TDI mechanic between Chicago and Milwaukee?
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prsa01
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Obviously is out of the way but Jason in Madison is VERY highly thought of and, I'm pretty sure, still active.
IndigoBlueWagon
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Also Diesel Medic in Madison is excellent.
Try Jason at Mobile One ( jason@mobileoneinc.com )in Glenview. He works on all VW's and is on the TDI guru list. I have used him a lot over the years and always satisfied with his work.
He’s active. He replaced my timing belt this past Tuesday. Big cost savings compared to the dealer. I recommend him.
demonwaffle
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would you mind letting me know how much they charged for the timing belt (and water pump if you had that done).
Just got quoted 2100$ by the dealer…
TIA
Hi Schwult,
would you mind letting me know how much they charged for the timing belt (and water pump if you had that done).
Just got quoted 2100$ by the dealer…
TIA
I got the timing belt and water pump replaced, as well as everything else required for a 120,000 service, for a little
over $1300. If it had been only a timing belt and water pump, I think it would have been about $800. I live almost an hour away from Jason, and since my wife is not keen on driving except for short trips, I was “stranded” and had to wait in his shop. He doesn’t have a waiting room, so while he worked I sat in a folding chair about 6’ away from the front of my car. He explained things very well, and by being there, I KNOW what he did. I would recommend him highly.
(FWIW, Zimbrick VW of Madison [on Stoughton Road, not the one in Middleton] would have charged $1600 for a timing belt and water pump replacement. $2100 seems out of line, IMO.)
over $1300. If it had been only a timing belt and water pump, I think it would have been about $800. I live almost an hour away from Jason, and since my wife is not keen on driving except for short trips, I was “stranded” and had to wait in his shop. He doesn’t have a waiting room, so while he worked I sat in a folding chair about 6’ away from the front of my car. He explained things very well, and by being there, I KNOW what he did. I would recommend him highly.
(FWIW, Zimbrick VW of Madison [on Stoughton Road, not the one in Middleton] would have charged $1600 for a timing belt and water pump replacement. $2100 seems out of line, IMO.)
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demonwaffle
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Thanks for the update. I actually asked for my sister and she went with the $2100 option without even calling any other shops. I think I’ll not tell her about your experiences, spilt milk and all that, but hopefully this helps someone down the road!