Where to go for Skoda/VAG timing belt change in Glasgow?

Where to go for Skoda/VAG timing belt change in Glasgow?

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yellowbentines

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5,296 posts

206 months

Tuesday 27th January 2015
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Hi all, I have a trusty old Skoda Superb I use as a commuting hack/station car that's in need of a timing belt and water pump change.

Looking for recommendations of decent garages in Glasgow that will do a good job - it's a 1.9tdi PD engine so the same as used in Seat/VW/Audis.

Extra brownie points for garages easy to get to from City Centre/Finnieston.

Ta muchly! smile

6C4GTS

5,185 posts

177 months

Tuesday 27th January 2015
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Deutschtek are near a subway station

yellowbentines

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5,296 posts

206 months

Tuesday 27th January 2015
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6C4GTS said:
Deutschtek are near a subway station
Theyre walking distance from my office but I have no idea if theyre trustworthy/competent/reasonable!

Drive Blind

5,076 posts

176 months

Tuesday 27th January 2015
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I've used Deutschtek a few times now with no issues. They did the timing belt on my PD130 engined chariot about 4 years ago.

Drop the car off, subway into the city centre. Do some shopping, eating, whatever and then back for the car.

In fact I phoned them a few weeks ago about doing work on my current car and they were booked solid for the next 10 days. Thats usually a sign of a good garage.

The only negative thing I could mention is that hellish wee access lane.

rash_decision

1,387 posts

176 months

Tuesday 27th January 2015
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A 4 Audi in Clydebank are excellent. They do a pick up/drop off service, or if you drop your car off they will organise a lift for you to wherever you want, if pre-arranged, within reason.

http://www.a4audi.co.uk/

0141 952 4499

Craigie

1,223 posts

178 months

Tuesday 27th January 2015
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I used Deutschtek when I had my Seat Altea with the 2.0TDI engine - can't remember the cost but it included the water pump and also some sort of modified impellors or suchlike? (Just checked the cost was £350 and that included an MOT)

If I remember correctly Volkswagen dealers were also doing a fixed price change for any VAG car for, I think, £399 at the time?

As previously mentioned, they are excellent, know their stuff, but the lane outside is a bit tight!!

(I do know an indie out in Holytown who does a lot of VAG cars including the taxis but I daresay that's not really handy for you!

yellowbentines

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5,296 posts

206 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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Thanks chaps, Deutschtek are perfectly located for me so a few good first-hand experiences is good enough for me to give them a call.

I know the main dealers were doing offers, but from what I've read over on Briskoda the main dealer kit has a water pump with plastic impeller which isn't as reliable as the metal impeller'd water pump in the kits the indies seem to prefer.

matchmaker

8,463 posts

199 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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yellowbentines said:
Thanks chaps, Deutschtek are perfectly located for me so a few good first-hand experiences is good enough for me to give them a call.

I know the main dealers were doing offers, but from what I've read over on Briskoda the main dealer kit has a water pump with plastic impeller which isn't as reliable as the metal impeller'd water pump in the kits the indies seem to prefer.
You may find that the water pump with metal impeller isn't recommended by some indies!

yellowbentines

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5,296 posts

206 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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matchmaker said:
You may find that the water pump with metal impeller isn't recommended by some indies!
Hmm, is that based on experience/knowledge?

I ask as I've read lots of bad things about the plastic impellor being prone to breaking, but haven't read anything bad about the water pumps with the metal impellor.

Either way I'll take the garage's advice on it, I tend to request the best part rather than the cheapest is used anyway.

StescoG66

2,108 posts

142 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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There's one here in Kirkintilloch too if that is any use. Volkscot I think....

EDIT:- The Cross Garage in Kirkintilloch. Also Auditechnik in Bishopbriggs

Edited by StescoG66 on Wednesday 28th January 19:39

yellowbentines

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5,296 posts

206 months

Monday 9th March 2015
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Always like to report back after asking a question, so...in true PH fashion I went to the guy nobody mentioned! My preferred choice were Deutschtek but they were very expensive, quoted the same as the main dealer, you lot must be made of money! In fairness they were very friendly and seemed really busy, maybe the thought of a Skoda on their premises was off-putting smile

So, I stumbled upon this chap Colin, knew his stuff, friendly, quick, reasonably priced and handy to get to just off jct 1A of the M74. Deserves a recommendation, small outfit but very clean and tidy and I'd go back.

http://www.premiervwaudi.co.uk

The sled

133 posts

139 months

Tuesday 10th March 2015
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Deutschtek - accept no substitute. I have taken all my Porsches and Bmw to the garage, they are fair professional and competitively priced, the only trouble is the amount of time you have to wait 7-10 days to get your car in. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

glasgowrob

3,232 posts

120 months

Tuesday 10th March 2015
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KP autos incambuslang

Look after a huge number of vag taxis amongst other things and Phil and Kevin are both big VW fans

0141 646 0033

yellowbentines

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206 months

Tuesday 10th March 2015
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The sled said:
competitively priced
nono

Called them, was quoted a price a tenner less than the main dealer and over 50% more than all the other independents I called.

As above, job has been done now by Premier VW Audi anyway but thanks for the continued recommendations wink

Sheepshanks

32,541 posts

118 months

Tuesday 10th March 2015
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Bearing in mind it includes VAT, Premier's pricing in the link is low, to say the least. The indie I use has attractive looking pricing - until you realise they don't include the VAT.

Wonder what the reason is for higher pricing for VW's, vs Skoda's and SEAT's?

Edited by Sheepshanks on Thursday 12th March 14:00

GWS33

122 posts

126 months

Thursday 12th March 2015
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Another vote for Deutschtek from me. Sorted out my R32 with a new radiator, new waterpump, haldex filter and service and new coilpack for £250 roughly. Excellent service.