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Timing Belt Replacement
Car Timing Belt in Austin, TX
Your timing belt is integral to the safety and reliability of your vehicle. So if you've clocked enough distance to warrant a timing belt replacement, it's in your best interest to have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. At Brink Motorsports, we offer dependable timing belt replacement services for a wide variety of makes and models.
Keeping Cars Running Smoothly
At Brink Motorsports, we pride ourselves on performing reliable auto repair and maintenance work. When you come to us to have your timing belt replaced, we'll approach the task with the utmost attention to detail. Our goal is to not just meet, but exceed your expectations. And we work hard to keep our rates reasonable without ever compromising on quality or service.
Don't trust your vehicle to just anyone. At Brink Motorsports, we're dedicated to your satisfaction. Call or visit our auto center today to have your timing belt replaced.
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Brought my 2014 911 Carrera S Cabriolet to Michael and the team at Brink Motorsports. I learned of this group from a referral and I have been thrilled with the work they do on my car. Brought it in for an oil change and tune up and the pricing was excellent and the service, simply fantastic. This was my second service visit and I could not be happier. I encourage all Porsche owners to consider these guys for your next service. You won't be disappointed.
Awesome guys. They take the time to answer your questions and make you feel good about what they are doing to your car.
The owner, Mike, is very knowledgeable and a genuinely good person. Michelle's breadth of knowledge is huge. If you have a VW or an Audi this is the place to take it, especially if you are performance oriented. I've been a customer of Brink's since the very beginning - his very first customer when he installed a vortech supercharger on by mk4 VR6 - and I'll keep coming back.
Great service for your Audi. Oil change cost the same as a Jiffy Lube but you know you are getting the fluids. Checked other service items only Audi experts know to look for.
Fantastic customer service!
I use the team at Brink for my vehicle's routine maintenance. They always provide an easy and efficient scheduling process and they always do a wonderful job. Very professional and qualified group.
Awesome people and they do great work!
Tuned my V'Dub like whoa. A+
If you own a German made vehicle, check out Brink Motorsport. I've had my VW Golf GTI in there a couple of times and was glad I took it there both times. Update 6/7/2020: I've owned my VW Golf GTI two years now and Brink Motorsports has done all the regular maintenance. Very happy with them.
I have a lot to say but I'll try keep it short. I've been here 3-4 times with two major upgrades/repair. Everyone there is above and beyond nice and trusting of their customers. 10 stars for the work as my car hasn't had any issues after each repair/upgrade, engine bay and car is clean when it's returned to me, and my favorite is my car drives like new. It kind of sucks because my car is repaired so well it doesn't break down. No break no brink Motorsports. Makes me want to buy a project car just so I can go back and give them my business haha. And occasionally you get to see some of the cool cars they work on.
I can't say enough good things about Brink Motorsports. Mike came in on his day off to apply some firmware tunes on my MKVII Golf Alltrack. There's more (good) to the story, but I don't want to make this review to long. 10/10 would highly recommend.
Brink Motorsports is the real deal. Super responsive, friendly, and even had the best price among local shops. I can't imagine a single reason why you'd take it anywhere else. Mike wrote me back personally to discuss the work that I was looking to have done. He recommended a great tow truck service to get it there. Then in just a day, the car was ready to roll again.
Love taking my car here, especially if it gives me the excuse to get to talk to Mike. When I first went they were the only shop that would align my car, it took another place over 8 hours and they did it wrong, causing my control arm to break. Brought it to Brink and they had everything tightened up and aligned correctly the first time. Then I had to get new wheels.. Then new control arms/bushings... So after about alignments and a whole new front suspension later in the course of ~ 4 months I got to know them pretty well. They are one the only shop I trust with my baby.
I drove an hour and 45 minutes to this shop because it came highly recommended. I could've easily saved gas and time going to the shop here in town that's 1 minutes away and opted to go to Brink Motorsports. I was VERY satisfied on the knowledge, professionalism and work they did. I will be going here from now on :)
Awesome people ! 5 stars.
Thank you Mike! I can't believe how much of difference with just stage 1 APR!! I can't stop smiling 😁
Mike and Michelle always provide not only top notch customer service, but are very friendly and very knowledgeable. Brought my 2008 R32 in for an alignment about a year ago after being referred by another shop, and Brink has become the only place my car will go. Ever. From doing my timing chains and routine maintenance, to installing my tune, cams, and downpipes - they knock it out of the park every time. If you own a German car, there is no other place you should be taking it!
My favorite auto mechanic place. Always quick, courteous, and straightforward. Definitely recommend them.
Finally an auto repair shop I can trust! These guys are amazing - very friendly and knowledgeable, and they take the time to explain everything. I will never go to the dealer again. And you can grab lunch at Waterloo across the street while you wait. Great burgers there :)
My experience with Brink Motorsports was excellent. The price for a tune on my MK6 GTI was competitive comparing with other local shops. Michelle at front desk was very knowledgeable about everything regarding the APR stage 1 tune. The whole tune up process only took about 30 mins. Overall, highly satisfied with the customer service and friendly staff as well as the tune itself. I recommend Brink to anyone that owns a VW.
Very friendly staff, does good and fast work.
Great every time. Friendly and very helpful. I appreciate all that you guys do for me!
Won't take my Audi anywhere else.
Great place to have your vehicle worked on. They've never failed me and I'm always happy to refer others here for service / tuning! Thanks Brink!
I came Brink because I was tired of dealing with Audi dealer for basic services as well as major ones. From the moment I walked in I felt like my car was in good hands. Michelle is very knowledgeable and went over all the details in regards to what was gonna be done on my car. Even better when I can back she informed me of things we need to watch out for at my next visit. I will definitely keep coming to Brink for all my Audi needs and recommend them to anybody,
Very knowledgeable staff, and they treat customers like old friends. Michelle and Mike are the best. Will always bring my Audi here for service and maintenance.
Extremely friendly staff and mechanics. If you are looking for the most honest shop for German vehicles, this is the place. You will be in the best of hands here!
Mike and Melissa know their business. Great service and reasonably priced
These guys and gals are the best. Honest, efficient, quality. Worth every penny.
Honest, humble, hard working shop owner.
I was a walk in customer on Friday. I recently bought a golf r that has apr tunes and upgrades. I want in to have the tune transferred to my name. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and was great about explaining what I had and how to maintain it. They asked me what options I wanted (cracks and bangs or not) and were all around awesome. I was especially surprised when the owner, Michael, followed up with me the next day to ask how my experience was and to say I have a really nice car and offer help in the future. I'll definitely be back!
I've been coming to Brink since the beginning. That was 5 VW's ago. Friendly, efficient, reasonable, and fast. Brinks employees are fantastic and it's nice to not see any turnover. These guys/gals are fantastic. It's NICE to leave NOT feeling like you just got robbed. This is the BEST shop in town. PERIOD.
The absolute best place to take your German automobile for service hands down. OR add a little spice to your ride. Nothing but the best service and quality parts at a reasonable price....and the turnaround is pretty good too. Sorry if this sounds like a gush fest but it really is and they deserve to be the #1 shop in south Texas.
Problem came back after brink replaced the part, good price initially.
They had me in and out in 30 minutes for an APR tune. Very knowledeable people would reccommend 5/5
Fair prices, expertise and excellent service. Highly recommended.
Fast service and great staff.
The best VW/Audi shop in Austin by far!!!!
