[GrayEagle61]

Question: What does your VW dealer charge for the 30,000 mile ID4 check, check inspection? This is the first scheduled inspection that is not free. I called my Maryland VW dealer to ask but they won’t return my call. In any case, it might be useful to compare cost across the country. In my case, I replaced the cabin air filter myself, very easy job with excellent YouTube videos on how to. That alone should reduce the inspection cost some.

 

[VW TECHNICIAN]

Question: What does your VW dealer charge for the 30,000 mile ID4 check, check inspection? This is the first scheduled inspection that is not free. I called my Maryland VW dealer to ask but they won’t return my call. In any case, it might be useful to compare cost across the country. In my case, I replaced the cabin air filter myself, very easy job with excellent YouTube videos on how to. That alone should reduce the inspection cost some.

If brakes are good, tires OK ....there is nothing besides inspection for leaks or damages...you already replaced some items..
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[GrayEagle61]

If brakes are good, tires OK ....there is nothing besides inspection for leaks or damages...you already replaced some items..
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Thanks, my worry is that dealer service departments must be under pressure to make money since EV cars require almost no maintenance. The 30,000 mile check is the first one that allows them to charge for the service. Will they be reasonable or is this an opportunity to make up for declining service work? I assume it will be labor time unless a problem item is found. I’m ok with that. However, it would be helpful to know the ballpark cost for this service.

 

[VW TECHNICIAN]

Thanks, my worry is that dealer service departments must be under pressure to make money since EV cars require almost no maintenance. The 30,000 mile check is the first one that allows them to charge for the service. Will they be reasonable or is this an opportunity to make up for declining service work? I assume it will be labor time unless a problem item is found. I’m ok with that. However, it would be helpful to know the ballpark cost for this service.

Don't worry once bumper to bumper warranty and battery pack warranty is gone....they will get you .... EV vehicles are just little different than ICE....but once cost of repairs starts from your wallet....many things on EV will be costly....

 

[Neil]

Thanks, my worry is that dealer service departments must be under pressure to make money since EV cars require almost no maintenance. The 30,000 mile check is the first one that allows them to charge for the service. Will they be reasonable or is this an opportunity to make up for declining service work? I assume it will be labor time unless a problem item is found. I’m ok with that. However, it would be helpful to know the ballpark cost for this service.

The question isn't just what they would charge, but what they would actually do (beyond what you could/have easily done) to justify having them do the "service".

 

[GrayEagle61]

Ok, I was able to get through to a service writer at my dealer. The cost for the 30,000 mile check is $320. To me it’s the cost of keeping up the warranty - like an insurance premium, I guess. The service guy also mentioned an official VW recall for software, but he said a software solution is not yet available. We all know about that, right?

 

[AceVentura]

Ok, I was able to get through to a service writer at my dealer. The cost for the 30,000 mile check is $320. To me it’s the cost of keeping up the warranty - like an insurance premium, I guess. The service guy also mentioned an official VW recall for software, but he said a software solution is not yet available. We all know about that, right?

What exactly do they do for a 30,000 mile service? there is no mandatory need to do it, you will still have a warranty.

In my mind a visual inspection of the tires and brakes and fluid levels... maybe a new cabin filter? (see YouTube for the how to do that)

There is no oil change, no tire rotation, no brake fluid exchange... there is nothing to do except a visual inspection.

 

[Dougie01]

Do they flush the brakes?

 

[Spin]

Brake fluid flush is recommended at 30k

 

[sprylo]

Brake fluid flush is recommended at 30k

I can't speak for the later model years, but on the 2021, brake fluid flush is time based: "3 years after registration and then every 2 years regardless of mileage."

 

[VW TECHNICIAN]

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Ok, I was able to get through to a service writer at my dealer. The cost for the 30,000 mile check is $320. To me it’s the cost of keeping up the warranty - like an insurance premium, I guess. The service guy also mentioned an official VW recall for software, but he said a software solution is not yet available. We all know about that, right?

US you don't have to use VW service department to keep warranty....you can preform this by Independent service shop that is familiar with EV for fraction of cost....320 dollars is overrated. There is nothing besides visual inspection....no parts or extra time needed for parts replacement.

 

[ddx]

Don't worry once bumper to bumper warranty and battery pack warranty is gone....they will get you .... EV vehicles are just little different than ICE....but once cost of repairs starts from your wallet....many things on EV will be costly....

Your comment make me nervous... selling my ID.4 before 50000 miles....
I'd rather they failed with software update and instead compensating us 2021 cars with 100,000 miles powertrain warranty

 

[Dougie01]

When you lease a car, do you have to do the maintenance? For example, if you have a 30,000 mile lease, and turn it in at 29,999, are you ok--but at 30,001 you have to have done it?

