Servicing should be done on time

A critical part of keeping your car on the road is having your regular VW service done on time. The Volkswagen, like all other cars, has many mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems that require periodical maintenance. Some small parts get used or worn out and need replacing, and lubricants and fluids need changing or topping up. Doing this on time ensures that the major parts are kept in good working order.

Using a Volkswagen service specialist gives you an advantage over a regular mechanic. They are familiar with all of the VW parts, and know the expected wear and tear based on your mileage. With this in-house information, they can keep a closer eye on these parts, and do a better job of preventing unwanted breakdowns and performance degradation.

You are not obligated to use the car dealer for VW services

There is a persisting myth that you must take your car to the Volkswagen dealer to have your VW service done, or you will void your warranty. It is a myth that has been around for many years, and covers all makes of cars, not just Volkswagen. Of course it benefits the car dealer if you take your car back to get the service done, as they get more money from you, so people used to be told this porky pie when they bought the car, and although they don’t anymore as it is illegal, the rumour still persists.

The truth is that you can take your Volkswagen to any service centre when the servicing time arrives, whether that be to the dealer, to a mechanic, or to a specialist VW service centre, like here at Newmarket Car Care. Your warranty will still be valid, and with the latter two options, you will get more flexible options and better pricing.

Volkswagen Service Options And Costs

The Volkswagen car dealer’s service centre is a good option for having your VW service done. They know the cars in and out, do everything by the book, and will do a great job. However, there are two downsides. The first is that they are always the most expensive option, and this is a fairly well known fact. The second is that they do everything by the book. While this is good, there are times when it is not, and they are restricted from giving you cheaper or better solutions when problems are found, due to having to follow official procedures.

Some customers will take their Volkswagen to a regular mechanic’s service centre. Maybe it’s a friend, or it could be within walking distance of their house or workplace. These guys are regular mechanics. They work on every type of car, so while it is possible they are highly skilled, they don’t specialise in servicing Volkswagens. Potential problems include not being able to pick up or notice significant wear and tear on some of the VW parts, leading to a future breakdown, whereas a Volkswagen specialist mechanic will have an eye like a hawk for spotting these issues before they cause you major problems. Another disadvantage of a regular mechanic is they stock generic lubricants which can be used on all cars, rather than giving you the lubricants which match and work best for Volkswagens.

The in-the-middle choice is using a specialist Volkswagen service centre. They give a VW dealer equivalent service, of the exact same high quality, yet at a significantly lower cost. They are also more flexible, and if any problems are identified, can give you a wider range of solutions since they are not restricted by any dealer protocols. When compared to the regular mechanics, they are specialists, so there will be no loss in work quality, and they know the best oils and lubricants to use for Volkswagens.

Considering these factors, it makes sense to use a Volkswagen specialist, and here at Newmarket Car Care we firmly believe that we are the best VW service centre in town as we have we dealership trained staff, access to the technical information that Volkswagen dealerships use and a highly trained and experienced VW diagnostic technician. Drop your car in for your next scheduled service, and we guarantee that you will be so pleased with the result, that we will be seeing you for all of your Volkswagen services in the future.