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 riles
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| posted on March 9th, 2009 at 09:11 AM |
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Best VW servicing in SE Melbourne
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
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dusto81
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| posted on March 9th, 2009 at 12:03 PM |
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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!!
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Dustin
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| posted on March 9th, 2009 at 08:58 PM |
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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
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| posted on March 11th, 2009 at 11:24 AM |
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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.
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riles
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| posted on March 11th, 2009 at 11:43 AM |
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thanks for that brutus. both of those places you've suggested are closer to me than boronia.
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| posted on March 12th, 2009 at 12:24 PM |
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From my personal experience i would avoid Imported car wreckers at all costs. Pm me for details if you wish. Ian
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| posted on March 12th, 2009 at 03:44 PM |
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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
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| posted on March 12th, 2009 at 10:56 PM |
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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!!
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| posted on March 17th, 2009 at 09:19 PM |
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I recommend Volkscare! has done great work on all my cars to date! and a very friendly guy who explains the problems etc
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| posted on March 17th, 2009 at 09:55 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Sometimeman
From my personal experience i would avoid Imported car wreckers at all costs. Pm me for details if you wish. Ian
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x2 for me sold all my parts and gave nothing back including a rag top roof cut which i really miss.
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| posted on March 20th, 2009 at 01:20 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by crzbug67
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Sometimeman
From my personal experience i would avoid Imported car wreckers at all costs. Pm me for details if you wish. Ian
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x2 for me sold all my parts and gave nothing back including a rag top roof cut which i really miss.
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I have had nothing but trouble as well from them and my bro had the same. I would steer clear.
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