Need help getting the best prices on some repairs

[Stilladub]

Sorry everyone I've become quite needy with SE Auto closed down. I'm looking to get the best price/shop recommendation for the following:

DSG service
Blower motor replacement
CV boot replacement
Fuel Filter replacement

I've been holding off on this stuff but can't really stretch it out anymore. I may still split up some of the work though depending on prices. If you can give me any advice I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

[gnatman]

Adam @ epic automotive
Derek Scott @ Exklusiv
Goodspeed ??

[Stilladub]

Derek is waaaaaay up North though right? Where's Epic?

Goodspeed has a nice facility, but if there's anyone with a lower hourly rate that would be awesome.

[gnatman]

Derek is waaaaaay up North though right? Where's Epic?

AZ VAG Shops:


BAP Auto Parts
http://www.bapimportparts.com/locations.html

Doug's Bugs & Bunnies
255 S. Extension Rd
Mesa AZ 85210
(480) 962-1101

Epic Automotive
1201 N. 54th Ave #115
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-EPIC

EVOMS
1625 E. Weber Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
Tel 480-317-9911
http://www.evoms.com

Exklüsiv Motorsports
13011 N Cave Creek Rd
Phoenix AZ 85022
(602) 680-7006
http://www.exklüsivmotorsports.com

German Auto Salvage
2902 S 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3046

LeSueur Car Co
1109 E. Curry Rd.
Tempe, Arizona 85281
(480)968-6611 FAX (480)968-4680
http://www.usedvwaudi.com/

SE Auto Engineering
1815 W 1st Avenue
#108
Mesa, AZ 85202
Tel 480-962-1115
http://seautoengineering.com

Tuning Gruppe
557 E Juanita Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
http://www.tuninggruppe.com
480-789-3367

Volkwerks
General VW/Audi service and repair as well as fabrication
2601 W Lone Cactus Drive
Suite D
Phoenix, AZ 85027
http://www.volkwerks.com/
(623) 581-8382

Arizona Dyno Chip
2wd/4wd dyno and fabrication.
Mig and tig welding: 480-496-8800
513 N. 54th St. ste. 5

Vivid Racing.
http://www.vividracing.com
465 East Chilton Drive
Suite 1
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone : 1-480-966-3040

IA Performance
4475 W Ina Rd #101 (behind Hooters!)
Tucson, 85745
520-882-2821
http://www.iaperformance.com/

The Shop
13765 W Auto Dr #123
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 322-0389
http://www.theshopaz.com

[TheJoey]

For DSG and blower motor, I would recommend Goodspeed; I trust them with anything and everything on my car. They are north Scottsdale though, so a bit out of the way.

CV boot, replace the whole axle. Trust me on this. And don't worry it's not that difficult.
Fuel filter is even easier than the axle!

Depending on the car, I could give a hand with the last two. I've done both on my '08 Jetta.

[phxpilotmkv]

that fuel filter is B**** to get off on a mkv w/o the special removal tool.

Volkwerks
General VW/Audi service and repair as well as fabrication
2601 W Lone Cactus Drive
Suite D
Phoenix, AZ 85027
http://www.volkwerks.com/
(623) 581-8382

He is way north valley, but that is where I got my stage 2 REVO and engine/tranny mounts installed. Guy does fantastic work. Used to work for VW as tech.

[BigBlockBug]

Do not replace the whole 400$ axle because a 30-40$ boot tore. That's just absolutely foolish. If the axle isn't clicking and it's a rip or hole and hasn't been driven for months totally dry and exposed there is no reason to scrap the axle. But then again what do I know.

Doug's Buggs and. Bunnies 962-1101

[Stilladub]

I would love to work with someone who will quote what the job takes to do, not what the book says it should take. A fair price is always appreciated I know a lot of these things can be done in half the time. Out of these shops, who is open on weekends? Am I wrong that I feel like Goodspeed is more an aftermarket shop and not so much into repair work? At least that's the impression I got when I was there.

