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[Sir Tigger KC]

Official service is every 20k, I can see it's been done every 17k or so in the paperwork. That again is not too bad, seen much worse. I'll be looking at 5k services for a little while I think, given it's a diesel.

Mr VW man at a parts desk was quite helpful, he stated I must use low 'ash'? oils as some brands are worse than others and can clog the DPF more.

Only issue is VW want around £60 for 5L of oil. 

ECP have it for £42 before discount codes.

Just totted up all filters and oils, VW parts it would be £108 and ECP £67

Your car, your money Tunnie, but I know where I'd be shopping!    

[tunnie]

With discount codes, £50.50 for all filters and oil from ECP. Think I know where I'm getting the parts 

[tunnie]

I did not cheat either went for the 'MANN' filters, not CrossLand 

Think MANN are OE in many cases 

[Nick W]

With discount codes, £50.50 for all filters and oil from ECP. Think I know where I'm getting the parts 

Not a difficult decision is it? Especially as you won't need the pollen and air filters every time you do an oil change. Low ash oil is important for DPF life, considering as your car usage isn't ideal for that.

[tunnie]

With discount codes, £50.50 for all filters and oil from ECP. Think I know where I'm getting the parts 

Not a difficult decision is it? Especially as you won't need the pollen and air filters every time you do an oil change. Low ash oil is important for DPF life, considering as your car usage isn't ideal for that.

I had in my mind, new car! So new VW parts, back in the day, with Vx Trade Club, it was a no brainer, parts were as cheap as ECP, so made no sense.

I can do 2x service, for same cost of 1x VW, so might as well go ECP.

[Doctor Gollum]

Buy the parts from Skoda if you want genuine... they're generally cheaper the the VW/Audi stuff... I know they're the same but Skoda are better at the customer service bit...

Also, don't be surprised if it needs the oil topping up every other tank of fuel... a litre every thousand km is considered normal

[Nick W]

I had in my mind, new car! So new VW parts, back in the day, with Vx Trade Club, it was a no brainer, parts were as cheap as ECP, so made no sense.

I can do 2x service, for same cost of 1x VW, so might as well go ECP.

The thing about TC wasn't just the parts(oil, filter, plug  brands are pure marketing as you'll never notice a difference) or the price, but that Vauxhall made access to it so easy. Of course, when your nearest TC dealer is an hour return trip  and a gallon of petrol away, buying service parts from them is no longer worth it. Most manufacturers do a similar scheme, but it's on account and you need to present acceptable trade credentials to get one.

[tunnie]

I had in my mind, new car! So new VW parts, back in the day, with Vx Trade Club, it was a no brainer, parts were as cheap as ECP, so made no sense.

I can do 2x service, for same cost of 1x VW, so might as well go ECP.

The thing about TC wasn't just the parts(oil, filter, plug  brands are pure marketing as you'll never notice a difference) or the price, but that Vauxhall made access to it so easy. Of course, when your nearest TC dealer is an hour return trip  and a gallon of petrol away, buying service parts from them is no longer worth it. Most manufacturers do a similar scheme, but it's on account and you need to present acceptable trade credentials to get one.

It also becomes very clear, when after 12 months the account barely has anything on it and clearly shows you are not in the trade 

[Nick W]

The thing about TC wasn't just the parts(oil, filter, plug  brands are pure marketing as you'll never notice a difference) or the price, but that Vauxhall made access to it so easy. Of course, when your nearest TC dealer is an hour return trip  and a gallon of petrol away, buying service parts from them is no longer worth it. Most manufacturers do a similar scheme, but it's on account and you need to present acceptable trade credentials to get one.

It also becomes very clear, when after 12 months the account barely has anything on it and clearly shows you are not in the trade 

Or even if you are; the local Toyota dealer closed ours as we used it twice in a year because Toyotas rarely breakdown.

[TheBoy]

With discount codes, £50.50 for all filters and oil from ECP. Think I know where I'm getting the parts 

I agree. Might be worth comparing OE air filter to pattern one, as the OE Omega one is far bigger than any pattern one, so I have always stuck to genuine for that, even when TC became a PITA.

Vauxhall TC gave you GM parts at pattern prices, and deliver it to your door.  Which made it far easier than any other option.  Certain parts suppliers have a bit of a reputation for not supplying what they claim, which is why I tend to avoid certain large chains with a sale offer every day

CAF can't be far from you? They are usually reasonably competitive.

[tunnie]

I'm spoilt for parts really, I have a ECP within 10 minute walk, right next to a screwfix.

VW dealer, thats a 10 min walk too, CAF, well that's a 10 min drive, I've always found them expensive really 

VW compared to non voucher ECP is not too bad, but discounts make it very cheap. I do remember you comments on air-filters before.

[Nick W]

I agree. Might be worth comparing OE air filter to pattern one, as the OE Omega one is far bigger than any pattern one, so I have always stuck to genuine for that, even when TC became a PITA.

I've had 4 different pattern ones on mine, each of which has the same size, number and depth of pleats as each other, and the knackered GM one that was on the car when I got it.

[TheBoy]

I agree. Might be worth comparing OE air filter to pattern one, as the OE Omega one is far bigger than any pattern one, so I have always stuck to genuine for that, even when TC became a PITA.

I've had 4 different pattern ones on mine, each of which has the same size, number and depth of pleats as each other, and the knackered GM one that was on the car when I got it.

Certainly not matched my experience, across a swathe of filters including branded, Halfords etc, and no name.  Hence I stuck with the GM one, despite it being a couple of quid more.

[lee4206]

It may be worth trying TPS ( trade parts specialists).  If you have one near you.  Genuine parts but a lot cheaper.  It's supposed to be trade only but I know a few people that have just turned up and been given trade.    Nothing to lose by trying..

[tunnie]

It may be worth trying TPS ( trade parts specialists).  If you have one near you.  Genuine parts but a lot cheaper.  It's supposed to be trade only but I know a few people that have just turned up and been given trade.    Nothing to lose by trying..

Looked at them, all miles away from me.