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showmethecash
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Hi all
I am looking to get my car a second hand Audi A3 2016 serviced. I have been quoted £200 from Kwik Fit, £250 from Halfords and £350 from Audi. With my previous car, an old Golf I used to go with Halfords who i thought were ok but since my Audi cost a bit more and is my family car I am bit more cautious. Do you have any experience to share on these companies?
Thanks
I am looking to get my car a second hand Audi A3 2016 serviced. I have been quoted £200 from Kwik Fit, £250 from Halfords and £350 from Audi. With my previous car, an old Golf I used to go with Halfords who i thought were ok but since my Audi cost a bit more and is my family car I am bit more cautious. Do you have any experience to share on these companies?
Thanks
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Audi A3 is a golf which an Ibiza I think anyway vw, Audi, seat, skids, Lamborghini and Bentley are all part of Volkswagen. A.G so should be the same price if the engines are the same.
i would normally say don’t go to the big chains but I had an interview at halfords was asked what I can and cannot do was told anything I cannot do they will train me but it’s all down to how motivated the mechanic are nmw is not much of a motivator.1 -
Any indy VW group specialists in your area ?
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I never understand why more people don't use mobile mechanics. If you found one you could trust you'd be laughing. You'd know it had been done by the same person who you trusted. Taking it into a main dealer you have no idea who is messing with your car.1
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Similarly, find a local independent garage. I've used village garages for most of my car servicing - their reputation within the local community depends on them doing a good job. Never had a problem and far less expensive than main dealers and 'chains'. You probably won't get a waiting room with plush carpets and free coffee, papers and TV but who wants to pay for all that anyway?!As for KwikFit - good luck with them. I've heard too many horror stories to even give them a try.1
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I'd go to a local independent garage, ask around for recommendations. There are good ones out there.Tall, dark & handsome. Well two out of three ain't bad.1
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Had my A3 15 plate serviced recently at an Audi Indy specialist in Herts/Essex for a Major service it cost £2501
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fred246 said:I never understand why more people don't use mobile mechanics. If you found one you could trust you'd be laughing. You'd know it had been done by the same person who you trusted. Taking it into a main dealer you have no idea who is messing with your car.
I bet you'd never get one to return to yours, I imaging you'd be standing over them like some sort of Harry Enfield character.4 -
fred246 said:I never understand why more people don't use mobile mechanics. If you found one you could trust you'd be laughing. You'd know it had been done by the same person who you trusted. Taking it into a main dealer you have no idea who is messing with your car.
So use a small local indie garage... Best of both worlds!
(But with a main dealer, you do have a very good idea - it's a manufacturer-trained mechanic, using top-notch tools, diagnostics and OEM parts. You're paying through the nose for the pleasure, though, and they can't think outside the box.)1 -
AdrianC said:fred246 said:I never understand why more people don't use mobile mechanics. If you found one you could trust you'd be laughing. You'd know it had been done by the same person who you trusted. Taking it into a main dealer you have no idea who is messing with your car.
So use a small local indie garage... Best of both worlds!
(But with a main dealer, you do have a very good idea - it's a manufacturer-trained mechanic, using top-notch tools, diagnostics and OEM parts. You're paying through the nose for the pleasure, though, and they can't think outside the box.)1 -
fred246 said:It's a major service. Oil & filter, few filters, maybe spark plugs and a few checks. No need to be near gravel.1
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