Much like Everyone elses experience, mine was a 5 star or better. My Emails were responded to within the same day, everyone was kind and very respectful, it was nothing but class from everyone I encountered, From Mike and Michelle in the office to the fellas in the shop. I had a downpipe/clutch/intercooler/and discharge pipes installed on my 2016 Gti and everything is phenomenal. I paid exactly what I was quoted so no surprise charges, all work was done in 1 business day so I was able to get my car the following day. I CAN NOT THANK YOU GUYS ENOUGH. This is my first experience adding performance parts to any vehicle I've owned and they made it a positive and painless experience. Do not hesitate taking your vehicle here, they ooze care and professionalism. 🙏 I'll be back without a doubt.
Can't give these guys enough stars - time and time again they've exceeded my expectations and for a fair price! I've been a loyal customer going in 4 years now. Whether it's something as simple as an oil change or setting up an APR tune, or more recently, lowering the vehicle - I've never had any complaints. Highly recommend!
Mike, Michelle and everyone are great. Always willing to get the job done right.
This place is awesome and Mike and Michelle are top notch. Great work and reasonable prices. Customer for life
Awesome. I always feel like I am about to get duped whenever I go to a new shop. I didn't have that feeling at all at Brinks from start to finish. Just got a used 740 Li and took it in for an oil change and a solid inspection. They were very thorough and the car luckily was in tip top shape and needed nothing. I'll be bringing the wife's E350 here too. Trust the reviews on this one. Anybody with 100+ 5 stars IS 5 star!
This is my 4th visit to Brink Motorsports and experience are always consistence. Way better in term of both service and pricing than the BMW dealership.
I will probably stick with VW/Audi for future cars just so I don't have to go to a different shop. Mike/Michelle and all the guys there are awesome. Everything from scheduled maintenance to big turbo builds, they can get it done. And great perk is seeing all the awesome cars there and meeting other enthusiasts.
Michael (owner), Michelle (service and office manager) and the Brink team have been extremely good to me and my vehicle. Not only are they always accommodating to scheduling pick up and drop offs when they are working on my vehicle, but they are transparent in the work they recommend and in turn perform on my vehicle. In addition to their high quality work, they also go the extra mile to work with me on pricing if I need a big ticket item taken care of on my vehicle. Lastly, they know how to make a customer feel special - the last time I went to pick up my vehicle I was pleasantly surprised to see my car in their show room when I walked in the door.
Best mechanic in town awesome prices!
Michelle the service advisor knew her stuff. Didnt push me into a service when all i came for was a few questions. She knew the common issues and common fixes for my car and engine without needing to look at anything. Very knowledgeable. Straight to the point and again, wasnt pushy at all.
Hands-down Austin's BEST lace to have your German (Audi/VW/BMW) auto repaired and maintained. Melissa and her husband are über knowledgeable about all things Audi/VW. They share their knowledge and are so much more reasonable ($) than the dealers!! Not only do they take care of my Audi, I have sent family and friends to them and never hesitate to highly recommend them!
I have taken multiple of my cars and never had issues. Honest knowledgeable shop!
These guys are great. BMW Dealership quoted me $2,600 for transmission issue. Had it towed to Brinks after reading reviews. They fixed it for $850.
Excellent service with friendly and helpful staff. They do a thorough analysis of your needs and provide an overview and estimate before getting started. They do great work and have excellent follow up to make sure everything was taken care of. They also have a comfortable waiting room if you wait around. I'll be back again to get my Audi serviced.
Needed new brakes and rotors for our Audi. They were fast, professional and fairly priced compared to other places I checked out.
Great Service, knowledgeable and friendly staff!
I wanted to get lowering springs installed on my 2018 VW Jetta. The dealer wanted a fortune and had no options on spring choices. I didn't want it slammed, just about a 3/4" - 1" drop to lower the center of gravity and reduce the fender to wheel gap... you know for that "sporty look". Michelle & Mike ordered the VWR Sport Springs I wanted (left a $200 deposit); when they arrived, I made an appointment to get them installed at a fair price (3 hrs of labor + balance due for springs). Car feels almost stock, but it did stiffen up just enough to improve handling and acceleration without compromising ride quality. Waiting for the springs to settle (approx.1000 miles) to come back and get a 4 wheel alignment. Happy with my decision to bring my car to Brink Motorsports.
Great help! Went in for quick question, ended up spending an hour there picking Michelle and Mikes brain! Great people, going back to them for ANY Audi related question!
I'll be honest, anytime you contemplate going to an outside shop OTHER than the dealership, that can lead to doubt and what if's. Michelle & Mike truly have the best customer service, and they know Audi inside and out! I will never take my top dollar toy (Audi S6) anywhere else except to Michelle & Mike. I had two major car problems, scared to fix, thinking it would cost 3-4k+. Ended up costing less than 1k and now my car drives truly BETTER than even the day I bought it Oct last year [New to me '14 S6]. Michelle really cares for her clients, trust what she says, she'll steer you in the right direction!
I just can't say enough about the service at Brink Motorsports! Michelle is not your typical Service Advisor, by any means. She's so knowledgeable, helpful and goes far above and beyond the expected. I've worked with two different Service Technicians and both did a phenomenal job. They, not only took care of the job at hand but also, offered suggestions about how best to care for my car in between visits. They also took a great deal of time to explain what was done to the car and why. It's a rarity to find a shop you can truly trust, but these guys have accomplished it!
Five star service!
Love these guys! Top notch technical skills and superb workmanship. Can't wait to have my Audi serviced there again soon. Just to give you an idea of how satisfied I am with their services, I literally drive all the way from San Antonio bypassing over 250 shops so I may get to the best.
I had my A3 service (timing belt/water pump kit) done by Brink and it was completed within the same day, even before the afternoon rush hour - I was pleasantly surprised by the quick turnaround and will definitely return to them for big maintenance issues in the future. Update: installed a coilover kit and other suspension parts - had Brink finish up the rest of the install in addition to having an alignment done; all completed within a day. It's been a week and no issues yet - the car feels incredibly nice to drive. They also let me know of other items that will require attention in the near future, which is much appreciated. I will definitely go to them to have any major maintenance/repair issues worked on. Thanks again!
Oh man I can't say anything but good things about Mike and his crew down at Brink Motorsports. My gti's clutch went out and they took care of it so quick!! Communication is just amazing!! If you are a VDUb lover like me or Audi, Porche, any euro car bring them to Brink Motorsports the are the premium Euro Shop in Austin no if and's or but's about it. Again thank you Brink Motorsports!!
Mike and the team deserve six stars for the service they provide!! Michelle does such an amazing job from the moment you first call, and it gets better from there!!! - Eric
I have been in the car business for 30 years and haven't seen any better service shop. These guys are courteous, knowledgeable and prompt. If you have a VW or Audi, I highly recommend them.
Mike and the team have done a fantastic job on my audi a4! Very prompt quality service! I will continue taking my car here!
Brinks is a Euro shop that offers all services big and small. As an added bonus they also deal in APR products. Everyone is knowledgeable in answering any question, and can give solid advice. Prices are fair and courtesy is outstanding. Don't let anyone else touch your car!
Very helpful and quick, explaining everything that needed to be done with very reasonable pricing. Update September 2018: Decided to go here again for my 90,000 mile service and once again had an outstanding job done! They were quick and once again had a very reasonable price. I also like that after both of my visits I got a text from the owner himself asking how everything was.
Was originally going to go straight to a Stage 2 tune with an APR downpipe on a '16 S3 but when I got to the shop I decided to stick with a stage 1 and do the transmission software since both were on sale at the time. I was in and out in about an hour and half and was given tons of great information while I waited about mods and dealerships. First impressions are key and my first impression will likely lead me to be a repeat customer. I'm about 100 miles away but that won't deter me from coming back. Thanks for everything so far Brink!
Brink has earned my business for all non warranty issues on my Audi. Service, pricing and attention to detail is far beyond what you get at the dealership. Highly recommend.
