service costs

[spj]

Hi,just booked the s6 in for a 38000 mile service at nottingham audi and been quoted £789.00 does anyone know if this sounds excessive as they've said it doesn't need plugs as this was done when i purchased the car at another dealer at 34000 miles.transmisiom oil already been done. many thanks.

[Magnet]

Hello Sean, 

Welcome to the forum. 

I notice you have booked the car in for service and obviously have accepted their estimated cost, so I just wonder if it’s a little late to be seeking comments/advice on whether that costing is reasonable - or not. Of course, you could cancel or postpone the arrangement, while you consider alternative avenues. 

Personally, I tend to seek alternative quotations before committing, and would consider trusted independent specialists as another option. The car is now 5 years old, and it could be some ‘servicing’ parts may require changing. 

Also, to me, I would need to know exactly what has been quoted for - e.g. will the air filter, and particularly the pollen filter be changed within this price? - since without this knowledge, you are likely to be exposing your wallet to the inclement elements. 

Hopefully, someone else will respond and offer you a better judgement on the estimate you have, but it should be appreciated that rates are likely to vary from region to region. 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[DELETE ME]

Hi Sean

Here's a link to the Lookers Audi service prices for S model cars to give something to compare against:
https://www.lookers.co.uk/audi/servicing-and-parts/servicing-prices/s-models

They quote a major service for an S6 as £649, but for an older car the prices may vary.

I'm not associated to Lookers Audi in any way - apart from recently buying a used car from them so already knew about their servicing prices page.

Definitely worth getting detailed quotes from a few different sources before committing.

 

Regards,

David

[Magnet]

Sound and helpful advice David, but unfortunately the original poster hasn’t revisited the forum since Saturday - the same day as he joined! 

Kind regards,

Gareth.