Trusted TDI Mechanics - By State

[fnord]

Adding another positive in the column for Turbinewhine in Asheville NC. I drove over 200 miles to have Daniel do a TB job on my golf, and it was well worth the drive. These guys are gurus and enthusiasts that really took the time to do right to my car, and let me watch and ask questions about the procedure so that I can (hopefully) do the job myself next time. If you're within driving distance, these guys are trusted mechs for sure.

 

[alternative solutions]

TDI Mechanic in Santa Cruz/Bay Area

Who can people suggest to bring an '06 Jetta TDi to in the Bay Area, CA?
Specifically the East Bay; Berkeley/Oakland area...

I looked at the map and listings, and saw only one option in San Pablo.

There have got to be some experts with all the TDi's running around here.

There is also Good Guys Diesel & Bio Mechanics in Santa Cruz, CA
www.goodguysbiodiesel.com

 

[jwlionking]

Looking to be added to the Member Recommended Mechanics List or have someone you want added?

There are many that ask how does one get on this list.
I will do my best here to help you understand what it takes.
After reading this, if you have any further questions, feel free to PM me.

First and foremost this is not a list for any and all mechanics.

If you are a TDIClub Vendor, this does not mean you bypass the rules below.

It's for Member Recommended Mechanics, specifically TDI Specialty mechanics.

The formula to qualify for this list is quite simple.
You must prove competent in repair & maintenance of our baby's that we paid a lot of hard earned money for.
You must use the right tools.
You must do things BY THE BOOK as VW intended.
This means using the right tools.

Secondly, you must not go replacing a turbo thinking its going to fix the car. You need to KNOW it's going to fix it. This is our hard earned money, remember? If the turbo is truely the problem, does the whole thing need replaced? This is an assembly. This means lots of parts on there that could be replaced rather than the whole assembly.

We look for member vouches on a mechanic to get on this list. How many we need may vary. If we have a high level technician on the forum here that refers a mechanic, chances are its going straight on the list. Otherwise we need more than one person to give a good word.

If you are referring, please be sure to have the confidence in whether this mechanic is doing things by the book and using the right tools. This means you gotta have knowledge of the manufacture's procedures yourself.

Also, be descriptive on why you are referring. Be sure to cite facts on proving to us this person should be on the list. Let us know what the symptoms were, what work was done, what tools were used, how much was charged. Does this shop specialize in only TDI’s, all European, any car on the road type shop.

Please utilize the following format when listing the shop:
ABC Shop
123 Road
City, State Zip-code
(123) 456-7890
ABC@shop.com
Any short blurb you may feel is relevant for the list

BTW, please post this rather than private message so others may comment.

 

[Paul_L_Fisher]

Elkhorn WI Mechanic

Please add me:

Fisher Automotive LLC
5768 State Road 11
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-5898
http://www.fisherautomotive.info

I have VAG-COM plus all the proper tools to work on your TDI.

 

[VeeDubTDI]

Looking to be added to the Trusted Mechanics List or have someone you want added?

There are many that ask how does one get on this list.
I will do my best here to help you understand what it takes.
After reading this, if you have any further questions, feel free to PM me.

First and foremost this is not a list for any and all mechanics.

If you are a TDIClub Vendor, this does not mean you bypass the rules below.

It's for Trusted Mechanics, specifically TDI Specialty mechanics.

The formula to qualify for this list is quite simple.
You must prove competent in repair & maintenance of our baby's that we paid a lot of hard earned money for.
You must use the right tools.
You must do things BY THE BOOK as VW intended.
This means using the right tools.

Secondly, you must not go replacing a turbo thinking its going to fix the car. You need to KNOW it's going to fix it. This is our hard earned money, remember? If the turbo is truely the problem, does the whole thing need replaced? This is an assembly. This means lots of parts on there that could be replaced rather than the whole assembly.

We look for member vouches on a mechanic to get on this list. How many we need may vary. If we have a high level technician on the forum here that refers a mechanic, chances are its going straight on the list. Otherwise we need more than one person to give a good word.

If you are referring, please be sure to have the confidence in whether this mechanic is doing things by the book and using the right tools. This means you gotta have knowledge of the manufacture's procedures yourself.

Also, be descriptive on why you are referring. Be sure to cite facts on proving to us this person should be on the list. Let us know what the symptoms were, what work was done, what tools were used, how much was charged. Does this shop specialize in only TDI’s, all European, any car on the road type shop.

Please utilize the following format when listing the shop:
ABC Shop
123 Road
City, State Zip-code
(123) 456-7890
ABC@shop.com
Any short blurb you may feel is relevant for the list

Thank you, thank you! Very nice explanation.

 

[3L3M3NT]

Chicago Area TDI'ers

Mobile One, Inc.
2010 Lehigh Ave. Unit F
Glenview, IL 60026

847-724-7097

http://www.mobileoneinc.com/

Jason is the shop owner and he knows his stuff. He did my 6 speed swap and a Timing belt job while he had the car and it runs great.

 

[motoman-67]

tdi mechanic

Can anyone recommend a good mechanic. In North eastern Indiana thanks

 

[TornadoRed]

Can anyone recommend a good mechanic. In North eastern Indiana thanks

Contact Jeff Harrison, tdiclub username jharrison, in Goshen.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/member.php?u=71427

 

[alternative solutions]

Please add us thought we were already on the list. Charlie @ Kerma TDI can vouch for us.