Mike and the entire staff at Brink Motorsports are amazing!I wouldn't trust anyone else with my 2016 VW Sportwagen.They are passionate and precise when providing all services from your routine oil changes to various upgrades ect.They are proud of the work they put out and ensure your happiness.They are great at communicating with you any cares or concerns you may have, reasonable priced and super knowledgeable, friendly,clean facility too! Thank you for your excellent customer service! I truly appreciate you taking great care and time with my VW baby
Great shop with friendly staff! The staff at Brink from everyone working at the desk up front to the mechanics in the back are some of the best German/European car specialists in Austin and more than capable of taking care of you and your car.
READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO I recently went to brink to get my car worked on, and they did quite a few things. 1. i was told the car was going to be done in about 2 days and it was done in 6 days. i called on Friday and asked about my car (they are closed weekends) and they told me the part that came in was broken so they'll have to order another one. The reason for the 4 stars and not 5 would just be the lack of communication i received and this was my first time going, so I'm not sure what they were going through but the reason for the 4 stars and not 1 would be for their work they do know their Audi's and the owner is honest and is very active in his own shop so he knows whats going on all the time and was able to explain the situation well. I recently left a 1 star review and after talking to the owner i realized the issues they were having and that made me re write the review because things do happen even to the best of us. I recommend talking to the owner of this shop before writing a review if something isn't up to par. That was my mistake but in all honesty they do know their stuff when it comes to Audi's.
Super helpful and great fast service. Will definitely return.
If you love your Audi that you have given her a name, you'd want your vehicle to be in great hands, right? Brink Motorsports are excellent and know their stuff inside and out which gives me peace of mind. And now they're helping me with advice on how to make my car not just go fast but also reliable. I wish there were hospitals that are as nice, thorough and accomplished as Brink I wouldn't be such a mess, but that's a completely different tale.
Great customer Service as always, very knowledgable and friendly. Even though I have been working on my own VW's for a long time, I always turn to these guys to get the job done that I can't do.
Great shop. Super nice folks and do great work. They recently moved into the area and we had an Audi that needed some TLC. They were great ,listeners and worked with us on a get well plan for our Audi S6. Highly recommend them.
Responsive and Reliable Service! Service is performed in a quality and timely manner. To top it off with a cherry, all the folks (Mike, Michelle, Mark, John...) are friendly and courteous folks.
Came in for a tune (2010 S5). Very friendly and informative. I'm a master tech myself and knowing how the industry is, they are about the customer rather than making a buck. It's a great place to come to, to have your services done to your vehicle. Even though I do the work myself, I know I can definitely turn to them to take care of work I feel I can't accomplish. They completely have my business.
Brink Motorsports has been my go-to place for VW tuning and for general maintenance for the three VWs I've owned. The team has a rich history with VW, Audi, and import performance tuning and maintenance; I know they can be trusted to take care of my car and keep it in great shape. They have competitive prices as well! I recommend Brink Motorsports for both driving enthusiasts wanting the best performance from their cars, and for non-enthusiasts who are simply looking for a local auto shop that isn't a dealership.
Highly recommend visiting Brink. Had both my MK7 GTI's flashed by them and will continue to see them for all my maintenance and upgrade needs. Friendly, informative and professional.
My husband has taken my car there a total of 2 times. Both times he came home stating that they did a great job and they made sure to explain any and all repairs. This place is friendly and knowledgeable and most of all they won't rob you blind. I will continue to give them my business because I can honestly say they are GREAT.
Came in with my 2014 Volkswagen GTI stock not knowing much of the upgrades that could be done to it. Brink's team was very knowledgeable on parts, upgrades and tips to maximize the life out of my vehicle. Brink performed a complete APR stage II upgrade in one day. During the process, Brink's team gave a diagnostic of the engine to provide feedback on crucial components that needed replacement. Very satisfied with the outcome. I will definitely be bringing my vehicle back for maintenance and other upgrades. Highly recommend!
I HIGHLY recommend these guys! On my first trip, they earned a lifetime customer, if that gives you an idea how awesome they are. They were a lifesaver and helped me with a ton of work on an oddball car you don't see too often. I'm extremely particular about my cars, the parts that go on them, and making sure everything is perfect. They far exceeded my expectations! Keep up the great work Mike, Michelle, and all the guys in the shop. You rock!
A+. Mike's crew knows their VWs and Audi's.
A great shop full of very knowledgeable and personable guys. They APR flashed my GTI in a timely manner and for a very fair price.
Mike and his crew are the only place any VW/Audi owner should take their car to for service or repair. I believe they wrench on other makes as well. You won't find a nicer, more honest or more proficient shop in Austin. Can't recommend highly enough.
Brink was very professional and they allowed me to drop off my car the very same day I called them They were able to complete the work on my taillights and they look great. I highly recommend them to anyone with a VW or Audi
I had called another repair shop first. They were going to charge almost $200 just to look at my car. At that time, I wasn't even sure my car even needed a repair. I then called Brink. The woman on the phone was super knowledgeable and asked me what was going on . She suggested I bring my car in for a free diagnostic. I really appreciate the time and level of customer care she and Mike took to help me. I felt confident in the level of service I received on this initial visit, and I ended up taking my car in the following week to get repaired. The staff is very nice, professional, and friendly. I feel very comfortable with them and this business.
They are great take of care my 2011 GTI autobahn DSG and I will be back get tuning Soon ! Thank you!
There's a reason they have such a high review - they are genuinely awesome. I much prefer going to Brink instead of going to a dealership. I had a custom exhaust put on my S6 by another specialist in town and it started making awful noises after a week. Turns out, the exhaust was put on completely incorrectly (when they lifted it up on the lift, it was really obvious) - Brink's team went to work and repair the fitment of the exhaust right then and there, the end result was 1000% better - everything was aligned properly, and you can tell they put good care in making it right. Better yet, the exhaust was fixed!
You will find no better company to work with for all of your Volkswagen Needs. Michael Brink helped me put a new engine in my Golf GTI mk6. Michael and his team are fair priced and good people. Don't trust anyone else in town with your Volkswagen.
Great shop for your European car
Been going to Brink for years, they always do a great job at fair prices! Highly recommend them to friends and family. They've done everything from maintenance to a transmission swap on my Gti.
Brink Motorsports continues to be my go to shop. Great new facilities, same prompt and dedicated service. Forget the dealer and the 10k service interval, bring your new Audi here every 5K for an oil change and good conversation.
Honest, Professional, and friendly! Thank you Mike and Michelle for taking care of my wife's MB!
The team here are experts and honest. They are the best in Austin.
Thanks to Mike and Michelle for a super quick fix on my daughters car. As always great service, great smiles and now a great facility to boot.
My husband and I take our cars here. Michael always does a great job and him and his wife are so friendly. We have been going to his shop for years.
Got the clutch in my golf replaced. In and out in one day at a reasonable rate. Would recommend.
Brink provides the best service and value on Audi's in the city of Austin. Thanks!
Possibly the nicest, most generous with their knowledge, and most honest group of car mechanics I've ever come across. Five stars.
Good, friendly service. Knowledgeable staff.
Simply Amazing. You hear about Texas charm and all that goes into that. Let me tell you. I came for down pipe installation on my 2016 Golf R. Words cannot describe my experience there. I was amazed by the both the expertise and their down right fun factor. I have been to many pro shops over the years and here you are made to feel like family. Being from the Oregon coming in I was a bit hesitant not knowing what pro shops were like here in TX. Trust me don't hesitate with bringing your car here. They are compassionate about cars and the customer experience. I can';t give them a higher rating. Trust me...you will love them.
