Need the variable service carried out , dont need the cost of a main dealer , has any one Good or Bad experience of Nationwide Autocentres , 1 near me at present and a good deal on price plus discount . Thanks

Like everything, it all depends on whihc mechanic does the job.

I used to run one near me tend to tell you everything that is "wrong" with the car:confused: sometimes thats a good thing, best to over sell than under sell in my opinion....If you know of other people giving it a glowing ref; then go for it

HTH

Phil

I have only used them once (in Dumfries) They had a special offer on for discounted MOT's for AA members.

They failed my car on dip beam being too low and emissions.

The engine temp wasn't hot enough and according to a guy I know works for VOSA (vehicle inspector) the fact that the average of 4(I think?) measurements of emissions came in below the limit it should have passed.

I needed the car the next day to go to the airport so had the corrective work done. A bottle of their expensive fuel additive was added and I only did around 20 miles before the car passed.

The manager there was in no way helpful and I thought the companies practices in general were questionable/shoddy.

My advice for what it's worth is to try and find an independant local garage to you with a good reputation and build up a good relationship as a customer with them. You'll find that when you need your car fixed quickly to suit you this will pay dividends.

I get oil changed there,they seem fine and its good oil for the price.It certainly saves me getting on me back.

They did overfill by 5mm last time though

I get oil changed there,they seem fine and its good oil for the price.It certainly saves me getting on me back.

They did overfill by 5mm last time though

Wish i had read your message first , guess what , all else is fine , but they have overfilled by 5 to 7 mm , i rang and they were not even certain what oil , other than it must be the right stuff, but if i go baqck they will drop the plug and empty some out , oh and also said have i measured the level when engine Hot as thats the best way because them some will be in the Filter . and level may be ok . I think not !!! as no one has ever advised that before . They have agreed to empty the lot and refill if i tell them to do it , oh and of course i will then have to tell them to put a new filter in ., plus a new plug . Or am i being over cautious .

Well i left my 5mm overfill in and its been fine.

The god of all things vag- Lummox, on this forum told me it would be fine.

Quick update , Took the car back to Nationwide this morning , and they did a new oil change , with the correcy oil , although they assured me that the correct oil was used originally but that it was overfilled . No problems with them and service was quick and all done , so i am now happy knowing 100% its the right oil and level , thanks all for your inputs though .

At the price of £185 for all of the work 80k service which included , change Brake fluid and coolant plus normal service bits , i thought this was a very good price . You get 15% off if you have a Tesco or AA card .

Quick update , Took the car back to Nationwide this morning , and they did a new oil change , with the correcy oil , although they assured me that the correct oil was used originally but that it was overfilled . No problems with them and service was quick and all done , so i am now happy knowing 100% its the right oil and level , thanks all for your inputs though .

At the price of £185 for all of the work 80k service which included , change Brake fluid and coolant plus normal service bits , i thought this was a very good price . You get 15% off if you have a Tesco or AA card .

Did they use vag coolant because this has very good corrosion inhibitors and should be used if possible.Colour is lilac (G12+) or orange/pink (G12) iirc.

Yes its orange pink coolant , checked that the same day . At least i now know i had a oil clean out and new lot fitted so 2 changes in 500 miles , should be good .