Looking for TDI Mechanic in Richmond, VA

Just got my 2000 Golf TDI and want to proactively replace the timing belt (only 48k miles). Anyone know of a good TDI mechanic in Richmond, VA? I checked the master list, but no one within about 60 miles.

thanks!

Susan

Take it to ninedee_golf_tdi in Stafford VA. You won't regret it. Here's his testimonial thread http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=204790

Y2KGolfTDI said:

Just got my 2000 Golf TDI and want to proactively replace the timing belt (only 48k miles). Anyone know of a good TDI mechanic in Richmond, VA? I checked the master list, but no one within about 60 miles.

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Hello Susan. It sounds like you'll need to travel more than 60 miles. You absolutely want the TB changed by a TDI expert, do not let anyone else practice their wrenching skills on your new Golf.

Pick one of the nearest TDI gurus, then do a search to find what his satisfied customers have had to say. 100-200 miles is not too far to travel to get the job done right, once every 100k miles. (The deluxe 100k-mile kits can be retrofitted to your 2000 MY TDI.

Get in touch with Car 54. He goes down to Petersburg frequently I believe and will take his tools down with him. I live in Caroline County and he mentioned that he could do the TB next time he headed down that way if it would be a shorter drive for me.

How did that go for you? Are either of these mechanics still working in the Virginia Area?

I am currently looking for a TDI Mechanic in (or within reasonable towing distance of Richmond Va) I have a 2004 Jetta TDI wagon, that I inherited from my dad. I have been taking it to get serviced where my 99.5 Jetta 2.0 had gone, but I think this guy doesn't know what he is doing with the diesel engines. I have spent about $2,000 so far on repairs and currently cannot drive my car because I lost brake lights and nighttime running lights on the rear of the car was told it was fixed when I paid and picked it up last night.

I am basically am in need of getting a proper inspection by a knowledgeable mechanic and the brake/ night light issue sorted.

Thanks,
HC

Not sure if this guy is still in business.

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=4524693&highlight=richmond#post4524693

So this guy that was paid to fix your brake lights didn't. Whether or not you paid $2k or not for other work is not the issue. He needs to fix the lights. Once lights are fixed drive not tow to nine_dee_golf for an assessment of the other issues that the car has.