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VDS Performance
Brooklands,
Mason’s Bridge Rd,
Redhill
RH1 5JU

 Phone: 01737 668540

 Email: [email protected]

 Web: www.vdsperformance.co.uk

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    VDS Performance
    5.0
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    Ed Rossi
    Ed Rossi
    14:33 27 Mar 24
    What a fantastic service. Had an issue that my local garage couldn’t really diagnose on my TT. James was brilliant, he found all the faults and sorted them out. He kept me in the loop at all times in regards to work, time scale and cost! Top top work, definitely found my new go to garage.
    Charles Hyatt
    Charles Hyatt
    19:24 22 Feb 24
    James was very helpful and knowledgeable in assisting me with navigating the journey to VDS Performance from main agent servicing for my 5 year old Golf GTI, including in relation to the pros and cons of various service options. Very pleased.
    Arkadiusz Kolodziejczyk
    Arkadiusz Kolodziejczyk
    09:45 24 Jan 24
    Great place - will be coming back again. Definitely recommend to anyone who would like to get their car repaired/serviced by real professional !
    Dennis Turner
    Dennis Turner
    13:14 22 Jan 24
    Excellent service. The guy really knows his job.
    Barry Hamilton
    Barry Hamilton
    19:25 19 Dec 23
    Always happy to recommend James, he is at the top of his trade and inspires confidence. Importantly pricing always transparent and fair.
    David Chippendale
    David Chippendale
    18:32 19 Dec 23
    My local garage recommended me to VDS for a fault with the steering column lock on my VW Passat that they weren't equipped to do. Now that it's fixed I would also highly recommend them.
    Alan
    Alan
    12:01 19 Dec 23
    Excellent service again this year. Would recommend James totally.
    Malcolm
    Malcolm
    16:39 07 Dec 23
    Excellent service and communication from James.Sorted my son's car very efficiently
    Graham Smith
    Graham Smith
    11:46 24 Oct 23
    Always excellent and professional service and advice from James.
    Russell Comer
    Russell Comer
    16:46 11 Oct 23
    Very happy to have a local guy who saved my trip to Scotland recently by replacing my brakes and front suspension having shown me how bad the dampers were I was very impressed with the work and the price. James is a guy you can trust.
    Chris Andrews
    Chris Andrews
    13:11 09 Oct 23
    Excellent service by James. Highly recommended. Chris
    Kelly O'Brien
    Kelly O'Brien
    14:06 11 Sep 23
    We took our car into VDS for an oil leak. We were met with a professional and honest review and within a week the problem was solved. I would recommend this garage
    Andrew Baldwyn
    Andrew Baldwyn
    06:39 15 Aug 23
    Rob Allen
    Rob Allen
    20:32 14 Aug 23
    Anton
    Anton
    17:45 26 Jul 23
    Finally found a VW specialist who knows his stuff and I can trust. Booked my 20 year old Alhambra to James for a cam belt change. The car also needed a new exhaust, but James was upfront and honest with me saying that as he only used OEM parts, the cost would be very high, so I was happy to proceed with the quote from another exhaust fitter.Before starting the cam belt change, James carried out a full check of the vehicle and informed me of some other work that would require attention in the next couple of years. This enabled me to make an informed decision as whether to proceed or not.When I went to collect the car I was pleased to see that he's taken car of it with seat and steering wheel protectors, and kept it parked inside despite me not being able to pick it up for a week, and it's age.I have to confess to a misunderstanding about damage to a sill which I blamed him for, and later found on a photo taken prior to bringing the car to him. He was totally professional and understanding about the situation, for which I apologised for.I can highly recommend James and will certainly be using him in the future.
    Kenyon Abel
    Kenyon Abel
    20:03 06 Jun 23
    Great experience from start, quote through to the work being completed in a timely and efficient manner and car ready for collection. WillDefinitely use going forward.
    Leigh Sanderson
    Leigh Sanderson
    14:54 24 Apr 23
    Was recommended VDS by my Dad and used them for my last two services, been very happy with everything and will keep going back. It's good to have to have a garage you know you can trust and keep going back to.
    Dave Sanderson
    Dave Sanderson
    15:02 23 Mar 23
    I discovered VDS about three years when I wanted a better service experience than what I was getting from an Audi dealer. I like to keep my car properly maintained and James has not let me down and his charges are sensible for the attention and time he gives. I also recommended VDS to my son, James has been servicing his Audi for the past two years, my son is more than satisfied with VDS. We will continue to use VDS in future for all servicing and repairs.
