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Toronto_Vento

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Location
Richmond Hill, ON
TDI
01 Baltic Green Bora
From my other post, here are some of the places I have found over the past year or two which others might find handy. Hopefully this will cut down on traffic asking where to buy certain things in the GTA, etc. I'd like to be able to include listings of where to get things like certain oil or diesel additives. Here is my list so far:

Frisco Auto Parts (kinda like NAPA for VW/Audi specifically)
It seems like their website is down. Here is their contact info:

416-281-1101
1710 Midland Avenue,
Scarborough, ON M1P 3C7

416-736-9595
80 Alexdon Road,
North York, ON M3J 2B3

905-282-9992
1065 Matheson Boulevard East,
Mississauga, ON L4W 3P1

Brian Harrison (fellow TDIClub member) aka Roseland Technical Services
Brian is in Nova Scotia, so shipping will apply, BUT being in Ontario we would only pay GST, so it evens out.
Brian is a great source for general maintenance parts, and just because it isn't listed on his website, doesn't mean he can't get it.
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/roseland/About.htm
Apparently Brian can get things listed here as well:
http://www.altrom.com (you have to have a licence to buy from altrom)

ADP Distributors
These guys specialize in Turbos. Not sure on their prices, but it IS a place to start. They also sell things like Beru glow plugs.
http://www.adpdistributors.com/turbochargers.html

Listing of Diesel Service Specialists
This is a list I ran across a while ago. There is an international community geared towards diesels, and this is a listing of members who are service shops in Canada. The hotlink takes you directly to the Ontario directory. This will at least be a start to know shops who have dealt with diesels before.
http://www.diesel.org/pubs/directory/canadian_service_members.htm#ON

Precisiontuning.ca
This is one of the newer guys on the block in terms of VW part shops. A lot of people on the Vortex are happy with doing business with Perjad. I've actually picked up a few things from his shop. Prices are pretty good. The shop is kind of tucked away in the corner of the plaza, but once you find it, it's easy to get back to next time. He carries things like filters, oils (redline, Motul, etc...even the 505.01 for the PDs...and he has a bay in the back, so he can do the oilchange for you). Just another option in the VW/Audi parts market. He carries and can get some performance stuff too. From what I see, he doesn't stock a lot of stuff that he can get...so call ahead and talk with him first.

2901 Steeles Ave West unit 30. (South East Corner of Keele and Steeles)
416-514-0284
http://www.precisiontuning.ca

PartsVoice
Have a part number, but don't feel like calling all the VW dealers to find out which ones have the part? Try PartsVoice. It gives you a listing of which dealers have the part you want in stock, and how many are in stock. Past experience shows this site to be pretty accurate. (call ahead before going) BTW, this site is NOT VW specific. You can use it to search any car manuf part number.
http://www.partsvoice.com/

I'll leave the site up, but it seems you need a login to use this service. Unless I'm missing something.

Alternate-NRG
In case you have heard of Topia Energy having two biodiesel locations in the GTA, this is the site to find out about where the stations are (and whatever other things Alternate-NRG is into)
http://www.alternate-nrg.com/

I believe this is gone, and no longer supplies the bio-d to stations (and no longer runs them). There are two bio-d locations I'm aware of. Queen and Pape, and TTT (a truck terminals location along the 401 I believe)

The Source
This is a VW wrecker in the GTA.
http://www.thesourceforvw.com/

Petro Canada Depots

In case you are looking for distributors for something like PC Duron or just looking for other things Petro Can related, here is a nice page provided by MacGyver which allows you to search locations local to you.
http://www.online.petro-canada.ca/bulkplants/bulk-ovr.asp?l=E

Alignment
I had to throw this one in. If you are searching for a good alignment shop, I would suggest Woodbridge Alignment. They are on Highway 7, just east of Islington. No lasers, no picking up your car (drive onto the bay), no issues with lowered cars that I have seen. When you leave there, your car drives straight as an arrow. Known issues: These guys are well known, so they are busy. Saturday, they open at 8:00 and close at 1:00. No appointments, no dropping off your car and leaving.
4817 Hwy 7. Woodbridge
(905) 851-3500

Injector Balancing in Ontario
I stumbled accross these guys a while back. They seem to be geared more towards the diesel pickups, but have knowledge about the TDI powerplant. They also said that they have the equipment to balance BOTH springs in TDI injectors. Wish I would have found these guys a few months ago.
http://www.chathamfuel.on.ca/
EDIT on these guys. I contacted them a little while ago to find out their prices for balancing. It was in the range of $80-90 CAD PER INJECTOR. Yeah, it's a little high.

