Trusted TDI Mechanics - By State

Sheller

New member
Joined
Nov 26, 2006
Location
Houston
TDI
Golf TDI 2006
TDI Mechanic in Houston?

Can someone please recommedn a good TDI mechanci or service in Houston?

Any effect on warranty?

Thanks.
 

NathanMSL

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 3, 2005
Location
Alvin, Texas
TDI
Golf, 2005, PD100, white
The mechanic to take your car too in Houston is Mike at Bartuning.com. I have posted this here before, but the front page has not been updated.

In terms of warranty;

1. He doesn't honor VW's warranty
2. If you have work done by anyone other than VW and VW figures it out then that particular part will not be covered under warranty anymore.
3. I have full warranty on my car and will not take it to the dealer, I take it to Mike!


Mike Staley
BARtuning.com

6615 Dixie Drive
Houston Texas

Work he has done for me

1. installed 6spd
2. 3in downpipe
3. Found EGR leak, dealer couldn't
4. Fixed said leak
5. Other misc.
 

sccasper

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 23, 2003
Location
Pine Island, Fl.
TDI
1998 Jetta TDI,2005 Passat TDI Wagon
Volkswerksttat in Fort Myers, florida. I`m going to take a chance with them. They specialize in diesel Audi and Volkswagons only. They state they do everything from oilchange to rebuild.. They have all the computer equipment and even a room they say is electrostatic free for performnce chipping ecu`s.
They even do grease conversions. The owner stated they just did a vegeconversion on a 2005 Passat tdi.
I`m going to experement with them as they are going to put a new IP in my 98 Jetta YDI, also put powerplus 357`s in and TB change. I will let you know what the final $ damages are and if they do a competent problem free job !!!!:confused:
 

Christina

Veteran Member
Joined
Dec 6, 2000
Location
Washington, DC USA
TDI
2001 Golf
I have only been there once, but I've had a good experience with Wheaton Service Center, www.wheatonservicecenter.com, in Maryland. It's a Volkswagen-only shop. Tom at the front desk seemed very knowledgeable about diesels (assuring me they would use the proper synthetic oil), they unclogged my sunroof drains for $37 which I hope will fix a water intrusion program I've been having, and they're within easy walking distance of a Metro station. The prices and the general niceness of the people there sure beat Martens VW in D.C., which is the dealership closest to where I live.
 

lanbarnes

Member
Joined
Jun 23, 2006
Location
San Diego
TDI
2002 4-dr Jetta
San Diego Bus & Auto Repair
(ask for Doug K)
2216 Catalina Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-4520

They care for my 2002 Jetta TDI. New to TDIs but lots of diesel knowledge and honest. They are my refuge from the depredations of the dealership.
 

TornadoRed

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Aug 3, 2003
Location
West Des Moines (formerly St Paul)
TDI
2003 Jetta TDI wagon, silver; 2003 Jetta TDI wagon, indigo blue; 2003 Golf GL 5-spd, red (PARTED); 2003 Golf GLS 5-spd, indigo blue (SOLD); 2003 Jetta TDI wagon, Candy White (SOLD)
sccasper said:
Volkswerksttat in Fort Myers, florida. I`m going to take a chance with them. They specialize in diesel Audi and Volkswagons only. They state they do everything from oilchange to rebuild.. They have all the computer equipment and even a room they say is electrostatic free for performnce chipping ecu`s.
It would be good to know that there's another TDI specialist on Florida's Gulf Coast. But MapQuest shows Pine Island north of Tampa, so isn't Fort Meyers an unnecessarily long trip. Keith Scarborough, tdiclub username LWB053, is in Tampa.
kscarborough@digital-voice.com
 

sccasper

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 23, 2003
Location
Pine Island, Fl.
TDI
1998 Jetta TDI,2005 Passat TDI Wagon
TornadoRed said:
It would be good to know that there's another TDI specialist on Florida's Gulf Coast. But MapQuest shows Pine Island north of Tampa, so isn't Fort Meyers an unnecessarily long trip. Keith Scarborough, tdiclub username LWB053, is in Tampa.
kscarborough@digital-voice.com
Pine Island is right between Sanibel Island and Cape Coral. I live in the little Island town of Bokeelia. The VW place in Fort Myers is about a 15-20 min. drive depending on seasonal traffic. I was really looking forward to having the help of Keith in Tampa. I figured I would like to check the quality of this place out for further future work. I don`t want to make arrangements to get my car to Tampa anytime I need some TDI work.

Truly sorry to Keith, but I`m sure with the lack of good TDI mechanics on the Gulf side he probably keeps busy enough.
This place in Fort Myers, I had a talk with the owner and he sounded sincerely like he had the right philosophy toward good work and his wanting to provide more affordable alternatives to going to the stealership.
Not only does he state specializing on diesels but on performnce upgrades and grese conversions.
 

