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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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).
riles ·
thanks for that brutus. both of those places you've suggested are closer to me than boronia.
Sometimeman ·
From my personal experience i would avoid Imported car wreckers at all costs. Pm me for details if you wish. Ian
modulus ·
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
Vw nutter ·
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 ·
I recommend Volkscare! has done great work on all my cars to date! and a very friendly guy who explains the problems etc
crzbug67 ·
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 ·
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.