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Volkswagen Golf Service

  • 12-04-2012 01:51PM
    #1
    Chong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,681 ✭✭✭


    Hello Lads,

    I have a 07 VW MK V Golf, and has 122k Km on the clock. Its due an Interval Service Inspection and most probably a Timing Belt change as it has yet to be done.

    I have been quoted for everything 800-1000 with various garages, I am finding this extremely steep. Can anyone advise on a good mechanic who can bring it in much lower.

    Cheers

    Will


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  • #2
    Chong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,681 ✭✭✭Chong


    Also to the point above has anyone used Mulligans Garage?


  • #3
    Chong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,681 ✭✭✭Chong


    OSI wrote: »
    Does it have a DSG gearbox by any chance, that could add significantly to the service cost.
    How would I find out , to all intensive purposes the car is a standard 1.4 Golf as far as I know.


  • #4
    Chong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,681 ✭✭✭Chong


    Having done some googling I believe its not , as in its not a GTI or r32


  • #5
    Chong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,681 ✭✭✭Chong


    OSI wrote: »
    OK, so I assume it's a manual car then? If so it's not DSG.

    Where in the country are you based? €800 for a basic service with a timing belt change is ridiculous money.
    I have been quoted as 630 full service in Fosters out at Sandyford.

    I am based in Dublin


  • #6
    Sticky Fingers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭Sticky Fingers


    You could try this guy, I have used him in the past and found him to be very good. He is in Belfast though.

    http://www.walshmotors.co.uk


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  • #7
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,849 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Drop a user here called Nissan Doctor a pm, he works in a garage in Dublin and should be able to quote you for the job you need done.


  • #8
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    Forget about main dealers at this stage, your car is 2007 so there is no advantage in going to a main dealer.

    Find a good independent and you will get equal or better service and workmanship at much lower prices.

    On a 1.4 16v Golf 5 it should be possible for you to get a timing belt kit and water pump change for €320 all in.

    A major inspection service with spark plugs and all the filters should cost no more than €175.


  • #9
    Chong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,681 ✭✭✭Chong


    Lads I got the Nissan Doctor on the case, I am dropping in to him tomorrow morning.

    Doing it for 489 which is cracking to be honest in comparison to the dealerships.


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