Link to the FAQ over on the Vortex.
While the Vortex isn't the greatest source of info at all times, this Canadian FAQ isn't bad. All the shops mentioned are recommended by members in general.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1125539

Link to similar list on ClubVaper
This is another VW club in the Southern Ontario region. This is a listing of parts/service shops that are either sponsors or have been recommended.
http://www.clubvaper.com/shops.html

Link to list on the PocketRocket
Yet another club which started in the Southern Ontario region and has spread a little to the US and Internationally. (a lot of people are getting sick of the Vortex)
http://www.pocketrocket.ca/links_performance.htm


General Canadian/Ontario Shopping (non-car related)
Just thought I'd help you out with this stuff too.

Best Buys (no, not the electronics store)
This is a listing of current and upcoming warehouse sales in the GTA.
http://www.bestbuys.ca

Red Flag Deals
Some insane deals have been had here. The main page isn't all that great, but if you go into the forums area, there is a section called Hot Deals. Most of the deals are either price drops, or price matching, but if it works in your favour, whats the harm?
http://www.redflagdeals.com
 
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Bejammin

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Location
Markham, ON.
TDI
1994 Red Jetta, 1.9L Turbo Diesel - Mechanical, Baby. :-D
That's awesome. I'm going to definitely be using some of this stuff.
 

decan

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Joined
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Location
Toronto Ontario Canada
TDI
2000 jetta gls dk.blue
Toronto_Vento
Thanks for undertaking the task of producing " THE ONTARIO YELLOW PAGES
FOR TDI PARTS AND SRVICES".... While at it, could you also assemble a directory of independent garages specializing VW repairs ?
 

Toronto_Vento

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Nov 7, 2002
Location
Richmond Hill, ON
TDI
01 Baltic Green Bora
No need to make a list of the inependent garages....unless we are talking ones who specifically work on TDIs. If you are looking for VW repair shops, take a look near the end of this FAQ. You'll see a link to the FAQ on the Vortex. In there, you'll find a listing of shops which are VW friendly.
 

decan

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Location
Toronto Ontario Canada
TDI
2000 jetta gls dk.blue
John
These independent garages are performig work on VW TDI's incl. tb's.
This could be the start of a listing.


the BUG SHOP
29 Kenilworth Ave.North
HAMILTON On L8H 4R4
905-574-2042
Karsten or Siege
(no internet)
will get info on cost of TB repl
est. business


KNT AUTO
34 Dean St
BRAMPTON On L6W 1M6
905-450-6872
Julius (no internet)
TB repl.
one man business, started 2 years ago,
form. 12 yrs Martingrove VW dlshp.

nick's auto clinic vw inc.
1340 Kingston Rd
TORONTO On M1N 1P6
416-757-1001
Nick (no internet)
TB repl.
est. business

PETER'S VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE
1151 Roselawn Ave
TORONTO On M6B 1C5
416-783-2126
www.petersvwservice.com.
Mark
TB repl
est.business

SANOK AUTO SERVICE
27 Newcastle St.
TORONTO On M8Y 1A2
416-259-2739
cell 416-817-0351
sanok1@aol.com
Marek
TB repl. labor only $350 if
you bring your own parts.
Reg.repairs $45 p/h
one man est.business

TECHMAX
1011 Meyerside Dr, unit 9
MISSISSAUGA On L5T1K8
905-795-0419
www.techmax.ca
techmaxauto@techmax.ca
Attila
TB repl labor $350 + his parts.

I am sure other members will contribute additional shops to the list that meet the TDI criteria that we are interested in. Vortex offers only slim pickings.
Thanks..........Clem
 
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fxrguy

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Joined
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Location
binbrook,ont,canada
EuroVW auto service.
Alojz (Al) Mihelcic
9795 Goodale Rd RR#2 Caistor Centre LoR 1Eo
This is in the Hamilton Niagara area
Specializes in TD and PD. Tb $280.00+parts.
 

Mississauga-Dude

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TDI
1990 Jetta turbo diesel, manual, A/C, C/C
Lorne Park Car Centre, Mississauga. They're $75/hour.
 
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kasper

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Location
Belleville Ont
TDI
2015 passat TDI spd manual
FWIW, I just noticed that the TSC store has Rotella T 5W40 synthetic for the 505 spec oil users at 27.99 for 4 l jug. A better buy is in wallymart in the USA but this is the first that I,ve seen here other than occasionally at Cambodian Tire.

Ted
 

Toronto_Vento

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Joined
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Location
Richmond Hill, ON
TDI
01 Baltic Green Bora
PETER'S VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE
1151 Roselawn Ave
TORONTO On M6B 1C5
416-783-2126
www.petersvwservice.com.
Mark
TB repl
est.business

It's been brought to my attention that this shop didn't do a great job with timing belts in the past. One member specifically had a really bad experience with this shop regarding timing belts. I don't know if it was a fluke or not, but definitely something to consider.

