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SilverBulletRL · 10-30-2009, 04:59 PM

So I just got back from the dealership to have my front brakes replaced and found out that a lot more needs to be done. Here's the list.

2003 VW GTI 1.8t
Check Engine light is on - This is kinda strange... When I dropped it off at the dealer this morning, the light wasn't on but it is now... ugh!!
Passenger Inner Tie Rod has Play
Passenger Side outer CV axle boot is leaking grease

VIN: 9bwde61j924067047

My question to you is this... Are there any certified techs here that want to make some extra cash and can do this work for less than what the dealership is asking? They want $314 to replace the axle boot, $259 to replace the tie rod, and $97.83 to diagnose the check engine light. That totals $670.83 all together. The car has 74,000 miles on it and is also going to need a timing belt / water pump done soon too. This is getting expensive and with the holidays around the corner, I'm getting worried. Is it safe to drive the car for a little while with it like this?

Anyone? I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out. I will pay CASH. Please let me know asap!

jpalamar · 10-30-2009, 05:06 PM

My cousin graduated UTI 2 years ago and has been working for Garnet VW outside West Chester since. I've trusted him with my car in the past and has done good work. I'll call him this weekend and see if he has the time.

There is also a guy that used to work at Coley Pontiac in Exton until they closed that was referred to me on the GTO forum back in Feb. He isn't VW certfiied I don't think but I'm sure he can do it. He has a lift and a very nice garage at his home (Eagle, PA off 100). He is working full time on his own now. He fixed my GTO after my co-worker wrecked it. Insurance quoted $6000 and he did it for $1800. Granted there was used parts as I bought a front clip but his labor was a great deal, he kept me informed the whole way, and I haven't had any issues since. I would go back in a heartbeat, luckily my car hasn't had any major issues. His name is John Piefer 610-321-0723. Just tell him that Jason with the black GTO referred you to him.

SilverBulletRL · 10-30-2009, 05:32 PM

That's awesome! Yeah let me know if he's got the time. I dont think i can go any further than west chester, since I'm in levittown. If anyone else knows someone, keep the recommendations coming.

ho1ywars · 10-30-2009, 06:30 PM

PM me your number. my friend is a tech at a local garage, has all eight ASE for seven years.. and has the same exact car haha.

edit: maybe its seven ases.. i dunno.. he has all of them though.

OMGz Turbo · 10-31-2009, 02:27 AM

Alex, i can ask around on this i know a few locals looking for work. Certified at that, If you didn't get the brakes done i just did pad's on a 05.5 GLI its easy, rotors aern't much harder.

Seriously like a 40 minute job

stracer25 · 10-31-2009, 10:43 AM

pm willdue hes got vagcom, we could prolly do it for you for next to nothing but i doubt youd want to drive up here

deb38 · 10-31-2009, 11:34 AM

lol at 100 bucks to diagnose. Take that to a autozone it will cost you 0 dollars. The CV boot can be replaced for about 100 bucks + 20 dollars in parts.

You could drive it. The CV boot is just going to get axel grease all over your ****. I'd get around to it sooner than later, but if you are strapped for cash you could wait it out. The tie rod end could also wait and will be cheaper to fix than what the dealership charges. You can get the parts for that for around 70 dollars.

tdmopar59 · 11-03-2009, 09:22 AM

I'm not certified or anything but I do work on my dubs let me know if I can help!

SilverBulletRL · 11-03-2009, 01:38 PM

where r u located? Would you be able to do the work listed above?

10-30-2009, 04:59 PM	#1
SilverBulletRL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #223 iTrader: (0)	VW/Audi Techs - Need Help So I just got back from the dealership to have my front brakes replaced and found out that a lot more needs to be done. Here's the list. 2003 VW GTI 1.8t Check Engine light is on - This is kinda strange... When I dropped it off at the dealer this morning, the light wasn't on but it is now... ugh!! Passenger Inner Tie Rod has Play Passenger Side outer CV axle boot is leaking grease VIN: 9bwde61j924067047 My question to you is this... Are there any certified techs here that want to make some extra cash and can do this work for less than what the dealership is asking? They want $314 to replace the axle boot, $259 to replace the tie rod, and $97.83 to diagnose the check engine light. That totals $670.83 all together. The car has 74,000 miles on it and is also going to need a timing belt / water pump done soon too. This is getting expensive and with the holidays around the corner, I'm getting worried. Is it safe to drive the car for a little while with it like this? Anyone? I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out. I will pay CASH. Please let me know asap! __________________ 2008 VW Jetta 2.0T (Girlfriends Whip) 2002 VW GTI 1.8T (Mine)

