how much do you pay at dealer for oil change?
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how much do you pay at dealer for oil change?
Ok, so I didnt purchase the maintenance package or anything like that. So, just my first oil change at 5000miles was free.
Since then, I have taken my A3 in for an oil change at 10,000miles and was charged $105.
Which I thought was pricey but from what I understood, that seemed to be the right price.
So now, at 15,000miles I took my A3 to a more local Audi service dealer in my area and was only charged $47. A standard oil change with labor included! When I went to pay and read my bill statement I didnt say anything, I just paid the $47 and was on my merry way!
This $47 for the oil change struck me as weird. My actual Audi dealer I purchased my A3 at charged $105 for a standard oil change, and I also called other Audi service center dealers and they charge $115 to $125.
It says on my bill statement under "flat fee" $124 but at the bottom of the bill "amount to be paid" read $47.
Anyone pay $47 at any Audi service dealers for an oil change?
Since then, I have taken my A3 in for an oil change at 10,000miles and was charged $105.
Which I thought was pricey but from what I understood, that seemed to be the right price.
So now, at 15,000miles I took my A3 to a more local Audi service dealer in my area and was only charged $47. A standard oil change with labor included! When I went to pay and read my bill statement I didnt say anything, I just paid the $47 and was on my merry way!
This $47 for the oil change struck me as weird. My actual Audi dealer I purchased my A3 at charged $105 for a standard oil change, and I also called other Audi service center dealers and they charge $115 to $125.
It says on my bill statement under "flat fee" $124 but at the bottom of the bill "amount to be paid" read $47.
Anyone pay $47 at any Audi service dealers for an oil change?
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RE: how much do you pay at dealer for oil change?
Sounds like they either charged you for the parts or the labor, but not both. I would say you probably got lucky on this one
I have an 06, so I don't pay for oil changes....yet
I have an 06, so I don't pay for oil changes....yet
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From: Cibolo, TX
RE: how much do you pay at dealer for oil change?
Sounds like you got away for a steal if they did it properly.
Personally, I'd just do the oil change myself. That costs me around $40 in parts,and I'm sure that it is done properly.
Cheers!
Personally, I'd just do the oil change myself. That costs me around $40 in parts,and I'm sure that it is done properly.
Cheers!
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AManCalledE I have an '06 as well and had to pay for the 10K oil change and I beleive there is only one more that I have to pay for. Your dealer eating those two so that you just keep going back to them?
My dealer oil change was only $70.78 this is also in Montana because after I called the dealer I bougth the car from and asked what it would be for the oil change and they said $125 and that is in Vegas.
No for the $47 that's a great deal. Maybe thats what they charge and they just add there cost on to each quart and filter.
My dealer oil change was only $70.78 this is also in Montana because after I called the dealer I bougth the car from and asked what it would be for the oil change and they said $125 and that is in Vegas.
No for the $47 that's a great deal. Maybe thats what they charge and they just add there cost on to each quart and filter.
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ORIGINAL: dcny7777
Ok, so I didnt purchase the maintenance package or anything like that. So, just my first oil change at 5000miles was free.
Since then, I have taken my A3 in for an oil change at 10,000miles and was charged $105.
Which I thought was pricey but from what I understood, that seemed to be the right price.
So now, at 15,000miles I took my A3 to a more local Audi service dealer in my area and was only charged $47. A standard oil change with labor included! When I went to pay and read my bill statement I didnt say anything, I just paid the $47 and was on my merry way!
This $47 for the oil change struck me as weird. My actual Audi dealer I purchased my A3 at charged $105 for a standard oil change, and I also called other Audi service center dealers and they charge $115 to $125.
It says on my bill statement under "flat fee" $124 but at the bottom of the bill "amount to be paid" read $47.
Anyone pay $47 at any Audi service dealers for an oil change?
Ok, so I didnt purchase the maintenance package or anything like that. So, just my first oil change at 5000miles was free.
Since then, I have taken my A3 in for an oil change at 10,000miles and was charged $105.
Which I thought was pricey but from what I understood, that seemed to be the right price.
So now, at 15,000miles I took my A3 to a more local Audi service dealer in my area and was only charged $47. A standard oil change with labor included! When I went to pay and read my bill statement I didnt say anything, I just paid the $47 and was on my merry way!
This $47 for the oil change struck me as weird. My actual Audi dealer I purchased my A3 at charged $105 for a standard oil change, and I also called other Audi service center dealers and they charge $115 to $125.
It says on my bill statement under "flat fee" $124 but at the bottom of the bill "amount to be paid" read $47.
Anyone pay $47 at any Audi service dealers for an oil change?
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,713
From: Cibolo, TX
RE: how much do you pay at dealer for oil change?
That's not true.
Oil for our cars retail is $5 per quart, requiring 5 quarts for a change which is $25.
The filter is about $15, depending on your source.
That is $40 without any labor at all.
Unless your shop labor is $20 an hour, it doesn't seem unrealistic to spend more than $50 for this service on our cars. Most shops don't make much/any money on oil changes, the price just covers shop labor and parts. They want you to come for the major services and repairs which are definitely over-priced.
Cheers!
Oil for our cars retail is $5 per quart, requiring 5 quarts for a change which is $25.
The filter is about $15, depending on your source.
That is $40 without any labor at all.
Unless your shop labor is $20 an hour, it doesn't seem unrealistic to spend more than $50 for this service on our cars. Most shops don't make much/any money on oil changes, the price just covers shop labor and parts. They want you to come for the major services and repairs which are definitely over-priced.
Cheers!
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ORIGINAL: Chef
Personally, I'd just do the oil change myself. That costs me around $40 in parts,and I'm sure that it is done properly.
Personally, I'd just do the oil change myself. That costs me around $40 in parts,and I'm sure that it is done properly.
I'll second Chef, it costs me about $40 to do it myself as well. One thing though, get the filter from the dealer, or order a pack of them from ECS. DO NOT use the Fram/STP/whatever they sell at the auto parts store - they are crap! Tried two different ones and the O-ring doesn't seat properly. Funny thing is the OEM filter from Audi was about two bucks cheaper than the ones at Autozone!
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