Pitboy

Veteran Member
Joined
Jun 1, 2004
Location
Coral Springs, FL
TDI
2010 Golf 2 Door
TornadoRed said:
It would be good to know that there's another TDI specialist on Florida's Gulf Coast. But MapQuest shows Pine Island north of Tampa, so isn't Fort Meyers an unnecessarily long trip. Keith Scarborough, tdiclub username LWB053, is in Tampa.
kscarborough@digital-voice.com
As I see no one is listed for the East Coast of Florida, let alone the Southeast Coast of FL, I'll toss my name into the hat. I've done TB's, intake cleaning, tranny swaps, clutches, turbos, IP, injectors, upgrades,.....
References available.
 

knepper123

Member
Joined
Jul 5, 2005
Location
san diego
TDI
2002 blue jetta
san diego

After searching long and hard, I have finally found a competent and cheap TDI mechanic in San Diego. There were countless suggestions to visit Leonard Harvieux up in Fullerton, but he is very busy and far away. Not ideal for someone with one car to use.

I went to BRU Automotive at 5625 El Cajon Blvd. ph 6192879716

They did an excellent job at a good price (for San Diego). I had the timing belt, tensioner, pulleys, water pump, serpentine belt, oil, oil/air/fuel/cabin filters, and the coolant temp sender replaced for a total of $1082. That may seem like a lot, but many other places are $1400+ out here for that stuff.
 
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TornadoRed

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Aug 3, 2003
Location
West Des Moines (formerly St Paul)
TDI
2003 Jetta TDI wagon, silver; 2003 Jetta TDI wagon, indigo blue; 2003 Golf GL 5-spd, red (PARTED); 2003 Golf GLS 5-spd, indigo blue (SOLD); 2003 Jetta TDI wagon, Candy White (SOLD)
knepper123 said:
I went to BRU Automotive at 5625 El Cajon Blvd. ph 6192879716

They did an excellent job at a good price (for San Diego). I had the timing belt, tensioner, pulleys, water pump, serpentine belt, oil, oil/air/fuel/cabin filters, and the coolant temp sender replaced for a total of $1082. That may seem like a lot, but many other places are $1400+ out here for that stuff.
Actually, with all the extra stuff that was done, that price is not really out of line. I hope they didn't use the mark-and-pray method.
 

alphaseinor

TDI Innovator, Gone but Not Forgotten
Joined
Jul 30, 2006
Location
Denton, TX
TDI
'03 Jetta TDI 780,000 miles (totaled out), 01 Audi TT 225 Quattro 230,000 Miles (runs great!), 00 Cabreetle Beetle dash, ALH & MK4 harness Swap
KROUT said:
How do I get my name on the trusted mechanics list. I am in Jax fl.
Ditto for me... except I'm not in FL... TX needs another guru for Dallas alone. Is there a questionnaire?
 

EddieTDI

Member
Joined
Nov 6, 2006
Location
Central Florida
TDI
2000 Golf
E & L Mobile Auto Service
Servicing all of Central Florida
Maintance And Repairs Onsite
863-398-3277
321-284-4772
P.O. Box 137155
Clermont,FL 34713-7155
 

phishfood

Member
Joined
Aug 23, 2002
Location
Los Angeles by USC
TDI
2002 Jetta Tdi
Hi - I'd like to make a recommendation for jollyGreenGiant in Bradford, ma.

I have a 02 jetta tdi w/102k and he only changed my timing belt and checked the car over, but if something needed to be done in the future, I would bring it back to him. I'm also going to have him do my fuel injectors in the spring sometime.

He really seemed to know his stuff and had answers to all my questions when I asked him. He had all the necessary tools, ase certified and also let me lend a hand where needed. I felt a lot better bringing it to him than the dealership down here on the cape.

He is also quite friendly and we basically talked and listen to music during the entire time. It took about 10-4ish w/a break for lunch and after a quick trip around the block to check everything, I was on my way.

The best way to contact him would be to pm here on the board. I'd be happy to answer any pm's if needed. He also isnt exclusive to TDI's but to all vws/audis.

Thanks,
David
 
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RailroadinTDI

New member
Joined
Jan 26, 2006
Location
Floyd, VA
TDI
2003 Silver Jetta TDI
Protocol Auto (previously Autoville Service) in Floyd, VA. Joey completed my 100k TB change over Thanksgiving holiday, even coming in on Sunday to finish. His TB kit arrived missing one stretch bolt - sent one of his guys to Roanoke stealership on Friday afternoon to get one (1hr drive each way) so he could finish the TB change. VAG-COM, etc. (540) 745-6045
 

doc_m

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Dec 2, 2002
Location
somwhere
TDI
None
For those in the Kelowna area Kevin is a great mechanic 250-765-3699, just installed my ecs stage one clutch a couple weeks ago great install and knows his stuff.
 

jwlionking

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 20, 2003
Location
Saxton, PA - Central/Western PA
TDI
2012 Jetta TDI Black 6 Speed Manual
Anyone who wants to nominate theirselves for here should provide me with complete contact info and some references who will vouche for you since this is a TRUSTED mechanics section.
 

