VAG Specialist around the Swindon area
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I will tackle 99% of tasks on my car myself, and could do the rear suspension bushes on my A3 at home, however know what a sh!t of a job they can be - scrabbling about on your back with hammers and sockets that are close, but not close enough, to the right size. There is a tool that I have seen on the internet that goes through the bush and pulls it out. Looks cool, but is quite pricey, and something I'd only use once.
My two options, therefore, are to find a local recommended VAG indy that will do the job for me for a "sensible" amount - With the tool and a ramp, anything more than an hour labour is a p!ss take. This is the reason for my post. Anyone recommend one in my area?
Second option is to buy the tool, do it myself, then either stash it in the toolbox forever, or ebay it to someone in a similar position to me.
My two options, therefore, are to find a local recommended VAG indy that will do the job for me for a "sensible" amount - With the tool and a ramp, anything more than an hour labour is a p!ss take. This is the reason for my post. Anyone recommend one in my area?
Second option is to buy the tool, do it myself, then either stash it in the toolbox forever, or ebay it to someone in a similar position to me.
http://www.dialynx.co.uk/
Dialynx are in Lydiard Millicent on the Wootton Basset side of town.
I've never tried them FYI
Dialynx are in Lydiard Millicent on the Wootton Basset side of town.
I've never tried them FYI
Might be worth talking to Neil Garner at Kemble Airfield. He fitted my Haldex PP controller and is a race car specialist - a former Formula 1 mechanic and a very sound bloke.
www.neilgarner.co.uk
www.neilgarner.co.uk
brisel said:
Might be worth talking to Neil Garner at Kemble Airfield. He fitted my Haldex PP controller and is a race car specialist - a former Formula 1 mechanic and a very sound bloke.
www.neilgarner.co.uk
I used Neil when I had my TVR - nice chap. www.neilgarner.co.uk
TeaVR said:
mat205125 said:
anyone?
Yes - there is a VAG specialist in Cirencester (Love Lane Industrial Estate). Ultimate Cars 01285 655755
Unit 2 Quarry Bridge Works, 80 Chesterton Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1YD
If this wasn't so steep, I'd buy one and do it myself.
http://www.uktools.com/product_info.php?products_i...
TeaVR said:
mat205125 said:
anyone?
Yes - there is a VAG specialist in Cirencester (Love Lane Industrial Estate). Ultimate Cars 01285 655755
Unit 2 Quarry Bridge Works, 80 Chesterton Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1YD
Any other suggestions?
as i suggested right at the start which was promptly ignored..
http://www.audivwcentre.com/contact/
Call the Bromham number and ask for Jenny.
http://www.audivwcentre.com/contact/
Call the Bromham number and ask for Jenny.
Cheers Fidgits. Dunno how I overlooked that link. Car's booked in their Melksham workshop next Friday afternoon. Got a reasonable price, and effectively doing it while I wait ... I'll actually sling my mountain bike in the boot and head off across the fields for a couple of hours instead
Fidgits said:
as i suggested right at the start which was promptly ignored..
http://www.audivwcentre.com/contact/
Call the Bromham number and ask for Jenny.
^^^^ what he said.http://www.audivwcentre.com/contact/
Call the Bromham number and ask for Jenny.
They have been around a long time and have used them several times on various VAG cars over the years.
Perhaps they can tune-up your mountain bike Mat while your waiting
Edited by nail_it on Friday 15th August 10:30
mat205125 said:
Cheers Fidgits. Dunno how I overlooked that link. Car's booked in their Melksham workshop next Friday afternoon. Got a reasonable price, and effectively doing it while I wait ... I'll actually sling my mountain bike in the boot and head off across the fields for a couple of hours instead
no worries mate.They'll do a good job for you - i've never had any complaints.
Try here, just across the road. Should keep you busy for an hour or 2
http://www.dcleisurecentres.co.uk/Centres/Wiltshir...
http://www.dcleisurecentres.co.uk/Centres/Wiltshir...
Tim.s said:
I cant believe you overlooked your old buddy on this one.
I would of let you take an R8 out while you waited too.
If I'd have done the job myself, I'd have tapped you up for the parts. An R8 courtesy car could have been nice though I would of let you take an R8 out while you waited too.
Got it done in Melksham anyway. More than happy with the service ... and they diagnosed my ABS fault too, so know which sensor to attack.
Whilst the much quieter rear end is a welcome break, the "loose" rear end feeling has been lost through body roll. They really had got that bad. I'd actually quiet got to like that At least corners can be taken a lot more "effectively" now though.
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