There is a severe shortage of Audi/VW tuning shops in Toronto...

YS4 · 08-26-2002, 05:18 AM

It's very difficult to find a place that specializes in Audi/VW who can do the following:

1.) supply, install and service chipped ECU's
2.) Suspension work
3.) install high performance brakes
4.) manufacture or supply aftermarket exhausts
5.) provide good quality wheels (BBS, ABT, OZ, Fikses)
6.) supply and install shortshifters
7.) really, almost anything that is Audi specific

If I were to open up a shop that would do the above, would you guys support me? I will be looking at hiring 2-3 mechanics to start..perhaps scoop existing Audi Dealer mechanics.

Kirk · 08-26-2002, 06:00 AM

... you can do everything but the suspension and exhaust your self.

Kirk

YS4 · 08-26-2002, 06:11 AM

I prefer to delegate. Plus, I don't want to ruin my baby-soft hands :-)

CanuckAudi · 08-26-2002, 08:06 AM

They're a VW/Audi specialist shop. They did a cash job for me too. The one guy drives an A4, so that was comforting to see he knows my vehicle. Give them a try.

Ryan in T.O. · 08-26-2002, 11:29 AM

distributor. There is an APR partnered tuner somewhere in Toronto but I can't remember the name.

I'm just not sure how big the GTA market is for Audi/VW stuff. I was thinking more of an online distribution setup and maybe partner with a local mechanic shop to help with installs. Who knows, even if we just saved people money on duty, it may be profitable.

--RGL

s4maniac · 08-26-2002, 12:41 PM

sans-audi · 08-26-2002, 09:20 PM

Audi performance work and service by people who love Audis? Sign me up.

YS4 · 08-27-2002, 05:08 AM

Seriously considering the Stasis set-up

CanuckAudi · 08-27-2002, 05:42 AM

YS4 · 08-27-2002, 06:12 AM

install for them is probable 3 hours as well.... so dealer will charge close to $600 after taxes I would imagine.

08-26-2002, 06:00 AM	#2
Kirk AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 4,165	I've been thinking about the same for Ottawa... ... you can do everything but the suspension and exhaust your self. Kirk __________________ Check my for sale items: Drivers Side heated & auto-dimming mirror Goodridge SS rear brake lines HVAC control module Symphony Stereo

08-26-2002, 06:11 AM	#3
YS4 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 10,790	uh, not when you're a lazy-* like me...** I prefer to delegate. Plus, I don't want to ruin my baby-soft hands :-) __________________ 2007 Mini Cooper S 2007 Toyota Tacoma 2001 Sequoia Ltd.- Silver/Grey

08-26-2002, 08:06 AM	#4
CanuckAudi New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 116	Got my coilovers put on by Mittler Motors in Newmarket. They're a VW/Audi specialist shop. They did a cash job for me too. The one guy drives an A4, so that was comforting to see he knows my vehicle. Give them a try. __________________ '98.5 A4 1.8T Quattro K&N drop-in filter LLTek strut brace KW Variant 1 coilovers B&M short shifter

08-26-2002, 11:29 AM	#5
Ryan in T.O. Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,000	I was thinking the same thing... partnering with a tuner in the US and becoming the Canadian (m) distributor. There is an APR partnered tuner somewhere in Toronto but I can't remember the name. I'm just not sure how big the GTA market is for Audi/VW stuff. I was thinking more of an online distribution setup and maybe partner with a local mechanic shop to help with installs. Who knows, even if we just saved people money on duty, it may be profitable. --RGL

08-26-2002, 12:41 PM	#6
s4maniac New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 54	I'll buy my chip off you if you warrranty my turbo's!

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08-26-2002, 09:20 PM	#7
sans-audi Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 561	Support, as in, come in and give you business? Hell yeah. Audi performance work and service by people who love Audis? Sign me up.

08-27-2002, 05:08 AM	#8
YS4 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 10,790	how long did it take? 3-4 hours? Seriously considering the Stasis set-up __________________ 2007 Mini Cooper S 2007 Toyota Tacoma 2001 Sequoia Ltd.- Silver/Grey

08-27-2002, 05:42 AM	#9
CanuckAudi New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 116	Close to four. Install and alignment for $350 cash. __________________ '98.5 A4 1.8T Quattro K&N drop-in filter LLTek strut brace KW Variant 1 coilovers B&M short shifter

08-27-2002, 06:12 AM	#10
YS4 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 10,790	not bad, Audi says 3 hours for alignment alone..... install for them is probable 3 hours as well.... so dealer will charge close to $600 after taxes I would imagine. __________________ 2007 Mini Cooper S 2007 Toyota Tacoma 2001 Sequoia Ltd.- Silver/Grey

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