Volksmaster Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Considering 324 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff who keep them fully updated throughout the entire maintenance process. Consumers also deeply appreciate the clear, transparent pricing structure and the wonderful added bonus of having their vehicles returned thoroughly cleaned and washed both inside and out after the required maintenance work is fully done. However, some people mentioned frustrating issues with unexpected extra costs and expensive diagnostic fees during their visits. Furthermore, some reviewers experienced communication delays, unexpected long waiting times, or felt that certain quotes for additional repairs were unnecessarily high.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My car needed diagnostic tests and as a result parts ordering in plus two new rear tyres. Andrew on reception and the mechanics were brilliant. The car was sorted and cleaned and ready for home the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked our Mercedes A220 in for a full service at Volksmaster HEYWOOD. Professional thorough and friendly service all round from their staff .. reasonable prices and a complimentary car wash to fini... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class as always. I've been visiting Volksmaster since moving to Bury in 2001, having owned a couple of VW Golfs, an Audi A5 and two Audi Q7s. Very knowledgeable and helpful and experts with the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car booked in for routine oil service and haldex oil change with pump clean. First rate service from dropping it off at reception to picking it up afterwards. Very informative health check video... See more

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  1. Auto Repair Shop
  2. Auto Body Shop
  3. Auto Dent Removal Service
  4. Auto Restoration Service
  5. Car Service
  6. Vehicle Inspection

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Welcome to Volksmaster – Your Trusted German Car Specialists Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, Seat, Škoda & German Car & VAG Specialists We’re a family-run business known for expert servicing, transparent none premium pricing and thousands of happy customers. With four branches in Oldham, Bury, Heywood and our Van Centre in Oldham, we specialise in German vehicle servicing and repairs In Oldham, Bury, Heywood & Manchester Areas. Our expert technicians, with 30+ years of experience, ensure top-quality maintenance, repairs and MOTs for all makes and models. Confidence in Quality – That’s the Volksmaster Promise.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My car hasn't felt right since I first…

My car hasn't felt right since I first took this into Volksmaster. I went into this garage for the first time in mid March 2026 for a gearbox oil change. They put it on the ramp and said they found a little hair crack on the sump which they then said, they can't carry out the work if it has this crack in the sump. They then gave me a quote for a total of £1,00.96p. The work they did was the gearbox sump, gearbox service and a 4 wheel alignment. Fair enough, I paid for it to be done on the 23rd March. I didn't notice a difference in the drive and to be honest if anything it felt more clunky.
A week later when accelerating, the car was vibrating badly from 3rd gear to the upper gears. This was an on and off occurrence, sometimes it would and sometimes it wouldn't. I thought well if they've done a 4 wheel alignment then maybe it would need new tyres and balancing. I bought new tyres 2 months later and was still getting this vibration when accelerating. That's when I rang back up Volkmaster and told them the issue. They said bring it in for them to do an inspection which cost me £105. After the inspection, Nick told me he was certain that the vibration was coming from the engine mounts and he advised me to get them replaced as soon as possible whether it's from us or another garage. He gave me a quote for £1,277. I did have a think about it as this was another sting for me and only the second visit back. He did say that they're maybe some parts that we don't need which will bring the price down to £1.027.17. Around a week later I rang them up and said let's do the job. So on the 9th July I brought my car in at 12pm like they said. I then get a call around 5pm the same day saying that one of the parts from Audi looks to have already been used or second hand and will have to keep your car in overnight for them to bring a new part in the morning for it to be fitted to the vehicle. Ok no problem. The day later I ring up at 12pm asking is my vehicle ready. They said there just finishing it off and should be done in the next 15 minutes, so I got a friend to take me there. My car looked like it was ready and I got asked would you like to have it valeted and washed. I said yes at the time but there was a really big que an may take an hour, I said it's okay just leave it then.
So my car was done and was all smiles and the parts I didn't need got took of the bill which was now £1.027.17. I even asked them for an aircon refill which Nick said £111. I said wow that's dear, he then changed the price down to £78 and even that's pricey for a refill but it needed doing. I left Volkmaster around 2:30pm and soon as I got up to the bypass in Oldham to give it a stretch I heard a rattle from the left passenger side thinking what the... I was quite annoyed and I couldn't turn back as the traffic was hammered and had to pick my little girl up from from school at 3pm. I rang them when I got home to let them know about it. The car is going back in the garage this Monday 13th July. And apart from all that the car is still vibrating! so now you can imagine how I feel.
Now looking back at the Quality Control Sheets from the first visit and second:
Even though the box has been ticked I honestly don't think they have test drove the vehicle after the work got carried out otherwise they would have heard the rattling and defiantly felt the vibrations on the steering wheel and under the bonnet when driving. So like I said, my car hasn't been right since the first time I visited this garage after the gearbox oil sump replacement and supposedly the 4 wheel alignment. I'm hoping this Monday they can fix this issue but I don't think I could take my car back here again, as of now my trust and dependence on Volksmaster is very low. And I'm sorry but that's how I feel with you guys at the minute. Hoping it can get resolved. I'm not hear to slag anyone off or give bad reviews but I'm being honest with my experience I've had with Volksmaster and Audi Parts. The staff are friendly and good to talk to and that's the reason I'm giving 2 stars. They may have replaced the parts needed but has everything been put back at the right torque and parts correctly positioned, I do don't know but it does not feel the same since bringing it in the first time.

