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 Agella
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| posted on April 7th, 2013 at 02:46 AM |
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Servicing in Perth
Hey all!
I've recently acquired a '73 Superbug which I'm looking to get serviced (just to make sure everything's in ship shape). And I was wondering if
there was anywhere that was especially recommended here in Perth for me to take it to and get some quality service from people who know what they're
doing.
I'm a young woman so I've had some rather negative experiences with mechanics trying to swindle me in the past and I'd rather not have that happen
again if I can help it.
Thanks! (And also Hi!)
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| posted on April 7th, 2013 at 08:29 AM |
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There is only one place worth going to and that is VDUB repairs and spares in Freo!
http://www.v-dub.com.au/html/homepage.html
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| posted on April 7th, 2013 at 09:42 AM |
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I second Ashleigh's recommendation - talk with Kurt at Vdub repairs and spares. There are other options but Kurt is probably the best for what you
are after.
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MISS VDUB
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| posted on April 7th, 2013 at 11:30 AM |
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There are other options, but I've also had some bad experiences too with being ripped off as a female. A certain business in Osborne Park I would
never ever deal with. My Dad and I went in on separate occasions to enquire about the exact same work to be done and parts to be supplied... there was
a $500+ difference!
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| posted on April 7th, 2013 at 01:52 PM |
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Agree, they did some work for me when I was over there in 2011, great service and I thought reasonably priced. 
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| posted on April 7th, 2013 at 02:49 PM |
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I know the shop you refer to Ash.... Haven't dealt with them for years due to pricing, location and people sharing experiences like yours.
Billy at volkswest is another good option for simple, no bullshit servicing but V dub repairs has a more inviting shop nowadays...
There is also Gerry Kay autos in Morley who I have heard plenty good about (he has thirty plus years in VWs, just like Kurt and Bill).
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| posted on April 7th, 2013 at 05:56 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by MISS VDUB
There are other options, but I've also had some bad experiences too with being ripped off as a female. A certain business in Osborne Park I would
never ever deal with. My Dad and I went in on separate occasions to enquire about the exact same work to be done and parts to be supplied... there was
a $500+ difference!
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Not surprising.
And Yes, I have always found Kurt at Freo to be a straight talker and he put together an impressively solid hi performance super beetle a few years
ago so he knows his stuff. A good starting point for your first service and report.
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| posted on April 7th, 2013 at 06:17 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by MISS VDUB
There are other options, but I've also had some bad experiences too with being ripped off as a female. A certain business in Osborne Park I would
never ever deal with. My Dad and I went in on separate occasions to enquire about the exact same work to be done and parts to be supplied... there was
a $500+ difference!
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I've started taking my uncle with me whenever I need to get things fixed or looked at because I just don't trust people not to rip me off.
Especially since I don't know tonnes about engines. I can tell what's what, but at this point I couldn't tell what was wrong if anything
stopped working.
Thanks for the recommendations, it seems like V-DUB Repairs and Spares is the place to be so I'll give them a call tomorrow.
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