Trusted TDI Mechanics - By State - Page 100

ymz · February 19th, 2011, 14:12

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Originally Posted by Mando

How current is this list of mechanics by state?

the problem with this "list" isn't how current or out of date it may be... Many people have nominated mechanics based on criteria that may have little relevance to their expertise with these engines. Most of the "guilty" parties in this nomination process are so-called "newbies" who haven't really gotten the flavor of this place and the standards that the veterans expect of prospective TDI technicians.

If you have something specific in mind, please narrow down your location (or the location of the vehicle) so that some of the more experienced members here may (or may not) be able to recommend someone more-or-less close by.

All the best,

Yuri

tdidieselbobny · February 19th, 2011, 14:23

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Originally Posted by greengeeker

Select Euro Cars
Waterloo, NY
http://www.SelectEuroCars.com/
315-789-9368

This shop needs to be removed from the list as they perform mark and pray timing belt jobs, confirmed in this thread.

This wasn't the shop-never had work done by them.Please reinstate them to the list(unless someone has had improper work done there)-it was the other place in Western New York.Sorry that I made it a guessing game

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jwlionking · February 19th, 2011, 15:49

My apologies, SelectEuroCars is back on the list.

VeeDubTDI · February 20th, 2011, 11:09

I red flagged BadnewsEvo on the Google Map. I will leave him up there for a while so that people know to stay away from Mark-and-Pray timing belt jobs.

Bad news, indeed.

I'm sure all of you share my feelings when I say that the Trusted Mechanics List is exactly that... a list of trusted mechanics within our community. It is important that the folks whom we are endorsing (which is basically what we're doing) live up to the standards that our club membership expects.

VeeDubTDI · February 20th, 2011, 11:10

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Originally Posted by AMAC

I'd like to add my endorsement of Bob Mann...aka Dr Volks in Pembroke, MA. I recently took my 03 Golf TDI to him for a timing belt at 190k. Not only was he reasonably priced, but very thorough in his approach and methods. He found that the intake manifold was almost completely plugged, so he de-carbonized that, too. He was able to accomplish both jobs in 1 day. I live approx 110 miles away in CT, but believe me, it was worth the trip. The car runs better now than when it was new, 7 years ago.
Thanks, Bob. I enjoyed our conversations about CNG conversions and wind-powered home generators.

Can you confirm what methods Bob Mann uses for timing belt changes? Does he have all of the proper tools? VCDS or equivalent?

Thanks!

bhtooefr · February 20th, 2011, 11:27

Regarding Jon's Auto in Marysville, OH...

The previous owner of my Golf had had Jon do a timing belt about 80,000 miles before I got the car. (100k kit, all that fun stuff.)

I decided to get the timing belt done soon after I got the car, after a roller started squeaking.

A BROKEN bolt was reused on the vacuum pump (it wasn't even broken off in the head, a new bolt went in just fine), and one of the engine mount bolts was extremely difficult to loosen, and the threads came out with it... and I noticed there were three washers on it. Wait, what, completely the wrong bolt? Um, what?

This was quite a while ago (three or four years or so?) that this work was done, and a few months ago that the timing belt was replaced and the toofage was discovered, but...

Debated whether to post this one up for a while, but ultimately decided it'd be a good idea. (And, there are two gurus who I personally know DON'T take shortcuts, in Central Ohio, so...)

tdidieselbobny · February 20th, 2011, 13:23

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Originally Posted by bhtooefr

Regarding Jon's Auto in Marysville, OH...

The previous owner of my Golf had had Jon do a timing belt about 80,000 miles before I got the car. (100k kit, all that fun stuff.)

I decided to get the timing belt done soon after I got the car, after a roller started squeaking.

A BROKEN bolt was reused on the vacuum pump (it wasn't even broken off in the head, a new bolt went in just fine), and one of the engine mount bolts was extremely difficult to loosen, and the threads came out with it... and I noticed there were three washers on it. Wait, what, completely the wrong bolt? Um, what?

This was quite a while ago (three or four years or so?) that this work was done, and a few months ago that the timing belt was replaced and the toofage was discovered, but...

Debated whether to post this one up for a while, but ultimately decided it'd be a good idea. (And, there are two gurus who I personally know DON'T take shortcuts, in Central Ohio, so...)

