hi All,
my audi A3, 1.8L 2002 model is due for servicing and its done about 60,000KM. i took it to the local Audi dealer and they said it would cost a woooping $1,200 !!

i just had it serviced by another mechanic (non AUDI Dealer) 6 months ago for $200.00 so can anyone tell me whats involved in servicing ?? i took it to the dealer in order to find out if i should be getting other stuff done which this mechanic doesnt know about.

i know the basic service where oil, filter and plugs get replaced along with possibly brakes, and fluids but i cant see why the dealers would tell me such a high cost !!!

any help would be appreciated,


ta,
Cesar.

 

http://www.edmunds.com/products/maintguide/index.html

Check out Edmunds - includes what should be done at the intervals... 1200 sounds like way too much.

You can check out your manual too.

 

thanks for the reply, i couldnt find my Vehicle Model in that link. i have an Audi A3. i wonder why ??

anyway, i bought this car as a second hand and it didnt come with a manual so am just looking for all information on this car.

ta.

 

The 2002 A3 is not very common in the States?

The 60k service may include a timing belt change and this may be a large proportion of the quote.

I don't know how important a full audi-dealer service history is on a car in the US (for resale purposes), but since you've already had servicing by a non-audi dealer, then it's going to be cheaper doing it that way again and you won't lose out.