10-30-2009, 05:06 PM	#2
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	My cousin graduated UTI 2 years ago and has been working for Garnet VW outside West Chester since. I've trusted him with my car in the past and has done good work. I'll call him this weekend and see if he has the time. There is also a guy that used to work at Coley Pontiac in Exton until they closed that was referred to me on the GTO forum back in Feb. He isn't VW certfiied I don't think but I'm sure he can do it. He has a lift and a very nice garage at his home (Eagle, PA off 100). He is working full time on his own now. He fixed my GTO after my co-worker wrecked it. Insurance quoted $6000 and he did it for $1800. Granted there was used parts as I bought a front clip but his labor was a great deal, he kept me informed the whole way, and I haven't had any issues since. I would go back in a heartbeat, luckily my car hasn't had any major issues. His name is John Piefer 610-321-0723. Just tell him that Jason with the black GTO referred you to him. __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned Last edited by jpalamar; 10-30-2009 at 05:11 PM.

10-30-2009, 05:32 PM	#3
SilverBulletRL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #223 iTrader: (0)	That's awesome! Yeah let me know if he's got the time. I dont think i can go any further than west chester, since I'm in levittown. If anyone else knows someone, keep the recommendations coming. __________________ 2008 VW Jetta 2.0T (Girlfriends Whip) 2002 VW GTI 1.8T (Mine)

10-30-2009, 06:30 PM	#4
ho1ywars Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ewing, New Jersey Member #282 My Ride: S14, EF, 600RR iTrader: (2)	PM me your number. my friend is a tech at a local garage, has all eight ASE for seven years.. and has the same exact car haha. edit: maybe its seven ases.. i dunno.. he has all of them though. Last edited by ho1ywars; 10-30-2009 at 06:32 PM.

10-31-2009, 02:27 AM	#5
OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	Alex, i can ask around on this i know a few locals looking for work. Certified at that, If you didn't get the brakes done i just did pad's on a 05.5 GLI its easy, rotors aern't much harder. Seriously like a 40 minute job __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

10-31-2009, 10:43 AM	#6
stracer25 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: trexlertown Member #3175 My Ride: 00 Ranger 4wd iTrader: (1)	pm willdue hes got vagcom, we could prolly do it for you for next to nothing but i doubt youd want to drive up here __________________ 00 Ranger-Parting 94 Jetta sold 92 Jetta-cupkit,shortshift,exhaust,momo wheel,europlate,mk3handles, gli interior,big bumpers..current project

10-31-2009, 11:34 AM	#7
deb38 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manayunk PA Member #5266 My Ride: 2001 Audi S4 iTrader: (0)	lol at 100 bucks to diagnose. Take that to a autozone it will cost you 0 dollars. The CV boot can be replaced for about 100 bucks + 20 dollars in parts. You could drive it. The CV boot is just going to get axel grease all over your ***. I'd get around to it sooner than later, but if you are strapped for cash you could wait it out. The tie rod end could also wait and will be cheaper to fix than what the dealership charges. You can get the parts for that for around 70 dollars. __________________ Older Setup - Custom Tuned Stage 3 S4 Old Setup - Built 2.7 Single S366 Turbo New Setup - RS6's, Meth, Dumps. Sitting on Jack Stands To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

11-03-2009, 09:22 AM	#8
tdmopar59 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: 215 Member #7808 My Ride: 09 Jetta 96 f-150 iTrader: (0)	I'm not certified or anything but I do work on my dubs let me know if I can help!

11-03-2009, 01:38 PM	#9
SilverBulletRL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #223 iTrader: (0)	where r u located? Would you be able to do the work listed above? __________________ 2008 VW Jetta 2.0T (Girlfriends Whip) 2002 VW GTI 1.8T (Mine)

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