Look what the Volkswagon mechanics said...

that I need to get done to my car. Mind you...I just went to get my oil changed!!!

I am about to What do I do?

Mid-muffler - broken - $360
4 Tires need replacement. They are cracked and cupped - $455 for all four tires
Tire allignment - $69.95. Needs to be done if I get them replaced!
Accessory Belt - cracked - $148
Fluid Changes...
Coolant - $144.95
Power Steering (not sure what the issue is), but that would cost $98
Break Fluid $110
Wiper replacement - $34
Oil change - $41
Engine Flush - $58

im sorryto hear that!! i used to have a jetta. those b-stards milked me for so much $ i had to get a new car.
I cant stand those mechanics.

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Posted by jozieb0925

that I need to get done to my car. Mind you...I just went to get my oil changed!!!

I am about to What do I do?

Mid-muffler - broken - $360
4 Tires need replacement. They are cracked and cupped - $455 for all four tires
Tire allignment - $69.95. Needs to be done if I get them replaced!
Accessory Belt - cracked - $148
Fluid Changes...
Coolant - $144.95
Power Steering (not sure what the issue is), but that would cost $98
Break Fluid $110
Wiper replacement - $34
Oil change - $41
Engine Flush - $58

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What dealer did you goto? If you are smart you will not bring your car to the VW dealer anymore...They don't do better work than another repair shop, they just charge you more money.

Where are you located...Maybe I can give you a good repair shop to go to for some of the items you need done...
Scott

Anyone in NJ know a GOOD mechanic????

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Posted by Danielle&Scott

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Posted by jozieb0925

that I need to get done to my car. Mind you...I just went to get my oil changed!!!

I am about to What do I do?

Mid-muffler - broken - $360
4 Tires need replacement. They are cracked and cupped - $455 for all four tires
Tire allignment - $69.95. Needs to be done if I get them replaced!
Accessory Belt - cracked - $148
Fluid Changes...
Coolant - $144.95
Power Steering (not sure what the issue is), but that would cost $98
Break Fluid $110
Wiper replacement - $34
Oil change - $41
Engine Flush - $58

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What dealer did you goto? If you are smart you will not bring your car to the VW dealer anymore...They don't do better work than another repair shop, they just charge you more money.

Where are you located...Maybe I can give you a good repair shop to go to for some of the items you need done...
Scott

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No way!! I am not getting all of this done there..just the oil change!!

Congrats, you were just raped.

The belt, wipers, you can do yourself - it's easy.
coolant flush can be done at any Jiffy Lube for like 60 bucks.

Your Power steering fluid may be a little dirty and looking sludgy, that can be changed pretty easily.... somewhere other than the dealer.

Tires, go anywhere but to the dealer.

And take the mufler to an exhaust shop. You probably just need a cat-back system.

They saw you coming.

Another thing - if you ONLY went for the oil change WHY was this guy all over your car like that? Its not normal.

Go somewhere else.

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Posted by kelleherkm

Another thing - if you ONLY went for the oil change WHY was this guy all over your car like that? Its not normal.

Go somewhere else.

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a lot of places will see a woman, assume she is lost when it comes to cars, and then scare her into doing the work there.

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Posted by kelleherkm

Another thing - if you ONLY went for the oil change WHY was this guy all over your car like that? Its not normal.

Go somewhere else.

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No clue!!!..I am kind of glad they did it though. At least I have a base to work from. I am def. not having the work done until I get a 2nd opinion like you said..

They are such CROOKS!!!

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Posted by Kriss2c

Congrats, you were just raped.

The belt, wipers, you can do yourself - it's easy.
coolant flush can be done at any Jiffy Lube for like 60 bucks.

Your Power steering fluid may be a little dirty and looking sludgy, that can be changed pretty easily.... somewhere other than the dealer.

Tires, go anywhere but to the dealer.

And take the mufler to an exhaust shop. You probably just need a cat-back system.

They saw you coming.

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WOW Kriss..you're good!! I am so dumb when it comes to cars..

Ok here is my advice:
Mid-muffler - broken - $360

For your muffler I would bring your car to Speedys, or Mieneke or some other muffler repair shop. You shouldnt have to pay $360 for an OEM stock muffler and mid pipe.

4 Tires need replacement. They are cracked and cupped - $455 for all four tires

The price for tires isnt too bad. That is $113.75 each. You can get less expensive tires, that is what I did recently. I would say to go to the same place that does your muffler and see what they get for tires.

Tire allignment - $69.95. Needs to be done if I get them replaced!

The alignment price is normal for a 4 wheels alignment. That needs to be done if you get new tires or else you can ruin your new tires.
Accessory Belt - cracked - $148

You can have the same shop above replace this belt....
Fluid Changes...

Coolant - $144.95
Power Steering (not sure what the issue is), but that would cost $98
Break Fluid $110
Wiper replacement - $34
Oil change - $41
Engine Flush - $58

Now to change all the fluids, you can have them filled at any repair shop you goto to get your oil change and lube. Do not ever pay over $24.99 for an oil change. How dare the dealer charge $41 for an oil change...what are they using liquid gold?

Why would the recommend gettting your engine flushed, you are just asking for trouble if you do that.

Did you goto the service department alone? I knid of think that they saw you coming....and I remember from when I worked for car dealers they used to pull this stuff all the time. They are over charging you for everything and they are telling you to replace or refill things that shouldnt be done...If I was you I would get a second opinion and stay away from the car dealers service department.
Scott

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Posted by xjulietx

How old is your car? My VW dealership has always been nice and honest and only performs the service requested unless there is something that could be dangerous.

