On PCP- Cam Belt & Water Pump £745 - Oil change £190- Audi A3

Shafski

molerat said:

Looking at the price menu a minor service is £180, not just an oil change.

I cant find this price menu on their official website, just on a lookers website?

https://www.lookers.co.uk/audi/servicing-and-parts/servicing-prices/2-litres-and-under

Is that an independent specialist?

facade

CasualBagger said:

Next time you buy a new car think about looking for one with a drive CHAIN rather than a belt - this will outlast the engine most likely and won't need replacement. 

Not if it says BMW, Audi, VW or Vauxhall on the back

AdrianC

Goudy said:

A rough calculation and I reckon they're charging you at least £100 +Vat for labour on those jobs.

Main dealer for a "prestige" brand? Of course they're charging £100+vat/hr labour. I presume, at that rate, they aren't in the SE...

molerat

Shafski said:

molerat said:

Looking at the price menu a minor service is £180, not just an oil change.

I cant find this price menu on their official website, just on a lookers website?

https://www.lookers.co.uk/audi/servicing-and-parts/servicing-prices/2-litres-and-under

Is that an independent specialist?

https://www.audi.co.uk/account/fixed-price-services.html#/fixPrice?id=3&serviceCode=SERMIN

sweetsand

We used to have Audis years ago can't recall the oil change stand alone price but our MB, I'm sure the garage, MB main delaer is charging close to 250 but part of the service - EG, minior service an A service, oil,and filter change, checks, about 450 pounds.

Clive_Woody

Audi are part of the VAG group so you could get the work done at another brand within the group, such as Skoda, at a much cheaper price with the same parts used.

bris

If your buying the car at the end then you don't even need to service the car. The final value fees is meaningless if you aren't handing it back.

Shafski

bris said:

If your buying the car at the end then you don't even need to service the car. The final value fees is meaningless if you aren't handing it back.

What If I'm buying it then reselling it soon after buying it?

Grumpy_chap

bris said:

If your buying the car at the end then you don't even need to service the car. The final value fees is meaningless if you aren't handing it back.

This is true, to the extent that, if you will buy the car at the end of the PCP, then the PCP is just a finance package and whether or not you looked after the car is your business and no-one else's.

The cam-belt (timing belt, or whichever alternative term is used) is an essential preventative maintenance part as if it fails, the repair will either be very expensive, or the car may just be beyond economic repair.  That does not mean that you are restricted to Audi main dealer service and can shop around (unless the terms of the PCP forbid this).

DUTR

CasualBagger said:

The cost for the timing belt replacement seems correct for a main dealer. I think the PCP will require you to do it with them unless you're certain you want to buy the car out. The mileage is also about right for replacing it. 

I think (though don't quote me) the layout of the TFSI engine in the VAG cars is such that if you are doing work to the belts then you might as well change the water pump while you're down there. If you don't do it and it fails then you have to have at least the accessory belt off again so basically what I'm saying is the water pump is an understandable add-on. 

Next time you buy a new car think about looking for one with a drive CHAIN rather than a belt - this will outlast the engine most likely and won't need replacement. 

Hmm, I bet some BMW 1 series  (to name one) owners wouldn't agree with your summary.