Do you think the PO might have been told about problem and maybe didn't want to wait for parts or etc? Maybe told mechanic to make it good enough to drive (not wanting to wait) and would get it done properly later.I would definitely like to hear the mechanic's side on this one.It's hard to say something negative about a trusted mechanic-i'm experiencing this firsthand now

-but members here are making me feel better about posting my situation,so hopefully no one will experience a catastrophic failure from a mark-n-pray in the future.

Losha · February 22nd, 2011, 08:19

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Originally Posted by tdidieselbobny

Do you think the PO might have been told about problem and maybe didn't want to wait for parts or etc? Maybe told mechanic to make it good enough to drive (not wanting to wait) and would get it done properly later.I would definitely like to hear the mechanic's side on this one.It's hard to say something negative about a trusted mechanic-i'm experiencing this firsthand now

-but members here are making me feel better about posting my situation,so hopefully no one will experience a catastrophic failure from a mark-n-pray in the future.

I agree with you on that we need to hear the other side of story. I know that myself I had to not once cross the line and get things done sertain ways at sertain situations to get by temperarly. In situations where parts not available or lack of time or customer didn't wanted to spend extra to get job done right. Most of time it was with reusing old bolts on some things to get job done, and it was only due to lack of available parts (not always you can wait few days for dealer to get bolts or parts in), but it was always for temperary period till parts arive.

Dean · February 22nd, 2011, 09:56

Can anyone recommend me a "Trusted" mechanic around the Vancouver BC area?
Looking for a gear-driven BS upgrade and TB in the near future.

Last resort is to drive down to Portland, Oregon. (seems like a few gurus down there?)

VeeDubTDI · February 22nd, 2011, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Dean

Can anyone recommend me a "Trusted" mechanic around the Vancouver BC area?
Looking for a gear-driven BS upgrade and TB in the near future.

Last resort is to drive down to Portland, Oregon. (seems like a few gurus down there?)

http://www.tinyurl.com/tdimap ... zoom in to your location on the map and click on the pins.

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Canada

VW Petrolero
Vancouver BC
http://forums.tdiclub.com/member.php?u=10364

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Andes Auto Service
255 7th Avenue East
Vancouver, BC V5T 1M7
(604) 879-3800

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Duane's German Autohaus
105-19640 Landmark Way
Langley, BC V3A 7Z5
(604) 533-4502

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JS Performance #5
30508 Great Northern Ave
Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2T 6H4
(877) 557-7900
www.jsperformance.ca

I would recommend calling some of these shops and doing a bit of homework to ensure that they meet your standards. I'm not sure who is and who isn't familiar with doing a balance shaft upgrade.

Ifixit · February 23rd, 2011, 08:27

Hi all, I’m somewhat new to the forums but long time lurker just wanted to say hello everyone

I am a full time tech for Jason at Full Circle Auto in Waitsfield Vermont and I was hoping that a mod could update the contact info for our shop as it is listed incorrectly in the list.

The Correct info is:

Full Circle Auto
4631 Main St
Waitsfield, VT05673

Email: fullcircleauto@gmavt.net

Phone: (802) 496-9236

Thanks in advance and if there is any question feel free to email Jason or call the shop before making the change.. Were there every day but unfortunately he is not on the forum much lately due to us being busy here but I will be around for a while...
Great to finally be on the forum and look forward to getting to know a few other TDIrs Better!!
-Nick

jwlionking · February 23rd, 2011, 08:42

Full Circle info has been edited.

TornadoRed · February 23rd, 2011, 08:44

I just did a quick search and it appears that a fairly large number of customers have reported good results at Full Circle.

I do not endorse veggie car conversions, but here is the website.
http://www.vtvegcar.com/

VeeDubTDI · February 23rd, 2011, 09:30

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Originally Posted by Ifixit

Hi all, I’m somewhat new to the forums but long time lurker just wanted to say hello everyone

I am a full time tech for Jason at Full Circle Auto in Waitsfield Vermont and I was hoping that a mod could update the contact info for our shop as it is listed incorrectly in the list.

The Correct info is:

Full Circle Auto
4631 Main St
Waitsfield, VT05673

Email: fullcircleauto@gmavt.net

Phone: (802) 496-9236

Thanks in advance and if there is any question feel free to email Jason or call the shop before making the change.. Were there every day but unfortunately he is not on the forum much lately due to us being busy here but I will be around for a while...
Great to finally be on the forum and look forward to getting to know a few other TDIrs Better!!
-Nick

Full Circle updated on the map.

VeeDubTDI · February 23rd, 2011, 09:45

Updated map info for Nutsnbolts on the map.