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2000 Jetta

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Posted by jozieb0925

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Posted by xjulietx

How old is your car? My VW dealership has always been nice and honest and only performs the service requested unless there is something that could be dangerous.

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2000 Jetta

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So much wrong in such a short amount of time?

I have a 2001 Jetta and I have hardly had anything done. And you work in the city, I suppose you don't drive it all that much, do you?

Listen to the car-folk here, and go elsewhere.

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Posted by Danielle&Scott

Ok here is my advice:
Mid-muffler - broken - $360

For your muffler I would bring your car to Speedys, or Mieneke or some other muffler repair shop. You shouldnt have to pay $360 for an OEM stock muffler and mid pipe.

4 Tires need replacement. They are cracked and cupped - $455 for all four tires

The price for tires isnt too bad. That is $113.75 each. You can get less expensive tires, that is what I did recently. I would say to go to the same place that does your muffler and see what they get for tires.

Tire allignment - $69.95. Needs to be done if I get them replaced!

The alignment price is normal for a 4 wheels alignment. That needs to be done if you get new tires or else you can ruin your new tires.
Accessory Belt - cracked - $148

You can have the same shop above replace this belt....
Fluid Changes...

Coolant - $144.95
Power Steering (not sure what the issue is), but that would cost $98
Break Fluid $110
Wiper replacement - $34
Oil change - $41
Engine Flush - $58

Now to change all the fluids, you can have them filled at any repair shop you goto to get your oil change and lube. Do not ever pay over $24.99 for an oil change. How dare the dealer charge $41 for an oil change...what are they using liquid gold?

Why would the recommend gettting your engine flushed, you are just asking for trouble if you do that.

Did you goto the service department alone? I knid of think that they saw you coming....and I remember from when I worked for car dealers they used to pull this stuff all the time. They are over charging you for everything and they are telling you to replace or refill things that shouldnt be done...If I was you I would get a second opinion and stay away from the car dealers service department.
Scott

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Thanks Scott! I really appreciate your help.

Sorry, I forgot to mention that I had to bring it in for a recall as well, so I figured I would just get the oil change while it was there..dh told me that they stiffed me, but it was easier just to have it done at the same time as the recall..

Not sure about the engine flush..maybe I heard wrong..all he kept saying was that there was goop and stuff in there..maybe he meant the area that holds the oil..no clue!!

And, I ended up dropping my car off late last night with dh..but no one was there..it was the late drop off thing that they have...But, I was the one who called and made the appointment, etc..

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Posted by xjulietx

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Posted by jozieb0925

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Posted by xjulietx

How old is your car? My VW dealership has always been nice and honest and only performs the service requested unless there is something that could be dangerous.

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2000 Jetta

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So much wrong in such a short amount of time?

I have a 2001 Jetta and I have hardly had anything done. And you work in the city, I suppose you don't drive it all that much, do you?

Listen to the car-folk here, and go elsewhere.

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I have no mileage on my car!!

So wait...the car is at the dealer now? And you are getting the work done from them or did they tell you what it needs done and said you would get back to them on that?
Scott

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Posted by jozieb0925

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Posted by Danielle&Scott

Ok here is my advice:
Mid-muffler - broken - $360

For your muffler I would bring your car to Speedys, or Mieneke or some other muffler repair shop. You shouldnt have to pay $360 for an OEM stock muffler and mid pipe.

4 Tires need replacement. They are cracked and cupped - $455 for all four tires

The price for tires isnt too bad. That is $113.75 each. You can get less expensive tires, that is what I did recently. I would say to go to the same place that does your muffler and see what they get for tires.

Tire allignment - $69.95. Needs to be done if I get them replaced!

The alignment price is normal for a 4 wheels alignment. That needs to be done if you get new tires or else you can ruin your new tires.
Accessory Belt - cracked - $148

You can have the same shop above replace this belt....
Fluid Changes...

Coolant - $144.95
Power Steering (not sure what the issue is), but that would cost $98
Break Fluid $110
Wiper replacement - $34
Oil change - $41
Engine Flush - $58

Now to change all the fluids, you can have them filled at any repair shop you goto to get your oil change and lube. Do not ever pay over $24.99 for an oil change. How dare the dealer charge $41 for an oil change...what are they using liquid gold?

Why would the recommend gettting your engine flushed, you are just asking for trouble if you do that.

Did you goto the service department alone? I knid of think that they saw you coming....and I remember from when I worked for car dealers they used to pull this stuff all the time. They are over charging you for everything and they are telling you to replace or refill things that shouldnt be done...If I was you I would get a second opinion and stay away from the car dealers service department.
Scott

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Thanks Scott! I really appreciate your help.

Sorry, I forgot to mention that I had to bring it in for a recall as well, so I figured I would just get the oil change while it was there..dh told me that they stiffed me, but it was easier just to have it done at the same time as the recall..

Not sure about the engine flush..maybe I heard wrong..all he kept saying was that there was goop and stuff in there..maybe he meant the area that holds the oil..no clue!!

And, I ended up dropping my car off late last night with dh..but no one was there..it was the late drop off thing that they have...But, I was the one who called and made the appointment, etc..

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Hi Jo
che successo???


all that money could be used for a down paymt on a new car...definitly get 2nd opinion...good luck