Audi Technician, Be nice!!!

[Fit4aking]

Hey all,
I just moved to Criswell Audi after a 6 year stint at Tischer. I've already seen a few Audizine stickers on some of our service customers cars and I decided to pop in and check it out.

I am a Master Audi tech certified on all models. As many of my customers know I don't look down on modded cars in the dealer. I am very understanding when it comes to customer service and I'll do what's right for my clients. If anyone needs anything from bulbs and wipers to timing belts and trans rebuilds I can do it. I never refuse work, warranty, customer pay, extended warranty, I do it all. The elitest mentality that only customer pay work is worth doing means nothing to me. Audi's have amazing coverage and I believe that 5,000 mile services are just as important as 105,000 mile services. Just stop by and request me (Andy) to see for yourself. Hell, drop me a line and let me know your coming and I'll be sure the coffee's fresh.

On a side note its no secret that the automotive industry in general is in trouble. Lots of buisnesses are in trouble. I have been known from time to time to supplement my income from home and if that fits your needs check out www.spankysspeedshop.com. Consider it my alter ego.

[V8S4Fun]

Fantastic, I don't like the guys at Tischer, that's where I have been taking my car but they don't seem to know what they are talking about. Glad to have you here and you will be getting my business from now on!! Either at the dealership or on the side!

[krazyboi]

Glad you found another stint Andy! And welcome! You might remember me...silver A3 3.2. You still have my OEM exhaust unless you tossed it.

Guess no luck w/ the launch control for my model huh?

[Arclight]

Welcome to the forum. Hopefully you drive an Audi as well...

[A4 Effort]

Welcome to the forums. Annapolis is a little out of the way for me personally - care to move to Frederick and work out of FSK Audi?

[highPSI-S4]

interesting...Did you do side work with Bill form Tischer at his house?

[Glassnpowder98]

Would you be able to fix a 3rd gear synchro under warranty if another dealership has already voided my warranty due to having an aftermarket intake and diverter valve? I'd definitely be willing to drive out there if I can get it warrantied. Here is a little background info about my situation http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...light=warranty

As you can imagine, I'm definitely not very happy with AoA or my dealership... Another question... If I gave you my VIN number, would you be able to look up my car in the system to see if I've been flagged by AoA? Originally my service advisor told me that I'm flagged at their dealership, but I could take off my intake and diverter valve and bring it to another dealership and they will honor the warranty. However, since he told me that I have been in contact with AoA who now have record of my situation. I'm just wondering if I have been flagged nationally now...

I'm still in the process of writing a letter to AoA and would like to get it resolved through them because it seems as though this is illegal because it conflicts with the Magnusson-Moss act. However, if it comes down to it I would be willing to drive up to Annapolis if I can get it done that way. Thanks for any help you can provide!

[Fit4aking]

Good Lord, I didn't expect such a welcome. Thanks guys.

V8S4FUN - I'd be glad take care of your car. If there is anything you need drop me a line and we'll get it taken care of. I really like the V8 S4's, there's just something about the V8 growl (although the turbo engine is oh so nice!!)

krazyboi - I had taken your exhaust to Tischer so Casey ould get it down to you. Last I checked its still there. Might drop him a line to see if its still in the tool room. No, still no launch control, I'd love to find a software guru to look through the code before I toast a DSG Module.

Arclight - No Audi yet. I do have a MkIII Golf and the way I see it one upgrade an I'm finally in an A3. I so desperately want a 2.0t DSG, non-open sky in white. I'm holding out for a decent used one to come through, but I don't think they are that popular.

A4 Effort - Frederick is a bit out of the way for me. I've made the trip out there in the past for work and it wasn't my favorite. I will however run out that way for a good bike trip, when I get another one.

HighPSI-S4 - Yes I did plenty of work out of Bills shop. Hell I made the P/S bracket as well as the coil over mounts for his Camaro after the 509 went in. I've smelled too many fumes at his place. I think I helped him put cylinder heads on your car, it looks familiar. Man that was a job.

Glassnpowder98 - I'll look over the link and see, take it to PM. Can't make any promises but lookin into it can't hurt. Send me the VIN and I'll at least look up your history.

Whew, that's everyone, and only one reference to the fact that I work at a "stealership". Remember if you want me to look at, work on, or fix your car you need to ask the advisor for me by name. If not anyone can and will get it. Just request Andy and I'll get it. I hope to meet some of you, for work or just in general. Can't be all buisness you know.

[Slow4]

Come to our DIY GTG Day on the 25th and entertain us with your knowledge.

[krazyboi]

Come to our DIY GTG Day on the 25th and entertain us with your knowledge.

Or better yet...see if his dealership can hold a DIY GTG one day during the winter time, like on a Sunday using their bays & lifts

[Slow4]

Or better yet...see if his dealership can hold a DIY GTG one day during the winter time, like on a Sunday using their bays & lifts

I like this idea. Thats why god made you asian and gave you brains. LoL!

[A4 Effort]

I like this idea.

x2 Although i don't believe they would allow us to turn wrench in their bays; insurance issues and all. (not trying to play Debbie Downer)

[sickspeed]

- b

[Fit4aking]

Might be able to squeeze a car show out of 'em but a DIY day is most likely a no-go. Mr. Criswell is a car guy and anything is possible but free reign in their shop is a stretch.

Maybe after some of the newer models come out, 09 A4, Q5, and anything else that shows up, we could get some together and let you guys climb over them like an interactive showroom at the service center. No promises but it can't hurt to put a bug in an ear or two.

You may just have to settle for me showing up at a gtg or 2.

[bmesS4]

Andy,

Welcome to the forum and to Criswell. I have been taking my cars to Criswell for service for the last several years so I will have to ask for you next time I bring the car in.

Let me know if you have interest in maybe doing some sidework for me. I will send you a PM to discuss.

Thanks,

Brian