Where is the best place for a service in Watford.

[evansor]

Hi,

I wonder if anyone can help. I have a VW Polo mk6 1.4 TDI (’05 reg) and live in Watford. Its on variable servicing and as it’s coming up to 4 years old it’s due its second service and also needs it’s second MOT (It’s done 42,000 miles, and about 18,000 since the last service)

I contacted a local VW dealer (Wayside St. Albans) and they quoted £304 for a service and £53.10 for an MOT. They also reckon it needs the brake fluid replaced (£60.54) and a new timing belt (cam-belt) (£370). Although they did say they will price match.

Prestige (on line folks) say they’ll do the MOT and Service for £308, Kwik-fit will do both for £176!

Any advice on where to go? I want a decent service at a reasonable price. Kwik-fit are cheap but I’ve heard horror stories about them.

Also, does anyone know whether I really need the brake fluid and timing belt replaced yet? £370 for a new timing belt sounds a lot to me.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers,
Rob.

[ihpj]

Being a diesel (and @ 4 yrs old) I would suggest it needs a coolant change too. Have you read my thread on the cost of Second Variable Inspection Service VW quoted for my Mothers 9N? I think you are in exactly the same position as she was - except as yours is a diesel so you 'save' on the cost of 4x Spark Plugs being replaced as yours has glowplugs instead

Seriously though, I wouldn't overlook the importance of coolant in a diesel engine - and VWs require a particular coolant which is important to bear in mind if you decide to go elsewhere for the service - make sure they use the correct spec. VW coolant!

[evansor]

Thank for the reply, I'll have a look at your other post.

Cheers,
Rob.

[Brad.]

http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... =8&t=42068

[evansor]

Thanks Brad - It looks like I'll need to find an independant VW dealer nearby & get a quote.

I'm not committed to using a VW dealer if I can get better value elsewhere.

Rgds,
Rob.