VW Van Centre or Independent Garage

[Victor_Tango_]

No worries! Well worth the trip I'd say. Check out their website and Google reviews. http://www.browningsgarage.co.uk/our-team/

If you do end up there tell Miles David with the grey T5 California sent you!

 

[calimera]

Can anyone recommend an independent garage in Devon /Somerset ?
Our Cali is due a major service. Thanks

 

[soulstyledevon]

Can anyone recommend an independent garage in Devon /Somerset ?
Our Cali is due a major service. Thanks

There was a Porsche specialist who looked at my old T4 a few times, years back who were pretty good in Braunton.
Can’t remember the name, opposite Squires or Lawrence at Totally Transporters.
Not sure if that’s a bit far for you...?

 

[BerndRos]

As I started this thread, I can sum up my experiences as follows.

My van is a 2010 180BHP in pretty good condition. It had a new engine 5 years ago, less than 20K since.

If I sold it likely to maybe fetch 30K & a new one in the high spec of mine, I think about 70K. So worthwhile keeping mine in top notch condition. I have no intention of changing.

I had an Interval service, DSG Oil change, Cambelt & Water Pump change, new pads all round plus new rear discs. Pads were 90% worn on the front & 80% worn on the rear.

Independent garage quoted at £1517, VW Hereford £1534. I went with VW and my final bill was £1508. Plus had a courtesy vehicle overnight and first class and polite service from their man, Les. Cannot recommend highly enough.

While there they noticed a recall for the bottom edge of the pop top roof where it’s covered by the rubber seal. As I have corrosion etc, they could not treat it, but will arrange to pick up the van and have it into the body shop for rectification and treatment. I have no corrosion to the front panel.

 

[jessecampervan]

Can anyone recommend an independent garage in Devon /Somerset ?
Our Cali is due a major service. Thanks

We used vwsexeter.co.uk for its last service and was very pleased with the experience.

 

[WelshGas]

As I started this thread, I can sum up my experiences as follows.

My van is a 2010 180BHP in pretty good condition. It had a new engine 5 years ago, less than 20K since.

If I sold it likely to maybe fetch 30K & a new one in the high spec of mine, I think about 70K. So worthwhile keeping mine in top notch condition. I have no intention of changing.

I had an Interval service, DSG Oil change, Cambelt & Water Pump change, new pads all round plus new rear discs. Pads were 90% worn on the front & 80% worn on the rear.

Independent garage quoted at £1517, VW Hereford £1534. I went with VW and my final bill was £1508. Plus had a courtesy vehicle overnight and first class and polite service from their man, Les. Cannot recommend highly enough.

While there they noticed a recall for the bottom edge of the pop top roof where it’s covered by the rubber seal. As I have corrosion etc, they could not treat it, but will arrange to pick up the van and have it into the body shop for rectification and treatment. I have no corrosion to the front panel.

Les was there in 2014 when I picked up my California.