The Mega MK7 & MK8 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread - Part II

That's a big difference in price alright. Thanks for sharing that. I went on to VW main dealer website and selected oil change, all filters, brake fluid and DSG oil change came to around 870 euro. That is quite expensive. They previously charged me 250 euro for an oil change which I didn't think was too bad and car was still in VW warranty then.

I'll give Daltons in Portlaoise a call and see what they quote for the same work. Seeing rave reviews on here about them so if they are good as people say they are, they'll get my business.

Ok will compare prices. I was thinking about sticking to VW for the servicing to protect the resale value but I guess a good independent should be fine too. Portlaoise isn't far from me either.

I'll ask them about the DSG in the Mk8 and see what they say about the filter.

I've seen other positive comments for Daltons so gave them a call today. They worked out a couple of hundred euro cheaper than the VW dealer so booked my car in with them for the big service.

Does this price include VAT? I paid 370 at a specialist last week and the filter and o ring were replaced along with the fluid using VW parts. The fluid itself is quite expensive these days.

It was 2 years ago. Didn’t need the filter done, just an oil change. €100 + VAT, so €113.50 all in. Autotranz Greenhills.

My passat B8 facelift 1.6TDI has listed the DSG 7-speed as not serviceable. Confirmed with VW. My trusted mechanic said I should get it done at 100K and get the oil changed on DSG. He recomended Autotranz and one other company in Dublin which i cannot remember the name. I trust my mechanic but are those boxes worth doing at all or leave them alone if working. Have had 2 previous DSG (superb and tarraco) and neither gave a bit of trouble with big mileage even though box never done.

Surely VW would be in serious hot water if they say a major mechanical component doesn't need servicing at all if people were going to face issues?

What issues are mechanics seeing that makes them say it should be done?

Got my car fully serviced by Daltons last month. They were excellent and professional.

Just said I'd come back to this and provide the cost of the DSG service in particular, as there were various prices listed on this thread. They charged me 120 euro plus VAT for the 6 litres of gearbox oil, 28 euro plus VAT for the DSG oil filter with sealing ring and 80 euro plus VAT for the labour on the DSG service. I was happy with that. Car is driving great now.