Vag specialist

[stevie99s]

Hi new to the NE section,

Ive just bought a leon cupra 1.8T and by using vagcom realised i need a new coolant sensor, dont really want to take it to seat, just after a decent indy to give it the once over, replace sensor, maybe service.

Many thanks in advance

[eldavo]

If it's the engine coolant temp sensor (common fault) then it is a pretty cheap part (new one is about £20 and a different colour and an updated part) and a very easy DIY fix. This went on the wife's B6 A4 and I changed it myself, took 20 mins a screwdriver and a pair of pliers.

If you aren't that confident to do it then I can put you in touch with an ex-vw man that can that will help you out.

Edited by eldavo on Sunday 7th March 22:19

[1275GT]

Volksparts in Durham. I've been going there for years.

[ol]

MB Motorsport in Hebburn are great, they did all the work on my mk2 golf gti and he recently put a new DSG gearbox in my R32, I would highly reccomend them - 0191 4894239 and ask for Michael

[1337n00b]

Look in the yellow pages. There's VW - Audi Specialist who's mobile. He'll pop round your house and sort you out. He works late too. So can be done after work.
I have a Leon 1.8T too and it wasn't boosting properly.

He came round and diagnosed the problem within 10 minutes.

Ideal.

Sorry I can't remember his name. His advert will say he covers the north east.

[PeteG]

Ridiculously easy to fit - use Jorily.com to get the part, then use an online guide.

[lee111s]

ol said:

MB Motorsport in Hebburn are great, they did all the work on my mk2 golf gti and he recently put a new DSG gearbox in my R32, I would highly reccomend them - 0191 4894239 and ask for Michael

I second this, Michael is a really nice bloke. He does all the work on my Audi s3 and had recently done my clutch. I can't fault him. Very reasonably priced too.

[Red16]

I know i'm about a month too late but it's handy for future reference, i've used Prestige German Cars in South Shields to service and do the cambelt/water pump on my Audi TT, i'd recommend them.

http://www.prestige-german-cars.co.uk/contactus.ht...

[dingg]

Red16 said:

I know i'm about a month too late but it's handy for future reference, i've used Prestige German Cars in South Shields to service and do the cambelt/water pump on my Audi TT, i'd recommend them.

http://www.prestige-german-cars.co.uk/contactus.ht...

LOL never use this garage again even if it was the last place on earth

Edited by dingg on Saturday 3rd April 12:21

[M15ley]

dingg said:

Red16 said:

I know i'm about a month too late but it's handy for future reference, i've used Prestige German Cars in South Shields to service and do the cambelt/water pump on my Audi TT, i'd recommend them.

http://www.prestige-german-cars.co.uk/contactus.ht...

LOL never use this garage again even if it was the last place on earth

Edited by dingg on Saturday 3rd April 12:21

Ooh, do tell - or PM me if its a bit iffy - I have my own experiences of them too.

[Red16]

dingg said:

LOL never use this garage again even if it was the last place on earth

Why's that then? I'd be interested to know too. They've god a good reputation on the TT forum from what I've read and heard.

[dingg]

name and shame policy here forbids me to say too much but suffice to say trading standards and small claims court were involved and I went away happy in the end

[Red16]

Oh well... glad to hear you got the problem sorted in the end.