I have a 55 plate 2.0 Tdi DSG with 75k. So far I have been using Trans City in Walthamstow in east london for servicing. Expensive and a bit hit and miss on reliability. Can anyone reccommend a specialist in the east london/essex area for servicing etc. Any advice apreciated.

Dealer servicing is reasonable. Why not use them?

Yep!! TransCity and I have a 'history', from the old days when I had a felicia.

That is why I bought the Octy from Preston Motors in Forest gate and they service it. Very helpful and professional!!

OK, I bought the car from them, but they have made a living out of Skodas for about 40 years, without having to diversify into other makes

Not exaclty a Skoda specialist, but Allen Briggs (Hyundai) in Chingford have a fantastic service department.