Trusted TDI Mechanics - By State

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)
You post contact information and the kind of work the mechanic or shop has done for you. The big question is, is this person a TDI expert or just a competent mechanic who sometimes works on Volkswagens?
 

stolihunter

Member
Joined
Sep 20, 2012
Location
nh
TDI
2002 jetta tdi
Looking for tdi mechanic

Looking for good tdi tech in NH. I live near Concord in the town of Strafford
 

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)
Looking for good tdi tech in NH. I live near Concord in the town of Strafford
There is someone on the list in Concord. Have you contacted him?

Otherwise, for TDI-specific issues there are Herm Pasker in Maine, and several shops or expert mechanics down in Massachusetts.
 

irishrob

Veteran Member
Joined
Apr 4, 2013
Location
Connecticut
TDI
2013 Passat 6M
Only two trusted TDI mechanics in CT from list?
Anyone know of any in Farmington/Avon/Canton area?
Will probably just go to Mitchell VW in Canton for first three changes...I have not been to any dealer to build relationship yet..the one I bought the car at is too far away to go back. Do dealers give loaners for warranteed service even if you didnt buy the car there?
thanks..Comments appreciated if you know the area
 

JonRotten

Member
Joined
Feb 24, 2013
Location
CT
TDI
2006 Jetta TDI
Only two trusted TDI mechanics in CT from list?
Anyone know of any in Farmington/Avon/Canton area?
Will probably just go to Mitchell VW in Canton for first three changes...I have not been to any dealer to build relationship yet..the one I bought the car at is too far away to go back. Do dealers give loaners for warranteed service even if you didnt buy the car there?
thanks..Comments appreciated if you know the area
Live in Western CT myself and have been looking around with no luck so far. I heard there was a guy in the Naugatuck area. If I find one ill let you know. If you find someone, please let me know. Some guy from RI replied to me on here, but that's 2 1/2 ride from me but considering it.
 

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)
Live in Western CT myself and have been looking around with no luck so far. I heard there was a guy in the Naugatuck area. If I find one ill let you know. If you find someone, please let me know. Some guy from RI replied to me on here, but that's 2 1/2 ride from me but considering it.
Remember, you don't need a TDI expert for non-TDI maintenance, repairs, or troubleshooting. If it doesn't involve the turbo or the injection system, then you may not need a TDI expert. It's a good idea to have a TDI expert handle timing belt replacements, but not absolutely necessary so long as the work is done by someone who really knows Volkswagens and has the necessary tools and VCDS software.

When you need a TDI expert, then it is worth traveling 100 or 200 miles or even further. For everything else, find a competent local mechanic.
 

mountain-valleymotors

Vendor , w/Business number
Joined
Feb 25, 2007
Location
Harrisonburg Virginia
TDI
2013 Passat TDI
I would like to report that the trusted mechanics list is a valuable resource. My parents were driving my sisters TDI out of state and their alternator went out. This was on a Friday afternoon. They called me to find out what to do and the first thing I did was come to the trusted mechanics list to find out where the nearest shop would be. Turns out that Davidson Import near Dayton OH was the closest. I sent them there. They left the car with Davidson Friday night and he came in Saturday morning to replace the alternator and get them on their way. Went out of his way to make sure that it got done and got done right. My parents were very impressed. Thanks Davidson Import and TDI Club!
 

hevster1

Vendor
Joined
Nov 14, 2005
Location
Columbia NJ
TDI
98 NB
Sometimes it also helps if you contact a local vendor if travelling. They can usually steer you in the right direction. For example if in the Northeast US call ID Parts, in The Northwest, Bora Parts etc.
 

Last Mango

Well-known member
Joined
Aug 9, 2011
Location
Orlando, FL
TDI
2012 TDI DSG Sportwagen - Navigation, Panoramic sunroof
Need TDI Mechanic in Central Florida

2012 TDI DSG Sportwagen needs 40,000 mile service.
Live in Orlando. No faith in dealership for various reasons.

Eric Swanson (TDI Guy or 150 MPG) no longer works on TDI's. Full Throttle's phone (Shannon) is disconnected.

Any recommendations?

Thanks,
James
 

Last Mango

Well-known member
Joined
Aug 9, 2011
Location
Orlando, FL
TDI
2012 TDI DSG Sportwagen - Navigation, Panoramic sunroof
Full Throttle got their phone working. Guess their phone internet etc was down this morning. Have appointment for next Tuesday.

Regards,
James
 

ROCKYTOPJETTA

Member
Joined
Mar 2, 2013
Location
Seymour Tennessee
TDI
2003 Jetta
Newbie needs help

Hey guys, first off love the site. It has been soo helpful. Last friday i replaced the head seal on my injector pump.Got it back together no leaks, ran fine drove it around on saturday no issues. Sunday drove to fill it up, ran good then to. Then when i went to restart it, the engine was alot louder than normal, and also lost power, really noticable on the hills. I drove it back home and parked it, been out of town so not had chance to look at it, but looking for some ideas to check out on tomorrow.

Thanks,
Martin
 

jasonTDI

TDI GURU Vendor , w/Business number
Joined
Apr 26, 2001
Location
Oregon, WI
TDI
04', 05', 06' TDI's. Audi SQ5, RAM Rebel
Wrong thread. Post in the A4 forum.

Here's a question, answer it in a new thread though.
Is there fuel leaking? Is it metallic clicking?

Moderator. Then delete this to clean it up.
 

BioBobS

New member
Joined
Apr 23, 2013
Location
Vallejo, CAQ
TDI
1997 Passat Sedan
Temp sensor(s)

1997 Passat TDI. Temp gauge reads, fluctuates while driving, doesn't show higher than 190 degrees but red temp warning light comes on after a few miles.
Two temp sensors ? Where are they .
Thanks
 

Cha2ga

Veteran Member
Joined
Jun 9, 2013
Location
Easley, SC
TDI
'11 JSW
Need a tdi mech in Greenville SC for 2000 Beetle (ALH) timing belt job.

I intend on buying a kit from idparts, or DG
 

azerite

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 26, 2006
Location
NYC
TDI
2010 Jetta Wagon, 2005 jetta
need mechanic

Hey guys,

I tried contacting a couple of guru regulars i usually take my car to, but i think they're away at the moment. Can anybody recommend a shop or mechanic in the New York (city) area, or even an hour and a half away for work on an 02j transmission? The differential is going.
 

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)
Hey guys,

I tried contacting a couple of guru regulars i usually take my car to, but i think they're away at the moment. Can anybody recommend a shop or mechanic in the New York (city) area, or even an hour and a half away for work on an 02j transmission? The differential is going.
You do not need a TDI expert for a transmission problem.
 

azerite

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 26, 2006
Location
NYC
TDI
2010 Jetta Wagon, 2005 jetta
You do not need a TDI expert for a transmission problem.
yes, and while i realize that, i would rather put the money back into this community or give it to somebody trust worthy.

Most of the shops that I have gone to around the city have been atrocious. Then again, i haven't gone to many.
 

kate

Member
Joined
Jul 1, 2013
Location
S.D.
TDI
2006 jetta tdi
I am so grateful to you guys at tdi...I found an excellent tdi mechanic, Alex, in Sioux Falls, SD. like you say, you might have to travel a 100 miles or so to get the best. thanks guys
 
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