I believe the other shops listed above aren't doing too bad with TDI maintenance. Unfortunately, no shop really has any expertise per-se (save for a few) when working with the TDIs, so it's always a bit of a crap-shoot.
 

VDUB TECH

Vendor , w/Business number
Joined
May 8, 2007
Location
2875 old Barrie rd east Orillia
TDI
2003 Jetta wagon TDI , Audi TT TDI Q , 2013 Touareg TDI , 2006 Jetta TDI
anyone need repairs give me a shout i work at vdub dealer in toronto cheap rates fix it the first time........
 

NarfBLAST

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Joined
Mar 3, 2002
Location
Waterdown, Ontario, Canada
TDI
2001 Golf 5MT
Ontario FAQ need update?

Truck Town Terminals has B20 on tap... (its the ONLY place I get fuel)
Check the fuel price on thier webcam...http://64.201.63.27:81/cgi-bin/fullsize.jpg?clock=on&camera=4
Here is their website...http://www.trucktownterminals.com/

Not sure they are any onther BioDiesel pumps around?

I can give a excellent endorsement for The Source for VW...http://www.thesourceforvw.com/
They even have a money back gaurantee! I took a tour of the place a year ago... they know their used VW parts and can give you a quote on line (may take a week, be patient, or call them for quicker service)

bump!
 

Silver02TDI

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Location
Toronto, Ottawa
TDI
2012 Golf Wagon TDI Highline
I wouldn't go to TECHMAX either.... From what I hear I'm not the only one that's had a bad experience there...
 

GoFaster

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Joined
Jun 16, 1999
Location
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
TDI
2006 Jetta TDI
Total Mechanical Services (Orangeville) has done fine for me so far. I had a timing belt changed there 32,000 km ago, and nothing bad has happened yet :)
 

Mississauga-Dude

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TDI
1990 Jetta turbo diesel, manual, A/C, C/C
The Audi VW Shop and Parts (1160 Crestlawn Drive, Unit 8, 905.624.9007, mississauga --near eglinton/dixie). One-mechanic/owner, $70/hour. Fair diagnostics, knows repair very well, explains and doesn't mind showing procedure, only recommends what's necessary.
 
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Jan 29, 2007
Location
Coldwater Ontario
TDI
2000 Jetta
Gunter's Bug Service

Gunter's Bug Service in Holland Landing / Bradford, Ontario. Highly recommended. Honest guy won't rip you off and won't tell you to fix it if it doesn't need it. A definite opposite from some of the dealers. No waiting room and might be a bit slower than some but reasonable prices.
 

Turbo eh

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Location
Stoney Creek Ont.
TDI
04.5 GLI
The Bug Shop does great work, had some work done at this shop. Great guys that work there, and great service at a great price. Very pleased with the service. I will be going back for sure.
 

VOLKSWAGEN_JETTA_TDI

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Location
Mississauga, Ontario
TDI
2000 Volkswagen Jetta TDI , 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI, 2002 VW GTI 1.8T
Silver02TDI said:
I wouldn't go to TECHMAX either.... From what I hear I'm not the only one that's had a bad experience there...
Also, they are very rude, I wanted to buy some transmission oil, and i asked the old dude just to make sure it was the right ATF fluid, and he shouted at me.
 
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sidshock

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Location
burlington
TDI
alh jetta
VOLKSWAGEN_JETTA_TDI said:
Anyone heard of Amin @ Salims Auto repair?
They seem to work on TDI's and sell some too in downtown Toronto.
any word on these guys?
I went to see them about buying a TDI.
all they seem to deal with is VW.
and almost every TDI they were selling they had advertised with new timing just done...
I know they've been around forever too... just wondering if they're good.
 

JettaSportTDi

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B-town
TDI
Jetta MK4 Sport Edition
I have a great shop in Caledon that I go to, just 10 min north of brampton, and you get a free loaner car if you car ahead and set it up. Great service and good prices and oem part too.

The place is called: Caledon Motors Inc, 15396 Airport Rd
Caledon East, ON , L7C1E6

I have had them do my glow plugs and timing belt and oil changes.
 

VOLKSWAGEN_JETTA_TDI

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JettaSportTDi said:
I have a great shop in Caledon that I go to, just 10 min north of brampton, and you get a free loaner car if you car ahead and set it up. Great service and good prices and oem part too.

The place is called: Caledon Motors Inc, 15396 Airport Rd
Caledon East, ON , L7C1E6

I have had them do my glow plugs and timing belt and oil changes.
you got their phone number?
 
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