK?