Garages T25 Specific

Herts, Bucks, Beds

Gunslinger: I use WA in Eaton Bray near Dunstable, Beds. Wayne is a real old school mechanic and specialises in old VW's especially air cooled. My father in law uses him too and he is very reasonable.

His number is 01525-222223

syncrosimon: The above Wayne used to work for a guy called Archie, he died about 7 years ago and Wayne set up himself. He has worked on VW's for 20 years that my family have used him. He is a gent, and knows his stuff. I have not used him since Archie died though. When i was into the air cooled scene in the early 1990's people would travel from all over southern England to have work done on their dubs. They know a lot about T25's, as well.

chrissiefiddle: I wasn't impressed with him, we had him fix a leaky exhaust, and set the timing up, we'd only gone a few miles back towards home when the van started kangaroo jumping all over the place, we went back - he had not put everything back - something in the engine wasn't connected, and so it was rough! It's not run right since, we have given up going back to him - after 3 attempts! Also not happy with him smoking in the van while sitting in the driving seat, and while removing the carb top !

HarryMann: Syncrosimon says Archie was a hell of character, maybe Wayne takes after him. Obviously, lots of VW T1,T2 & T3 experience, so you take your chance, but convenient for Dunstable, Tring, Aylesbury region... PS. Eaton Bray is slightly West of Whipsnade, out on the flat-lands.

Adam81: I'm from Codicote, and the garage I have used for years is David Thomas Garages also in Codicote. Although I haven't used them with T25's, I have sometime seen a few outside from time to time.

Their phone no is: 01438 820288

Clartonly: There is a VW specialist in Gamlingay, a little further than Stevenage I know he has only done welding for me so I cannot comment on his T25 knowledg

Split61:' Get in contact with the Herts VW club. They meet at the Cricketers pub in Redbourn, 2nd Tues each month. Ask for Chris Simpson, He used to train VW mechanics when Vw built decent vehicles. Chris is fantastic, if he can't fix it - No one can. Also the club is great, very social and you get discount from a load of traders. I'm not a sales person, My Wife and I were part of the organising commitee, then we moved west!

See that whole thread on Herts garages

HarryMann: Fosters Garage, Berkhamsted, Herts. Excellent engineer/mechanic, maintains several T2's and T3's, as well as almost anything, but always a 50's or 60's classic in there. Good trouble-shooter and only does the job one way - properly!

Recently sent a neighbour with a Bay window exhibiting Vanagon Syndrome there (yes, a US Digijet injected Bay) - long term problem, couldn't trust it far from home - Now fixed!

West Country

Ghost123uk : - Brixham Garage in Paignton - Lower Yalberton Rd - Paignton, TQ4 7PJ - 01803 528 588

Recommended by 80-90 member swillicott who had his DG engine re-built by them. (it did cost £1800 though [shock] )

swillicott says = Yes, very happy with them . They went out of their way to take on my project when they were busy and have been very helpful and patient with parts.

Yorkshire

Ghost123uk : - Brickwerks near Huddersfield - SJ Baxter Motor Engineers - Units 9 + 10 - Bridge Works - Woodhead road - Honley - Holmfirth - HD9 6PW - 01484 664017

So good they are usually booked up weeks ahead !! - Sells TOP QUALITY parts -

Midlands

Ghost123uk : - DS Motors - Milton Keynes - The Stacey Bushes Trading Centre, 2 Erica Road, Milton Keynes, MK12 6HS - tel 01908 313 885

Club 80-90 member mattk918 says = "If you're in the Milton Keynes area then DS Motors (VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat specialists) are good to deal with and do seem to know their stuff. Had a few things done there over the last year or so and they seem good"

N.East

Ghost123uk : 80-90 Member, Mobile Mechanic, "toomanytoys" Location = Between Boston and Spalding in South Lincolnshire Can travel to you, if there is a drive/area etc to work on. will not work on public carparks/highway etc.. - Email = toomanytoys@wanadoo.fr

N.West

Ghost123uk : - Gasure (Steve) in Chester - 8 Brymau Four Trading Est, River La, Saltney, Chester, CH4 8RF - 01244 659740

LPG conversions, carb expert, general mechanical work, Elite re-con engine fitter. Does not do bodywork at present but no doubt can advise re a local T25 experienced bodyshop. Website = http://www.gasure.co.uk/

Ghost123uk : - A.J Motors - Bolton - Stanley Mill Kirkebrok Rd - Bolton - Lancashire - BL3 4JE - 01204 62496

80-90 member "Bowton Lad" says "I would recommend Jack at A.J.Motors in Deane, Bolton. He has worked on various vehicles I have owned since 1982 & he always does a good job at a fair price. I have trusted him with my beloved camper on numerous occasions."

Norfolk

Mid Norfolk Car Company Swaffham

AngeloEvs: No specific recommendation other than VW Aircooled/T25 specialist garage:-

Surrey & Sussex

Ghost123uk : - Tony Heinz - Carshalton - 0208 647 8329

80-90 member axeman says = "He is a proper VW mechanic that finished his apprenticeship in about 1973. He does all things mechanical on every thing from the first air cooled VW's to a VR6 Corrado (has worked on both of my T3's) He can arrange welding to a very high standard (which he did on my 1957 beetle, looks like factory job). Not the cheapest at about £40 per hour, but I trust him, phones me if there is a problem and gives me regular updates. He will also let you supply the parts".

Ghost123uk : - Mick in Ditchling, Sussex - tel 07790 796 307 (full address not known at this time)

80-90 member fairwynds says = If anyone needs a very good VW mechanic (and other makes come to that) there is an out of the way workshop in Ditchling, north of Brighton. He spent 20 odd years working for VW on these vans and seems to know his stuff. Reasonable rates too.

Kent

Ghost123uk :- RKM motortechs in Strood Rochester - next to Tesco - Roy - 01634 294464

Club 80-90 member ermie571 Says = A general vehicle repair garage, Roy and his team are now advertising VW camper repairs. Roy drives a T25 so is familiar with their quirks, and the costs of repair! I have always found Roy to be extremely helpful, as are his staff. Never had a problem with the work, and although he is an MOT tester, he doesn't test - but takes them to a local commercial place.