Great service and friendly staff. Upfront and honest. I had my 2011 Audi A3 oil changed, APR Stage I tune, and spark plugs and coils replaced. Quick service and great communication. Highly recommend.
Mike, Michelle and the whole gang are top notch. I'm new to town and needed to find a new indy shop for my 15 GTI and 07 335i. Mike went above and beyond to diagnose and fix a chassis clunk on my 335 without hesitation. I'll be bringing both cars to you guys now on, and referring folks over here. Great family knit atmosphere and attention to detail.
I've been going to Michael and Brink Motorsports for several years and I trust them with my car needs, 100%. When buying a new (to me) car, the only reason I considered another A4 was because I had Brink as my go-to service, repair and performance shop. I know they will be honest and fair in their analysis and pricing. Super friendly folks and they are always looking out for me and any possible factory recall or possible free service work that the dealership may do. If you own a VW, Audi or probably any european car, this should be your shop.
Mike stayed late for me to pickup a car for a stage 2 tune. Extremely professional and quick. A+++
Another great visit to Brink - they got my car in for an oil change on short notice and finished it within 45 minutes. Waiting room is great. Family vibe and good work and fair prices at this shop.
Great customer service
Brink Motorsports is the best VW/Audi Group Shop in Austin. The staff at Brink's is very friendly and helpful. I even have a warranty for my car and will bring it to them over the dealership any day.
I have nothing but great things to say about this company and it staff. From day one, they have professionally advised me on what options and best practices for my car before even walking in. Once I had worked done, I had a few user issues with the car I wanted to smooth out and they worked with me without question to solve those quickly. Anytime I have had a question or concern about my vehicle they have been willing to help and consequently saved me a large amount of money on potential fixes. I recommend this company to anyone wanting to gain the most out of their vehicles performance or simply perform maintenance at a reasonable price.
The waiting area is relaxing and Michelle has insight on all the vehicle components. There is a different atmosphere then at the dealer here at Brink Motorsports and better service. They even have their certications also.
These guys are great!! Had my APR stage 2 done here and my experience was absolutely awesome and pleasant. Would ABSOLUTELY recommend!
Took my A4 in for all my services since my service contract expired with the dealership. Everyone is very helpful and go out of their way to explain and help me to understand what is going on with my vehicle. They are a performance shop and I can't wait to start getting into small adjustments and see where it takes me. Thanks for all the help.
It was my 4th visit to Brinkmotors after I moved to Austin, This time I did my Audi A4 2008 75k mile service, changed front break pads and as usual Mike was exceptional as always.. I just can just drop my car and I can relax. Thanks Mike for the awesome work for reasonable price.
I went here to get my car serviced and stage 1 tune. Everyone on staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgable. I can't recommend it enough.
These guys know their Germans. Brought in my '12'VW Jetta( 35k )miles on it because the check engine light had come on. Diagnosed and fixed in 15 mins!!
Easy-peasy! Shockingly easy to work with. Called about an APR ECU tune for my Carrera. Mike Brink called me back personally within the hour, answered my questions - said when to drop by when convenient FOR ME. I did that and was out with the fresh tune in less than a 1/2 hour - didn't even finish checking my email. Great results too!
This is one of the best mechanics' shops I've ever been to. They are extremely knowledgeable and very nice as well. I was looking to get some performance upgrades, and I was impressed with how easy it was to talk to them and get information. I trust them completely and plan to do all my work here from now on.
My GTI was needing some love and Mike definitely gave it. Great prices and very friendly. I forgot the name of the lady who's usually in the front but she's really nice and knowledgeable when I call or come in. Great place.
Every service over the past two years has been great. I go here for anything from routine maintenance to modifications.
Easily the best experience I've had with a shop. I generally only leave reviews online if I am unhappy with a place, but I was so impressed with Brink that I wanted you to know that you shouldn't have to think twice about where to take your ride. - 2008 VW GTI with APR Stage 2
I work here.
Brink Motorsports is great, found them online after reading all these 5-stars reviews. I had them do my 75k service for my 2012 Audi A4 as well as check out an intermittent CEL. They completed the service at almost $100 under budget. They also couldn't fully diagnose the CEL and called to tell me they didn't want to throw some part on an hope it worked, very honest. Mark and the staff were very velcoming an honest. And Michelle was VERY helpful. Thanks for the great experience, I will definitely be back in the future!!
Mike upgraded my VW CC with software from APR. Car now has a lot more power and torque. While the software was installing, Mike visited with another customer about how to get the most performance from his vehicle for the best price. It was obvious Mike was interested in helping this customer get the best value and that he understood the impact of the changes required. I was very impressed with his knowledge and professionalism.
I have an old bimmer which I love. Brink motosports offers services at great prices and prompt service. Would recommend to everyone who has a German car.
Mike and Team are great to work with and will always be the only people to work on my S4. They are honest and do great work.
All around great work and a very friendly staff. Mike makes sure to keep you updated on your car and explains everything that they are working on.
I'm more than comfortable leaving my '08 VW Rabbit in their hands; I've visited twice so far and I intend to continue doing so. Glad to finally have found a good shop in Austin.
Brink MSports did my APR programming on my Audi A5 - Wow what a different car - it's fantastic. I will be back to Brink - they know hat they are doing and they do it at a fair price. Glad to see them here in town.
Mike hooked me up in a very timely manner. Excellent workshop.
This place is great. Just had my first experience with Brink last week. I was looking for something else but came across Brink, and the fact that this is an APR dealer.Called them up just to ask a few questions; ending up in the shop an hour later. Got my b7 a4 flashed to stage 2 and it only took about thirty minutes in and out. You know whats up as soon as you pull up to this place. Right out front are countless modded out beautiful pieces of machine art; which I ogled to death while waiting. Nice gear heads around here.
I have used Michael Brink for my new 2015 RS7. He does wonderful work and is very trustworthy as well as being skilled. I have brought my car in at times and he worked on it but did not charge me anything even though I was ready and happy to pay for his services. It is refreshing to find a skilled and trustworthy mechanic like Brink. I give this my very highest recommendation.
Great service from Mike and his crew. Every time I have gone in they have done me right and I've felt that I am getting more than I paid for. The first time I went in was to get an APR tune on my 2011 Audi A4 and every other car getting worked on was either an Audi or VW. Everyone that works there owns at least one Audi or VW. They know these cars front to back. I've since gone in to get maintenance done and a few more upgrades. If you own a foreign car that needs help, take it to these guys!
Had coilovers and a rear swaybar installed on my 13 audi allroad. Excellent service and communication. Reasonable pricing as well.
We all know how hard it is to find a good mechanic that you trust completely. Michael Brink is that guy! Was recommended Brink Motorsports by 1UP console repair. I needed my 55K service on my Audi Q5 so based on their glowing review I scheduled the service to be done at Brink Motorsports. Michael and his team were very courteous and professional. I could not be happier with the service. I have already started recommending Brink Motorsports to all my VW and Audi owning friends.
Michael takes care of both my s4 and my s5. I've been using him for years before he even had his own shop and followed him here. He gets the job done and my cars are always in tip top shape!
I went to Brinks in Austin because my local dealer changed partnerships and didn't provide a specific service I was looking for. Mike and Richard were great. They set up a time for me to come in, took care of my request, and I was in and out in less than 40 minutes. They were very polite and answered all my questions. They even allowed me to watch them flash my ECU. All their mechanics worked for VW or Audi dealerships, I quickly realized that they knew their stuff. I would feel completely confident in them doing any work on my VW. It's almost a 4 hour round trip for me, but it's worth the quality service.
The did quality work at a fair price and were very knowledgable about the cars they service. What more could you ask for?
