35k service.... $1,134?!?

**coke321s** · 09-26-2008 09:20 AM

so i just checked with my local dealer about the 35k service... i was told the factory warranty is over and it is not covered under the certified warranty... i was then told it would cost $1,134. does this sound extremely high to anyone else??

**passatkid** · 09-26-2008 09:25 AM

I thought warranty was until 36k

**coke321s** · 09-26-2008 09:26 AM

i think the factory warranty is 4 years/50,000 miles... i passed 4 years about a month after i bought the car.

**jackyaudi** · 09-26-2008 09:27 AM

This is too general. You have a 2004 so probably your warranty is over, but whats the $1100 for? Ask if you can buy extended warranty. And ask what are those $110 exactly for. 90% of the time dealers will charge about as twice as its worth. You can then post whats the maintenance charge is for here and we will tell you what to do about it.

**eclimax13** · 09-26-2008 09:31 AM

its all stuff you can do yourself very easily...oil change, spark plugs..if you got your book..its all in there

**coke321s** · 09-26-2008 09:33 AM

just checked with another dealer... $350 for the same service. guess the first place was either trying to bend me over a chair or had no idea what they were talking about.

**demea** · 09-26-2008 09:34 AM

Yep, that would be the Audi dealer for ya. 300% higher than everyone else.
Check with a V dub dealer for the same service, too (if you want to keep your records straight)

**bhvrdr** · 09-26-2008 09:58 AM

As others stated, see what is included. It is likely oil change and cabin filter. Sparks are at 55K I thought but check. An oil change is an $80 job and the cabin filter is another $30 - $40. Spark plugs are $25 and a half hour install so $75. This is a total of about $195 in work with spark plugs or $120 without. You could do it all yourself for $70 for the oil change and cabin or for $100 for the oil, cabin, and plugs.

cheers! mike

**Papachristou** · 09-26-2008 10:01 AM

what a ass raping!

i dont think the spark plugs are due till 55k but even IF they are due at 35k thats crazy effing high.. just DIY. whole thing MIGHT cost $150-200 and a six pack

**jackyaudi** · 09-26-2008 10:17 AM

Well for $1100 am guessing the dealer did a VAG check and found some bad sensors or something really wrong. Thats the price of a Timing Belt job, so keep that in mind (8 hours labor + $400 in parts)

**eclimax13** · 09-26-2008 10:26 AM

eh...my service booklet says they do them at 35k...either way..they did a shit job...didnt even compress the washer all the way...so i wont let audi touch my shit again...unless its a huge job....where has all the integrity gone?.....

**alex@4induktion** · 09-26-2008 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by coke321s

so i just checked with my local dealer about the 35k service... i was told the factory warranty is over and it is not covered under the certified warranty... i was then told it would cost $1,134. does this sound extremely high to anyone else??

rip off