How often should a VW Amarok be serviced?

With the arrival of the latest incarnation of the Volkswagen Amarok imminent, we take a look at the current model lineup to see what type of warranty and service plans it comes with and how often you need to service these premium workhorses.

Lawrence Minnie

26 Jan 2023 · 19:28Car Ownership

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Rock solid service

The Volkswagen Amarok has led the premium double cab market segment for as long as it's been on sale. Having a double cab bakkie that is not only functional but has a premium interior and tech features that align it with many of the German manufacturer's other vehicles.

With the Amarok being one of the few bakkies that run a powerful 3.0 V6 turbo engine it makes sense that these vehicles need regular maintenance. Whether you have the 2.0 BiTurbo or the 3.0 V6, these vehicles have the same warranty, service, and optional maintenance plans that will keep your double cab running smoothly. We checked the owner's manual to see what the recommended service interval for the Amarok is and how often you will need to take your bakkie in.

The Volkswagen Amarok in either 2.0 BiTurbo or 3.0 V6 guise comes with 3 year / 100 000km warranty, attached to that is a 5-year / 90 000km service plan and an optional 5-year / 90 000km maintenance plan. Volkswagen recommends that you service the Amarok every 15 000km or once a year.

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more