Local 60k service prices

[WormGod]

I just had my 30k done for a whopping $260 total. They did everything BUT the repacking. Its funny but everywhere I have gone, the "recommend" that you NOT do it. They all agree that there is no need unless you are an heavy offroad user in dirt, sand, and water. Normal wear and tear will last a good 60-80k miles, so they claim. So, I passed. Decided not to have them done.

I did look into doing this on my own and it looks like it would take up a good chunk of a day's time. However, I dont have the resources i used to have for this work so I passed on doing it on my own as well.

I dont know if I am just plain procrastinating or if I really think these shops are actually right. Needless to say, she runs better than ever so I am in no hurry.

Oh, I am under the impression that if someone will do it for you under $200, then that is a pretty good deal. I dunno personally though.

[Dare2Dream]

Worm, what were the things they did for the 30K service. I don't mean 'check this' but real work. I'm guessing it didn't include any thing to do with the transmission.

[Numba1goalie]

well im hitting my 60K so thats why I wanted the repacking done. But could you tell me whatexactly is done when you repack the bearings, I know this is noobish but where are the bearing located? and why dont I just have them replaced?

[WormGod]

I dont know off the top of my head, but everything listed in the manual. Ya, most of it was checking and inspecting stuff, but there were some fluid flushes/changes involved. I also had them fix my hood which wasnt opening properly and a tire plug cause I had a screw in a tire.

They were pretty dead that day so they even threw in a full detail for free, heh. She looked good, smelled good, and drove wonderful.

Typically, $260 sounds heavy, but at the same time, I like these guys and may make them my new shop. They like the VX a LOT and always stand around asking me about it and telling me what I should do to it, so thats pretty good reassurance that they will take care of her.