There should be an option for 6 stars...Mike and crew are very professional and do excellent work. There was a void in the Austin area for a great mechanic shop that could not only wrench, but also diagnose and solve problems. Brink Motorsports has filled that void. Thanks for the excellent work, great price, and personable service.
The shop did excellent work in a very timely manner on my 2004 allroad. They were very knowledgable and had a lot of experience. Well worth the drive from the Killeen area to Austin for service. Check these guys out; highly recommended!
Mike and team did a fantastic job on my Audi A4, 55k service. They did go above and beyond their call of duty, they proactively find out that there are some outstanding recalls on my car, and setup an appointment to the dealership so that I do not have to pay for those repair. They are honest, fairly priced, great service overall great local business. I will definitely take my car there again for service. I am a very Satisfied customer.
Great Service and timely appointment
I drove from SA on s recommendation and i couldnt be happier, 10 am appt i get there at 955, they literally took my keys n pulled it in, APR stage 1 tune in an hour n had them install forge BOV and got a discount so wound up spending 75 bucks less than orig quoted.
Best shop in Texas. Period. Hand down.
Mike and Michelle always provide not only top notch customer service, but are very friendly and very knowledgeable. Brought my 2008 R32 in for an alignment about a year ago after being referred by another shop, and Brink has become the only place my car will go. Ever. From doing my timing chains and routine maintenance, to installing my tune, cams, and downpipes - they knock it out of the park every time. If you own a German car, there is no other place you should be taking it!
Arguably my favorite business to patronize. Period.
Time and again, Mike and the team at Brink Motorsports provide top-notch, honest and friendly service. I can't stress enough that if you own a German automobile in Austin, this is your shop. Thank you, Brink, and keep up the great work!
excellent service and very fast
The best for Audi in Austin
Over the past four years I've been to Brink several times for repairs, maintenance and performance upgrades. Each time I've been impressed by the professionalism and fairness of the folks there. Michelle and Mike know everything there is to know about Audi vehicles. They will explain things to you in a patient and clear way. They will not try to sell you a service you don't need. They go the extra mile to earn your trust and to make sure you're satisfied. Their prices are considerably lower than at dealerships, and their work is as good as or better than at the dealership.
Excellent install of a turbo screen relocation kit
I recently had a turbo screen relocation kit installed in my Audi S7. The reason was to be able to clean the screens regularly so the turbos will not starve for oil and seize up. This kit is new on the market and had only been installed on one other car in the US. The people at Brink did research on the company and the kit before recommending it to me. It was a difficult installation to relocate the oil lines and shield them from heat. The technician did an excellent job and it looks factory. Now the screens are on top of the engine and easy to service when needed. I had complete confidence they would do a great job since this is the fifth time they have done upgrades on my car (bigger inter cooler, down pipes, Flashing the ECM and transmission) So I would strongly recommend Brink to do any and all work that your Audi or VW might need
Fantastic first impression
As a first time visitor, the team at Brink Motorsports exceeded my expectations for my Audi. I came all way from San Antonio based off of several recommendations, and let me tell you, it was worth it! I had several parts and a tune added to my car. Brinks MS was very patient in explaining what to expect, and even came in after hours for me to drop my vehicle off. Bottom line, they were very accommodating and performed top notch work.
The place to go if you're an Audi/VW enthusiast
I bought a new Golf Alltrack and went straight to Brink for a tune. I had my TDI Sportwagen tuned a few years back and was pleased then. Mike's biz has grown considerably since then and I'm glad to see the new, much better, location and added staff. Michelle is the face of the business and she clearly knows her stuff. She was able to answer all my many questions without skipping a beat. My tune was ready in under an hour and Mike explained how it works and do's and don't's and I was on my way. I plan to come back to Brink for all my maintenance and look forward to it. I'd like to see a better designed reception/waiting area with better lighting, but where it counts, Brink has it going on.
Top notch service
Each time I have my car serviced at brink it reminds me why I keep coming back. Friendly, professional, honest, quality work.
If you need it these guys can do it! Best prices in town!
they are great guys fix my GTI very fast and look good !
Consistently the Best.
I've been coming to Brink since the beginning. That was 5 VW's ago. Friendly, efficient, reasonable, and fast. Brinks employees are fantastic and it's nice to not see any turnover. These guys/gals are fantastic. It's NICE to leave NOT feeling like you just got robbed. This is the BEST shop in town. PERIOD.
The Best!
Always takes care and super friendly folks! APR flashed during lunch break. Fed the car!
Always professional and friendly
This is my 4th visit to Brink Motorsports and experience are always consistence. Way better in term of both service and pricing than the BMW dealership.
Great service for my Audi TT
Michelle is amazing! The team takes good care of my original Audi TT to keep it alive and running for as long as reasonable.
Above and beyond.
Brink helped diagnose an issue on my A3 and called me before any work was done so I would know exactly what had to be performed to get the car right. Repairs were performed quickly even with a full shop. When I picked the car up, he showed me what was done and let me look over the car. I've never worked with shop that cares about their customers as much as they do.
Quality Service
As always, very helpful and very nice people. Thanks a lot!!!
Very happy repeat customer
Mike, Michelle and staff are the best in the biz!! Honest, caring and super knowledgeable. No other place I'd trust with my car.
Incredible knowledge, incredible work.
Loved the conversations with Michelle. She had such an incredible insight into my vehicle. Knew exactly what I wanted and got it done. Could not be happier with the work, support and tune. Thank you. See y'all soon.
A Cut Above The Rest
Love these guys! Top notch technical skills and superb workmanship. Can't wait to have my Audi serviced there again soon. Just to give you an idea of how satisfied I am with their services, I literally drive all the way from San Antonio bypassing over 250 shops so I may get to the best.
Good barber=Brink Motorsports
Not sure where to start. I've been a customer of Brink Motorsports from its inception. I used to a drive a 2009 Audi A4, had a few issues with it. Leaving my H.E.B. ( in Cedar Park) on earth evening I ran into this guy in the parking lot and we began to talk about my car. Turns out it was Michael Brink. He said if I had any issues with my Audi to bring it to his shop, this was some time ago. He had just opened and was located behind Maaco on Lamar. Fast forward many years. Audi is out of my life. Other changes in life, as is most of us. Only constant I still drive an German vehicle, in this variant a Volkswagen Tiguan. Luck would have it-others say fate- a small issue pops up with my Tiggy. Like finding a good barber whenever you move to a new town. I called over to Brink Motorsports and chatted with Mike the symptoms, he was able to diagnose exactly what I hadn't researched. The quote for the repair and timeframe seemed fair. I scheduled an appointment for the next day. Received a text at the completion of repair, again within the quoted time. My Tiguan is back on the road. Politics are Loco. My faith in humanity hasn't waivered. Brink Motorsports is the ONLY place I'd go for my VW/Audi repair!
Fast service, honest assessments, fair prices
I've been going to Brink Motorsports for years and is probably the only reason I continue to own a European luxury brand. If I didn't have Michael, Michelle & Co. around, I'm not so sure my latest car purchase would've continued to be an Audi. I know they will be honest, tell me what needs to be done now, what can wait and at a fair price. I refer Brink to anyone I know who owns an Audi, VW and even a BMW. All the people I have referred are now loyal customers. My latest issue was a blower motor and the module that controls it. With the weather like it is, they got me in, got it fixed and now I'm frosty in my A4 again. Thanks Brink!
Beyond Dealer-Quality Service You Can Trust at Less Than Dealership Prices!