GoodGuy's Diesel & Bio Mechanics
1191 Water St
Santa Cruz Ca 95062
(831)469-8715
www.goodguysbiodiesel.com

Everything from Mild to wild TDI's
Timing belts,tunes,nozzles ECT....
Ask for Shaz

 

[Larry in TN]

I want to add another recommendation for German Performance Options in Nashville, TN.

German Performance Options
1227 Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 248-9466

Jerry (GPOJerry) was very helpful when I talked to him last week prior to buying a 2002 Jetta TDI GL (92k). He was able to answer a number of questions that I had in evaluating the car I was considering. This week I brought the car in for a pre-buy which Doug completed while I waited. They were thorough, even catching a flat spare tire (which looked fine) in the trunk. Yesterday, Joey completed the list of repairs including the 100k timing belt and associated items, a wiper switch, #3 glow plug, flat spare tire, and a few miscellaneous items. They even got a new wheel cover shipped in from Knoxville overnight for a good price. All three of them seemed to know the car and TDI engine very well.

 

[Justin9212]

How do you put someone up for recommendation?

 

[TornadoRed]

How do you put someone up for recommendation?

jwlionking posted here the format that he prefers.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showpost.php?p=2804035&postcount=1054

In addition, explain what TDI-specific work the shop or mechanic has performed. If none, then explain why you think this person belongs on the list anyway.

 

[VeeDubTDI]

Please add us thought we were already on the list. Charlie @ Kerma TDI can vouch for us.

GoodGuy's Diesel & Bio Mechanics
1191 Water St
Santa Cruz Ca 95062
(831)469-8715
www.goodguysbiodiesel.com

Everything from Mild to wild TDI's
Timing belts,tunes,nozzles ECT....
Ask for Shaz

I have added your shop to the map. JW manages the list in the first post of this thread.

 

[mareprops]

I second

Mobile One, Inc.
2010 Lehigh Ave. Unit F
Glenview, IL 60026

Yes it can get expensive but there is no one else who can do or knows European cars like Jason (in the area). I wanted to change my tranny, he told me the seal for the shifter was bad and the clutch and saved me from buying a whole new tranny. Then kept all the old parts to show me, and is just nice to work with. Only one in north Chicago area that can work on my car! He also vag-coms.

 

[n8ronJ]

How do you put someone up for recommendation?

Who are you recommending? In the WNY area? I know of only one guy that does TDI work.

 

[Justin9212]

Who are you recommending? In the WNY area? I know of only one guy that does TDI work.

Mike (BadnewsEvo)

 

[n8ronJ]

After reading a couple threads and posts I figured that you were talking about Mike. He's the only one I know of.

 

[Justin9212]

After reading a couple threads and posts I figured that you were talking about Mike. He's the only one I know of.

I hope they add him to this list he deserves it.

 

[elcabro]

Jackson Hole, WY

Just moved to Jackson, WY, and am looking for a TDI mechanic. I can't find reference to any Wyoming mechanics in this thread. Does anybody know of a trusted mechanic near Jackson Hole or Victor, ID? Thanks!

 

[TornadoRed]

Just moved to Jackson, WY, and am looking for a TDI mechanic. I can't find reference to any Wyoming mechanics in this thread. Does anybody know of a trusted mechanic near Jackson Hole or Victor, ID? Thanks!

Contact Drivbiwire in Boise for any TDI-specific issues like timing belts, injection systems, turbos, etc.

 

[stevneil]

My daughter had a great experience with Brett of Eurowerks in Columbus. Her 03 Jetta sedan broke down while visiting for the holidays 2009-2010; her brother-in-law told her that it sounded like the timing belt had slipped - end of the world.

She checked out the trusted mechanics list here (the map is the coolest!) Called three of them. Actually got to talk to somebody at Eurowerks first call so they towed it over to Brett's place.

Brett said - Nope, nothing but a bad pulley on the alternator. Brett's shop rate was very reasonable and got them back on the road the next day.

145k on the alternator so the pulley lasted longer than most it sounds like.

 

[jwlionking]

I just want to make a public thank you to TornadoRed.

Without your help, maintaining this list would be next to impossible.

 

[VeeDubTDI]

I hope they add him to this list he deserves it.

Please see the format in the first post, fill in the blanks, and make an official recommendation. I can't just put "Mike Evo Dude" on the map somewhere in western New York.

 

[Justin9212]

Please see the format in the first post, fill in the blanks, and make an official recommendation. I can't just put "Mike Evo Dude" on the map somewhere in western New York.

PM sent

 

[VeeDubTDI]

Added BadnewsEvo to the map.

Mike Friedel
85 Flower St.
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 833-3123

http://forums.tdiclub.com/member.php?u=67034

Recommended by Justin9212

 

[jwlionking]

Good News :
1) List has been updated with a lot of changes
2) List is getting Bigger and Bigger!


Bad News :
1) We outgrew two posts


Please bear with me till I come up with another solution.

 

[VeeDubTDI]

jw, how about using Google Docs and sharing it with everyone (but not adding them as collaborators)?

 

[jwlionking]

Already done :

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dj2b4ww_0cbj2p8dt

 

[VeeDubTDI]

Excellent!

 

[VeeDubTDI]

I just updated greengeeker's location to be Maple Grove, MN.