    Isaac Wheatley
    Isaac Wheatley
    10:26 22 Mar 23
    James has performed a full MOT and Service for me as well as an engine tune via JF Automotive on my Mk3 Skoda Octavia VRS.Both times the car was with James it was less then a few hours before the work was done and ready to collect. James runs a very professional services being active on emails and good to talk to when in the garage. His knowledge and experience with cars is evident and his service with his local contacts and tuner partner JF Automotive was second to none.I would not hesitate in recommending his services to a friend or family member.
    Alex Harvey
    Alex Harvey
    14:08 21 Mar 23
    Having recently moved to the area I was looking for a good VW mechanic for general service and maintenance work. I chose VDS because of the online reviews and was not disappointed. James performed due diligence in looking up my cars service record before advising me on the best course of action. The service was of a high standard with full transparency on pricing and work carried out. Will be using again in the future.
    Matt Steel
    Matt Steel
    22:12 10 Feb 23
    I have had a lot of issues with various cars over the years and had to deal with a few different garages and I can honestly say VDS has been the best garage to deal with. Customer service from James has been great. Talked me through the issue with my Audi and explained the different options. Gave his professional opinion to go for repair rather than replace (which was obviously the cheaper option). Gave regular updates on the progress of the repairs. Will definitely be returning for the yearly MOT and service. Thanks again James ??
    ricke69 .
    ricke69 .
    15:36 26 May 20
    I've been using Jame's services for many years and always found his approach to dealing with my car problems exemplary. When he provides his diagnosis everything is explained in lay terms and approval sought before carrying out repairs. I also appreciate his proactive analysis of worn components that catch his attention which in turn are flagged to me. Just gives me that peace of mind knowing I can deal with problems before they really DO become a problem. Highly recommend.
    Simon Drury
    Simon Drury
    12:02 11 May 20
    My wife and I have been taking our cars to James for some years and always found him to be professional, diligent and knowledgeable. It's so important to feel confident that work done will be carried out to a high standard. James always delivers! Thank you.
    Richard O'Donnell
    Richard O'Donnell
    10:55 10 May 20
    I've always used VDS to service my cars- although they specialise in VW/Audi they also do other makes. I have had no problems with getting my Jaguar and Volvo serviced by them. Always get expert advice on the best parts to fit too. Collection service is also very convenient. Recommended to others over the years who have also been very happy with the service provided as well.
    Philip Huntsman
    Philip Huntsman
    09:02 04 May 20
    I used VDS for the first time for my Golf service. James was extremely obliging, collected and returned my car exactly as agreed. I have no reason to question the quality of his work especially as he returned promptly to fix a minor niggle. I will certainly be using VDS again and have already recommended him to an Audi user friend.
    stephen sampayo
    stephen sampayo
    16:30 01 May 20
    After being treated badly by an over priced main dealer, I was looking for a trustworthy and reasonably priced alternative. I have now been using VDS for about six years and will never be going anywhere else. The service is friendly, always excellent and well priced. My whole family now use VDS and are all very happy.
    Stephen Denness
    Stephen Denness
    09:52 01 May 20
    I purchased a Audi A5 Cabriolet and found that the hands free function on my Steering wheel was not active due to factory MMI settings. I spent many waisted conversations with other mechanics regarding getting this option activated and I even contacted Audi Main dealership for advice but was told it's not possible . I was fortunate to find James advertised on the web and contacted him immediately he got on the case searched and found the answers.. I gave James the car and within a few hours I had my car back with the Hands free option working 100%. Also on my second visit James installed Cruise control and changed the stalk and trims for a very professional and fast service. James is a very conscientious and professional and his pricing is very reasonable.. I will be taking my car back again soon for more upgrades in the near future.
    Chris Razzell
    Chris Razzell
    16:08 28 Feb 20
    James is very knowledgable and does a great job.Professional and very friendly and personal service and goes the extra mile to make sure you are happy.Highly recommended.
    Kevin f
    Kevin f
    20:14 26 Feb 20
    I never really leave reviews but thought I should as it could help people like me find a good mechanic that you can trust (let's face it some of us dont like letting our pride and joy go to any old place) Ive Never used VDS performance until this week, a friend of mine recommended him so thought id give it a shot and im glad that I did. James is a really nice knowledgable bloke that takes his time to explain things and advise you. I got him to do a full service, adjust my park brake and fix a Abs fault on my 2011 Audi Q7. I was kept updated all the way through the process and he quickly diagnosed the fault the same day and had my car back fault free within 24 hours. The car drives spot on now intact it's better than it was before, my service book is all stamped up and the car was given back to me as clean as when it arrived. His prices are also very reasonable much less than the main dealers yet his expertise, his work and his attitude are far better. Really pleased that I went to him its obvious that he cares and is not just in it for the money and he totally deserves a good review. Thanks for all your help I won't use anyone else from now on ?
