where oh where in the NorthWest should I get val serviced?!?

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where oh where in the NorthWest should I get val serviced?!?

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Right the time has come for Val to be serviced, she needs a little TLC and at the moment I'm just not technically minded enough to tackle it myself.

I had some work done at a well known VW specialist in Manchester but was not really happy with the job they did, I won't mention any names here because I don't think my one bad experience is a true reflection of them, however it has really put me off going back there.

I have found a place called Busgutz in Macclesfield, has anyone had any dealing's with them, they are only 15 mile's from me so not a bad option.

My other option is to go and see Simon Baxter in Huddersfield, it's a bit further away at about 35 miles but I could always get the train home if needs be.

What do people think, where should I go? Does anyone have any other suggestions?

We have a 1982 leisuredrive hightop fitted with a 1.6NA Diesel

Thanks guys
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Bricky........ but he is VERY booked up...

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There is no garage around manchester area doing t25's regualr enough to know them well or if they do i don't know where they get the parts.

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Baxter Garage.
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Is Gasure too far?
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well worth the travel to Simon's (Brickwerks). He has always fixed mine whilst I have waited (5 hours last time)

He is /was booked up until November but you will know it's been done right with quality parts
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Just checked, it's 42 miles to Gasure so that's still not too bad. I think it may be best to phone them both up for quotes and lead times

That's this afternoon's activity sorted then :lol:
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manchester Aircooled?

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Well I've done it, she is booked in at the Brickwerks, got in for the very end of October which was sooner than I expected!!

Thanks for everyone's advice :D
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