Trusted TDI Mechanics - By State

ToxicDoc

Veteran Member
Joined
Mar 1, 2018
Location
Virginia, US
TDI
2001 Jetta, S7, .216
I need a TDI guru as close to the VA/DC area. Looks like earlier listings are almost 20 years old. Anyone who is current?
 
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BobnOH

not-a-mechanic
Joined
May 29, 2004
Location
central Ohio
TDI
New Beetle 2003 manual
Yes. I mentioned the listed ones are 20 years old. Was looking for any current ones. I have a lead at the moment.
Yea, that's a user contributed/edited list. Has it's limits, but it's the best we got. If a member posts/contacts that a shop is closed, moderator's may eventually correct it.
 

Judson

Veteran Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2001
Location
Cheyenne, WY
TDI
2001 Jetta
I have been using Brandon in Fort Collins for years. He specializes in VW and Audi and knows and owns TDIs.

+1 (970) 692-0053
 
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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)
I have been using Brandon in Fort Collins for years. He specializes in VW and Audi and knows and owns TDIs.

+1 (970) 692-0053
Does he have a shop, with an address?
 

Judson

Veteran Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2001
Location
Cheyenne, WY
TDI
2001 Jetta
Yes he does and just found it: 367 East Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins.
He used to have his own shop and went by Metrik Methodz. He has worked on my TDI for years and of course has done the timing belt.
He is a professional with a couple decades of experience with VWs and Audis.
 
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fab2121

Member
Joined
Jan 6, 2010
Location
Santa Barbara California
TDI
2003 and 2004 Jedi Wagon 5spd TDI • 2012 Audi A3 Sportback Auto TDI
Here's a raw list of some individuals or shops that I've heard about, but which haven't been mentioned yet:

Gewilli Rhode Island (ex-Michigan)
MiksTDI Kenosha, Wisconsin

edsiajb Birmingham, Alabama http://forums.tdiclub.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=1107300

Phoenix, Arizona http://www.exklusivmotorsports.com/

l1o9s7t6 Alaska http://forums.tdiclub.com/showpost.php?p=1185503&postcount=11

Top Shop Automotive, Santa Barbara CA
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showpost.php?p=1222228&postcount=18

Van-Café, Santa Cruz CA
1823 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz, Ca 95062
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showpost.php?p=1220849&postcount=9

VW Petrolero Vancouver BC
http://forums.tdiclub.com/member.php?u=10364
Andes Auto Service
604) 879-3800

(maybe) Kevin @ Robert's Automotive in Mountville, Pa 717.285.3738 (between Philly and Harrisburg)
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=1107125

People's Auto in Somers, CT
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=1016285

Import Auto Werks
Chris Dale
Raleigh NC (eastern NC)
919-871-5850
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=UBB35&Number=964672

In the Bay Area
Autowerkstat (San Jose) http://www.autowerkstat.com
Tomas Sport Tuning (San Pablo) http://www.tomassporttuning.com
bugformance (San Jose) www.bugformance.com
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=927697

German Auto Tech in West Memphis, AR
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showpost.php?p=1220703&postcount=2
European Service Works, Memphis TN
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showpost.php?p=1222600&postcount=19
Add David Smith, Pahrump Nevada. Formerly at WildRose in Fullerton. Super. 702-241-5596
 

kittykat

New member
Joined
Oct 13, 2022
Location
San Diego/Phoenix
TDI
2014 VW Jetta
I did find a shop here in San Diego that has great reviews and services many European vehicles. Ray has at least two mechanics who know TDIs very well, at least one of whom he refers to as a mechanical genius. The down side is that he charges $160 just to run a thorough inspection and find the problems that need addressing.

 
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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)
Add David Smith, Pahrump Nevada. Formerly at WildRose in Fullerton. Super. 702-241-5596
You quoted my post from 2006. A lot of TDI mechs have come and gone since then.
 
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atsffan

Veteran Member
Joined
Jun 1, 2013
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
TDI
2013 Golf United Grey 6M 2 doors, no waiting.
Looking for a Diesel shop between Baltimore and DC for my daughter's 2012 Golf. She needs a timing belt and water pump done in the next 3-6 months.
Any suggestions?
 
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FredSo

Member
Joined
Jul 23, 2021
Location
Los Angeles , CA
TDI
MK4 Golf TDI BEW , MK2 Golf ( BLT engine swap, DRW 6 speed )
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charettesa

New member
Joined
Nov 2, 2022
Location
California
TDI
Golf Sportwagen
I'm looking for a good TDI mechanic in Southern California near San Bernardino (Yucaipa/Redlands). Thank you for your help. And if at all possible a friendly smog shop ;).
 
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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)
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BobnOH

not-a-mechanic
Joined
May 29, 2004
Location
central Ohio
TDI
New Beetle 2003 manual
MoGolf rarely seen, no shop that I know of.
Jon Hamilton is a bit NW of Columbus, Jon's Auto, Marysville. One of the best around, expensive.
 
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Ton

Veteran Member
Joined
Jan 20, 2009
Location
Free Union,VA
TDI
early 2001 jetta
If you are close to Harrisonburg, VA . Mountain Valley Motors fixes TDI's . They're known to be honest.
 

jokila

Vendor
Joined
Dec 3, 2004
Location
Houston, Texas
TDI
2003 Jetta GLS, Manual
I hope you newly responding shops come back and offer advice to keep this forum going. Your knowledge is helpful, plus you will learn here.
 
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