How much does an average service cost
vicelore - July 22nd, 2010 at 07:08 PM
Well as above
Wondering how much does an average service cost you for your VW..
Mines missing allot and hasnt had a service since i baught it so shes going in tommorow.. gonna have new oil through everything.
Cheers Vice
ian.mezz - July 22nd, 2010 at 07:33 PM
I would say $180 for A minor service, then add the extras for a tune
vw54 - July 22nd, 2010 at 07:38 PM
the longer you leave it the MORE it will cost
RISKY4LIFE - July 22nd, 2010 at 07:43 PM
i dont want to scare you lol
mine is cheap a monkey dose it for peanuts
helbus - July 22nd, 2010 at 09:05 PM
A service is different to a tune or repair.
A minor service can be around $80. Oil, gasket, clean plugs, adjust fan belt, inspect about 40 points of the vehicle and report. Anyway the
interpretation can vary
A regular service and minor tune around $180. Oil, gasket, new plugs, set rockers and gaskets, set timing, new points, idle speed, new fuel filter,
adjust brakes, new wiper blades, adjust wheel bearings and steering box.
Major service, tune and repair basically means all the above and report and locate all faults and ask what you want to do. You may need brake pads or
shoes, tie rods, steering damper, shocks, wheel alignment, tyres, fuel lines, carby gaskets or jets, globes, whatever. This always starts about $400
for a Beetle, as a 40'ish year old car is always likely to need something done.
Worst case it can be a worn out engine with a burnt valve or cracked head. 40'ish year old cars can have this. Then you start getting into
$thousands. Also burnt or rusted exhausts, heat exchangers, worn out generator, clutch, starter, gearbox, steering box, shockers, battery, etc.
vicelore - July 22nd, 2010 at 09:08 PM
Well i was quoted 180-240 so that sounds about rights.
Cheers Guys..
PS hellbus. that list scares me haha..
68AutoBug - July 22nd, 2010 at 09:50 PM
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posted by vicelore
Well as above
Wondering how much does an average service cost you for your VW..
Mines missing allot and hasnt had a service since i baught it so shes going in tomorrow.. gonna have new oil through everything.
Cheers Vice
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Best thing is to learn to tune Your own car...
When these cars were made, all cars had big services at short periods of time...
so, New Bosch points, distributor cap, rotor button, condensor, spark plugs and adjust the tappets and change the oil using a gasket kit.. and tune
the engine..
also two new tappet cover gaskets...
and a new VW Fan belt..
and new oil.... GTX 2 at BIG W 5 litres $28
that should have Your car going great...
unless You need new spark plug leads...
the VW wire type are cheap... at VW parts shops..
then You will also have a spare Distributor cap, rotor button, condensor fan belt, and spark plugs just in case...
You need one..
carry them with You... [make sure You ask for them back]
although its best to buy all these things before going to a mechanic... well cheaper.. at a VW shop... not Repco etc..
You should always carry a spare NEW fan belt ...
cheers
LEE
[I also do My own servicing and tuneups etc.. so costs nothing but parts... and I always have heaps of new spares...]
helbus - July 22nd, 2010 at 09:54 PM
That list scares you! There are about 500 things I didn't list. Anyway A Beetle is not a complicated vehicle and is well engineered and built, so
compared to some other vehicles that are newer it is relatively inexpensive. Try $7000 for a transmission rebuild for a vehicle 6 years old! Or $200
to get a key recut! Or $3000 for an exhaust!
vicelore - July 22nd, 2010 at 10:07 PM
Yea i got a 2000 liberty for me daily and they wanted 8k for a gearbox in it a few years back.. they ended up just changing 3rd or something for
around 2k.. wasnt cheap..
I will look into servicing it myself in the future.. got the bug me dvds to get through so that should help.
Cheers Guys.
68AutoBug - July 22nd, 2010 at 10:26 PM
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Originally
posted by helbus
That list scares you! There are about 500 things I didn't list. Anyway A Beetle is not a complicated vehicle and is well engineered and built, so
compared to some other vehicles that are newer it is relatively inexpensive. Try $7000 for a transmission rebuild for a vehicle 6 years old! Or $200
to get a key recut! Or $3000 for an exhaust!
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thats why you see older late model cars broken down on the side of the road....
because the owners cannot afford to fix it...
or even pay for a tow truck etc...
Lee
joss - July 23rd, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Im in the same boat as you, just got my first 66 type 3 squareback. I think 'How to keep you volkswagen alive' by John Muir is going to be super
helpful for service stuff. Im a novice though!!
vicelore - July 23rd, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Post up some pics in a new page in the members section Joss, love seeing new type 3s.
Cheers Vice
68AutoBug - July 23rd, 2010 at 08:11 PM
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Im in the same boat as you, just got my first 66 type 3 squareback. I think 'How to keep you volkswagen alive' by John Muir is going to be super
helpful for service stuff. Im a novice though!!
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Hi Guys,
the type 3 engine is very different looking to a beetle engine although basically the same engine, just made to fit inside a suitcase... lol
and You will make mistakes.. We all do or did...
but once You get the hang of how it all works..
or least how to tune the engine...
fit New points
which I still find very fiddly...
[but I am changing to pointless ignition system soon...]
couple of pointers... buy a points file...
if the points wear down too far... run the file thru the points about 10 times and You should be OK again for a while.. lol
naturally You won't need to do this once You know how to change and fit the points...
Put antiseize on spark plug threads.. stops them seizing up..
and a dab of grease on the distributor shaft where the points run.. lubricates the points rubbing block..
cheers
LEE
PS: taking the distributor cap and rotor button off.. is a pain until You have done it a few times... lol
Maybe best to have someone show You how...
its a piece of cake then... lol
LEE
68AutoBug - July 23rd, 2010 at 08:14 PM
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Originally
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Im in the same boat as you, just got my first 66 type 3 squareback. I think 'How to keep you volkswagen alive' by John Muir is going to be super
helpful for service stuff. Im a novice though!!
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the late John Muir's book is very helpful for novices and old hands
really shows the novice what to do... and how to do it...
John wasn't a Mechanic either... lol
LEE
ps they pop up on ebay... too
joss - July 24th, 2010 at 07:25 PM
will do. just working on getting it road worthy so i can take her to the perfect spot for her first shoot. 