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Non main dealer Vw specialists
« on: October 12, 2012, 01:26:57 am »
Hi folks, can anyone recommend vw mechanics in the Stockport area? I have just bought an 09 plate and want the dsg servicing etc. it's only done 30k but in aware that at 3 years they recommend a new cam belt?? Is that right? As its stated as 80k or 3years

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Re: Non main dealer Vw specialists
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2012, 07:02:23 am »
Statllers in Sheffield comes highly recomended by lots of folk on here - including me  :happy2:

They were also the cheapest price for cambelt & waterpump I could find  :notworthy:

Definetely worth a (near) 1.5hr drive for me - although will be less than an hour from Stockport.
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Re: Non main dealer Vw specialists
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2012, 09:27:56 am »
Hi folks, can anyone recommend vw mechanics in the Stockport area? I have just bought an 09 plate and want the dsg servicing etc. it's only done 30k but in aware that at 3 years they recommend a new cam belt?? Is that right? As its stated as 80k or 3years

I think the timing belt is 4 years/ 60K miles, whatever comes first. It's worth getting the water pump done at the same time. DSG service is 40K miles regardless of age.


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Re: Non main dealer Vw specialists
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2012, 10:27:27 am »
I suggest Awesome in Eccles if you want servicing and dsg service.
For just normal routine servicing, Prosport in Heaton Mersey can be recommended having recently switched from Subaru to VW specialist.
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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2012, 10:36:42 am »
We are only a short distance down the motorway
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Re: Non main dealer Vw specialists
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2012, 01:39:26 pm »
We are only a short distance down the motorway
http://www.psituning.com/

You never know ;-) good web site too! Any discount for grovelling and forum members  :P

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Re: Non main dealer Vw specialists
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2012, 01:41:42 pm »
Hi folks, can anyone recommend vw mechanics in the Stockport area? I have just bought an 09 plate and want the dsg servicing etc. it's only done 30k but in aware that at 3 years they recommend a new cam belt?? Is that right? As its stated as 80k or 3years

I think the timing belt is 4 years/ 60K miles, whatever comes first. It's worth getting the water pump done at the same time. DSG service is 40K miles regardless of age.
Cool so at 30k not worth worrying about the dsg yet?


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Re: Non main dealer Vw specialists
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2012, 01:49:28 pm »
Perhaps you should have a read of this.  http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,54982.0.html
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Re: Non main dealer Vw specialists
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2012, 06:12:29 pm »
As suggested earlier, Awesome in Eccles/Irlam or alternatively Votex in Congleton, Cheshire: http://www.votex.ltd.uk/

I've had all my servicing, etc. work done at Votex for the past 5 years. It's a proper back street independent VAG specialist garage that's been about for decades. Never had a problem and always a competitive price.
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Re: Non main dealer Vw specialists
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2012, 07:40:07 pm »
As suggested earlier, Awesome in Eccles/Irlam or alternatively Votex in Congleton, Cheshire: http://www.votex.ltd.uk/

I've had all my servicing, etc. work done at Votex for the past 5 years. It's a proper back street independent VAG specialist garage that's been about for decades. Never had a problem and always a competitive price.

I had a quote from Votex for Cam belt, water pump and engine mount stretch bolts. Came in at £168 more than Statllers   :stupid:
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Re: Non main dealer Vw specialists
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2012, 08:04:38 pm »
When I lived in Stoke I took my car to vRSAlex in Bedford. It's worth the trip, trust me.
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Re: Non main dealer Vw specialists
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2012, 08:14:21 pm »
As suggested earlier, Awesome in Eccles/Irlam or alternatively Votex in Congleton, Cheshire: http://www.votex.ltd.uk/

I've had all my servicing, etc. work done at Votex for the past 5 years. It's a proper back street independent VAG specialist garage that's been about for decades. Never had a problem and always a competitive price.

Mike aka Tony Danza will firmly recommend Votex in Cheshire. Looked after a few of his cars. His mk4 was spot on and very well cared for.  :happy2:
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« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2012, 10:03:49 pm »
Mike aka Tony Danza will firmly recommend Votex in Cheshire. Looked after a few of his cars. His mk4 was spot on and very well cared for.  :happy2:

So was his Mk5...  :smiley:
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Re: Non main dealer Vw specialists
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2012, 08:57:04 am »
We are only a short distance down the motorway
http://www.psituning.com/

You never know ;-) good web site too! Any discount for grovelling and forum members  :P

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