mk1 specialist South London

Can anyone recommend a good mk1 mechanic in/near South London please? - I am in Herne Hill SE24, have a 91 Rivage convertible - and I'm tired of people who don't know the mk1 thoroughly.

I'm prepared to travel if anyone has a really strong recommendation, not too far away as time is tight.

Current problems: fuse box - possible source of ignition burn outs, electric hood piston leak, accelerator pedal loose, bumpy ride (possibly been lowered and local road bumps make driving a bore).

Grateful for any recommendations.

hi there i am also looking for one had a nightmare with local garage - see forum entiltle bad garage experience.  Whatever you do dont use big on Vdubs in catford they are a butchers.  If I find one will let you know and hopefully vice versa

good luck
 

if your willing to drive to erith, kent you could use the engine shop… they are fantastic, jim (who i think is the owner) is a dude and has done a fantastic job on my engine refurb.

i'm currently bedding it in, but he was professional, on the phone and in person, gave heaps of detail, gave me heaps of info and paperwork listing what he'd one to her. what was replaced etc..
cheap too for considering the amount of work.

they are very busy tho so be patient with them…he had my car for about 3 weeks but then i wasn't in a rush and was willing to wait for him to find the time to do my car.

I'm more than happy to drive to Erith (used to live there) can you pass on any more details i.e a phone number or address

many thanks for your help

 

sorry for the tardy reply mate,

the engine shop
unit 2a
dareth works
ray lamb way
erith
kent
da8 2la

they boy in charge is called jim, he's top, the place is very used to working with mk1's and vws of all sorts there was a nice mk1, beetle and a sirocco there when i picked mine up.

if you can't drive it there they will find someone to transport it there for you and will look about and try and get the best price for you too.. go well out of their way for you and do a top job, give you after job advice etc.

it's a bit of a palava to get to, it's literally on the marshes.

email for them is
info@theengineshop.info

tel: 01322 350022