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Just got my GTE booked in for its 4 year service at ~29,000 miles, the vast majority electric. Absolutely no problems and everything running smoothly like new.
The VW dealer informed me that as the car was now 4 years old I should have the spark plugs changed, bringing the total cost of the service to over £300. I declined given the low use the petrol engine has had which brought the service cost down to about £180. The difference seems a lot for what I think is about £40 worth of parts and given I had an independent garage quote me £83 to change the plugs.
I would be very grateful if the hive mind could answer a few queries especially from those with cars of higher mileage
1. Did you get your spark plugs changes as per the schedule? (I think reading elsewhere this is 4 years / 40,000 miles)
2. How much were you charged?
3. Is there a reason plugs should be changed at 4 years in a low mileage car with even lower engine use?
Many thanks.
The VW dealer informed me that as the car was now 4 years old I should have the spark plugs changed, bringing the total cost of the service to over £300. I declined given the low use the petrol engine has had which brought the service cost down to about £180. The difference seems a lot for what I think is about £40 worth of parts and given I had an independent garage quote me £83 to change the plugs.
I would be very grateful if the hive mind could answer a few queries especially from those with cars of higher mileage
1. Did you get your spark plugs changes as per the schedule? (I think reading elsewhere this is 4 years / 40,000 miles)
2. How much were you charged?
3. Is there a reason plugs should be changed at 4 years in a low mileage car with even lower engine use?
Many thanks.