mine at MI is done free at 50k km I think under svc package signed to 150k km. Indeed 180 is a good deal and no brainer one to be done at MI. For comparison, VW charges $600+ (IIRC?) for a 2L fluid change of the dry clutch DSG. and there's a peace of mind the right fluid, genuine product, correct quantity is replaced at the AD. XT uses (7L?) hi-torque cvt fluid, the oil alone is pretty damn ex even at the stockists. It cost me $180 at MI, cheaper than outside $200+. There is 1 job however that you should definitely get done at AD - CVT fluid change. Much worst for the AD, for customers who base their buying decision of new cars on the AD workshop service, this may cause them to lose new car business as well. This will then reduce their customer base which in turn reduce their revenue source.
If they are seen to be profiteering, they will lose the trust of the customers, and once lost, it is unlikely they will return. I am not sure if a 3rd party workshop will be able to do it but the attention to the smallest details of the repair was what I was happy about.ĪD workshop has to be careful in how they deal with their customer. It took some time for the work to be done, but the AD workshop did a great job. I left this to the AD workshop as this was an insurance claim. In another example, I needed to make substantive repairs after an accident. Moreover, the 3rd party will take 1 day to complete the work (because they spray the bumper before I send in the car while the AD will only start work after I sent it in). So for non-crucial works, a reliable 3rd party workshop is the one to go to. But the labour cost was about $150 by the 3rd party, including painting but the AD charges close to $500. The spare parts cost may be more expensive but only slightly.įor example, when I replaced a bumper (not Subaru), the price quoted for the number was (I think) $800 from the 3rd party and $900 - $1K. When I compare the servicing cost between AD and 3rd party workshops, I note that the greatest difference is in the labour cost. They also specialised in one brand so they do not have the chance to increase revenue from serving other makes. Although they may get a cut from the sales price, this may only help a little to their bottom line. AD needs to have a workshop to support warranty repairs and servicing.