OK, thanks Steve. Some some really good, praiseworthy and reliable compaines for starters would include:
Independent VAG specialists:Inde-Tech -
www.inde-tech.co.uk - Milton Keynes. These are real "Gods" with the Audi Multitronic CVT gearbox, but are also extremely good as a general independent VAG specialist. Never used them personally, but have recommeded others to them, and they really are superb - with faultless feedback. One of the real "good guys" out there.
APS -
www.AutoPS.co.uk - based in Berkhamstead. Never used them, but have won many Audi Driver Magazine Awards as an independent - so must be good!
Road and Sport Developments -
www.RSDcars-uk.co.uk - based at Daventry. Independent VAG servicing, parts supplier and UK importer of Oettinger and Caractere.
REVO -
www.revotechnik.com - say no more.
Parts suppliers:Forge Motorsport -
www.ForgeMotorsport.co.uk - needs no explaining. On a previous forum I ran, will give 10% to forum members.
VW Speed -
www.vwspeed.co.uk - Mike, who owns VW Speed is a real gem of a bloke, and stocks OEM and quality aftermarket bits at very competative prices. VW Speed was formally known as OEMparts.co.uk.
TTshop -
www.TTshop.co.uk - always a good presence at VAG shows. For five consecutive years, they have won the Audi Driver Magazine award. Although they are Audi TT specialists, the Mk5 Golf shares many components with the 2nd generation TT.
VAGparts -
www.vagparts.com - like the TT shop, these have won (or made it to the "podium") four consecutive Audi Driver Mag awards
PowerBulbs -
www.PowerBulbs.com - been using these for years, and are absolutely superb. Sell only OEM quality bulbs from top European suppliers - no junk from the far east here.
Think that will do for starters!