Dealer or accredited mechanic?

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Funkyfish
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Dealer or accredited mechanic?

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I have a 2004 Polo 1.6 with an oil leak. Dealer quoted R14000 to change oil sump, breather hose, breather box, intake manifold coolant pipe and various seals and clips. Would an accredited mechanic be cheaper/better?
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Definitely

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Funkyfish wrote: ↑Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:11 pm I have a 2004 Polo 1.6 with an oil leak. Dealer quoted R14000 to change oil sump, breather hose, breather box, intake manifold coolant pipe and various seals and clips. Would an accredited mechanic be cheaper/better?
In most cases - yes. There are rare occasions when dealers are cheaper than independent mechanics, but it's usually for smaller work, like changing a belt or plugs.

If you're in Joburg, try Panic on the forums, he's excellent (or Vagspec if you want an RMI workshop).
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