Losha

Veteran Member
Joined
Mar 8, 2005
Location
Sioux Falls, SD
TDI
06 Jetta TDI DSG, 2001 Golf TDI, Audi S6, A8, Toureg
farmertdi said:
Nebraska and South Dakota are absent on this list. Any suggestions? PS.. There are a few people still out here!
There are some people in South Dakota that know enough to their own repairs without going to the dealer.
I am in Sioux Falls, SD and I would more than welcome to help someone in my area. I have been doing all the repairs on my TDI myself (don't trust anyone to work on my car), so if someone needs help they can call me 605-929-9614 or email me at losha64@hotmail.com. I would be glad to help with as much as I can. Thank you!
 

pascha

Member
Joined
Aug 4, 2005
Location
Summerville, SC
TDI
Jetta '98 - Green
I'll suggest one for South Carolina:

Import Service Center (Was the Beetle Barn starting in 1972)
http://www.isc-sc.com/

765 Traveler's Boulevard
Summerville, South Carolina
Phone (843) 871-0906
Fax (843) 871-1740

They do great work, including my timing belt and rear end.
 

perron

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 26, 2005
Location
Maple Park, Illionis
TDI
2004 Jetta
MiksTDI from Illinois and jasonTDI from Madison Wis.

Are those the closest TDI Mechanics to me or is there more?

This forum does not have anything under Illinois.

I live right off highway 88 by Dekalb, IL (NIU). is there any mechanics closer?
 
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jasonTDI

TDI GURU Vendor , w/Business number
Joined
Apr 26, 2001
Location
Oregon, WI
TDI
20' RAM 3500 CCLB dually HO/Aisan. 2019 Cherokee 2.0T
perron said:
MiksTDI from Illinois and jasonTDI from Madison Wis.

Are those the closest TDI Mechanics to me or is there more?

This forum does not have anything under Illinois.

I live right off highway 88 by Dekalb, IL (NIU). is there any mechanics closer?
Nope, not that know their salt anyway. Either of us and you'll do just fine.
 

Md_Dingo

Veteran Member
Joined
Apr 30, 2005
Location
Sycamore, IL
TDI
2002 Jetta Wagon TDI
I just had Matt Miks change my TB and he did a great job. I highly recommend him for Illinois! Perron, I live in Sycamore, and Matt's house was only 1.5 hours away. And that was in an icestorm!
 

mtlug

Member
Joined
Jan 15, 2007
Location
Anchorage, AK
TDI
1998 Jetta
I would like to nominate a shop for Montana.

Randy's Bug Works
N. 12th Road
Worden MT 59088

(406)967-4606

About all he works on is VW/Audi and Melro spra-coupes since they have VW engines and trannys.

Justin
 

josharoo4

Member
Joined
Jan 17, 2007
Location
Brooklyn
TDI
2000 Golf TDI 2Dr
Mechanic in NYC

I just bought my first TDI, a 2000 Golf 2dr, but I want to take it to a trusted good mechanic to give it a full inspection and make sure it is perfect shape. Any ideas?



Sorry to post here, as this is more of a thread about Known trusted mechanics, and not a place to ask for one, but I didnt want to clog up the forums with new threads.
 

raybo

Veteran Member
Joined
Nov 19, 2002
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
TDI
2010 JSW DSG White Gold
TornadoRed said:
It would be good to know that there's another TDI specialist on Florida's Gulf Coast. But MapQuest shows Pine Island north of Tampa, so isn't Fort Meyers an unnecessarily long trip. Keith Scarborough, tdiclub username LWB053, is in Tampa.
kscarborough@digital-voice.com
Keith just did the complete timing belt job/intake clean on my Golf yesterday, and it couldn't have been better.

Ray
 

anahata

Veteran Member
Joined
Dec 30, 2002
Location
Tucson, AZ
TDI
2001 GOLF GLS, 4dr, silver, 5sp,
A recommendation for Independent Auto Here in AZ

Steven Groseclose at "Independant Automotive Service" (Phnx 602-234-9783) did my timing belt on Jan 2. He offered to order the Dieselgeek kit but I already had mine. He was very friendly and personable and took time answering all my questions patiently. He clearly had all the necessary tools and experience to do the job. Car is running nicely. he recommended an intake cleaning but also said I could go a bit longer on that. When the time comes for next TB I will return, even though I'm down in Tucson. As a nice touch they adjusted my headlamps. :)
 

MalcolmBurke

Veteran Member
Joined
Nov 18, 2006
Location
Garrison
TDI
This list is a great resource! Is their any way to condense the thread into repairs by state all under one list? Or maybe a way to search this thread by state? That would be great.
 
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sccasper

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 23, 2003
Location
Pine Island, Fl.
TDI
1998 Jetta TDI,2005 Passat TDI Wagon
:) :)
MalcolmBurke said:
This list is a great resource! Is their any way to condense the thread into repairs by state all under one list? Or maybe a way to search this thread by state? That would be great.
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