Got Polo serviced today (1st one since I bought it a year ago at 4 months old)
Local garage, used genuine VW parts.
Thought I was getting a good price for a thorough service, but after checking the invoice for whats been done, i'm not so sure!!
Have I been ripped off?!
Its a tricky situation as the guy is a friend of the family
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It would probably cost you that for just an oil and filter change at some main dealers, so no I dont think you have been ripped off.Thought I was getting a good price for a thorough service, but after checking the invoice for whats been done, i'm not so sure!!
What you have to remember is that okay.... maybe the bits cost £50, and the other £100 is labour.... but its not like that £100 just goes in the blokes pocket for wages.... deduct some for renting and running a business premises, the costs of disposing of trade waste and used oil, and then knock 22%-40% off whats left for tax and I doubt he is left with very much!
If I was using a non-main dealer garage to do work on such a new motor, I would want it clearly showing on the invoice that genuine stuff was used such as part numbers and parts prices, incase you have any waranty problems, and also looks a bit better for when you come to sell the car.
The only way you will get it done cheaper than what you paid, is if you do it yourself.
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Oh well, you live 'n' learn I guess.
I've also learned that its not always best to go to someone you know.
Thanks for the info and advice peeps - helpful as always!
I'm going to contact him again and ask him to reprint my invoice with details of the VW parts that were used - if he has nothing to hide, then there shouldn't be a problem!
I've also learned that its not always best to go to someone you know.
Thanks for the info and advice peeps - helpful as always!
I'm going to contact him again and ask him to reprint my invoice with details of the VW parts that were used - if he has nothing to hide, then there shouldn't be a problem!
I also got my GTI serviced today for its 1 year/10,000 mile service. Took it to Alan Day Volkswagen in London who I must say were fantastic (customer service wise).
They charged me £135 all in for exactly the same service.
I'm not trying to make you jealous here, but they also gave me a free courtesy car for the day whilst they did the work!
(which just happened to be an 08 Jetta 2.0t fsi sport with a DSG box, leather and satnav!)
They charged me £135 all in for exactly the same service.
I'm not trying to make you jealous here, but they also gave me a free courtesy car for the day whilst they did the work!
(which just happened to be an 08 Jetta 2.0t fsi sport with a DSG box, leather and satnav!)
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