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VW TDI MEchanic in Calgary

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Old 04-12-2008, 02:23 PM
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VW TDI MEchanic in Calgary

Guys, Im interested in a VW Jetta in Calgary - can anyone recommend a good mechanic (hopefully an independant guy) that can give it a presale inspection??

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Check out TDIclub.com, I'm sure someone there can refer you a good mechanic.
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Ok, I registered and posted there - thanks.

If anyone else has some leads or ideas I would appreciate it. Thx.
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What year, what tranny? I've often thought about getting a jetta or a golf, but its hard for me to justify spending $20k on another vehicle, when that could buy a good amount of fuel.
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Well, its an Jetta 5 speed. Ive been told 2000-2003 are the best years.

These fuel prices are ridiculous.
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Im not sure about Calgary but there is a good VW mech in Red Deer.The name of his shop is called: Das Auto Haus and the owners name is Chris.
His address is # 140-6040 47th Ave Red Deer.
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Thanks but that 150 kms from Calgary....
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Track down Wyatt, he is a VW nut and may know someone here in cowtown.
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I already tried - still waiting for a response from him. Thanks Chris...
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I have an 06 Jetta 5 spd. We love this car. Theres only one thing that irritates me with it. My right knee joint rests right up against that bar like piece of the console area and after about an hour on the highway...I cannot sit there anymore. Its almost to the point where we might sell it. Even my wife says its a pain...especially when she sees the mark it leaves.
Life can be rough sometimes.

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p.s. Megs says if I can find a nice used Ram Diesel, trade.
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I will get the name of the fellow who did my out of province inspection on my dodge...
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Thanks guys..
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Mikes Auto Service
In Marda Loop
246-4493

These guys do a lot of VDub service. Check'em out. My friend swears by them.
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Mikes Auto Service
In Marda Loop
246-4493

These guys do a lot of VDub service. Check'em out. My friend swears by them.
Do they do any aftermarket injector tips or anything like that? I read somewhere that a set of tips for the 06 TDI can net some 80 plus mpg.

Scotty
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You should talk to MDKRam (Marc) about that Scotty.. He has been wanting to get in touch with you anyway..


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