Dealer quotes Rs 2 lakhs for my 2013 VW Jetta TDI repairs

I believe suspension costs nearing Rs 1 lakh and clutch/flywheel costs close to 1L.

BHPian Dinesh Chengalp recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hello fellow bhpians,

Have a similar query so replying to your post.

My 2013 Jetta TDI recently got the 1.2 lakh km service done @ PPS Hyderabad. My odometer is at 81K. Got the service, timing belt, brake pads (all 4) and battery replaced at close to Rs 90K. The dealership gave an estimate for further repairs:

• Link rods (suspension)
• C Mounting, Rod bushes
• Front stud oil leakage
• Clutch Kit (I hear a slight clutter only when starting to press clutch)
• Flywheel

When asked for an estimate he quotes around Rs 2 lakh figure. I believe suspension costs nearing Rs 1 lakh and clutch/flywheel costs close to 1L.

Are these reasonable? Does anyone get these done at an FNG in Hyderabad reliably? I really want to get it done in the authorized centre as have never given the car out but 2L seems a bit steep and was wondering if there are qualified FNG folks in Hyderabad who can do the evaluation. I live in west Hyd. Really love the car but am worried it doesn't turn into a sinking pit for repairs(though I doubt it as I've not spent on anything other than regular service). Also battling with the quandary of replacing the car... Sorry for the banter and appreciate any leads on FNG and suggestions on the way forward...

Here's what BHPian sunikkat had to say on the matter:

2 lakhs is very steep.

Bilstein B4 suspension (only dampers) which is better than OEM will cost around Rs 48k. And I am sure Monroe / Sachs etc. will cost much lesser too. If you go to a good FNG, I am sure you will save a minimum of 40 to 50k on suspension.

Again 1 lakh for clutch and flywheel seems high for me. When I changed the clutch for my Octavia TDI a couple of years back it cost me only 25k at Skoda. I guess Skoda had reduced the spare parts cost then. Though I did not change the flywheel, I was quoted 45k for the same. So a total of 70k in Skoda service centre.

So I am sure if you go to a good FNG you will definitely save a minimum of 70 to 80k.

Here's what BHPian blogslogger had to say on the matter:

Hey Dinesh,

I live in Gachibowli and had the same quandary. I was quoted 60k for the timing belt, water pump and general service by PPS. So I got them done at Varma Motors at Madhapur for 25k through Geomechanics. And I feel it was decent. There are many German car specialists near Khajaguda. So your best bet would be them.

PPS tends to take 'liberties' while providing an estimate.

I had my headlight washer flap a bit lose. They quoted 8,000 for the plastic part replacement. So I used a bit of plastic glue and stuck the flap to the washer stalk and it has been fine since then.

Here's what BHPian androdev had to say on the matter:

Stick to A.S.S and try to defer the items that don't need immediate repair. I heard good things about this place, though I have not used their service: Man & Machine

Just go window shopping for a car to replace your Jetta and you will happily pay 2L for the service. Consider selling only if the cabin and the car in the general beginning to look worn out. As long as the car looks almost new, it's a lot cheaper to pay for occasional expensive service instead of buying a new car.

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