 

[VW TECHNICIAN]

Your comment make me nervous... selling my ID.4 before 50000 miles....
I'd rather they failed with software update and instead compensating us 2021 cars with 100,000 miles powertrain warranty

Welcome to the pioneers of EV vehicle's.
There will be huge delay from independent service shops to get qualified personnel...and how they hire and pay now from some independent shops.... owners choices will be very limited..... VW service departments now have no choice to escape regular trainings because of complexity ( not really if you have knowledge of EV architecture)....so labor rates will get stingy...... tools to work on nannies are extremely expensive and requires alignment machines to be part of this process..... tools to work on HV DC are very expensive..... not all mechanics are capable to pass technical training without knowledge in can bus, inverters, electric motors, pwm controls and etc. Well experienced and smart technicians will move quickly if they don't get compensated for knowledge and experience. US market is wild wild west regarding respect at work and good pay for what this type of people will preform. Worst case scenario would be place where technician is throwing parts at the car until suddenly is fixed.
I have nothing personal against US technicians, but I have personally experienced worst case scenarios.... running all over US.
I just can't imagine all this new startup EV manufacturers that are going to use independent service shops for warranty repairs with people who have no college degree in automotive or adequate equipment or tools to preform any HV DC work.
But enough of scary thoughts.
I have donated not long ago for Toyota bz4x OEM pids for car scanner app....and had vehicle for couple days. My overall experience is " many will be disappointed if they take this EV for cross country trips" ..... Chevy Bolt EV or EUV will charge faster and way more efficient tha bz4x EV.
But for fellas that want grocery getter in Toyota style.....more power to them.

 

[Eric Nay]

I had a 20,000 mile service that was a bit more lengthy. They wanted to charge the car for about 20 minutes. They said they were going to see how much the car charged vs. how much it SHOULD charge over that time. Thus the 20k took about a half hour longer than the 10k. I read they perform that battery charge test on the 20k, 40k, 60k, etc.

That plus they wanted to change the cabin air filter. I bought the two-module HEPA filter direct from China, so I told them to leave it alone.

I'm coming up on the 30k service soon myself. I'll shop around before I pay $320!

 

[VW TECHNICIAN]

It is not rocket science....if you have any mechanical knowledge and experience....inspection for coolant leaks....oil leaks.... brakes....brake lines.... hub end play bearing....half shaft boots...all orange cable integrity......suspension....steering rack and other items....you can use inspection ticket that they used before ( and don't check items that are related to ICE vehicle, like muffler or other nonsense).... you will feel better and more comfortable because you did all inspection by yourself. Things that need warranty attention do not try to repair your self. Things that require special tools or know how ....don't try to play with....let trained technicians do repair. Keep on record all inspections and work you preformed and if you replaced any parts Keep tickets. Try to make it organized like you are preforming inspection, repair or parts exchange to someone else. This way you have all on file if someone try to pinpoint finger at you or lack of maintenance.
Even for not experienced person this is not very hard.....you just need once someone to help you how to check various different points at the vehicle. And remember to use good quality lift and safety stops before going under the vehicle. There is PDF file for ID4 maintenance intervals and what items need replacement at age or mileage. Paying 300+ dollars for no any type of work besides inspection is nonsense.

 

[Huey52]

Brake fluid flush is a bit time consuming/techical but as @VW TECHNICIAN well cites it's something most anyone can do themselves. As any other vehicle or home repair item it just comes down to desire, acquiring some knowledge and some specific tools. Once you do such you add it to your arsenal of capabilities.

Some knowledge (a positive pressure approach to bleeding; there is also a negative pressure procedure):

 

[GrayEagle61]

selling my ID.4 before 50000 miles....
I'd rather they failed with software update and instead compensating us 2021 cars with 100,000 miles powertrain warranty

Nice idea, but I doubt VW would ever extend our warranty. What I might do is sell or trade in my 2021 ID4 before I get too many miles on it and buy a new EV. Now that I understand what‘s important, like software, range, build quality, charging speed and aerodynamics, I would be a more informed buyer. I think there is a benefit to keeping an EV under warranty while this new technology gets sorted out and becomes mainstream. At a certain age repairs start to get expensive and EV’s are no different. I’d like to trade up before that happens. $320 for a simple inspection is the beginning.

 

[Spin]

My dealer told me when I inquired 2 years ago that the 30,000 service was $80. I haven't asked lately but I will need it this summer.

 

[fireboy92k]

My experience is no. The leasing company WILL send an inspector to inspect your car of course. And once you turn the car in, part of the dealer turn in fee and markup is to do any outstanding service, etc. That said, the lease agreement does obligate you to keep the car is good working order. So on any ICE lease I ever had, I never tried something like not changing oil, etc. etc. to see if anything happened.

When you lease a car, do you have to do the maintenance? For example, if you have a 30,000 mile lease, and turn it in at 29,999, are you ok--but at 30,001 you have to have done it?