Audi Independent Repair Specialists

[Trevor]

As suggested by HarktheAudi (Ross)...this topic has been started to compile a list of regional specialist repairers as recommended by you, the Forum members.

Let's see how it grows and then maybe if eventually sufficient listings on here we can then split it into regions.

Go for it !

[HarktheAudi]

Thanks Trevor !

[Trevor]

Just now, Trevor said:

HI guys

I've just bought a 2.0 TDI cabriolet and it needs a service. My nearest Audi specialist is in Harold Wood (Essex). Wondered if anyone knew whether they were any good and whether there were any good independents around.

No apparent issues but it's only had an oil and filter change 10k ago and want to look after it - absolutely loving it so far.

Thanks very much    Russell

Anyone got any recommendations ?

[gruntfutuk]

I'd appreciate recommendations of independents in the Telford area as my A5 is just coming to the end of the 3 year warranty period.

No significant problems yet, although I'd like to find someone to check the wheel alignment (Audi charge a fortune and I do not believe they do a good job.)

[Brad-B5]

This place is amazing (North London)  picks your car up and drops it back off (for free) likes to explain everything in detail and isn't talking bull like I know other garages do and have done to me.

Patrick like to speak to all his customers face to face and very reassuring and great guy and goes out his way to do thing's for you, worked for Audi for years so you know you can trust him with your car, fully competent, 10/10 for customer service and the work that he's done. 

He's genuine and doesn't try to get money out of you, (he told me to research things on Google and forums and see if I can do bit's myself to save some money) 

http://www.automotivecomponentsspecialist.com/

020 3532 1275

[Mark R1]

I can recommend AVS in Redruth, Cornwall. Audi trained mechanics using genuine Audi parts and will repair before replacing parts. Honest, reliable and much cheaper then Audi.

[liampunkdaft]

Anyone know if the Audi DSR can be updated from specialist garages or does it need to be by Audi? 

 

I work for Mazda at the moment and noticed on some of the digital service records some non dealer garages can update this. 

[WPAWS]

anyone in the Andover area i use Martins of Andover VW specialists but the guy who services my Audi used to work for Audi so knows his way around the car, never had any problems and they will not look for work that really does not need doing.

[fast edd]

V.A.S.  Holton heath industrial estate . Poole Dorset . Genuine  Vag parts . Really nice guys..

[Rob82DZL]

Just now, Rob82DZL said:

These guy come highly recommended:

http://www.lmkservicecentre.co.uk/

They actually lease the genuine diagnostic software for all VAG group cars which goes way beyond the VAGcom software or any other 3rd party diagnostic tools.

Just off the A3 at Clanfield, Hampshire.

[Alal]

Hi All

Can anyone recommend any Audi specialists in the Romford area? I am looking to get some work done on my 2012 A7 3.0 TDi. I need to get my transmission fuel changed apparently and also need a brake fluid change according to Audi.

Harold Wood Audi have quoted me £500 for a transmission fluid change and about £50 (not sure of this figure) for a brake fluid change. Do these figures look reasonable? Should I look for a cheaper quote locally? I can see that I can purchase the a kit from eBay for around £130 for the transmission fluid change. Saw some videos online and can see that the process requires a computer to be plugged in. Is that necessary or can a local mechanic carry out this job without a computer.

 

Would appreciate if someone can recommend a good indy garage locally and whether it would be better to go main dealer for these two jobs.

[GaryK]

For anyone in the North East region I highly recommend the independent Audi centre linked below.  Very honest, reliable and trustworthy.

See my previous posts for my experience of them. 

http://www.swiftmotorengineering.co.uk/

[Steve Q]

6 minutes ago, GaryK said:

For anyone in the North East region I highly recommend the independent Audi centre linked below.  Very honest, reliable and trustworthy.

See my previous posts for my experience of them. 

http://www.swiftmotorengineering.co.uk/

Nice one Gary, thanks for this recommendation :) 

[Adam Rhodes]

I need to know if I can use the ECU clocks locks and keys from a automatic to repair a manual Audi A3 of the same size? 

Desperately need any assistance in this matter

[S4_SLEEPER]

The guys at TC Garage (https://www.tcgarage.com/) are located close to Gatwick airport, used them to carry out all the upgrades and general work on my car todate. I have moved away but still drive a fair distance to get any work done by them, especially after I have had some less than positive experiences with Audi main dealers.

 

Above is one of the early upgrades recommended by TC Garage, money well spent.

[PeteB]

Mine is sat in S Line Automotive, Loughborough. I'll let you know how it goes.....

[Keepbuyingaudis]

Hi all, im new to the club so hopefully there is someone out there who can assist.

I bought a VAG COM thinking I could self diagnose the battery drain on my Q7, the only thing i've found out is that I am clueless and need a specialist. Audi Nottingham couldn't figure it out and told me to go to a specialist (I thought Audi was the specialist).

Does anyone have any recommendations for anyone that has experience in VCDS/Audi electrics reasonably close to Nottingham? I'm on my second new battery and would love to drive the car again. I'm happy to travel further afield if anyone knows someone really good (and not too pricey)

 

Cheers

[S4_SLEEPER]

Hi Mark,

Welcome, my experience of Audi main dealers is that they are not mechanics and therefore tend to be poor at diagnostics, but they are specialists in replacing parts.

I would give TC Garage a call and explain what you are experiencing, also what you have done to-date, the downside is they are a good distance away from you, maybe someone can suggest a place closer.

https://www.tcgarage.com/services/

All the best

Edward

[james brown]

Recommend independent audi and vw dealer FORGE GARAGE Aberaeron Ceredigion Wales.

[Didster]

Hi all, total noob to Quattro and to Audi forums, just wondering where the nearest independent specialist to Heywood Manchester is? I Bought an A5 not so long ago n i'm wanting to get a health check on it, thanks in advance, Dave 💪🏻

[JOECASH]

Grateful for a heads up on an Audi A8 independent specialist Nottingham Area

Thanks in anticipation

[Seb Green]

I can highly recommend VAG Bolton - taken both my S4's there and always had stellar service. Everything form minor serving right up to DSG issues which main dealer didn't want to touch.

 

https://www.vagbolton.com/

 

Ask for David (Owner) and tell him Seb recommended you. He will look after you.

[Guest]

Any independents willing to change shark fin aerial on a 2013 Audi A8 D4 in manchester area. Already have the OEM replacement but quite happy for installer to source his own OEM part

[chrisjamesb]

On 8/16/2020 at 3:02 PM, Mancunianguy6 said:

Any independents willing to change shark fin aerial on a 2013 Audi A8 D4 in manchester area. Already have the OEM replacement but quite happy for installer to source his own OEM part

Fix Vorsprung in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. New guy on the scene, very very knowledgable! Check him out !

[Magnet]

Possibly your business James? Would need to be looking up the Director to be sure.