No - I don't think you should have to. If you are doing more that 10K/year you should be on the other service schedule. Dealer needs to change the schedule on your car.
It's surprising because I understood that the higher mileage service schedule was the default and the dealer had to change it when you bought it, based on your estimated mileage.
What did you have to show them to get them to price match? I've been quoted £375 for a first service and inspection on a 1.4 CoDpaid £157 for oil change and 1st service. use the audi price match scheme..
Exactly what I paid.My S3 is booked in for its first service and the dealer is asking £180
Hi S32B what did you end up paying for your 1st service oil change at Cheshire Oaks Audi?Handy to know as that is where mine will be going
Not a bad price considering I paid £125 for a 1st service on a Mokka diesel last year and that was with works discount!
I don't think it's the same with mass production cars? One thing I would say about oil changes is If you do less than 10000 miles a year I would get the service schedule changed from factory set 'long life service'(miles driven/how hard driven) to an annual service(every 12 months).I asked for this as I know these engines don,t like old(thin) oil...I'll be getting my new S3 in March 2016. When is the 1st service actually due after purchase? I have two new bikes a GSR750 and Ducati Monster 821 and the BOTH needed a 1st service after 600 miles. I was told this was for an oil change as the oil is different for the running in and bedding down period. Is this the same for new cars?
I don't think it's the same with mass production cars? One thing I would say about oil changes is If you do less than 10000 miles a year I would get the service schedule changed from factory set 'long life service'(miles driven/how hard driven) to an annual service(every 12 months).I asked for this as I know these engines don,t like old(thin) oil...
Had my previous car 8p engine go 'pop' due I think to poor oil changes by previous owner.Had a long running thread on the 8p forum with warranty claims etc..Good call mate, I only do about 6k but definitely wouldn't leave longer than 12 mths for a service
Had my previous car 8p engine go 'pop' due I think to poor oil changes by previous owner.Had a long running thread on the 8p forum with warranty claims etc..
Anyway had the engine replaced and part exchanged it for the S3 Saloon I have now..(blessing in disguise)
12 months. Mine has done 5k and I'm told that when the car is 24 months old it will be an inspection service but not another oil change at that stage. I need to check on this to understand how things work going forward.Thanks for the info, so in reality when would my 1st service be due as i probably wont be doing more than about 6 or 7k a year. From what you are saying there is certainly no 600 mile quick oil change to give the engine a thorough flush out.
Just get your dealer to do it every 12 months.Or get them to set the service interval .As for inspection just let the service schedule let you know..12 months. Mine has done 5k and I'm told that when the car is 24 months old it will be an inspection service but not another oil change at that stage. I need to check on this to understand how things work going forward.
Not had it done yet mate, think it's due around May if I go on the MMI.Hi S32B what did you end up paying for your 1st service oil change at Cheshire Oaks Audi?
They just quoted me £240.
thats a **** take id be kicking off about that. i got told family and friends rate for me oil change 150 squid. i dont know anything about dealership costs but if they take the **** ill being doing myselfjust had first service at audi dealership at a cost of £252 for what is basically an oil and filter change, does this seem excessive? i waited while the service was carried out which was no more than an hour and was charged an eye watering £137 labour plus vat. Is this about right? a3 1.4 petrol 2013 8700 miles.
It was £347 from what I can tell all they did over and above the oil change was to replace the pollen filter which was about £9.
Oh well that's sorted til 30k miles now or at least this time next year.
Talk us though the maths on this Rob coz I can't help thinking Richard has a point? If you've gotta have another service in 12 mths anyway why not opt for a cheaper first service?
I'd be on 18k in about 5 months to have the inspection service and pollen filter change which I couldn't be done with the hassle of so had it done now - total cost of two visits would probably the same. I guess I've switched to annual servicing rather than 18k miles but don't they say 18k or annual whatever happens first ? Will probably amount to the same 2 services during my ownership so I shouldn't be out of pocket.
Also factor in having to have the remap taken off a week before and then put back on you'll see why I went this way.
A few have mentioned the fixed price £399 service plan, it seems this is no longer available on the A3??
I'm trying to pin down my salesman on what the costs will be for servicing over my 3 year agreement, with very little progress im afraid.
That is a damn shame!!That particular £399 bargain is no longer available.