Robyn,
It's always a tough call if you want to bring your vehicle to dealer for
30K (or 60K, 90K etc.) check-up.  It normally very expensive and all the
dealer do just hook up a computer and, as they said, "check-up" ( and they
make big money from it ).  Any additional parts, fluid etc. will be
additional!   I'd say if the factory warranty will not be voided,  you know
all the necessary maintenance schedule and you can do it by yourself, you
can ignore it.  If you don't know too much about the maintenance, then go
bite the bullet and let the dealer make the profit.  You should be able to
find all necessary items needed to get attention for each maintenance
interval from your owner's manual or (in case the VW) a separate
maintenance schedule booklet.
Make your own call,
Yi-Ruey Wei
87 Vanagon GL Syncro w/78K miles
85 Jetta GLI w/165K miles

Robyn Rudisill <robyn.rudisill@HOME.COM> on 08/28/98 06:59:38 PM

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Subject:  30k mile checkup?  How much it too much? Is it worth it?

Listees,
I am considering getting the 30K check up done at my local dealer.  I have
heard one quote as much as 550 smackers and the guy couldn't even tell
what's involved.
Is it worth it? If not what things need attention at the stage of the game?
Thanks.
Robyn
91 Westy Syncro (coming up on 30k miles)

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