Duke’s Garage

06/10/2026

Monday we had in a Audi A4 for a full service using genuine Audi parts, then a VW UP also for a full service with genuine VW parts. We updated the digital service history for the UP as we can do for any VAG vehicle. Then had a regular customers work car in, wont say what it is because its French🤪. The alternator decided to remove its own pulley so we ordered up a replacement which has been fitted today(Tuesday). We then had a VW Caddy for a full service again with genuine VW parts. This afternoon we had a Audi SQ5 for fitting Maxton front spoiler and side skirts then a Audi Q5 for a quick brake bleed. We even found time before going he to do some assembly on the new front bumper for the Dukes Garage Transporter.

02/10/2026

So this week we have had a Audi A1 in for dsg mechatronics issues, so it has been removed and sent off to be fixed. We had a Audi A5 in for a gearbox service, a Audi Q5 for a brake servo replacement due to lack of pressure caused by rot on the underside of it. A VW Golf in for new front suspension arms, a selection of wiring repairs in the engine bay and a oil pressure sensor. Then another VW Golf that a long term customer has just bought, for a induction kit replacement and sorting a load of bodges done by the previous owner. We also bonded a Leighton vans lower spoiler onto a VW T6.1 bumper that has just been painted and pressed new bearings into new hubs for our MK2 Golf.

27/09/2026

22/09/2026

While we are on holiday down south we called into the Haynes Motor Museum

18/09/2026

This week has been busy as usual, had a Audi A4 in for a full service using genuine Audi parts. A Audi A6 in for running issues, did some more work on the VW Beetle including rear brakes, hubs, handbrake cables, brake lines, a window regulator, full service using genuine VW parts and loads more. Had a Skoda Octavia VRS in for a new battery (we can do decent prices on Yuasa batterys). VW Scirocco in for all new rear arms and shocks, a VW Golf mk4 for a window regulator. Started a Dsg mechatronics rebuild for a Audi A1 due in soon. VW Transporter and a VW Golf both in for a service again with genuine VW parts. Then a Audi A5 in for a rear spring replacement.

We are now closed till Monday 28th September so will not be answering calls or messages till then
Thanks

09/09/2026

Breaking Audi A4 B7 Avant

Audi Rotor’s (rep) 8.5x19 et 30 5x112 235/35/19 tyres with good tread
1 has some minor curb damage £550

Custom made headlights
New lenses, blacked out insides, halo side lights, projector lens with led bulbs £150

Electric folding mirrors and control module with new gloss black covers £180

Gloss black powder coated roof bars £100

Audi S4/DTM carbon dash/door trims with front and rear ashtrays and gearstick surround £400

Maxton Avant spoiler tip £50

S4 B6/B7 brakes
S4 front calipers with 345mm drilled and grooved discs
S4 rear calipers with 300mm vented drilled and grooved discs
£400 for everything or can split

Jom Blueline Coilovers £100

pair of silver front wings 1.5 years old £150

RS4 style grill (not sline) although i had it fitted in mine just with a gap at the bottom and RS style mesh side grills £80

cruise contol including lower cowel £80

Audi TT mk2 flat bottom steering wheel in average condition £150

2.0 tdi Good turbo (new a year and a half ago) £150

front suspension set up (new a year and a half ago) includes hub uprights, wheel bearings, abs sensors, all top and bottom arms, antiroll bar drop links £300

double din stereo cage/frame £50

Centre console £50

Heated seat climate unit for double din £50

Rear heated seat control panel £40

New Jurid 288mm front discs one has been trial fitted £50 for the pair

Clearing out parts from my mezzanine as well, all A4 B7

Headlights, rear lights, modules, switches, avant tailgate with spoiler, etc

Avant luggage covers £20

Intercoolers £20 each

Glovebox unbroken £50

New 2.0 tdi power steering pumps x 2 £50 each

08/09/2026

Monday we had a Audi A4 in for a service and a headlight bulb. Then a Audi TT in for full service (the pollen filter hadnt been changed in 5 years😳), a pair of Bilstein rear shocks, a new header tank and a coolant flush, also a auxiliary belt and the tensioner pulley had the melted belt remains cleaned off and the bearing packed with grease.
Tuesday started with us fitting a pair of rear shocks on a long time customers Suzuki SX4. Then onto a VW Beetle for a full service, replaced the coolant temp sensors, started a welding repair on one sill, also removed some parts off the customers old Beetle ready to fit to the new one.

Please remember all the services done on VAG vehicles use genuine parts which we can offer at very competitive prices.

02/09/2026

The A4 is definitely getting stripped for parts now
RS4 full leather seats, heated fronts, rears with cupholder and skibag £600
S4/RS4 carbon dash and door trims £500
Audi Rotors 9x19 et 30 235/35/19 tyres, one has minor curb damage £600
Black powder coated roof rails £100
Black folding mirrors with modules and switch £200
Custom black headlights with angle eye projectors, led bulbs, new lenses £200
S4 345mm front brakes with drilled and grooved discs, 300mm vented drilled and grooved rears with nearly new calipers and carriers £400
Jom blueline coilovers £100
Full front arm kit, hub uprights, wheel bearings, abs sensors all new about 1.5 years ago £150
Double din climate unit with heated seat controls £60
Cruise control £70
RS4 style SE grill £50
RS4 style S Line side grills £30
Turbo new 1 year ago £250
More parts will be listed once ive started stripping the car down

28/08/2026

Another busy week finished
Monday was a Audi TT in for inner and outer rack ends and wheel bearings. A long time customer with her Picasso that the under tray had partially fallen off, so reattached and ordered a new one as it was broken. Then a Audi Q5 for a vacuum pump replacement which was finished on Tuesday. Then onto a Audi A5 for a full service using genuine Audi parts and inspection. Found a coolant leak which turned out to be a leaking pipe under the header tank, stripped it down cleaned it and refitted now it no longer leaks.
I also updated the digital service history with Audi now ive been accepted as a approved Independent Workshop, i am also currently training on my new ODIS software which will allow me to do more things like coding in new modules etc.
i also did some mot repairs late afternoon into evening on a customers Clio work car.
Wednesday i actually took a day off for my Birthday and had a day out with the wife in my mk2 Golf.
Thursday had the red A3 from last week back from the bodyshop and installed a new rear wiper motor. Then a VW Golf R in for a service before his trip to Europe. Today (Friday) Audi Q5 had its egr cooler removed as it was leaking fumes and coolant. Took a Audi A5 for a mot and diagnostics on a VW Sharan.

22/08/2026