Independant SE Birmingham area

[sherlockuk]

Hi,

Is this united garage vw specialist?? what passat do you have and at what mileage did you have the cambelt done?

thanks

Had the cambelt changed at 120K. The place is really small, but he was very helpful and seemed to do all that was required. He was also very cheap!

[mluton]

I have used these before, not sure how local they are to you.
http://www.vwrescue.co.uk/

[dean warren]

Aren't B.R.Motorsport in Leamington ? I'm sure I remember them from the late 80's, early 90's as being one of the big tuning boys for VAG's.....

Might be wrong but think these guys are long gone, brian ricketts sold up years ago.

[nathh31]

Good day everyone.

I am moving to Leamington Spa this weekend and need to get some work done on my Passat very soon... Leaking rad and cambelt due for a change. Can anyone recommend a good independant to do the work. Preferably a VAG specialist.

Thanks in advance.

try www.centralaudivw.com 0121 384 6006

[Pauloz]

Pete Scale and Cresent garage Heathcote are my recomendations, especially the latter where they really invest in their mechanics.

[amygoodness]

Thanks for that. Will give them a call.

Have seen T & H Motors in Leamington Spa are VW audi specialists, has anyone out there in forum land had any experience with this garage? Just that this is just down the road from me and very convienient!

Thanks.

After ringing round for a lot of quotes these guys at T and H in Leamington seemed pretty reasonable. After ringing back to make sure their quote included VAT we got them to change the water pump on our bora (Quote 366gbp inc cam belt). They did the cambelt at the same time and they had to change a hydraulic something or other as well as that was broken. They rang up to check it was ok to do the extra work first. Went to pay and the bill was 498gbp inc cam belt but to be fair the lady said she made a mistake and had added too many hours labour on.
When they rang up about the additional work they also said that 3 of our tyres were illegal and gave us a price to change them. Luckily we declined as when we picked it up I checked and they arent even down to the wear indicators on the tyres.

All in all the service from the lady on the phone was very good, but something about them seems a bit dodgy.

Not sure if it actually worked out any cheaper than going to the main dealer to be honest.

[sherlockuk]

Yeah I went in there to ask about a serive including changing the cambelt and water pump. It was in excess of £500... So I went to United repairs, were it was half the price.

I also asked to look at their service checklist. To be honest everything on there is easily performed by anyone with minimal mechanical experience. And where it says about checking oil / fluids, it only said to check and change if necessary. If I take my car in, i expect all fluids and oils to be changed! What else do you pay that cash for?

Besides I did it all for about £90 and dirt over my face and fingers by myself.

[CLAREK]

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[CLAREK]

I too live in L'spa and am looking to change cam belt on audi a2.........have been to T&H motors in L'spa previously for a service, and it was cheaper than main dealers....I believe that A2's are difficult machines to work on ..would United Repairs do an audi?

Thanks

[Pauloz]

Most reliable way to find out about specific garages in a town is to ring the major motor factors in the area! As they see warranty returns from every garage at some point, and will deal with the majority of garages within 10 miles at least,speaking to them daily, they have a better overview than anybody.
I'd first ask them if a specific garage is ok or not, then see if they recommend one in the town. Whilst not completely unbiased, you won't get a bum recomendation.

In Leamington the major factors are Central Auto Supplies (CAS) and Leamoco, members of two of the biggest buying groups in the UK.