Hi Folks,

The service indicator has just come on for my 04 Octavia vRS (Mk I) to have its 4th variable service. It's done just over 63k miles now.

I'm going to give the local garage in the village a try for the first time as he's handy, well recommended and considerably cheaper than the dealers.

Just to make sure I'm getting a like-for-like job, can anyone tell me what needs doing at this service? Is it just an oil/filter change and general inspection, or is it more involved than that?

Thanks,

Jim.

Cam belt, if you've not had it done previously (it's a year over due otherwise)

Cam belt and waterpump were done last year, so all up-to-date on that front

I'm going to get the brake fluid changed as well as that needs doing every 2 years IIRC?

Good good

Yeah, brake fluid every 2 years regardless of mileage, I'm not too up on variable to be honest, never trusted it

Make sure this guy knows about VAG ABS bleeding orders; they're not normal work towards the servo.