Beetle Mechanics in Pretoria

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Beetle Mechanics in Pretoria

Post by Footskater »

Hi guys,

i recently got myself a bug and im totally loving it, but im now in desperate need of a mechanic as it wont brake... :zhelp:

im also new on this forum, i hope i posted on the right thing....looking forward to being part of this family


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Sup dude, excellente car you have. Where about in Pta are you? There are a few willing and Able peeps around that could help. But Pta is a Lank big place....
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thanks for the response bra.
im actually in Centurion, so any place that is close by would be appreciated...hopefully this person would be able to service my car as well.
i need this person to be the only one working on my car
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give tim a call. 0842193379
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Can't go wrong with tim... He knows his stuff. There is also Volksworx in Centurion.
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What exactly is wrong with the brakes?
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jvt172 wrote:give tim a call. 0842193379

Who's number is that
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timothy he used to work for vw trend started his own thing tshwane car king....
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Footskater wrote:Hi guys,

i recently got myself a bug and im totally loving it, but im now in desperate need of a mechanic as it wont brake... :zhelp:

im also new on this forum, i hope i posted on the right thing....looking forward to being part of this family
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Footskater wrote:Hi guys,

i recently got myself a bug and im totally loving it, but im now in desperate need of a mechanic as it wont brake... :zhelp:

We all want one of those, I wise my VW's would not Break, .......... :shock: :roll:
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SORRY :oops: :oops: could not resist that one.....
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Thank you guys for your responses, i took the bug to a guy named Dirk in skinner street pta, he fixed my brakes up and a few other things(this guy is passionate about beetles)....i'll be looking to do my whole interior soon....so if you know any place where that can be done please let me know...i'll also keep Tim in mind for future.....thanks a mill gents
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Excellent choice, Dirk is also my main man when it comes to my bug, him and Johannes, as trustworthy as they come ! Happy Beetling..........
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Footskater wrote:Thank you guys for your responses, i took the bug to a guy named Dirk in skinner street pta, he fixed my brakes up and a few other things(this guy is passionate about beetles)....i'll be looking to do my whole interior soon....so if you know any place where that can be done please let me know...i'll also keep Tim in mind for future.....thanks a mill gents

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Post by Theedo »

Good day.

I need to get myself a beetle and have the interior custom made. I have been trying to call Tim to no avail. Can someone help me with his number or another beetle mechanic that's as passionate as he is.
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