Garage recommendation - Scotland
- Thread starter Brae
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Just received a quote back from Aberdeen VW commercials for a Timing belt and water pump.
£375 for labour and £316 parts.
£691
I wanted to keep the VW history going but that just seems way over the top, or am i living in a different world where I'm out of touch with reality.
If any one knows where i can get this done cheaper with a vw stamp and genuine parts used please share.
Cheers
£375 for labour and £316 parts.
£691
I wanted to keep the VW history going but that just seems way over the top, or am i living in a different world where I'm out of touch with reality.
If any one knows where i can get this done cheaper with a vw stamp and genuine parts used please share.
Cheers
I had a belt done at Inverness VW Van centre on the 19th March. Including Belt Kit, Water pump, coolant and the aux alternator belt for £404.25 ex VAT. This was cheaper than the independent garages in the area.
Also had an inspection only service £64 and MOT for £29.
Pretty sure the belt was a special offer which may have ended.
Total invoice was £590.90 including VAT
Hope that helps
Oh and I got a loan van for the day. I did buy mine there last year so that helps
Also had an inspection only service £64 and MOT for £29.
Pretty sure the belt was a special offer which may have ended.
Total invoice was £590.90 including VAT
Hope that helps
Oh and I got a loan van for the day. I did buy mine there last year so that helps
Ill give them a shout tomorrow. I've just mailed Dundee too to see if its just Aberdeen charging silly amounts
Doesn’t anything in Aberdeen cost more than anywhere else?
You're right there fella,
I'm not tight....but i do like to be treated fairly. Its the attitude up here that gets my goat...........a lot of companies seem to charge the earth plus a bit because of the oil industry up here. But not everyone is in oil.
If the van is still in warranty I’d use the dealer ( so any updates can be added) but once out I’d go elsewhere...however some dealers are better than others ..I’ve has passed issues with Manchester and now use Liverpool...give me great service
Barry Buckley
Member
Hi Yzfr1,
Any luckon finding someone to do the job you mentioned?
Mines is on the horizon too, 2016 T30.
I wont even approach an Aberdeen 'stealer'......
cheers
Any luckon finding someone to do the job you mentioned?
Mines is on the horizon too, 2016 T30.
I wont even approach an Aberdeen 'stealer'......
cheers
I was recommended to a independent guy in Oldmeldrum. He's a vag time served technician.
He done the belt, pullies, water pump and aux belt for under £450.
All OEM equipment too.
I'll pm you his business card if you like.
Very knowledgeable and approachable guy.
He even turned on my fader for my rear speakers with vdcs for free.
Barry Buckley
Member
Aye that would be great thanks buddy!
im near there anyway, im durno.
cheers
im near there anyway, im durno.
cheers
Sent you a pm
Nelly
New Member
Hi Yzfr1,
Any chance you could share the independent in Oldmeldrum?
I’m out of warranty and looking for recommended alternatives around Aberdeen, current location Banchory area.
Thanks
+1
Is there a ‘where are you from’ thread on here, I may have missed it.
Would be nice to befriend fellow like minded transporter geeks for when mine goes tits up….
Is there a ‘where are you from’ thread on here, I may have missed it.
Would be nice to befriend fellow like minded transporter geeks for when mine goes tits up….