I don't write very many reviews and it takes a lot to motivate me to do so. I live in San Antonio, so unfortunately I have to rely on my local VW dealership for most service needs. In general I don't have a problem with them, but it's great to have a trusted second opinion on expensive services when I suspect the dealership is overstating the need. I can trust Brink Motorsports for that second opinion. I would not hesitate to make the 180-mile round trip because I'll probably see substantial savings and I know I can trust the work. My recent service took only a couple of hours and saved me several hundred dollars and a whole day at the dealership. I also like the fact that I can get the straight story on how to address long-term shortcomings in my vehicle, such as the need to install a catch can or other APR products. Highly recommended!
Personal Attention and Quality Work
Needed oil separator/EGR valve replaced. Drove 80 miles because I trust them to do quality work. Of course they were over a thousand less than the dealer quote. They'd previously did an APR tune for me and had graciously reflashed it when the dealer messed it up. Everyone is helpful and while I waited for my wife to pick me up, I observed their positive interactions with several customers. They give great advice and tell you things the dealerships won't.
APR Tune added to my A8
What a great first experience I just had at Brink! These guys are phenomenal at what they do and their customer service is second to none. I'll be going here for all of my future Audi needs!
Exceptional Experience
Was originally going to go straight to a Stage 2 tune with an APR downpipe on a '16 S3 but when I got to the shop I decided to stick with a stage 1 and do the transmission software since both were on sale at the time. I was in and out in about an hour and half and was given tons of great information while I waited about mods and dealerships. First impressions are key and my first impression will likely lead me to be a repeat customer. I'm about 100 miles away but that won't deter me from coming back. Thanks for everything so far Brink!
Fine service for my S7
Brought my Audi in to take the tune out for the prepaid maintanence check-up. I was told about a software program for my transmission that I did not know about and found out it was on sale so they did it right then. I also ordered downpipes to be installed after my check-up. They arranged a schedule for instillation and reflash my tune and transmission software. Great service at a fair price to make my dream car even more awesome.
Best service
Since ive got my gli, i only bring it here & theyve never let me down ...staff & service, top of the line!
Great service and quality repairs
Mike and team have been doing a great job servicing and maintaining my Audi A4 for years now. Been satisfied every time.
K04 Upgrade on VW CC
Mike and the crew had me comfortable from the moment I stepped in the door. He's very knowledgeable about the APR product line that I was having installed and offered other juicy hints as well. Overall great experience!
New S6 with APR tune in on the same day
Great first time experience. Walked in the first time to ask about tunes with my S6 which was a few days old with 100 miles on it. Walked out with APR ECU/TCU tune in less than 2 hours. Mike also gave me some good tips on links for lowering the car. Also ordered some recommended Eurotune sways bars. As have not full broken in the car yet, have not gotten to fully exploit the tune, but the experience with Mike and his team was top notch.
Great Shop, Great Staff
Brought my car in for APR performance tuning recently. This was my third visit to Brink for tuning on a new car in as many years. I live 100 miles away, and have access to 5 APR dealers that are closer / shorter drive. Despite the extra distance, I'll happily drive more than twice as far to give my business to good people who treat customers fairly and do the job right. The experience at Brink Motorsports has always been and continues to be of the highest caliber. They are not only highly knowledgeable and proficient from a technical perspective, but also personable and honest. Despite tremendous growth, Mike seems to remember every customer, (not just by computer history) and still takes the time to have a friendly chat. Michelle is great to work with and truly knows what she is talking about; an Advisor you can trust. Cannot recommend Brink highly enough!
Brink is the bomb!
I contacted Brink about getting a tune on my car. About 12 hours later, I was flying away with a car that felt like a jet plane. I'm thrilled with the service quality, the expedience and the quality of work. Brink Motorsports has a new raving lunatic fan among their many other fans. Great job, Brink!
Couldn't Be Happier
I'm extremely satisfied with the upgrades I picked up and the staff at Brink's was a pleasure to work with. Also met some other great customers while hanging out waiting.
Satisfied Customer
Completely satisfied with my upgrades. I like the products I got and I enjoyed my time with the folks there at Brink Motorsports. All my questions were answered and additional information was freely given. If I had to do it overagain, I would do it exactly the same way.
Honest, Professional and Customer Focused
Best auto repair service I have ever experienced whether in Austin or in the 15 other cities in which I have lived and had vehicles repaired. Donlt wast your time with other service shops for German vehicles.
One word amazing
This has to be the best shop I've ever been to all my questions were answered and everyone treating me as if I was family I highly recommend this job if you look and getting work done or Get service
Oil Change and Tune
Michelle walked me through possible outcomes for the APR Stage 1 Tune on my 2013 GTI (58k). Rather than just taking my money, she wanted me to be a careful driver and informed consumer. The wait-time was less than an hour for both services. Their quotes are reliable, the work is impeccable, and the entire team is honest and friendly.
Great service
Came in for a tune (2010 S5). Very friendly and informative. I'm a master tech myself and knowing how the industry is, they are about the customer rather than making a buck. It's a great place to come to, to have your services done to your vehicle. Even though I do the work myself, I know I can definitely turn to them to take care of work I feel I can't accomplish. They completely have my business.
Mechanic of Choice
Experts in their field that genuinely care about long-term relationships with clients, rather than trying to make a quick buck. Willing to spend a little extra time to explain things to non-technical folks. Full disclosure, I have only been doing business with them for the past 6mo (2 visits, 1 repair job), though I plan to continue with them as my primary shop.
Excellent Job!
Super fast and friendly people!
Knowledgeable, friendly, and professional.
Highly recommend visiting Brink. Had both my MK7 GTI's flashed by them and will continue to see them for all my maintenance and upgrade needs. Friendly, informative and professional.
World class
My husband has taken my car there a total of 2 times. Both times he came home stating that they did a great job and they made sure to explain any and all repairs. This place is friendly and knowledgeable and most of all they won't rob you blind. I will continue to give them my business because I can honestly say they are GREAT.
Knowledgeable and attentive
I had a great experience with Brink and I now have my new auto shop! I actually have to thank Tech One for sending there. My Mini is super happy with the new spark plugs! Thanks everyone for making it painless and fixing my car! Bye bye Mini of Austin.
APR Stage 1
I finally got to tune my car and am not disappointed. They are friendly and fast! The secretary was really awesome and knowledgeable! They seem to have a family vibe. Great service!
Professional and Knowledgeable
Came in with my 2014 Volkswagen GTI stock not knowing much of the upgrades that could be done to it. Brink's team was very knowledgeable on parts, upgrades and tips to maximize the life out of my vehicle. Brink performed a complete APR stage II upgrade in one day. During the process, Brink's team gave a diagnostic of the engine to provide feedback on crucial components that needed replacement. Very satisfied with the outcome. I will definitely be bringing my vehicle back for maintenance and other upgrades. Highly recommend!
Great experience!
I have a 2014 Audi S5 3.0 T… Just bought it and wanted to add some horsepower so I went in hoping to possibly order an ecu/chip performance upgrade. Right away I was told that they have them in stock, it's on sale, it would add around 100 horse power and they could have it done in 30 minutes. Sure enormity gah they pulled my car around immediately and got it done quickly. What more could one ask for?!
Exceeded expectations.
My 2017 A7 had been sitting at the Audi South Austin dealer for two weeks to get the front rotors replaced and the front window fixed ( $1,160 ). Before bringing it in I had a two week wait for the appointment. That is a month and my car was still not serviced. So today I showed up and just drove my vehicle off. I found the Brink website not expecting very much and called to see when they could get me an appointment to finally get my car fixed. Well an hour later I was in and two hours later it was all done. They were extremely knowledgeable and I learned a few things. On top of that I saved several hundred over the dealership. Brink's service was night and day compared to Audi. They've earned my future Audi service business.
