Major service

Timing belt service

Brake jobs

Diagnostics

Alignments

other

Most people who call asking for a price quote never ask what they are getting with the service. If you call four different repair shops, you are likely to get four different price quotes. The reason is because every repair shop sells to their customers differently. Essentially, what you should find out is how much is labor per hour and how many hours are they charging for this operation. Ask for a written quote detailing the parts and labor breakdown, as well as a list of the recommended checks and services required for the maintenance you are inquiring about. It's all too easy to fall for the cheaper priced shop, bring your car in and find out they employ bait and switch techniques. Another common practice is for a quote to not include all the parts that are really needed. The timing belt job on a VW or Audi V6 2.8l is a good example. On this car, if you are replacing the timing belt at around 75k, to not replace the water pump would be foolish. The water pump is driven by the timing belt, and thus, if it fails afterwards, would require the job be done all over again. It's a lot easier to get a customer to come in with a lower quote because you leave parts out of the job until it is torn down.

Read the FAQ section for more information about tune ups, maintenance services, timing belts, brakes. It is impossible to list our price on all the vehicles we service, but here are the ballpark prices as of July 2005($98/hr) for a few of the frequently asked quotes. Of course, please call to confirm these prices due to the fluctuating value of the dollar in the European market is always changing.

Major service Golf / Jetta IV 1999-up oil and filter, air filter, cabin filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, coolant service, brake flush, tire rotation if necessary, all the checks and adjustments listed by the manufacturer at this mileage interval. VW 40/80/120k miles, AUDI 30/60/90. There is a difference in cost for those models equipped with 1.8t engine requiring synthetic oil and updated filter.

• 2.0l four cylinder gas models -approx $480-500

• 2.8l six cylinder models -approx $540-580

• 1.8T models -approx $480-500 (w/o plat plugs)

Timing belt service-recommended at 40-80k depending upon your engine type,model and year. Please call for confirmation. Includes timing belt, tensioners, dampner, rollers (if applicable), water pump, thermostat (2.8l), serpentine belts.

• 2.0l four cylinder gas models -approx $650-700 (1999-up), earlier years much less, water pump is optional and lowers price significantly

• 2.8l / 2.7l turbo -approx $1100 Includes timing belt, water pump, thermostat, idler bearing, tensioner, serpentine belt, coolant and labor. Additional cost on S4 and Allroad models.

• 1.8T models -approx $900-1000.(call)

• 2.0l four cylinder (1993-1998) labor w/o water pump $180 plus parts, excluding TDI models.

Brake jobs -please call for estimate. Typically, labor to perform one axle is $135-$180 which includes thorough roadtest, inspection of vehicle, cleaning and resurfacing mounting hubs, sliders and brackets, installing new rotors, pads, bevel pads, apply high temp brake lubricant, check and clear abs module if applicable, torque all hardware to specs, roadtest and seat pads.

Diagnostics - typically, all diagnostics including check engine light troubleshooting runs one to one and one half hour labor. $90-$135. This includes roadtest, thorough inspection when time permits, diagnostic and estimate to repair. Often times, the labor will include installation of parts (ie broken vacuum hoses, simple repairs), but due to the wide range and variety of problems we encounter, there is no way to quote an exact price. We do not charge to connect the scanner and read the fault codes, typically.

Alignments -all of our alignments are performed in-house with RTI laser four system. Includes roadtest, thorough inspection of tires, front and rear suspension including tie rods, mounts and ball joints. Two and four wheel alignments generally run one hour labor $90. Some models are more depending upon the situation and suspension.

Please call for all other quotes. We do much more than what is listed here including suspension, exhausts, engine work, clutches, transmission rebuilding, air conditioning service and troubleshooting, welding, fabrication, gauges, turbos, superchargers, etc.