Trusted TDI Mechanics - By State

cwarner

Veteran Member
Joined
May 28, 2008
Location
Michigan
TDI
2000 Jetta also have a 2001 Dodge ram /Cummins
Can anyone recommend a TDI guru near the metro Detroit area ? I can't get the "trusted tdi" document to open for some reason. I normally use KSmitty out of Ohio but I don't think he does TDI work anymore.
Don't need anything major this time, or in a huge hurry. Just need to get my GP's working properly and maybe check the timing.
 

cwarner

Veteran Member
Joined
May 28, 2008
Location
Michigan
TDI
2000 Jetta also have a 2001 Dodge ram /Cummins

bala_pt

Member
Joined
Jun 15, 2014
Location
Big Rapids, MI
TDI
2002 Jetta Automatic
I too had a very nice experience with Kirk Blackmore. I am a TDI and VW newbie so have a lot to learn. Kirk was very nice, willing to explain things and very accommodating. does a great job too. He is just a jolly good guy! Wish he had more time on his schedule for TDI work!
 

EvilBunny

Well-known member
Joined
Apr 29, 2006
Location
konoha village
TDI
85 jetta n/a DEZ(RIP) 03 Golf TDi(RIP), 02 Tdi5spd(RIP), 1984 GLi 20vBT, 85 westy golf(ALH BTswap), 06 M3(RIP), 2013 335is, 2010 690 duke(rip)
i'm on Oahu, I used to be in Va and CO.

best way is to PM me here. I'm part time now as well.

Ungluck Inc.
Oahu, Hawaii
chinodrummer@gmail.com
 

rshelton

Veteran Member
Joined
Jul 1, 2006
Location
Reston, VA
TDI
'09 Jetta TDI DSG, '09 Mercedes ML320 Bluetec
Talbot Motors
Mark Talbot
6704 Lord Fairfax Highway
Berryville VA 22611
540-539-9192
monocogger@me.com
I have been working on Volkswagens for over 20 years. I have experience working on MkIII thru MkVI TDI's. I utilize VCDS with a HEX+CAN cable. I have DSG service tools and supplies. I have many TDI special tools and always take the time to do the job right. I work out of my garage/shop so my fees are very reasonable.
Just picked up my 09 Jetta from Mark (AHUTDI), he did my timing belt service, DSG service, installed my panzer plate, and even fixed up the insulation on the underside of my hood. He does some great work at great prices, I'll definitely be going back to him for things I can't handle. Worth the beautiful drive for anyone in the DC metro area!
 

VeeDubTDI

Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
Joined
Jul 2, 2000
Location
Springfield, VA
TDI
‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
Walt@EverythingEuro

Seconding ButlerNative90 above. Everything Euro in Winston-Salem has moved to 3190 Peters Creek Parkway, to a much bigger 5-bay shop. They generally only work on VW and Audi, and are lifelong expert enthusiast level techs. They've fixed a number of issues on my '96 Passat TDI that another shop did puzzled, mediocre work on. They're brutally honest, and LOVE what they do. Rates are reasonable and fair. Owner Tom Landock grew up around his dad's obsession with VW, and well and truly internalized it. The main technician, Walt, is a highly certified VW-trained tech, and is the TDI guru there. I highly recommend them, without reservation. They also host a GTG one evening a month, which is great company and food and VW talk.

Everything Euro
3190 Peters Creek Parkway
Winston Salem NC
336-577-3484
www.everythingeuro.com
I too have to vouch for the guys over at Everything Euro in Winston Salem NC. I've tried some other local shops with my cars and Tom and his crew are the best around. My in-laws just had a bunch of service done there for the second visit and now they plan their Jetta's maintenance around visits from FL to NC just to use this shop. That should tell you enough right there.
Everything Euro
3190 Peters Creek Parkway
Winston Salem NC
336-577-3484
www.everythingeuro.com
Thanks
Dom
Walt@EverythingEuro has been added to the list. Thanks for your recommendations!
 

nagemnna

Member
Joined
May 18, 2011
Location
Mt Airy, MD
TDI
2005.5 Jetta TDI
I see that Mark I Walkersville, MD was on the mechanics list in 2007. When and why did he get removed? His webpage is dated. is he out of business? I'm looking for a mechanic around Frederick to do my timing belt/water pump in a 2005.5 TDI Jetta.
 
