My oil change is due- car was serviced by Audi when i bought it in October 2016 (used approved- 2014 1.8tfsi) and is on the long life service schedule (every 2 years- whatever it's called!).
I have emailed my local Audi a couple of times a couple of times to get a quote, both without response. A local garage my neighbour recommended (a mercedes specialist) quoted £150 plus vat for oil and filter.
Now as odd as this may seem, I have had 3 mot's done at my local Halfords autocentre and all 3 different cars have passed without issue. I even queried a tyre which I thought had low tread just before one of them and the guy came and had a look and said it was fine as I was't checking the right part of the tyre (you live and learn!) so they seem to be genuine tradesmen who aren't trying to make a fast buck. They've quoted £78 inc labour, oil and filter- can't remember the brand of oil or I can upgrade the oil to Mobil 1 for an extra £20.
Fast fit station are quoting £39.99 for semi synthetic but I'd pay whatever the extra is to go fully synthetic.
Given 6L of Castrol Edge is going to be at least £40, I'm guessing the oil fastfit and halfords are using is going to be cheap stuff? Is that safe to use or should I find an independent who will just charge labour if I provide the oil and filter?
I have emailed my local Audi a couple of times a couple of times to get a quote, both without response. A local garage my neighbour recommended (a mercedes specialist) quoted £150 plus vat for oil and filter.
Now as odd as this may seem, I have had 3 mot's done at my local Halfords autocentre and all 3 different cars have passed without issue. I even queried a tyre which I thought had low tread just before one of them and the guy came and had a look and said it was fine as I was't checking the right part of the tyre (you live and learn!) so they seem to be genuine tradesmen who aren't trying to make a fast buck. They've quoted £78 inc labour, oil and filter- can't remember the brand of oil or I can upgrade the oil to Mobil 1 for an extra £20.
Fast fit station are quoting £39.99 for semi synthetic but I'd pay whatever the extra is to go fully synthetic.
Given 6L of Castrol Edge is going to be at least £40, I'm guessing the oil fastfit and halfords are using is going to be cheap stuff? Is that safe to use or should I find an independent who will just charge labour if I provide the oil and filter?