[TheJoey]

Do not replace the whole 400$ axle because a 30-40$ boot tore. That's just absolutely foolish. If the axle isn't clicking and it's a rip or hole and hasn't been driven for months totally dry and exposed there is no reason to scrap the axle. But then again what do I know.

Doug's Buggs and. Bunnies 962-1101

Front driver's side axle on my '08 Jetta was ~$130. When I went to get the CV boots from BAP they had to special order them, came out about $70 I believe, and they ended up not even fitting right, despite being an exact part match in their system. I had to get a rental for the night and go buy a new axle in the morning anyways. According to what they told me there, the standard procedure with the new ones is an axle replacement.

[Stilladub]

Do not replace the whole 400$ axle because a 30-40$ boot tore. That's just absolutely foolish. If the axle isn't clicking and it's a rip or hole and hasn't been driven for months totally dry and exposed there is no reason to scrap the axle. But then again what do I know.

Doug's Buggs and. Bunnies 962-1101

DUDE!!!!! YOU KNOW EVERYTHING!!! F!@#$ing come back to work bro!!!! Hope you're doing good btw

[phxpilotmkv]

I did have a boot replaced on my car be SE Auto and it didn't take the whole shaft. He did it in like 30 minutes. But obviously thats outa the question right now.

I have heard mixed reviews about Tunning Gruppe. Friendly they are, I just go there to get my Water/Meth ^_^

[vortexpert.]

Do not replace the whole 400$ axle because a 30-40$ boot tore. That's just absolutely foolish. If the axle isn't clicking and it's a rip or hole and hasn't been driven for months totally dry and exposed there is no reason to scrap the axle. But then again what do I know.

Doug's Buggs and. Bunnies 962-1101

really john, dougs... did the dr remove the only good portion of your brain when you went in for surgery too?
call me i miss your sweet voice


matt call me
DSG service 50.00, you buy the parts
Blower motor replacement 35.00, why does it need the blower?
CV boot replacement 50.00 you buy the part
Fuel Filter replacement 25.00 if its an external filter.
also i gave john the valve and 2 spacers.

[BigBlockBug]

Front driver's side axle on my '08 Jetta was ~$130. When I went to get the CV boots from BAP they had to special order them, came out about $70 I believe, and they ended up not even fitting right, despite being an exact part match in their system. I had to get a rental for the night and go buy a new axle in the morning anyways. According to what they told me there, the standard procedure with the new ones is an axle replacement.

Yeah but that $130 is for an empi or FEQ axle that is total crap. OEM and Raxles are the only axles I would put in a car with any power. problem 2 is you we t to BAP and 99/100 of them are tards.

Let us know how long that empi axle holds up cuz with ANY abuse or even spirited driving. It's toast. I've seen them last 3 days, or 30 days...

But like I said, I'm just an Internet expert I dont work on cars anymore

[TheJoey]

Yeah but that $130 is for an empi or FEQ axle that is total crap. OEM and Raxles are the only axles I would put in a car with any power. problem 2 is you we t to BAP and 99/100 of them are tards.

Let us know how long that empi axle holds up cuz with ANY abuse or even spirited driving. It's toast. I've seen them last 3 days, or 30 days...

But like I said, I'm just an Internet expert I dont work on cars anymore

Yeah IIRC it is an EMPI axle. It is seeing a good bit of spirited driving, for sure. I'll certainly keep an eye on it and report on any failures. I don't mind being proven wrong.

On the other hand, it's certainly a much less messy job replacing the axle vs a boot. If this axle holds up, that alone makes it almost worth it.

[Stilladub]

really john, dougs... did the dr remove the only good portion of your brain when you went in for surgery too?
call me i miss your sweet voice


matt call me
DSG service 50.00, you buy the parts
Blower motor replacement 35.00, why does it need the blower?
CV boot replacement 50.00 you buy the part
Fuel Filter replacement 25.00 if its an external filter.
also i gave john the valve and 2 spacers.

PM Sent.

[vortexpert.]

Yeah IIRC it is an EMPI axle. It is seeing a good bit of spirited driving, for sure. I'll certainly keep an eye on it and report on any failures. I don't mind being proven wrong.