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VeeDubTDI

Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
Joined
Jul 2, 2000
Location
Springfield, VA
TDI
‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
I see that Mark I Walkersville, MD was on the mechanics list in 2007. When and why did he get removed? His webpage is dated. is he out of business? I'm looking for a mechanic around Frederick to do my timing belt/water pump in a 2005.5 TDI Jetta.
I suspect that he has moved on to other ventures. You might want to reach out to one of the other local mechanics.
 

MikeS_18

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Feb 18, 2005
Location
Bow, NH
TDI
'03 Jetta Wagon, '13 Passat SE, '64 Ford Econoline
Nutsnbolts
Last Updated by VeeDubTDI on Feb 23, 2011
Rich Tremblay
636 North Mast Rd.
New Boston, NH 03070
603-529-5510

Rich has moved on and is no longer in the repair business. Unless you need a big train repaired in northern Vermont.
 

MikeS_18

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Feb 18, 2005
Location
Bow, NH
TDI
'03 Jetta Wagon, '13 Passat SE, '64 Ford Econoline
Some updates required in our area. Jon Hess in Bradford is no longer repairing and I have not heard anyone who used Keith St Laurent in the Springfield area in a very long time. But I might be wrong on Keith.
 

rw3iss

Active member
Joined
Apr 3, 2014
Location
Philadelphia, PA
TDI
2005 Volkswagen Passat TDI 2.0L BHW
Add to New Jersey:
Reydel VW (dealership)
Ask For SERGEI -the TDI man
Highway Rt 27
Edison, NJ
Service must have changed, they were not very helpfulf for me. EGR Cooler was 10 days over warranty and they wouldn't cover any of it, quoted $1400 for egr repair (crazy), charging me double labor to diagnose and put it back together.
 

VeeDubTDI

Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
Joined
Jul 2, 2000
Location
Springfield, VA
TDI
‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
Updates

Nutsnbolts
Last Updated by VeeDubTDI on Feb 23, 2011
Rich Tremblay
636 North Mast Rd.
New Boston, NH 03070
603-529-5510

Rich has moved on and is no longer in the repair business. Unless you need a big train repaired in northern Vermont.
Rich has been removed from the list. Thanks for the update.

Some updates required in our area. Jon Hess in Bradford is no longer repairing and I have not heard anyone who used Keith St Laurent in the Springfield area in a very long time. But I might be wrong on Keith.
Jon Hess has been removed from the list, as well.

Keith St. Laurent is in the process of moving to Powhatan, VA, but is still working on TDIs at his place in CT part time. I have updated his email address.

Service must have changed, they were not very helpfulf for me. EGR Cooler was 10 days over warranty and they wouldn't cover any of it, quoted $1400 for egr repair (crazy), charging me double labor to diagnose and put it back together.
Sorry to hear about that. Does anyone else have a recent experience with this shop?
 

JJJTDI

Member
Joined
Oct 2, 2014
Location
LOUISVILLE kY
TDI
2000 Jetta TDI
How about a mechanic in Louisville Ky?My 2000 Jetta TDI's automatic trans is shuttering between gears.May go to 5 speed.My trusted mech in Lou is great but expensive.Anyone know of a good TDI Mech in my area? Thx JJ
 

Shadowdriver

Member
Joined
Oct 4, 2014
Location
Chicago
TDI
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Best Illinois - north Chicagoland mechanic

ID auto services

Specializes in German vehicles.

1211 Estes unit #1
Gurnee, IL 60031

847-775-2721


Tell Igor that Martin sent you.
 

Cha2ga

Veteran Member
Joined
Jun 9, 2013
Location
Easley, SC
TDI
'11 JSW
DJ's VW Auto Repair
806 West Main Street
Easley, South Carolina 29640
Phone: (864) 859-7636

Over the years they have worked on all my VW's. Most recently (September '14) they performed a timing belt service on my ALH 2000 newbeetle. Service was flawless.
 

Notam

New member
Joined
Oct 2, 2014
Location
Virginia
TDI
2003 jetta
Recommend mechanic

Another excellent experience with Ninedee_Golf_Tdi. Great advice, fair, and replaced my rebuilt alternator. Highly recommend.