    James Hall
    James Hall
    16:31 08 Dec 19
    A superb garage, James really knows his stuff. I needed the timing chain updated on my 2010 Scirocco and phoned all round the local VW specialists and even the local VW dealer (who never got back to me...); VDS had the best price and, unlike some garages, were very familiar with what I was asking to be done which was reassuring. I also had a new intake manifold fitted due to a fault, and VDS went straight to my third party warranty for me and negotiated the full payment of £600+ on my behalf. Although there was a bit of a delay getting the work done, VDS were very communicative and apologetic about this. The car is driving beautifully again and I saved enough to get four new tires fitted - beauty!Be aware that the entrance is on a country lane, so it's worth having someone available to give you a lift home. James kindly gave me a lift to the station since I wasn't prepared for being a bit in the middle of nowhere!
    Mac Moose
    Mac Moose
    20:19 09 Nov 19
    Very polite and professional service.
    Henry Munro
    Henry Munro
    18:45 16 Sep 19
    I read about VDS before I got my Skoda Octavia and was pleased to see I had a well-respected local specialist nearby. A few weeks ago an Engine Management Light came on so I booked it in. James was very clear about what the problem was, and how much it would cost to do the work. He got the car back to me when he said he would, with the problems all sorted. Really impressed with his work, and will be back for the next service.
    Gary Vaughan
    Gary Vaughan
    06:09 13 Aug 19
    Great service, competitive pricing and communication, highly recommend.
    Tobin Symmons
    Tobin Symmons
    13:39 20 Jul 19
    Although I haven’t had any work done by James he has been really helpful and knowledgable when I enquired about some work on my car.When/if I decide to get it done I will definitely be coming here! Thanks James
    Alexandra Worth
    Alexandra Worth
    09:03 09 Jun 19
    James has been helping to sort out my electrics and he’s been brilliant. Totally professional, trustworthy, and a pleasure to deal with. Even got in touch with me when on paternity leave. He obviously cares a great deal about his customers.
    Alan Clark
    Alan Clark
    12:04 25 Mar 19
    James at VDS Performance is a very thorough & knowledgeable guy, clean workshop which speaks volumes & nothing is too much trouble, spent a lot of time explaing different procedures to me, highly recommend the carbon cleaning service, prices reasonable too.RS4 running like a dream.
    Jay East
    Jay East
    06:50 01 Aug 18
    James is professional and extremely skilled. I cannot recommend highly enough
    Angus
    Angus
    09:26 07 Mar 18
    Friendly VW expert. Well equipped with VW diagnostics. Labour rates more than half that of main dealer. Happy to explain the work in as much detail as you would like.Sign post on main road, so easy enough to find. A little bit out in the country but close enough to Redhill, Merstham, Reigate and this area. Entrance is a concrete road with speed humps and several large pot holes. Take care to avoid these wheel munchers.He can undertake servicing as well as most other repairs. Has tyre machine, air con regas, 2 wheel alignment. MOT is off-site.I will be taking the VW back for service and MOT.One of those small independants that engenders trust.
    Angelo
    Angelo
    21:35 03 Dec 17
    James is great. You cannot go wrong with VDS Performance.
    Jon Durward
    Jon Durward
    19:57 24 Oct 17
    Great work by James diagnosing and replacing the alternator and belt on our Volvo XC90. High quality work at a very competitive price. As I've said before, I can't recommend VDS highly enough.
    Kris Geargeoura
    Kris Geargeoura
    17:12 31 Aug 17
    Having recently bought a 2009 Golf GTi, I was torn between going to a dealer and shelling out or going to a specialist. After a lot of searching around on google and asking around. I happened across James and VDS Performance.Needless to say after reading all the reviews and seeing James' work on his website, I called and booked my Golf in for a full service and MOT. After speaking with James, his knowledge of VW's was enough for me to know I had made the right decision.James did and full inspection and diagnostic on the car (as I've only just bought it) and even gave me a call mid way through to let me know what he found and to tell about any work that needed to be done that was out of the scope of the service. His work is impeccable and he's very reasonable. I am one very happy customer and will be coming back along with referring him to many of my VW owner friends as well!!!!