On the other hand, it's certainly a much less messy job replacing the axle vs a boot. If this axle holds up, that alone makes it almost worth it.

i could replace a cv boot with white panties, white gloves and a white smock and still not get greese on anything. how is it messy? was it your first axle?

Yeah but that $130 is for an empi or FEQ axle that is total crap. OEM and Raxles are the only axles I would put in a car with any power. problem 2 is you we t to BAP and 99/100 of them are tards.

Let us know how long that empi axle holds up cuz with ANY abuse or even spirited driving. It's toast. I've seen them last 3 days, or 30 days...

But like I said, I'm just an Internet expert I dont work on cars anymore

i <3 u john

[BigBlockBug]

i could replace a cv boot with white panties, white gloves and a white smock and still not get greese on anything. how is it messy? was it your first axle?


i <3 u john

It's all true. And I know because I've seen it, and it was both impressive and erotic...

[Justin]

It's all true. And I know because I've seen it, and it was both impressive and erotic...

keep quiet gimp

[vortexpert.]

keep quiet gimp

arent you gimp too?

[rebelxtnut]

really john, dougs... did the dr remove the only good portion of your brain when you went in for surgery too?
call me i miss your sweet voice


matt call me
DSG service 50.00, you buy the parts
Blower motor replacement 35.00, why does it need the blower?
CV boot replacement 50.00 you buy the part
Fuel Filter replacement 25.00 if its an external filter.
also i gave john the valve and 2 spacers.

Regarding the DSG service, do you already have that stupid filler tool? Or would I need to get that too. I hear they are a b**** to do without it. I think the fluid+filter is only 120 bucks on ECS if I am not mistaken. In a little bit I will be in the market to do mine

[bc2240]

Front driver's side axle on my '08 Jetta was ~$130. When I went to get the CV boots from BAP they had to special order them, came out about $70 I believe, and they ended up not even fitting right, despite being an exact part match in their system. I had to get a rental for the night and go buy a new axle in the morning anyways. According to what they told me there, the standard procedure with the new ones is an axle replacement.

The axle was 130 because it was most likely EMPI and will fail. OE axles are far superior than any other supplier( besides raxles or drive shaft shop ofcourse).70$ for the boot is silly, as the correct boot from the dealer is about 50$ retail.

[vortexpert.]

Regarding the DSG service, do you already have that stupid filler tool? Or would I need to get that too. I hear they are a b**** to do without it. I think the fluid+filter is only 120 bucks on ECS if I am not mistaken. In a little bit I will be in the market to do mine

yes i have the stupid filler tool. along with every other auto trans filler tool for every dumb ass vw/audi trans that on the market. they are only a bitch to fill if you dont know what you are doing.

example: on a 1-10 scale, 1 easy- 10 hard: if i were to do the dsg it would be a .5, if you were to do the service it may be an 11 or 12. the ease of doing this job determines where you get your info from.

as for filling: i dont know why its filled through the drain plug. to me its ****ing dumb. just like the 09G 6 speed auto and that joke of a CVT auto audi trans, fillling should not be such a pain in the ass.

i have my own way of filling a dsg that was tested and confirmed with my R&D team (my BFF adam). its not that bad. let me know if you need help.

[rebelxtnut]

yes i have the stupid filler tool. along with every other auto trans filler tool for every dumb ass vw/audi trans that on the market. they are only a bitch to fill if you dont know what you are doing.

example: on a 1-10 scale, 1 easy- 10 hard: if i were to do the dsg it would be a .5, if you were to do the service it may be an 11 or 12. the ease of doing this job determines where you get your info from.

as for filling: i dont know why its filled through the drain plug. to me its ****ing dumb. just like the 09G 6 speed auto and that joke of a CVT auto audi trans, fillling should not be such a pain in the ass.

i have my own way of filling a dsg that was tested and confirmed with my R&D team (my BFF adam). its not that bad. let me know if you need help.

Ahh neat. Glad you have a good method to do it! Ill let you know. I plan on doing it by the end of the summer.