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2006 Touareg: V8..How much it usually costs to change oil?

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I have several questions about my VW 2006 Touareg V8.

1. How much it usually costs to change oil? (I also need to know the types of the oil / costs for oil and labor separetely)
2. Who can help this service except VW dealer? (Concact info / around Fort Lee area / North Jersey)
3. How much the rotor costs? (per axe or 4 wheel)
4. How much the brake pads costs? (per axe or 4 wheel)
5. How much the labor for changing rotors and bakes pads costs if I bring in the aftermarket parts? (Do they accept?)
6. Can you reccomend any mechanics who can help it? (Contact info / around North Jersey)
7. "Head light range control" is on display. How much it costs to make it disapear? (Repair?)

Submitted: 1 year ago.
Category: VW
Expert:  Eurocar Inc replied 1 year ago.


Eurocar Inc :

hello there

Eurocar Inc :

your v8 takes 9 qts of sythetic oil

Eurocar Inc :

+ a filter

Eurocar Inc :

cost $90-$100 depends on the shop

Eurocar Inc :

5w40 castrol syntec

Eurocar Inc :

brake job pads and rotors estimate about 550-700 per axle

Eurocar Inc :

that is at the dealer

Eurocar Inc :

have had issues of aftermarket pads and rotors with squeals dust and rotor warpage

Eurocar Inc :

no machining of rotors allowed by VW by the time it needs brakes the rotors are too thin to machine and replacement is necessary

Eurocar Inc :

i'm in the ohio area so recommendations ?????

Eurocar Inc :

headlight range control issue it depends if it is a wiring repair or sensor issues

Eurocar Inc :

sensors are about 125 -150 each and labor 150-200 per sensor replacement

Eurocar Inc :

are you there?

Customer :

Yes I am here. Thanks.

Eurocar Inc :

sure just making sure

Eurocar Inc :

anything else

Eurocar Inc :

i do know a repair shop but it is in Conn

Customer :

How much is the brake pads and rotors? (Parts)

Eurocar Inc :

dealer pricing $170-180 and rotors $125 each and sensors for the pads $30 x2

Eurocar Inc :

same for the rear

Eurocar Inc :

aftermarket little cheaper but less quality

Customer :

Dealer pricing $170-180 but the aftermarket $125, you mean?

Eurocar Inc :

170-180 pads dealer pricing sorry

Eurocar Inc :

aftermarket 10-15% cheaper

Customer :

$170-180 for pads (4 wheels?)

Eurocar Inc :

per axle

Eurocar Inc :

2 wheels

Customer :

Thank you.

Eurocar Inc :

sure please utilize the green accept button for the consutation given and positive feedback for my assistance!

Customer :

Can you recommend any shops can change oil for my Touareg in my area?

Eurocar Inc :

thanks

Eurocar Inc :

the dealer is about the safest bet using factory oil filter and price

Eurocar Inc :

jersey ones would be a little cheaper than in the NYC

Customer :

I know but they are over pricing for everything....

Eurocar Inc :

look on the dealers website usually they have coupons for oil changes!!

Customer :

Okay.

Eurocar Inc :

i know ours has all the time % coupons for oil changes

Customer :

How about my question No. 5? (labor cost)

Eurocar Inc :

usually it is about a 2-2.5 hr job and usually the rate per hr is between 80 -120 per hr depends on the shop

Eurocar Inc :

yes the aftermarket may be cheaper but again quality of parts comprimised

Customer :

Can you recommend anyone in my area to do this job?

Eurocar Inc :

only people i do know is in Conneticut

Eurocar Inc :

Susic Brothers

Eurocar Inc :

I'm located in the Ohio valley!!

Customer :

I see.

Customer :

I need to know who can help me in my area.

Eurocar Inc :
look for a good import shop that deals with alot of european vehicles on the net !!

i'm sure there are good ones around there!!

sure please utilize the green accept button for the consutation given and positive feedback for my assistance!

Eurocar Inc :

sorry damn keyboard

Eurocar Inc :

angies list can help you so you do not get taken advantage

Customer :

Well, I tried to look for shops around my area and I couldn't find it. (That's why I am here for help...)

Eurocar Inc :

i assist people around the globe from here !

Eurocar Inc :

i deal with alot of bentleys rolls royce , lambos etc

Eurocar Inc :

here try these people

they are a napa repair facility!!

Customer :

I wish I would be there.

Eurocar Inc :

Fort Lee Tire Center Inc
2419 Lemoine Ave
Fort Lee NJ 07024
Phone: XXX.XXX.XXXX
Fax: XXX.XXX.XXXX

Eurocar Inc :

yeah i wish too to help you out

Customer :

Can they help for oil change and brakes?

Eurocar Inc :

yes i do believe so!!

Eurocar Inc :

i trust Napa auto parts!!

Eurocar Inc :

& service centers

Eurocar Inc :

here is their website

Eurocar Inc :

http://www.fortleetirecenter.com/

Eurocar Inc :

anything else?

Customer :

Do you think they can repair Head light range control as well?

Eurocar Inc :

i doubt that because if you need a sensor it is a dealer item only

Customer :

Do I need to go to VW dealer for Head light range control repair?

Eurocar Inc :

yes recommend

Customer :

How many sensors VW Touareg has? $125-150 each...... Total how much?

Eurocar Inc :

2

Eurocar Inc :

left front and left rear

Customer :

Cost $250 and Labor $300 at least..... right?

Eurocar Inc :

150 -200 labor each

Customer :

2 sensors = $150 x 2 =$300?

Eurocar Inc :

yes

Customer :

Parts $250 + Labor $300 = $550..... expensive....

Eurocar Inc :

at our dealer we charge $100.00 per hr

Eurocar Inc :

i bet ny nj area lot more

Customer :

How long it takes to repair this Head light range control?

Eurocar Inc :

it depends what is needed to repair it sensors, wiring ????? but the cost reflects the time taken at $100.00 per hr

Customer :

Ok.

Customer :

Can you please one another shops around Fort Lee Area?

Customer :

Just in case.

Customer :

One more recomendation.

Eurocar Inc :

i know this is a Benz service but i would try these guys out due to the european background

Eurocar Inc :

Bergen Mercedes Service Inc - (XXX) XXX-XXXX
465 11th St, Palisades Park, NJ 07650

Eurocar Inc :

call them and see if they can work on your t-reg!!

Eurocar Inc :

i'm out to lunch now and i think i have given alot of information and consutation

Eurocar Inc :

please utilize the green accept button for the consutation and assistance

Eurocar Inc :

Positive feedback very welcome for my assistance

Eurocar Inc :

thanks!

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