VW / Cali electrical repairs in Manchester?

AndyStatham · Apr 7, 2018

Hi all. Any body know of a good independent specialist in Manchester? My 10 yr old Cali has a few problems after the winter and its time to get them fixed. Predominantly electrical issues I think - fridge is switching itself off, voltage plausibility warning... and the leisure batteries need to be checked - more than likely need changing.

Anybody have any recommendations? I’m in South Manchester - Chorlton.

Thanks.

2into1 · Apr 7, 2018

Not Manchester but not a million miles away (Belper). Auto electrician, van builder and is a Cali owner https://www.facebook.com/volksvans/...RD5eljma4PLlIHb4KCRZ-X35Oqrptcwmenjv0P0dNSVCE

AndyStatham · Apr 15, 2018

2into1 said:
Not Manchester but not a million miles away (Belper). Auto electrician, van builder and is a Cali owner https://www.facebook.com/volksvans/...RD5eljma4PLlIHb4KCRZ-X35Oqrptcwmenjv0P0dNSVCE

Ok great. Thanks. Bit of a list of jobs forming now so will look him up.

glyndot · Jun 29, 2018

I paid a visit to Mark yesterday and he was brilliant. Sorted out a few electrical problems for me, a couple of days after I contacted him, for hardly any money - while plying me with tea and advice! Much better than waiting 6 weeks for my local VW Van Centre to charge me a small fortune for a less good job. High recommended.

2into1 · Jun 29, 2018

Glad that worked out well. We just need someone who can fix the hydraulics etc as well as Mark can do the electrics.... As similar £rates and depth of knowledge.

AndyStatham · Jul 7, 2018

2into1 said:
Glad that worked out well. We just need someone who can fix the hydraulics etc as well as Mark can do the electrics.... As similar £rates and depth of knowledge.

Booked in for next week...

AndyStatham · Jul 21, 2018

Went over to Belper a couple of weeks ago, and Mark fixed several issues with my 08 plate Cali - Earth shunt issue (which in turn solved a whole heap of other problems) - new water pump, checked the leisure batteries over, and removed an old wired in bluetooth kit from the dash. Very reasonable pricing from someone who knows the Cali literally inside out. Highly recommended... Many thanks for the original recommendation.

2into1 · Jul 21, 2018

Mark has just reprogrammed a parking heater remote to a Cali heater....something most VW dealers offer a blank stare with when you ask them.

volksvans · Jan 22, 2022

glyndot said:
I paid a visit to Mark yesterday and he was brilliant. Sorted out a few electrical problems for me, a couple of days after I contacted him, for hardly any money - while plying me with tea and advice! Much better than waiting 6 weeks for my local VW Van Centre to charge me a small fortune for a less good job. High recommended.

Much appreciated

volksvans · Jan 22, 2022

2into1 said:
Not Manchester but not a million miles away (Belper). Auto electrician, van builder and is a Cali owner https://www.facebook.com/volksvans/...RD5eljma4PLlIHb4KCRZ-X35Oqrptcwmenjv0P0dNSVCE

Thanks Peter