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Edinburgh Specialist Cars Ltd
Your trusted experts for VW Group and luxury car repairs in Edinburgh.
4.2(5 reviews)
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car-dealership
Expert diagnostics and repairs for Audi, Volkswagen, and other VW Group vehicles, including timing belts and EGR systems.
Specialized servicing for Jaguar and other luxury brands, handling complex issues other garages may avoid.
Full exhaust system repairs and replacements with efficient sourcing and installation.
Comprehensive timing belt replacements, including water pump updates, for optimal engine performance.
Dedicated maintenance and repairs for classic cars, ensuring preservation and reliability.
Urgent fix services with quick turnaround times, ideal for students and locals in need.
Your trusted experts for VW Group and luxury car repairs in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh Specialist Cars Ltd is a premier automotive repair shop located in Leith, Edinburgh, specializing in VW Group vehicles and luxury brands like Jaguar. With a 4.9/5 Google rating from 118 reviews, we are known for our expertise, fair pricing, and reliable service. Our team provides detailed diagnostics, transparent communication, and high-quality repairs to get you back on the road safely. Whether it's routine maintenance or complex fixes, trust us for professional car care.
Overall very disappointing experience. I booked my Audi in for both an EGR cooler replacement and a timing belt replacement, specifically to save on labour costs by having the work done at the same time. The garage confirmed they could do the EGR cooler and accepted the job. After 1.5 days, I received a call saying the car was ready for collection, which led me to believe that both jobs had been completed as agreed. However, when I arrived, I was then told that they could not replace the EGR cooler because of its location and the additional labour required, something they apparently “didn’t realise” before taking the job. For a garage that claims to specialise in VW Group vehicles, this is very concerning. The position of the EGR cooler on these cars should not come as a surprise, and it raises serious doubts about their expertise. What makes this worse is the lack of communication. During the entire time they had my car, I received no call or update to inform me that they were unable to carry out the EGR work. They simply went ahead and replaced the timing belt anyway. I even phoned them on the afternoon of drop-off to confirm the water pump replacement along the timing belt, and they didn't have the courtesy to inform me that the EGR cooler cannot be done. I was then charged £703 for the timing belt replacement, which is way overpriced. I contacted multiple other garages in Edinburgh, most of which quoted £400–£550 for the same job. To add to this, they recommended another garage who can do a chemical cleaning process (normally used for DPFs) as a solution for the EGR cooler. When I contacted the garage they recommended, I was told that this process does not clean the EGR cooler at all, which I knew but still wanted to hear their opinion. Again highlighting a lack of knowledge from Edinburgh Specialist Cars. As a result of all this, I have wasted both my time and money, and I am now back to square one with the original EGR issue still unresolved. I have used this garage three times now, first time, last time, and never again. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend them. The service was unprofessional, poorly communicated, and overpriced, and I would strongly suggest looking elsewhere if you value honesty and competence.
Edinburgh specialist cars have smashed it again . This is the second time I have managed to get my car fixed on the same day and I was able to collect it . I needed a new exhaust and they were able to source one and replace the old one with it . This is the only garage I trust In Edinburgh as they always detail the work needed . I never feel that I have been ripped off or patronised ( being a female ) The owner is a lovely man and always super friendly . Thank you Edinburgh Specialist Motors, my heroes .
Outrageously good mechanics - they did a brilliant job on fixing my Jaguar that needed some work that other places didn't want to touch - Kevin and the team just got on with it without any fuss. And all done for an incredible price. Now all these other rave reviews I'd read make so much sense - these guys are the real deal.
I have been going to this garage for many years. I am very particular about who works on my classic car and I can honestly say that I am always happy with the work done and the price charged - I have recommended this garage to many people and will continue to do so. Many Thanks
Superb Customer Service and Really helpful in an urgent situation. I live in England and needed a garage to assist my daughter at Uni with an urgent problem with her car in Edinburgh. The reviews for Kerr Automotive made me feel confident and a quick phone call to confirm, my daughter's car was in within an hour and fixed and away she went a happy driver. Superb service - Thank you all.
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