Hi all... Just had my 20,000 service completed on my Passat and wanted to post some thoughts as sort of personal therapy.
There was nothing out of the ordinary done at this service, just the standard 20k as outlined in the manual. I have my services done at the dealer, here in SF as I like to get those stamps in my book. Anyway, my point is that I paid $564.89 for this service and, honestly, it's the first time that I'm a little disgusted by the cost. Basically, they just topped off some fluids and checked for any problems. I maintain my car well, so it's rare that any shop will find a problem that I am not already aware of... Yes, I know that European cars are expensive to maintain and I'm certainly willing to pay it... There is no way I'd change my mind about my car because of this... I just wanted to rant a little.
I mean c'mon... the car needs new wiper blades and, in my opinion, that should have been included in a $600 service. /sigh.
/rant off
There was nothing out of the ordinary done at this service, just the standard 20k as outlined in the manual. I have my services done at the dealer, here in SF as I like to get those stamps in my book. Anyway, my point is that I paid $564.89 for this service and, honestly, it's the first time that I'm a little disgusted by the cost. Basically, they just topped off some fluids and checked for any problems. I maintain my car well, so it's rare that any shop will find a problem that I am not already aware of... Yes, I know that European cars are expensive to maintain and I'm certainly willing to pay it... There is no way I'd change my mind about my car because of this... I just wanted to rant a little.
I mean c'mon... the car needs new wiper blades and, in my opinion, that should have been included in a $600 service. /sigh.
/rant off