Exactly what I was looking for
The Brink Motorsports Team installed an APR stage 2 tune on my VW GLI. From quote to completion, service was quick and professional. They clearly understand the VW Group of cars. Most of their shop seems to drive them as well. Overall very knowledgeable, helpful, fair priced, and quick service. Would highly recommend.
Knowledgeable, professional, honest and helpful!
Brink is outstanding. They are happy to help with anything and quick to advise against doing things that won't help achieve your goals. Their integrity is apparent, they take pride in being transparent and loyal and they are a real pleasure to interact with in person. They may not get back to emails right away, but don't let that dissuade you. You'll appreciate doing business with them and being their customer. Personally, I find that exceedingly rare and it's awesome.
Golf R tail lights
Brink was very professional. They allowed me to drop off my car the same day I called and got the work done right when I asked. I would highly recommend them to anyone with. VW or Audi
No doubt still the best
I'm 100% confident with Brink's staff working on my VW and Mercedes. They're very low key and straight forward. They're pretty busy so make sure to call first or make an appointment. Mike is very easy to work with. Please keep up the good work!
I will be going back
I had called another repair shop first. They were going to charge almost $200 just to look at my car. At that time, I wasn't even sure my car even needed a repair. I then called Brink. The woman on the phone was super knowledgeable and asked me what was going on . She suggested I bring my car in for a free diagnostic. I really appreciate the time and level of customer care she and Mike took to help me. I felt confident in the level of service I received on this initial visit, and I ended up taking my car in the following week to get repaired. The staff is very nice, professional, and friendly. I feel very comfortable with them and this business.
Great brink Motorsport services
They are great take of care my 2011 GTI autobahn DSG and I will be back get tuning Soon ! Thank you!
Always exceptionally helpful!
I feel like family when I walk in the door! Whenever I need something I feel like they drop everything to take care of my needs. Thanks to all!!!
First visit for APR stage 1 tune on 2015 Jetta TSI
Staff was very friendly, good coffee while you wait, in and out in about an hour. The tune has done more than i thought it would. I got 40+ mpg driving back from Austin to San Antonio. That being said, the car is now more than happy to get a lot less gas mileage if you're so inclined. Haven't tested extensively yet but I'm more than capable of keeping up with much louder and more modified cars from my class. Will be going back for stage 2 and 3 eventually.
Excellent Service
I went to BM for the first time yesterday based on Yelp reviews and Michelle was AWESOME! Highly informative w great communication and they got my stage 1kit and 55k service on my S4 knocked out in a few hours. Customer service is a dying thing and Michelle and BM provide it in spades! I will def be back. No more "dealers" for me.
All things audi
From the front desk to the repair bay, brink motorsports is the only place in Austin to take your Audi. Thanks for the VIP service.
Professional and efficient
Brink is a dream come true for Audi owners looking for a better alternative to Audi North Austin. Faster and better priced. No nonsense.
Bring you new Audi here
Brink Motorsports continues to be my go to shop. Great new facilities, same prompt and dedicated service. Forget the dealer and the 10k service interval, bring your new Audi here every 5K for an oil change and good conversation.
All the positive adjectives
Fantastic people. Don't think twice. They'll take care of you.
My S5 in trusted hands
I always feel like I'm getting premium service and advice when I come in to Brink Motorsports – the staff all make me feel welcome. Every visit has been for APR improvements, so it's been super positive. If I had any issues off warranty – this is the one place I'd want to bring it. We've had both Audi and VW cars in here – so the experiences have been balanced across brands. Highly recommended.
Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Let me know the status of the extensive repairs I needed done and. Super friendly staff. Would recommend them to anyone needing work. Thanks to everyone there that helped me!
Fast service with great advice and feedback on my TTRS
The service was very good. What impressed me most though, was the time the staff spent with me to go over other options for the future, parts selection - tires, brakes, APR mods, etc.
Fast, friendly, and professional!!
You guys know your stuff when it comes to these cars! You asked about previous work performed since certain things fail over time and all of those things had been taken care of by my previous trusted mechanic (out-of-state) and I appreciated that. I called and you were able to get me in for an oil change late in the day but the very same day! That's awesome! Thank you!
Not happy I needed a repair, but glad I have Brinkmotorsports to fix my Q5.
Had bad tires from Discount Tire that on a long trip damaged my driver side brake caliper. Mark at BMS properly diagnosed the problem and I got it fixed in record time. I am once again a happy customer of Brinkmotorsports!
best audi mechanic in austin
mike is the best audi mechanic in austin and central texas
Excellent Service
Super friendly staff provide excellent service. And also they are very knowledgeable to answer all the questions I had.
Fast & Friendly Service
Everyone was very friendly and nice. They got me in and out in no time! Will definitely return!
Super service
I really appreciate the friendly atmosphere and the knowledgeable staff. The dsg tune is worth every penny and just disappointed that I didn't do it sooner. Definitely will trust these guys with any future tuning or repairs.
Great service, personal attention and quick turn around
Mike took care of a steering fliud leak on my RS6 quickly. Got me in and out on a short notice. Michelle was wonderful as usual. Keep up the good work.
good people doing great things - & making you feel so comfortable that you'd swear you were in your living room
Personable, Professional, Passionate, Genuine, Knowledgeable. Made me feel right at home from the get go. Although I am a little more than frugal, they made me feel good about spending the $ on an A.P.R. Stage 1 ECU tune. I'm jazzed about the product - as well as their customer service philosophy. If you have a VW or an Audi & live near the Austin area - give these peeps a call or a visit. You won't be disappointed. I know I'll be heading back their way.
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Hi everyone. Time for an update I think.
Sorry I haven't written much but I haven't had much agoraphobia/anxiety related going on. This is probably due to the stage I'm at with the pregnancy. I am quite heavily pregnant now at 8.5 months and so I haven't been doing much travelling. I have been out and about of course but it has been very much locally. My routine is very simple at the moment. I wake up, clean the house, visit my mum or some friends and then I am home by late afternoon exhausted.
Ive only had to deal with the old familiar anxiety twice. Firstly was when the clocks went back. Ive said before many times that this is my least favourite time of year. The clocks go back and suddenly we have an extra hour of darkness. Plus the weather here is utterly miserable and pretty much raining and grey all the time. This can make it quite difficult to give you some get up and go. I love hot sunny days and would lie in the sun all day of i could, but when its so miserable outside you cant help but want to lie on the sofa with a duvet. I don't do that though. That's dangerous behaviour for someone who suffers agoraphobia. Spend a couple of days in doors and before I know it, going out can be quite difficult again. Theres no secret to how i dealt with the clocks changing, or the gloomy feeling that accompanied it. I kept busy and I ignored it. I think I am getting much better at this now. Maybe that's just because i have a house of my own now, i take to cleaning. A great distraction.
When I went for my 20 week scan it took A LOT of hard work. I really didn't think i would manage it and its probably the hardest I have ever had to fight against agoraphobia. When i finally made it to the hospital I was so proud and delighted. I knew that after that appointment i wouldn't have to return until the baby was delivered. All other appointments would be carried out locally. Wrong! Due to my low lying placenta I was told I would need to return at 34 weeks to check my progress and make sure i didn't need a c-section.
Well i managed to put this to the back of my head. I tried not to worry myself and told myself that since i made it for the 20 week scan even though it was ridiculously hard, then it wouldn't be as hard second time around. The months past and my tummy grew and of course now and then the appointment popped into my head, but i ignored it again telling myself it would be ok. 2ND of November was the date and when we arrived in October I began getting a little more nervous. 'Don't think about it' i told myself. In the past i would have OBSESSED over it and so i tried to handle it differently. Before I knew it there was a week until the appointment and although i had ignored it, i was certainly dreading it. I still refused to allow myself to think about it until finally it was the day before the scan and finally i said to myself 'ok you can think about this now and get it straight in your head'. Meaning, how i would get there, how i would cope with anxiety etc and even entertained the negative thoughts that I knew would come. I allowed my head to face all of these questions and tried to prepare myself mentally.
