This coupon is valid for a FREE E-Test readiness test for all Volkswagen and Audi makes and models at Advanced Autowerks in Ottawa. Please bring your vehicle to us before your E-Test and we’ll run a diagnostic scan to ensure your vehicle is ready to pass.

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If you are looking for a mechanic in your area then do a quick Google search to find out which one you would prefer. The garages and shops that maintain every brand of vehicle might not treat your vehicle as well as a garage that specializes in your brand of vehicle. Your mechanic should have the parts, supplies and staff available to you fix your vehicle and be able to help you in a short period of time.

Choose a garage that has lots of experience and a great guarantee and warantee on parts and labour. If you are not just looking for repairs or maintenance then some garages will also specialize in modifications. Your VW garage should have high quality German fluids, OEM parts, full service information available to their technicians, cheaper labour rates than the Volkswagen dealer and all the diagnostic equipment necessary for your vehicle.

There are many common Volkswagen problems that not every mechanic can fix so you should do your research. Your Volkswagen will last longer if you follow the proper maintenance schedule. In your VWs lifetime it might need a new timing belt, electrical fixes or upgrades, oil changes every three thousand miles, tire rotation and balance check, battery check every 7,500 miles, brakes every 15,000 miles, transmission fluid change, radiator, coolant and brake fluid changes, wires and rotors.

Some VW garages in Ottawa also have software upgrades available, suspension, bakes, engine, transmission software, AWE tuning, GIAC software, Neuspeed and H&R Suspension. If your VW has anything wrong with it then bringing it to a trusted mechanic is the best thing you can do for it.

If your VW is showing signs of aging then bring it to a VW garage in Ottawa for all the service, maintenance and modifications available to you. If you keep your Volkswagen in great shape, it will remain as a reliable and trusted vehicle for your family and children.

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Upselling

Oftentimes, shops will go ahead and fix something that you never asked to be fixed on your vehicle. If you take your car in for a small part change and come out with an unexpected bill of extras you never asked for, this would be a red flag. Ask your mechanic about upselling and let them know that you are only paying for what you consented to. A good mechanic will understand and agree with you, a not so good mechanic might get defensive if asked that question.

The Labour Rate

Ask about the labour rate. Getting the labour rate up front is a great way to compare different mechanics. A local Volkswagen and Audi repair shop will usually have a cheaper rate than a dealer garage. Call around and search online to compare rates and collect a ballpark rate. Some companies will have the labour rate right on their website.

Feedback or Reviews

Search online if you can for reviews or feedback about the mechanic you are inquiring about. Keep an open mind to other people’s opinions and do some research yourself to back up the feedback. A shop with a great reputation is a good place to start looking for your next mechanic.

Also be sure to check out the credentials of the workers and don’t be afraid to ask how long the shop and workers have been in business.

In the end, you are looking for trust and reliability. The questions above will help you weed out the money grabbing garages from the honest ones. Try out a few mechanics for an oil change or something small. If you like their attitude, the process and the final payment due then perhaps the mechanic deserves another chance.

Many mechanics do their best work on specific cars or only certain brands of vehicles. Here at Advanced Autowerks, we specialize in Audi and Volkswagens.

If you have an issue with your vehicle. We would love to help. Send us an email or call us for more information.

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