March 30, 2026
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Hi Dean,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We genuinely appreciate your kind words about our staff being friendly and easy to talk to, but we are deeply sorry to hear that you are still experiencing frustrations with your vehicle.

Our goal is always to get your car driving perfectly, and we understand how disheartening it is when a complex issue takes multiple steps to resolve. However, we would like to clarify a few points regarding the diagnosis and the work carried out so far.

When you brought the vehicle back to us with the vibration issue, our technician identified a significantly worn gearbox mount. We shared the video evidence of this failing mount with you, and we both agreed it absolutely required replacing. While our team was confident this was a major contributing factor, our advice was that replacing the mounts was the necessary next step so we could stabilise the drivetrain and re-check for any underlying issues. We apologise if this was misunderstood, but we never guarantee a 100% fix with a single component when a vehicle is experiencing complex drivetrain vibrations.

Following your last visit, our technicians carried out further extensive investigations. We have now discovered that the nearside front (N/S/F) drive shaft is bent and requires replacing. This is the root cause of the ongoing vibration you are feeling.

Upon closer inspection, we also noted that the offside front (O/S/F) drive shaft has previously been replaced elsewhere. A bent drive shaft typically occurs from a significant impact (such as a severe pothole or kerb), which aligns with the previous drive shaft work done outside of our garage.

We completely understand your frustration with the time and money spent so far. Drivetrain issues can unfortunately mask one another, and a severely damaged drive shaft will continue to cause vibrations even after fresh engine and gearbox mounts are installed.

We currently have a quote on our system to replace the drive shaft in question at a reduced cost, please contact us if you would like to go ahead.

Thanks, Volksmaster.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a service

What a service, booked to have repairs done after having my MOT and service at another garage. Chose to come to Volksmaster as the garage where I had my MOT and service done made recommendations for repairs that clearly weren’t needed so wanted a reliable garage to do the repairs. It is safe to say they didn’t let me down, all repairs done the same day and my car was given back to me in mint condition (it was cleaned inside and out and was sparkling, thank you) they kept me updated, friendly staff and to top it off there was little gift of a bottle of water and air freshener in a cute bag left for me. Thank you again Heywood branch

July 9, 2026
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Reply from Volksmaster

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our Heywood branch. We understand how important peace of mind is when it comes to vehicle maintenance, and we are glad we could provide you with a reliable, honest assessment and efficient same-day repair.

We always strive to go the extra mile, so it is wonderful to hear that you appreciated the vehicle valet and the small gift left for you. Thank you for choosing Volksmaster, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So professional and genuine

So professional and genuine! Came in for a full service & MOT and they went the extra mile, got my car back nice and clean. Lovely service and staff and great price. Would 100% recommend

July 9, 2026
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Reply from Volksmaster

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-Star review, Megan! We appreciate the support! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

interim service and MOT

Just had an interim service and MOT at the Ashton Road (Oldham) branch. I really like that they send a video showing the inspection and outline any issues.
The communication is great they keep you fully informed throughout. Will continue to use them.

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Volksmaster

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-Star review, Phil! We appreciate the feedback :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I honestly cannot fault the service

I honestly cannot fault the service, from the first phone call the handing back of my key. Big mention to Steve, who looked at my car and a great customer service,
I would highly recommend.

July 8, 2026
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Hi Darren, thanks so much for taking the time to leave this amazing feedback! We appreciate your support :)

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I took my car with a 'oil level too…

I took my car with a 'oil level too high' warning indicator on, so I was booked in at 8am to plug in to the diagnostic computer. I thought I could wait with it since I it was a diagnostic, but I was told it might be a few hours until it could be checked, so paid £12 in a taxi to get home, on getting out of the taxi they rang saying they couldn't find anything wrong, but drained a little oil out of the engine. Picking the car up I was told to run it on the motorway because there was an advisor about the DPF. Driving off from the garage I noticed that the oil light was still on and after a 30 minute drive on the motorway it's still on, so they've done nothing for £105 + £12 in an unnecessary taxi.👎

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Volksmaster

Hi Karl,

Thank you for your feedback. We’d like to clarify a few details regarding your experience.

First, we don't offer waiting appointments for diagnostics. Our process involves a thorough, main-dealer-level software investigation, not just a quick code scan. Because workshop schedules can shift, we don't want customers stuck waiting for hours, which is why we advise dropping vehicles off.

When we initially scanned your car, it wasn't actively presenting the fault. Intermittent issues can be incredibly difficult to trace when they aren't active, so we drained a small amount of oil as a necessary step to try and reset the system.

While we understand your frustration led to an overnight review, we were pleased that you returned the next day. As soon as we were able to see the active fault, we resolved the issue immediately—completely free of charge.

