How much did they charge you?

 

Thanks for the post - in the same boat! Did they still call it a "30k service" / charge you for one? Or was it an "a la carte" of things you picked from? I have one dealer that wants $245 for a "30k service" while the other doesn't see any sort of service for the car and said they will just reset the maintenance light for $20. The $245 is absolutely bonkers for what the official 30k minor service is... Leaning towards the $20...

 

$145.00, but included a recalibration of the drive motor. I would like to know about that, but I was running out of time and didn't stay around to ask. I will find out if no one on here has any thoughts. Where is @VW TECHNICIAN when you need him?

 

$145.00, but included a recalibration of the drive motor. I would like to know about that, but I was running out of time and didn't stay around to ask. I will find out if no one on here has any thoughts. Where is VWTech when you need him?

Yeah we need @VW TECHNICIAN and/or @Plant Peon

 

I just had my 30k service. When I arrived they quoted 245. For what I asked. They said break flush and other stuff scheduled for 2 years (not there yet) and it’s scheduled for 40k service. I said no. I want the std 30k which is minimal. I had printed out what it entails and showed him. He said that’s $82. basically they do nothing. BTW my Alenzas have 29600 miles and are at 6/32. Still have some life left. I’m amazed. I guess I drive like the old man that I am.

 

Wow, I need to schedule my 30 (I'm already almost 32K) and I will follow your lead. 6/32 is that all tires though? My fronts are 6/32 but my rears was 3/32 when I replaced them a few days ago.

 

The maintenance schedule that came with my 22 AWD says that the break fluid needs to be changed at 3 years or 30K miles. Other than that it shows a lifetime of minimal maintenance.

 

Hmmm the 2021 30k maintenance schedule for brake fluid is strictly time based (3 years I believe)

 

Yes all tires were 6/32. I was surprised. Will switch to the Kumho Crugen when I need to. Have seen some good reviews on here. Live in Arizona so no snow concerns

 

Thanks for the post - in the same boat! Did they still call it a "30k service" / charge you for one? Or was it an "a la carte" of things you picked from? I have one dealer that wants $245 for a "30k service" while the other doesn't see any sort of service for the car and said they will just reset the maintenance light for $20. The $245 is absolutely bonkers for what the official 30k minor service is... Leaning towards the $20...

I just got a quote today for $564 for 30K maintenance...check fluids, electronic diagnostics, etc

 

My dealer said 30k service was $80.

 

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CONNECTED SCANTOOL AND RAN GFF. RECALIBRATED 3PHRASE DRIVE MOTOR. SENT GFF

VW's scan tool needs a better contextual spellchecker.

 

I dunno; maybe the motor was playing What3Words?

 

I dunno; maybe the motor was playing What3Words?

At least it's not a "onephrase" motor.

 

My dealer said 30k service was $80.

Yup, as we know one of the primary advantages of BEV ownership is very little ICE-comparative maintenance. There are still the suspension/braking and coolant/AC system wear items, but otherwise very little.

As I've prior cited, on delivery day meeting the service staff they actually voiced that they were concerned for their jobs given so little maintenance. Of course that was before they knew of all the ID.4's software/module needs.

 

Yup, as we know one of the primary advantages of BEV ownership is very little ICE-comparative maintenance. There are still the suspension/braking and coolant/AC system wear items, but otherwise very little.

As I've prior cited, on delivery day meeting the service staff they actually voiced that they were concerned for their jobs given so little maintenance. Of course that was before they knew of all the ID.4's software/module needs.

I've never understood this claim (that BEVs wouldn't require service).

When I think back to the money I've spent on maintenance over the past 50 years or so, the motor and transmission have NOT been the heavy hitters to my maintenance budget. It's mostly been suspensions and brakes and wheel bearings and electric window winders and all that stuff that's still very much present in BEVs.

Oh, I've paid for the occasional Air Mass Flow Sensor or Transmission Solenoid Pack and certainly Timing Belts and Water Pumps but realistically, there's going to be plenty for the techs to do even in this Brave New World of Battery Electric Vehicles.

 

The 30k maintenance is categorized as “Minor maintenance” in the maintenance schedule for 2021s. Any price more than $50-100 for the listed services would be highway robbery, imo.

 

On my 10k and 20k service, they also checked the exhaust system and the fuel lines.

 

Dealer service model appears as broken as sales model. There should be a flat time for the 30k service from Volkswagen and the only variation should be the local prevailing hourly shop rate. Jeez.

 

Flat rate unless real defects are discovered that need to be corrected (but I'm sure you meant that).

 

I've never understood this claim (that BEVs wouldn't require service).

When I think back to the money I've spent on maintenance over the past 50 years or so, the motor and transmission have NOT been the heavy hitters to my maintenance budget. It's mostly been suspensions and brakes and wheel bearings and electric window winders and all that stuff that's still very much present in BEVs.

Oh, I've paid for the occasional Air Mass Flow Sensor or Transmission Solenoid Pack and certainly Timing Belts and Water Pumps but realistically, there's going to be plenty for the techs to do even in this Brave New World of Battery Electric Vehicles.

I was more referring to the regularly scheduled service and not anomalies.
Comparative ICE engine/differential/transmission oil changes, oil filter, engine air filter, spark plugs, serpentine/timing belts etc.

 

To reset the service light. Is this cost supposed to be $20 or is this extremely variable depending on dealer?

 

I just recently had 30k service and was charged $55. Almost got a set of Pirelli AS plus tires but the rebates expired before I could get them installed. They advised that alignment was $150 and could be on hook for Torque vector calibration for an extra $350.
Does Torque vectoring apply to RWD models?

 

My dealer quoted me $400 for the service
AND tried to sell me an oil change and fuel injection service....

I hate shops nowadays
Shops and Autozone, no one actually knows about cars anymore

 

I just had mine done, and was charged $280. 30k service that includes.. "Synthetic oil and filter." and Brake fluid exchange with "DOT 3 brake fluid". I looked at the Brake Fluid Reservoir CAP, and there is still the same dust on it from when I brought it in. so unless there's a new way to do a brake fluid flush with OUT removing the cap. I'd like to know.

 

My suggestion would be to point out these considerations to the service advisor. It is pathetic that one has to check the work done in a dealership, but you do. I have found, in various instances, winter tires mounted onto the wrong corners, tires incorrectly mounted on the wheels (dots not lined up), and serious body damage. Now I check everything over carefully before leaving the dealership.

Not a good situation for the 90%+ of drivers who are not car geeks. 😢

 

I don’t know if they find it insulting and I don’t care, but my dealer service department is used to seeing me check the dipstick after every time I have them do an oil change.