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riles Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#699448
just wondering if anyone can recommend a good VW mechanic in the SE of melbourne or mornington peninsula?

alternatively, if i was take to take my beetle to a normal mechanic, is there anything i need to know in terms of what oil to use, what to look for when servicing?

cheers

dusto81 Officially Full-On Dubber

229 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#699479
A good mechanic is great thing!

I'm sure there's lots great mechanics out there, but avoid [Deleted business name- Mod edit. Please PM poster for details], they screwed me over royally and I can not say enough bad words about them!

Took me a while, but I take my T3 to Volkscare in Boronia, which is out eastern melbourne. Easy to get to on the toll way and by far the best place I have been to.

Boris is the owner and he is great! Knows his stuff back to front, really good for advice and his work is fantastic! I could not recommmend any higher and ultimately he loves VW's and ticks all the rights boxes including prices.

I live in Northcote and its a fair hike to get there but for me it's totally worth the effort.

Volkscare number is 97299281 and in Boronia just of mountain Higway. Totally recommended!!

Cheers,
Dustin

eplatypus Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#699623
I have to agree about Volkscare. Fortunately it's a two minute walk from work so not only is he good, he's ultra convenient too. More than happy to recommend.

BRUTUS Officially Full-On Dubber

255 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#700000
Apart from VOLKSCARE, there is also Dandy Volks (Dandenong) and Aust. VW Performance Centre (Croydon).
You can tell the 'true' VW-mechnics, they will set the valve adjustment before doing any other tuning.
The non-VW mechanics will probably seal the oil strainer plate in with silicone sealant (and will ignore the valve clearances).
ACE 30 & 40 oils: specifically engineered for your Air Cooled VW
delivered (free del.) throughout Yarra Valley / Ranges, & Gippsland areas. Also ACE 20, 50 & 90.
FOR SALE: ACE 30, 40 etc. Oil formulations & Trade-names.

riles Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#700003
thanks for that brutus. both of those places you've suggested are closer to me than boronia.

Sometimeman Casual Dubber

24 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#700240
From my personal experience i would avoid Imported car wreckers at all costs. Pm me for details if you wish. Ian

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#700283
Tucker Rd. Motors,
848 North Rd.
East Bentleigh
9570 9066
Ask for Dale.

I don't know if they're the *best* is SE Melb, but they're certainly very good.

hth
Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

Vw nutter Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#700468
Borris at volkscare and mick at croydon vw performance i would recommend both places. have helped me in the passed with out a fuss, 2 thumbs up from me!!

Notch65s Officially Full-On Dubber

309 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#701408
I recommend Volkscare! has done great work on all my cars to date! and a very friendly guy who explains the problems etc

crzbug67 Casual Dubber

31 posts · joined Jun 2006 ·

#701418
Sometimeman wrote:From my personal experience i would avoid Imported car wreckers at all costs. Pm me for details if you wish. Ian
x2 for me sold all my parts and gave nothing back including a rag top roof cut which i really miss.

megalania Insano Dub Head

722 posts · joined May 2006 ·

#702049
crzbug67 wrote:
Sometimeman wrote:From my personal experience i would avoid Imported car wreckers at all costs. Pm me for details if you wish. Ian
x2 for me sold all my parts and gave nothing back including a rag top roof cut which i really miss.
I have had nothing but trouble as well from them and my bro had the same. I would steer clear.