Audi VW Specialist Centre LTD Reviews Summary

Category: Auto repair shop

Address: Unit 24, Hawthorn Centre, Elmgrove Rd, Harrow HA1 2RF, United Kingdom

Phone: +442084277688

Rating: 4.7
based on 146 reviews.

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "Chris was hugely responsive and available to help me think through my options, without ever having met me or having an guarantee of business from me."
  • "Peter was so helpful, offering tea/coffee and friendly conversation."
  • "Very friendly from the first time I went there."
  • "They were happy to spend time with me after to give free advice and pointers on how to save money etc etc."
  • "Chris and Peter where excellent in handling my car and when I received it back the car looked like it had when it was a brand new car."
  • "Spoke to Chris and Robert who were very professional and answered all questions."
  • "Peter called a few days after to check everything okay with car."

Cons:

  • "Full of it but Clueless! they messed up a new infotainment sat nav system."
  • "Chris is this branch is very disrespectful, when dealing with him I felt like he not willing to help and very patronising attitude."
  • "This place has no customer service very sarcastic and unprofessional and their prices are a joke in my opinion."
  • "I asked him to call my warranty company to discuss the issues and his reply was I’m not a secretary."
  • "Once I dropped the keys off to them, I enquired about the price again but this time they told me they wouldn’t know prices until they started taking it apart."
  • "Although I took it to a German specialist who diagnosed it properly without dismantling the engine... This place quoted £1800 to fix and they got annoyed at me for taking my car back."
  • "Used to be pretty good. Visited 02/23 and was shouted at by the owner because I decided to not book my car in..."

Quality of Work

Pros:

  • "Audi VW Specialist Centre has a master Audi technician running the workshop and the level of expertise and professionalism is extremely high."
  • "They even sorted a few other things out and topped up my oil at no extra charge."
  • "These specialists have kept my Audi A6 in tip top condition for the last 5 years."
  • "Quick diagnosis and system rest has resolved issue with no need for a new battery yet."
  • "Superb workmanship, the car is driving superbly."
  • "They did a very clean and professional job."
  • "The team were not only able to diagnose the problem on my vehicle, they order parts same day and made two sets of repairs at a very high standard."

Cons:

  • "Had a problem with the Air conditioning so I took the car down to this garage to have it repaired. Unfortunately they damaged part of the interior trim and the dashboard mountings causing the dashboard to sag."
  • "Took my Audi S4 here for diagnosis of overheating, they diagnosed the issue and claimed there was 3 issues(faulty sensor, and leaking water pump)and quoted me £1000 to dismantle the engine to access the parts which is correct as the water pump in not accessible."
  • "Paid £72 for air conditioning service and there is absolutely no difference than before."
  • "Although I took it to a German specialist who diagnosed it properly without dismantling the engine... This place quoted £1800 to fix and they got annoyed at me for taking my car back."
  • "They claim you can save up to 50% on main dealer prices, even though I was quoted less than that from the dealer."
  • "I was told my alternator needed replacing (which it did) but was quoted another ridiculous £600 bill."
  • "Very expensive for what it is."

Value

Pros:

  • "Called around for diagnostic quotes and the guys were reasonable."
  • "Charges were very fair."
  • "Their reasonable costs are a welcome added extra."
  • "The prices are very competitive."
  • "A breath of fresh air to find honest, reliable professionals at very reasonable prices."
  • "More than reasonable with prices of parts and labour."
  • "They regularly do additional work / diagnostics on the vehicle for no additional charge."

Cons:

  • "Prices are not dirt cheap so if you want a budget experience this may not be the place for you. What they offer is a highly competitive rate for experienced and skilled work on german cars."
  • "Their expertise are fairly dear compared to other garages, but you pay for their professionalism and fault finding skills."
  • "Very expensive for what it is."
  • "I was told my alternator needed replacing (which it did) but was quoted another ridiculous £600 bill."
  • "They claim you can save up to 50% on main dealer prices, even though I was quoted less than that from the dealer."
  • "This place has no customer service very sarcastic and unprofessional and their prices are a joke in my opinion."
  • "Although I took it to a German specialist who diagnosed it properly without dismantling the engine... This place quoted £1800 to fix and they got annoyed at me for taking my car back."

Professionalism

Pros:

  • "Audi VW Specialist Centre has a master Audi technician running the workshop and the level of expertise and professionalism is extremely high."
  • "Professional, extremely knowledgeable and very accommodating are some of the superlatives that describe these guys."
  • "The team are professional, provide updates, friendly and also knowledgeable."
  • "Between Kris and Peter, they have always demonstrated a great deal of knowledge and professionalism!"
  • "Very good garage. Very honest and very by the book."
  • "Peter,Chris and the team are experts in large Audi engines and have a wealth of experience."
  • "Very knowledgeable - they are Audi/VW group specialists - and efficient."

Cons:

  • "Full of it but Clueless! they messed up a new infotainment sat nav system."
  • "Chris is this branch is very disrespectful, when dealing with him I felt like he not willing to help and very patronising attitude."
  • "This place has no customer service very sarcastic and unprofessional and their prices are a joke in my opinion."
  • "I asked him to call my warranty company to discuss the issues and his reply was I’m not a secretary."
  • "Used to be pretty good. Visited 02/23 and was shouted at by the owner because I decided to not book my car in..."
  • "I think service in this branch is very bad and need more staff training."
  • "The problem was the attitude and customer service I received was not professional not impressed due to this I decided to take it to a German specialist."

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