    Marc Solomon
    Marc Solomon
    11:05 22 Aug 17
    I rarely post reviews, probably because I am a little bit lazy, but sometimes I feel the need to pay it back. This review has something for everyone, of all ages. Jump to the bottom, if you are a young un' for the adults read on.James at VDS has been looking after our family cars for a while now. He is always professional, polite and informative. And for those who only read this far into my review; the important question is:Do I trust this person? Yes. James has proved many times he is highly skilled, meticulous and provides valuable advice, that in the long run will save you money, and more importantly prevent avoidable troubles with your vehicle.Does he talk to me in detail about fault diagnosis and the inner workings of the combustion engine to a level that only a rocket scientist would understand? Yes. Is doing it to pull the wool over my eyes? Absolutely not. James is passionate and extremely knowledgeable about vehicles of all kinds not just VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) cars. When he is explaining things, it comes from a positive place. James knows what he is doing, and NEVER takes short cuts.Will he advise you to buy more expensive parts than the cheapest items?Yes, but there is good reason. His advice has ensured my family is on the road with the highest level of safety, my vehicle has the least likelyhood of breaking down, and all at a fair price.If you have got this far into this review well done! But we all have things to do, so lets round this off.James' record keeping is fantastic, so can always tell you what parts were replaced, and when, and if some pre-emptive maintenance is necessary. To give you some context to this review our Volvo has just ticked over 313,000 miles, and it cruises without issue, and turns over strong every morning without fail. Not just a testament to Volvo's, but to James, who gives me the confidence to drive around in this old tank without fear of breakdown. In fact, I drive from London, where I now live, to get the car looked after properly at James'.In conclusion...VDS has the equipment, the knowledge and the skills to maintain all cars, to an extremely high standard for a fair price. Cut corners, and you will probably end up in trouble at some point, my advice to you is speak James at VDS and get your vehicle serviced and maintained properly.NOTE:I was not paid for this review, nor did I receive any different treatment that all any of his customers would receive.NOTE FOR THE GIRL & BOY RACERS:I'm in my mid-thirties now (!) but I have had newer, higher performance vehicles that have been modified, and remapped, and all sorts by James. He has looked after them, and advised on sensible modifications and as a result I have never had any breakdown, and could always drive "progressively" with confidence. If you are young and you think you are in the Fast and the Furious every time you go on the road, go see James, he will explain the best modifications for your money, and hopefully give you some sensible life advice about driving too fast on the roads. When you get older, you realize its not really worth it (driving fast), trust me you are not going anywhere that is that important. Not that you will listen, you think you know everything. You don't. I promise you. I ask you, don't drive like a dick, make sure you buy the best equipment, have it fitted by a professional like James, and maybe you will stand your best chance of surviving.Good luck and go see VDS Performance.
    Jack Kennesion
    Jack Kennesion
    15:10 24 Feb 17
    Have taken my car (Seat Leon Cupra r) here for various reasons from an Mot to a full gearbox and clutch replacement. Work, Price and customer service is always spot on. James is always helpful and has loads of knowledge in regards to standard and performance work. Would and have recommended to others.
    Higher Levels
    Higher Levels
    14:52 24 Feb 17
    VDS is exactly the type of garage i've been looking for. James is a pleasure to do business with. Great customer service which is a lost value in the car industry these days from my experience. Before i bought my S3 to their workshop i spent some time speaking to James on the phone discussing audi tuning and my options etc etc and he made time for me and gave his professional advice on the options i was toying with. i was booked in very quickly and the work was done with follow up phone calls and feedback on the progress which i greatly appreciate as a customer. Highly recommend.
    Tim Fortune
    Tim Fortune
    12:03 05 Aug 16
    VDS are the only place to take a VAG car. The knowledge and experience is second to none. James is full of suggestions and comments about my car, I could stay and chat for hours.
    ghost4004
    ghost4004
    23:04 12 May 16
    Excellent shop to go to, the Guy James is very helpful and its definitely the most professional garage i've been to. will be making it my regular garage from now on.
    Rav R
    Rav R
    20:36 21 Feb 16
    James is very thorough and knows VAGS inside out. Quality work and excellent after service.
    Phil Solomon
    Phil Solomon
    06:47 10 Jul 15
    I have taken all my VAG cars to VDS since my first SEAT Ibiza. James has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Great quality service and excellent value for money.
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