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General => Site news and bright ideas => Topic started by: ch33ky_monk3y on 05 September 2003, 17:14
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My general impression is that everyone thinks VW main dealers suck and would prefer to find a decent specialist. Is it possible to set up a directory on this forum?
I know some people have made recommendations for garages, but this will be more useful if it's in one location on the website.
The garage I use is in North London, (North Finchley N12). Can't remember the name, but the telephone no is 020 8445 7050
He always sorts out my problems and does not rip people off.
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I know of a good one in Woking , Surrey, ME :-*
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.....thats a very good idea to have a recommended specialist section!!
My car gets looked after by a private garage, run by very honest old chaps, they've done bits on it for years and I dont have any complaints. Its a Mrk3 Golf Gti16v with over 100,000 miles and they keep it in tip top condition with good honest service.
..........My point is, just recently my ABS light has come on and my usual garage cant really analyse the problem and said it was a thing for the dealers to sort out.
I'm loathed to take to them, its booked for this Thurs and I know I'm just gonna get ripped off!! (Colbornes in woking)......we'll see eh.
It would be great to have a recommended specialist list we can all refer to.
I HATE THE DEALERS!!......its just an old crap car in their eyes.
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A list of recommended specialists is a top idea as I'll have a crack at most stuff, but big stuff and engine management faults I get scared at and get a garage to look at, which normally results in a good wallet spanking!!
Cheers
Biz
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Omar if your lucky a garage will sort it out, cost u loads though, it'll be more than likely that they just take the bulb out so be carefull. I've heard loads of stories about that sort of thing going on.
The Lion Garage in Leicester or Northampton is a solid garage people who know what theyre doing these VW Audi specialists have been a godsend for me.
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Here's one for the South West of the country,
Wagenwheels based in Southampton, they are independent specialist of MK1 & Mk2 GTi's. So far I've been very pleased, only a one man outfit at the moment but offers an excellent service! I feel happy letting the guy work on my car, so he must be good :o
http://www.wagenwheels.co.uk/
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Yep I've heard very good reports about Wagenwheels from at least 2 other people, both from this site.
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DO NOT USE WHEELBASE. poo panty pants.
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Yep Wheelbase are sh!t, sh!t.
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Anyone know of one in Cambridge or Milton Keynes
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When is this forum on specialists garages going to be setup?
I have recently moved to the Cheshire area and I dont know of any good local garages. Does anyone from this area know of any??
John
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I've only just bought mine 1.8 20v T an dont want some '2 bob i can bodge an escort exhaust' geezer muckin wiv my chariot, so if any 1 no's of any in essex, cause i really havn't seen any specialist vw locally! lots of thanks to you in advance ;)
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WOW !!!
Thanks Zoid.. I was just about to ask if anyone knew a place in the Dorset region. I have a lousy misfire when its either very cold or damp. changed the dizzy, rotor leads and plugs but still no change. Was about to change the coil but I might just give them a ring first :)
Thanks again :)
Paul.
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NOT WHEELBASE.NOT WHEELBASE.NOT WHEELBASE.
Did I say wheelbase are pants?
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modulater do you know any good garages in bracknell for vw servicing (polo) apart from you and mr6 that is. i got a mate at work and he wont travel
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not off the the top of my head no, maybe someone else in GTI land will help.
P.s. thats one seriously nice motor you got there.
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yours aint none to shy either! vr6 wants to have a look at mine cos i live about 3 mins away, dunno when tho
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what you done with the driver?
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sold it to the mate i bought the 8v off of, he fixed it up with one that didnt run and is gonna sell it on i think. it failed its ot and he gave me 250 for it. i robbed of bits first tho ;)
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Any plans to do stuff on your new car?
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rolls royce jet engine, 1 metre brakes conversion, ironing board spoiler HUGE! bonnet vent ;)
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oh yeah and a big sun visor saying kenwood.
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Oi leave it mint, it will cut some awesome rug then
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yeah iam gonna i was only joking, im not even gonna lay my wiper flat. worth more that way. besides i have had my boyracer days, nearly killed myself. f***ing citroen >:(
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K&N filter though has to be done.
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yeah even if the only reason would be cos paper ones are cack. you reckon panel or what?
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GolfVR6 - I use Wheelbase (in Walton on thames) >:(. Seem OK to be honest, but always so bloody expensive :(. Where are you in Woking? That ain't far from me... :)
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Veedubgti8v where did you get your back 8v from, looks like the one I saw being sold on the golfsgalore website?