Festive Cheer ?
Posted in Audi, Audi Servicing, Follett, Timing Belt ('Cambelt'), VW Servicing, Volkswagen on 12/28/2006 01:19 pm by FollettmotorsVWAudiBlog
Here’s guessing that a new timing belt wasn’t on your Christmas list this year….
‘Tis the Season to be jolly…..
“The Garage” - Discovery Channel
Posted in Audi, Audi A8, Audi Servicing, Audi Specialist, Follett, St. Albans on 12/21/2006 06:41 pm by FollettmotorsVWAudiBlog
“The Garage” (Series 2) on Discovery Channel UK - Monday 10pm; repeated Sunday 7pm
We are asked to offer our opinion for “The Garage”
It seems an apt moment to mention this; given that we have very recently launched our new Blog and also that the current Series is now showing on Discovery Channel.
We were surprised (…but also rather flattered!) to receive a call in late Summer from Endemol (the production company behind Channel 4’s phenomenally successful ‘Big Brother’) asking for our thoughts and experience pertaining to a specific problem on an Audi A8. (*thermostat: episode 1; series 2)
A little background information, in case you are unaware of “The Garage” - the programme is described by its producers as “observational documentary”, although it could be said that this description doesn’t really succeed in conveying the many faceted daily trials and tribulations it seeks to document…..
The programme follows a team of British expat mechanics working in a garage in Marbella, Spain and provides a no-holds barred account of their daily work, both in terms of their interaction with customers as well as their work on a whole host of cars.
To anyone working within the automotive field it provides plenty of recognisable situations…..not least the dreaded phrase “whilst you’re there if you could just have a look at….” but also for a Car Owner; well, perhaps it goes some way to enlighten you as to just how that “small problem” might not be quite as minor and inconsequential as you thought it might be to fix !
Worth watching.
Watch it
Audi A4 1.8 Turbo Suspension Problem
Posted in Audi, Audi A4, Audi Servicing, Audi Specialist, Follett, St. Albans, YouTube Videos on 12/20/2006 09:48 am by FollettmotorsVWAudiBlogAudi A4 1.8 Turbo Suspension Problem
Video Summary
A salutory warning to remind you of what could happen if a worn suspension arm is not replaced……
Music: “D” – courtesy of Aaron Derington
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Independent VW and Audi Specialist - Frank L. Follett Motors Ltd
Posted in Audi, Audi Servicing, Audi Specialist, Follett, St. Albans, VW Servicing, VW Specialist, Volkswagen on 12/08/2006 05:06 pm by FollettmotorsVWAudiBlog
Independent VW Audi Specialist, St Albans - Frank L. Follett Motors Ltd
Launch of new website www.follettmotors.com
Frank L. Follett Motors Ltd
Based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, Frank L. Follett Motors Ltd is an independent Volkswagen Audi Specialist.
VW and Audi Servicing
You can find out details of exactly what is covered in the Volkswagen and Audi Services we offer on our website.
We also offer:
About the Follettmotors.com VW Audi Blog
The Follettmotors.com VW Audi Blog, attached to the main website, is intended to be a useful resource for Volkswagen and Audi Owners.
This will feature pictures of parts taken from work commonly performed during the lifespan of a vehicle (eg, timing belt, brake pads and discs) alongside helpful explanations as to their individual function and the reasons for work needing to be carried out.
The blog will also feature short videoclips we have produced which illustrate examples of frequently performed work, the parts used and our recommendations. These videoclips will also be posted on YouTube alongside of those showing the race car (Felgenhauer Racing) we sponsor.
In time, we hope that this will be a useful resource for VW and Audi owners who might wish to learn more about the work which is regularly performed on their vehicles so that they can approach getting such work done with an
increased level of knowledge and understanding.
VW Parts for Air-Cooled Volkswagen - VW Beetle, Bus, Type 3 and Type 4
Posted in Aircooled Volkswagen, Follett on 12/08/2006 04:59 pm by FollettmotorsVWAudiBlogVW Parts for Air-Cooled Volkswagens - VW Beetle, Bus, Type 3 and Type 4
Follett Parts Ltd launches new website www.follettmotors.com
Follett Parts Ltd
At long last…. Follett Parts Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of our new website
www.follettmotors.com
Frank L. Follett Motors Ltd was established in 1964 by its founder Frank Follett. Based in Maida Vale, North London, the aim was to provide efficient and reliable independent servicing and repairs for Volkswagens. During the 1960s, the Company was amongst the first U.K importers of VW parts.
Follett Parts Ltd was established more recently to promote the aircooled VW parts kept in storage since the 1960s and 1970s, the majority of which are NOS and of European quality.
Shipping costs are transparent - each item has been weighed (g) and costs are based on weight and country of destination.
Aircooled VW Parts - Useful information for UK and Republic of Ireland
Orders above 1kg are sent by Courier. This aims to provide next working day delivery.
See the Shipping Tariff page for a precise breakdown based on the weight of goods ordered.
Air-cooled VW Parts - Useful information for USA and Canada
You can find helpful information about shipping to the USA in the USA specific “Dummy Guide” and see a precise breakdown of shipping costs based on the weight of goods you order here.
Whilst we don’t have a Canada-specific guide, the same principles apply in terms of tips to make your order more economical.
Aircooled VW Parts - Australia and New Zealand
Although we have not prepared a specific Australia/New Zealand “Dummy Guide”, you might find the USA guide useful in so far as top tips and helpful suggestions are concerned in respect of keeping shipping costs as economical as possible.
For a precise breakdown of specific shipping costs to Australia and New Zealand please see our Shipping Tariff page.
!Important! We have not yet uploaded all the parts we have in stock onto the website. Click on the banner below to enter our website and sign up for our Aircooled VW Newsletter to receive updates