Volkswagen Factory Scheduled Maintenance
Volkswagen Factory Scheduled Maintenance
Whether your Volkswagen is newly out of warranty or about to turn over 100k (or 200k, or 300k!), performing the Volkswagen factory scheduled maintenance is key to keeping your Volkswagen running safely and reliably for many years to come.
Don't worry, this doesn't mean you'll be visiting your mechanic every 3,000 miles for an oil change — those days are over. But unless you're a do-it-yourself mechanic, you'll want a relationship with a trusted Volkswagen mechanic, such as Open Road Volkswagen of Bridgewater who can perform these services to factory specifications.
Volkswagen utilizes a service schedule that divides itself into 10,000-mile segments or intervals. At the first 10K interval, Volkswagen recommends an oil and filter change, an inspection of the brake pads, and a service interval display reset (if applicable). For 2018 model year vehicles, Volkswagen will cover the costs of the first two oil changes, which typically occur at the 10K- and 20K- mile mark, while from 2020 it will include all regularly scheduled maintenance in the first two years of vehicle ownership.
Alternatively, at 20,000-, 40,000-, 60,000- and more, plan on another oil and filter change, a check of the automatic headlight controls, battery, brake fluid, coolant levels, and then inspect for leakage from above and below, inspect the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), tire tread, inflation and wiper blades.
The Volkswagen Care Program allows owners to pre-pay at today's prices for their normally scheduled maintenance services and needs. Available for Volkswagen models from year 2015, it covers 20,000- and 30,000-mile maintenance. For model years 2016 and 2017, the program covers the 10,000-, 20,000- and 30,000-mile service, as detailed in the Warranty and Maintenance brochures. For model year 2018, the program covers the 10,000- and 20,000-mile visits. The Volkswagen Care Extra program extends the service out to 30,000 miles. The VW Care Plus Package 1 program streches coverage farther out to 40,000- and 50,000-mile thresholds, while Care Plus Package 2 carries it even further to 60,000- and 70,000-mile marks.
Volkswagen's Vehicle Service Protection program from VW Financial Services, offers extended coverage of components including engine, transmiossion, hybrid/electric parts, shocks, suspension, audio, high-tech and others, with benefits which extend out to 10 years/120,000 miles. The program includes nationwide service at Volkswagen dealers or authorized service provides, 24 hour roadside assistance, towing and rental reimbursement.