Notam
 

scorpion

Active member
Joined
Feb 15, 2014
Location
devlin,ont
TDI
2006 jetta
Another one for Manitoba, Canada:

European Auto
Brandon, MB
(204)728-6915

Pretty solid on the TDI end of things, as well as the gasser side. Really great guys.

Gus
VDUB DIAGNOSTICS just north of WINNIPEG,MB is the only place my 06 JETTA TDI goes for anything.It's a 5 hr drive from my place in ONT,but for great service,good prices on any repairs that are needed and helpful advice on proper maintenance,I would highly recommend DEVON REID 1-204-633-5583
 

sunvalleylaw

Veteran Member
Joined
Nov 7, 2014
Location
Hailey, ID
TDI
'05 Passat TDI GLS Wagon, 5 speed manual
TDI Motors, Bellevue, WA

Anyone have any dealings with TDI Motors in Bellevue, WA? How did it go?
 

laxman21

Active member
Joined
Sep 13, 2014
Location
MD
TDI
2003 Jetta wagon
TDIRacing in MD did my timing belt and replaced turbo actuator. Great price Half the price at a dealership for just the timing belt!

 

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)
Anyone have a number for tdi racing or reliable mechanics in or near DE?
See the link in my signature -- Oliver Wegman aka TDIRacing is listed in the state of Maryland.
 

2003VW

Member
Joined
May 11, 2011
Location
Darlington, MD
TDI
2003 Jetta
TDI Racing

Oliver did my 2003 Jetta's timing belt today. He seems like a nice guy and a good mechanic. Did a good job, while I waited and answered several questions I had about the car and engine. His price was very reasonable and I would recomend him. I would certainly use him for work again.
 

GPOJerry

Village VW Associate Vendor
Joined
Sep 12, 2008
Location
Nashville
TDI
05
Please unlink my profile related stuff from German Performance Options in Nashville, Tn as a recommended mechanic. I have sold the business and yes they work on Vw'S but I currently do not know about tdi specific repairs. Currently still repairing TDI's and offering Unitronic performance software just not at the aforementioned business. Also looking to change my name mods, thanks.
 
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coreyj

Member
Joined
Jun 4, 2011
Location
tn
TDI
00' Jetta ,ugly but fast
To above post^^^

I am currently the TDI Expert/specialist at German Performance Options. I have certifications from the Volkswagen factory training center in Chattanooga relating to TDI's. experience with all VW/audi TDI engines.

currently have a Compound turbo setup ALH in the works. needs final tuning and larger injectors but is driving down the road. But i am more than capable of taking on any custom work, tuning, and service/maintenance .

Thanks.;)
 

VeeDubTDI

Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
Joined
Jul 2, 2000
Location
Springfield, VA
TDI
‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
To above post^^^

I am currently the TDI Expert/specialist at German Performance Options. I have certifications from the Volkswagen factory training center in Chattanooga relating to TDI's. experience with all VW/audi TDI engines.

currently have a Compound turbo setup ALH in the works. needs final tuning and larger injectors but is driving down the road. But i am more than capable of taking on any custom work, tuning, and service/maintenance .

Thanks.;)
Hi coreyj. Welcome!

You do need to register as a vendor if you intend to advertise your services to this community. Thanks. :)
 

olsont

Member
Joined
Apr 11, 2012
Location
Grand Rapids
TDI
Jetta 06
Berg Performance
6381 Beach Street
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 508-4857

Bergperformance.com
Aaron was a great mechanic, he drives all audis and tdis and has been working on only these cars for 25 years. He was very customer service oriented but also knew the car inside and out. He was innovative when we figured out the problem which saved me a lot of time and money. Basically I was having some low power issues and I figured it was MAF and something else. He found the vacuum leak from a broken inlet on the valve cover from some other horrible mechanic. Technically I needed a new valve cover but he was able to design a seal that fixed the problem and got me back on the road asap. He did a pretty thorough check up on my car and said he would have done more if it were not just before xmas. He then tuned my car with the malone tune and dynamic egr. The car is great and I think he deserves to be on this list.
Pm me for questions
 
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