Any DECENT VW specialists out my way?

haaammit · 26 May 2011 at 21:19

After some recommendations really - got an old ('94) watercooled VW that needs some tlc. Clutch - drive-shaft gaiter - bits and bobs (been sorn'd for 3 years now :eek:

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Are there any good, reliable and honest specialists nearby that I can throw lots of cash at to get my car back on the road (Norfolk)?

Many thanks

Lopéz · 26 May 2011 at 22:07

Why do you need a specialist? It doesn't get much more run of the mill than a 1994 VW.

Just go to any old garage.

haaammit · 26 May 2011 at 22:13

Ok ok - it's a Corrado - most places - including VW themselves ask stupid questions, like; Corolla? Yeah - we can fix that :eek:

After a VW specialist chap - no offense

Hades · 27 May 2011 at 00:11

Whoops, double post.

Hades · 27 May 2011 at 00:13

Probably best to ask these chaps: www.the-corrado.net

I would definitely go to a specialist who has worked on Corrado's if possible.

haaammit · 27 May 2011 at 00:15

Hades said:
Probably best to ask these chaps: www.the-corrado.net

I would definitely go to a specialist who has worked on Corrado's if possible.

Many thanks - have asked there, but there doesn't seem to be much over here in webbed feet land

Cheers though

Hades · 27 May 2011 at 00:19

Quink said:
Many thanks - have asked there, but there doesn't seem to be much over here in webbed feet land

Cheers though

Try pm'ing a guy on there with a forum name of rado2. I was chatting to him the other day. He's in Norfolk and may be able to advise where he gets his car done.

haaammit · 27 May 2011 at 00:27

Hades said:
Try pm'ing a guy on there with a forum name of rado2. I was chatting to him the other day. He's in Norfolk and may be able to advise where he gets his car done.

'kay - many thanks- will give it a go

Matt82 · 27 May 2011 at 08:16

rado = mk2 or a mk3 at the front.

really not that specialist at all

ChrisB · 27 May 2011 at 08:33

Try giving Scole Engineering a ring to see if they can help

Matt82 · 27 May 2011 at 08:41

arnt they an engine builder?

oops http://www.scholarengines.co.uk/

No

ChrisB · 27 May 2011 at 08:59

http://www.scole-engineering.co.uk although it just shows a couple of cars they've got for sale on autotrader.

They specialise in VW/Audi and TVRs.
If you speak to Jason he should be able to help you out.

andrewdodd13 · 27 May 2011 at 10:18

I just had a quick look at the Corrado, in my opinion the 2.9 V6 has some pretty impressive economy vs power figures, does it really get 33mpg when driven sensibly?

haaammit · 27 May 2011 at 10:29

andrewdodd13 said:
I just had a quick look at the Corrado, in my opinion the 2.9 V6 has some pretty impressive economy vs power figures, does it really get 33mpg when driven sensibly?

On motorway trips, yes. I've had over 33 mpg on a trip at sensible speeds. Cruising at 75/80, the engine is just ticking over. Spirited driving will see about 15-20mpg. :eek:

Our Focus on the other hand is revving at about 4000 rpm at 75 :eek:

ubersonic · 27 May 2011 at 10:34

Quink said:
After some recommendations really - got an old ('94) watercooled VW that needs some tlc. Clutch - drive-shaft gaiter - bits and bobs (been sorn'd for 3 years now ).

Unless you also need work done on the engine and you have a VR6 model the shouldn't be anything that needs specialist work, just take it to a normal garage.

Lopéz · 27 May 2011 at 18:15

Quink said:
Ok ok - it's a Corrado - most places - including VW themselves ask stupid questions, like; Corolla? Yeah - we can fix that

After a VW specialist chap - no offense

None taken, I hope you like spending money. It's a Corrado, it doesn't get much more conventional than that for an early 90's car to be honest.

If it was bodywork you were having done on a car known for it's difficulty to repair well I could understand, but it's just a Corrado.

Good luck anyway

tigerstyle · 28 May 2011 at 05:14

Lopéz said:
None taken, I hope you like spending money. It's a Corrado, it doesn't get much more conventional than that for an early 90's car to be honest.

Agreed, this is DIY on the driveway stuff, the simplest era for any VW watercooled stuff from perhaps the simplest manufacturer to boot. Volkswagen, peoples car and all that!?!?

LeonT · 28 May 2011 at 09:01

Quink said:
Many thanks - have asked there, but there doesn't seem to be much over here in webbed feet land

Cheers though

Sorry OT but my ex was from Norwich and she had a couple of webbed feet! :eek:

Was there a radiation leak in the 1980's in the area or something? :cool:

Kenai · 28 May 2011 at 09:08

LeonT said:
Sorry OT but my ex was from Norwich and she had a couple of webbed feet!

Was there a radiation leak in the 1980's in the area or something?

It's because of the inbreeding

Fr0dders · 28 May 2011 at 09:12

Lopéz said:
Why do you need a specialist? It doesn't get much more run of the mill than a 1994 VW.

Just go to any old garage.

this tbh.

You don't even sound like you need a mechanic, just a fitter. You've done the hard part for them by diagnosing what it needs.