We pride ourselves on being a fair, honest, and fast-acting garage. We always appreciate the opportunity to speak with our customers directly to resolve issues before a review is left, but we are glad we were ultimately able to get your car sorted for you.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Wouldn't have made a fuss about this…

Wouldn't have made a fuss about this but you have asked me to make a review so here it is.
Golf GTI booked in for a DSG oil and filter service. Gear box oil replaced.
On driving home i noticed both cables had been disconnected from the front dash cam, but NOT reconnected. On stopping the car to reconnect the cables i noticed that the rear mirror was loose which i assume had been knocked off its mounting seat when the dash cam which is tight upto the mirror housing.
So the question i ask is, if you have nothing to hide, why do you disconnect the dashcam and, the DSG oil service is replacement of oil AND filter.

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Volksmaster

Hi Alan,

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the opportunity to clarify these points:

Dash-Cam Policy: For garage security and theft prevention, we ask customers to disconnect dash-cams upon arrival. This is standard policy and is noted in our booking confirmation that was sent to you at the point of booking.

Loose Mirror: We're happy to check this for you. Please pop back into the garage so our Technical Manager can inspect it.

DSG Service: To reassure you, your DQ381 gearbox received a complete service. The oil, filter, seal, and both sump washers were fully replaced, as stated on your invoice.

We want to make things right. Please give us a call so we can speak with you directly and resolve any outstanding issues.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nissan quashai

I booked in for quite a lot of work which had to be done over 2, appointments and all done to professional standards and always contacted me with the progress.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Volksmaster

Hi John, we are pleased you were happy with our services. Many thanks for taking the time to leave a 5-Star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Garage I can trust

Transparent service and regular communication, coupled with good advice. I trust Volksmaster Oldham totally and travel a long way to get my van serviced and MOT'd there.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Volksmaster

Many thanks for taking the time to leave this amazing feedback, Phil! We appreciate you travelling a long distance to us. Thanks again!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked our Mercedes A220 in for a full…

Booked our Mercedes A220 in for a full service at Volksmaster HEYWOOD.
Professional thorough and friendly service all round from their staff .. reasonable prices and a complimentary car wash to finish the job. Couldn’t recommend this garage more highly!
Mike and Lynne.

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Volksmaster

Hi Both! We are over the moon that you're pleased with our services. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this amazing feedback and 5-Stars :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a big repair done of these guys and…

Had a big repair done of these guys and girls professional people was happy to help me .had no problem since thanx so much to the team in heywood

July 1, 2026
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Hi Jason, we are pleased you were happy with our services. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a 5-Star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased

Recently started using the Volksmaster car and van centre as my Crafter has come out of warranty but I still wanted to use someone who knows the van.
I’ve been really happy with the service I’ve had and the staff there are friendly and do their best to get you back on the road as soon as possible without the high main dealer charges. I’ll be using them all the time moving forward.

July 3, 2026
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Many thanks for taking the time to leave this amazing feedback and 5-Star review. We are pleased you were happy with our services and appreciate the support :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Company kept me up to date with issues…

Company kept me up to date with issues with my car. Sent a video of issues that needed immediate attention and any advisory that needed some attention. Picked up car after issues had been sorted and my car was clean inside and out.
Although not the cheapest they are definately the best on customer service

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Volksmaster

Hi Kevin, we are pleased you were happy with our services. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-Star review :)

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, fast and reliable, good work at great rates, very friendly staff and helpful, would highly recommend, you can put trust in them to do a good job 👍🏽

July 2, 2026
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Reply from Volksmaster

Many thanks for taking the time to leave this amazing feedback and 5-Stars, Rashid! We are pleased you were happy with our services

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service at Heywood branch

Great service at Heywood branch. Post video of checks on your car was a welcome surprise and very innovative.

July 1, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-Star review, Joseph! We are pleased you were happy with our services :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

The service at Volksmaster Ashton Road Oldham branch is of high standards.

The staff are friendly and kept me up to date with a detailed video while I was getting a full service for my car and MOT.

July 2, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-Star review, we appreciate the feedback :)

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had my car at the bury store and…

Had my car at the bury store and couldn’t fault the attention to detail wat they do. Very professional and job well done all the time. Thanks guys 👍

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Volksmaster

Hi Darren, many thanks for taking the time to leave us a 5-Star. We are pleased you were happy with our services :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from the team

Great service from the team, very professional

June 30, 2026
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Many thanks for the 5-Star review, William! We are pleased you were happy with our services :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really pleased with the service

Really pleased with the work done at Volksmaster Hollins Road. The team were really friendly and kept me updated along the way. Thanks to Jordan for keeping me in the loop about my car. I received my car back and it was nice and clean which was lovely. Overall, they were very professional and got me back on the road as soon as possible. Can’t recommend them enough!

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Volksmaster

Hi Tahera, many thanks for taking the time to leave this amazing feedback and giving Jordan a mention for his hard-work. We are pleased you were happy with our services and appreciate the support :)

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