I recently booked a water pump change with VW & they quoted me £615 on the phone & when I went in they said that was only for the pump & not thermostat & with labour would be£1400.
I have been quoted £650 from other mechanics local, but ended up doing the job myself.
Youde think when they quoted me, they would have known the pump & thermostat were two different items, but come together. I couldnt believe it, called them a bunch of scammers & left.
Maybe something im missing? 1st time water pump on my R since new, 8 years ago. Think I had a good run, hearing the nightmare stories from others.