servicing

Hi all, We recently moved from West Sussex to Somerset so need to find someone to service our 2007 Caravelle. Can anyone recommend a garage in the area between Taunton and Langport? I have searched the forum but nothing very recent sprung up.

Hey :) I have a 1.9 59plate T5 ( think it’s the 84bhp BRR engine ) - BT59 EHW I’m approaching 160k miles, service warning just came on I’ve replaced the cam belt, tensioner and water pump about 4K ago... what else is recommended to do? (Service wise) Most importantly...what is the definitive...

Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations (or ones to avoid) for T4 servicing in and around Gosport/Portsmouth. I hear there's the VW Service Centre (Gosport) Ltd, it's got wall to wall 5/5 reviews on the website but after impartial ideas. Not really seen much about it but...

Hi I bought a T4 yesterday and I would like to give it a full service. I lack the Equipment / Knowhow (just now) to do it myself. I live in West London can anybody recommend a good mechanic / garage? Also when I bought it, for some reason the rear and the rear only has been lowered. I have...

Hi All. I'm totally new to this and about to demonstrate some possible rookie failings?! Just picked up a T5 LWB Shuttle conversion bought from eBay. I may be about to learn some lessons the hard way. There seem to be more 'issues' with it than were listed - and I need to urgently get a view...

Guys what oil would you all recommend . Vw said to use 5/40 synthetic. as that's there recommended oil. But on high mile vans am told to use 5/30 synthetic. Because it thinner. Also Vw say if you are not burning any oil use 5/40 and if you do burn oil use 5/30 I have been using 5/30 fully...

Right, I've been chasing dreams of having a t4 since I was 18 and 14 years later I've finally made it! Hurrah. . Lets just say I'm at the low end of the T4 property ladder, but I still cant stop checking it out in the driveway! Its a 2001 Caravelle 2.5td ACV. To be converted into a...

As the title says. Whats the best stands and jack to use on your van to carry out work underneath. I.e replace the alternator and service :) found this in halfords...

Hi there, I've just bought a T5 which is due for a service and has an engine issue (cuts into limp home mode if on a wide open throttle past about 3000 revs, resets when key turned off and on again). Any recommendations of somewhere close that has a clue re diagnostics and will service the van...

Hello one and all I am currently over in Pembrokeshire with my family in my (not so) trusty T5 that I have owned and loved for the last 3 years. It broke down yesterday evening somewhat terminally and I need advice on where to take it for repair (and how best to get it there.) For those who...

As a cabber I do rack up the miles. Just moved onto a very uneconomical T5 2.5 auto :D (hey ho, gotta live a little!) from a Caddy Maxi, which I mostly serviced myself every 10k with all genuine sunudries, and I always changed ALL of the filters regardless. However, this just doesn't carry the...

Hi thinking of buying a 2003 t4 due it's 80,000 service. I think it's "the cambelt one". Anyone know what's involved in this service and how much it's likely to set me back? ta

Hello, My apologies if I have broken any protocol regarding 'posting' or missed something crucial..please advise if so. We have a 1995 T4 1.9 Diesel (N Reg, non Turbo) covered 147k. Its our first van, labour of love and a test bed for our ideas! Sound familiar? :) We love it, She is so...

My vans in my local VW dealers this morning for a "medium" service at 143,000 miles……last one was a "small" at 138k. I'm just inclined to get the van a good once over by a dealer as I've just bought it a 3 weeks ago and am hoping they give it a clean bill of health and nothing major is needing...

I have a 55 plate T28 174 and cant seem to find any data on the oil i require for the engine??? any ideas? I have been told that the oil grades are very specific dependent on the power output/engine size ect... Cheers

Hi, I need to get my 1997 T4 serviced.. Can anyone recommend a mechanic in the Nottingham area who knows what they're doing with a t4 ? I'm reluctant to hand my van over without a recommendation.. I've had run ins with cowboys before :/ Since i bought the van, and learned a bit; I've noticed...

Hi all, Just joined this forum the other day. We are owners of an 04 2.5TDI VW Caravelle. It is nearly due for a full service (oil change, brake inspection, etc) - and we may also want to get the aircon refreshed. We live near Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, but purchased the vehicle from Abridge VW...

Going to be changing my oil this weekend on my 2,5 tdi (168k) and have seen some good reviews on this stuff, any opinions or downsides to adding it ?

just had to limp my van home it wont rev past 2000rpm when moving, if i'm sitting still it'll rev to the red line and come onto boost with no problems, so ive removed the fuel filter and found ive got water in the fuel somewhere along the line, is there an easy way to totally drain the tank...

Got a 54 plate VW Golf (1.9Tdi), and the Oil Sensor has failed. Warning message appears when ignition turned on, but goes off again once started ("Oil Sensor : Workshop"). VW dealer said not to worry about it at the last service, as it would cost about £250 to replace. Not worried about it...