Service recommendations Sunshine Coast

[TeamCrash]

Hey guys,

Just moved to the Sunshine Coast from Brisbane, and the Golf is due for service. I normally take it to Comet Automotive and have found them to be great.

If there is no one up here, I'll head back down to Brisbane, but preference would be find someone between Caloundra and Maroochydore.

Who does everyone use? and why?

[Lucas_R]

Im sure I have heard of Northern Volks being mentioned on here previously. Either way, here are 2x places on the Sunshine Coast that are within 5 mins of each other who specialise in European Car servicing/repairs.

Perhaps do a drive by / call in / give them a phone call and see which one you like the looks of better.

European Car Servicing and Repairs Sunshine Coast - Northern Volks - Sunshine Coast's Favourite Euro car servicing

European Car Servicing & Repair Specialists, Sunshine Coast

[Guest001]

I just take mine to Cricks have been going there for 3 years so get a bit of a discount and I also supply my own oil.

Has been said on here the indies in this area arent really much if any cheaper

Take it there in case of any problems in the future where VW look more favourably if you are a steady customer

[TeamCrash]

Thanks Lucas_R Northern Volks is just around the corner from home. I might get in touch with them.

[mutmut]

Hey guys,

Just moved to the Sunshine Coast from Brisbane, and the Golf is due for service. I normally take it to Comet Automotive and have found them to be great.

If there is no one up here, I'll head back down to Brisbane, but preference would be find someone between Caloundra and Maroochydore.

Who does everyone use? and why?

How did you go ? Who do you use now ?
I have a 2020 R due a service (42,000km) and in need of a reputable spanner man up the coast

[Suncoaster]

I take my T Cross and my Golf to Cricks- the main VW dealer- their prices seem reasonable to me and I can communicate with their friendly staff. I have also been to Northern Volks and found them OK.

[mutmut]

thanks Suncoaster
i'm up for a 60k/5yr just on time so it's $980 at cricks
how much are 4 spark plugs ?

[Lucas_R]

thanks Suncoaster
i'm up for a 60k/5yr just on time so it's $980 at cricks
how much are 4 spark plugs ?

60k should also be DSG, Haldex, brake fluid and cabin filter. Make sure they clean the Haldex filter when they do it because apparently its not part of the "service" provided by VW dealerships.

[mutmut]

60k should also be DSG, Haldex, brake fluid and cabin filter. Make sure they clean the Haldex filter when they do it because apparently its not part of the "service" provided by VW dealerships.

thanks for the extra items Lucas_R
Apparently the haldex was done last service, I'll have to check the log book as i didnt own it until just after that service
And I was told by the service agent the DSG doesnt need it (something about being the 7 speed)

I'll book it in next week unless someone here can recommend a good local independent (its a touch too far to go to my old mechanic, Jimmy at Alba in Brissy)

edit - northvolks seems to have disappeared, and a few too many negative reviews on google.
I'll reach out to the place you linked at Moffat beach
cheers

[kendy]

if you find a solid independent shop at Moffat Beach please share your experience
It’s good to have reliable options in the area, especially for DSG and Haldex work
if you need any parts then you can check wreckers here they are famous cash for cars in sunshine coast

[mutmut]

I ended up using cricks at Maroochydore.
they seem OK for a dealership (in my rather limited experiences) even gave the car a quick wash and vac while they had it.
but I think I'll end up going back to Jimmy at Alba in Brisbane for the next service

[Guest001]

I ended up using cricks at Maroochydore.
they seem OK for a dealership (in my rather limited experiences) even gave the car a quick wash and vac while they had it.
but I think I'll end up going back to Jimmy at Alba in Brisbane for the next service

Well Ive sold the VW but still use Cricks Skoda as I bought a service pack for the Kamiq Im stuffed if I would drive to Brisbane just for a service.250 K and up to 3 hours on the road (on a good day). Got more to do with my life. Havent had any problems in 5 years.

[mutmut]

stuffed if I would drive to Brisbane just for a service.

i'll time it with some other stuff i need to do down there

[Guest001]

i'll time it with some other stuff i need to do down there

Yeah well leave before 2 pm to come home or you will need a full tank as last time I left late took 2 1/2 hours to Maroochydore

[Suncoaster]

I've been a constant client of Crick's Maroochydore for the last 4 years, and have built up a good relationship with the service staff, spare parts etc. I've had no problems, the servicing has been timely and efficient, and I have no complaints. I did price them once against other local servicing independents, and found Cricks slightly less expensive.