Andrea from Hooksett brought in her Volkswagen Golf Alltrack because the brakes didn’t feel great and some services were overdue. She’s owned it about three years, so it was time to get everything caught up. Once we got it on the lift, we found a few more things that needed attention — pretty typical for an Alltrack that’s been putting in miles around Hooksett, NH.
Engine and Cabin Air Filters — Overdue for a Swap
Both the engine air filter and cabin air filter were due. These should get replaced roughly every 20k miles or 18 months. They’re easy to forget about, but a clogged engine filter makes the motor work harder, and a dirty cabin filter means you’re breathing whatever’s been collecting in there. Fresh ones in now.
DSG Transmission Fluid & Filter Service with Bevel Box
The Alltrack uses a DSG transmission, and it needs its fluid and filter changed on a regular schedule. We also serviced the front bevel box fluid — that’s the piece that sends power from the transmission to the front wheels. Neglecting these fluids leads to rough shifts and expensive problems down the road. This stuff matters on these drivetrains.
Haldex AWD and Rear Differential Fluid Service
Because the Alltrack is AWD, it has a Haldex unit and a rear differential that both need fluid changes roughly every 40k miles. A lot of shops — and a lot of owners — don’t even know these services exist. If you skip them, the Haldex pump can fail, and that’s a much bigger bill. We see these all the time on Alltracks and Audi quattro vehicles around Manchester and Concord.
Leaking Plastic Oil Pan — Upgraded to Metal
We found the oil pan leaking during the inspection. VW used a plastic oil pan on these engines, and they’re known for cracking and seeping over time. We replaced it with an upgraded metal version — it’s just a better part. We saved and reused the oil since it was still fresh, cleaned up the area, and now it’s sealed up properly.
Rear Brake Pads and Rotors Replaced
The reason Andrea came in — the brakes. The rear brake pads and rotors were worn and needed replacing. New pads and rotors on the rear, and everything feels solid again. No more weird pedal feel.
Andrea’s Alltrack is all caught up now and ready for whatever Hooksett roads (and New Hampshire winters) throw at it. Everything we did is backed by our 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty. If you’ve got a VW or Audi that’s overdue for maintenance, give us a call or schedule online — we’ve got loaner cars available too.