So the appointment was on Tuesday at 10am and on Monday night i went to bed early exhausted. Well the exhaustion didn't matter. I lay there awake for what felt like the entire night. I imagined every possible scenario. I'd see myself in the car panicking, screaming, curling into a ball. What if i really needed to turn back and go home and Gerry refused (he was driving). What if I panicked so much i went into labour? Well at least if that happened i was driving to the right place! I told myself that there was no pressure and if i couldn't make it then i simply couldn't make it! But all the while i knew that was rubbish, i NEEDED to go as it was regarding my baby and my safety should i go into labour.
And so Tuesday morning arrived and i decided... I'M NOT GOING. I CANT DO IT. I have noticed for years that when i am having an anxious time it affects me much more when i just wake up. Its like your body has been resting and asleep and when you wake up, someone flicks a switch and everything turns on again. Its all speeded up a little and takes maybe half an hour for everything to be in sync and calm down. So i was a bit shaky and anxious when i rose on Tuesday morning but I went about my usual routine. Tea, breakfast, get washed and before i knew it I was ready to go. Luckily I had an hour to kill but in getting myself ready my nerves had definitely died down a little. I decided it was time to pack my 'panic bag'. Last time i went to the hospital I went in the back of a van and took things i could use as distraction should i have a panic attack and so this time i took the same items. I packed my phone, earphones, baby wipes (should I sweat), magazines and a drink. But this time there was no van, i was going by car. I wont over dramatise this because it was quite simple. I got in the car, put the radio on and flicked through a magazine. Next thing i knew we were there. Yes i was a bit wobbly but i done much better than the last time.
I went for my scan and my anxiety raised a little as i realised this was the moment i could find out if i would need a section, or if they seen anything wrong with the baby but the appointment couldn't have gone better. Baby was looking fantastic and i don't need a section. I was overjoyed. I met with my consultant and discussed my labour plans. I luckily have the option of having the baby in birthing pool AND i can have aromatherapy and acupuncture too. Gerald said it sounds like a spa and hes jealous but I'm sure we are all aware it isn't called labour for nothing! And so i went home. Simple. The dreaded day was over, i have no more hospital appointments until the big day. The scan i dreaded for 14 weeks was done and i felt a huge weight lifted, i felt amazing.
And so it makes me think AGAIN. Every time i travel a distance like that I am pretty much always ok. Not only that, once i have done it i feel fantastic. So why do i still dread it? I think its obvious. Habit! I'm not in the habit of doing these things enough. I don't challenge myself enough anymore. Ok i can use the pregnancy as an excuse cause really I am knackered and really just cant be bothered! I want to lie on the couch and take it easy. Also when i do these things i kick myself for not doing more and suddenly want to start doing more challenging things. Already i want to make plans for the rest of the week, for Christmas etc. Its all about practice isn't it. Not sitting back and saying no to things because it makes you feel a little nervous. Get out there and do it. Now i am not saying its that easy. I am at a stage with my agoraphobia where i am able to tackle more, but i know in the past i couldn't have done these things. A walk to the bottom of the street would have been a huge challenge in itself, but at least i MADE myself do that walk everyday, and that's my advice to everyone else. No matter how small the task may be, don't give up, just keep on pushing. That's what i did and I am now in my own home, expecting a baby and 99% of the time i am anxiety free. So i cant help but ask myself, when will i think of myself as recovered. Instead of labelling myself an agoraphobic could i not say that time of my life is over. Yes i still have off days but really they are few and far between. Also i don't travel for miles and miles, and i don't see myself having any forgein holidays any time soon but that doesn't affect my day to day living. So maybe I am a 'normal' person now who suffers with nerves from time to time? Oh i don't know. All i know is that I will keep on pushing and will push even more once my baby arrives.
For women with anxiety and/or agoraphobia who would like to have a baby, but think they cant then my advise is this. When i found out i was pregnant i was told it might not be the best idea. What kind of life could i give the baby if i couldn't do anything. Well thankfully I was already at a stage where i could do pretty much everything within reason. But my answer was that agoraphobia had robbed me of so much in life that I would let it rob me of my right to have a baby. Ok baby might not be going abroad with me for quite some time, but it will be loved more than anything in this world, have a wonderful family around it and i can offer it a good life! So i was going for it. My pregnancy has been quite easy. I'm touching wood as I still have some time left, but really its been ok. I worried that hormones would make me crazy, that i wouldn't like my body changing, that I wouldn't like the lack of control over my body, but its not like that. Yeh threes been a few times i have been scared, but really I have taken it day by day and coped very well. In around 5 weeks time my baby will be here and i feel already its the best thing i have ever done. Don't let agoraphobia take away your choices. Especially not something as big as this. I would say if you are housebound then now probably isn't the right time. But don't rule it out in your future. When i was housebound i thought i was the worst agoraphobic in the world and saw no future outside of my home. I NEVER imagined for a second that I would one day have children even though it was the main thing i always wanted in my life. If you aren't housebound but can travel relatively well, can make appointments and have a good support system around you then i would say go for it. I am very excited about my future once the baby arrives and look forward to sharing it with you all.

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It's been a while!
Although I have been lurking, and I have some new shiny things to show you soon.
For those that don't know, I used to compete in the Antweight world, and made some silly, overcomplicated things.
I now run a company called RPD International - and we make almost everything, running the R&D departments of FTSE500 co's.
We're hiring at the moment - and this is probably the ideal place to find people that would fit well.
We're expanding our engineering team in London, working on projects from consumer electronic devices, to industrial sensing technology.
The roles cross electronic and mechanical engineering, with firmware and software roles also available.
We're looking for people keen to learn, hack and take projects from ideas through to mass-manufactured products.
I thought I'd leave this here, as anybody who enjoys robotics is likely to be a good fit with us.
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|Bear in the Big Blue House
|October 30, 1997
|Written by
|P. Kevin Strader
|Hugh Martin
One morning, Bear steps just outside the Big Blue House to check the mail. There's plenty of mail, but Pip and Pop are disappointed to learn there's none for them. Bear cheers them up by letting them deliver the mail to everyone and personally takes a letter to Tutter --- his first ever. It's from his Grandma Flutter and he's very pleased to receive it. Pip and Pop deliver a package to Treelo, which turns out to contain a feather. Tutter decides to write a letter back to his Grandma. Ojo also receives mail --- a postcard from her Uncle Koala. Shadow tells a story of "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" featuring a girl who wrote a letter, but lost it.
- The first song in this episode, "What's in the Mail Today?" is Track 2 on the album More Songs from Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House. The second, "Dear Grandma" is Track 4 on the album Songs from Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House The first song is listed in the closing credits of the episodes without a question mark and the second is titled "Dear Grandma Flutter" in the credits. "What's in the Mail Today?" is sometimes heard in a shortened form in later episodes. The version on the album contains additional lyrics and a backup choir not heard on the TV version.
- There is no mention of Jeremiah Tortoise in this episode, but as the Woodland Valley mailman, he will become an important figure later in the series.
- This episode appears in most online listings with neither a comma nor a question mark in the title.
- Pip and Pop reference a well-known U.S. Postal Service slogan when they say that they won't let things like rain or snow stop them from delivering the mail.
- At the end of the episode, Bear and Tutter reference Dean Martin, who said his catchphrase, "Keep those cards and letters coming in!", at the end of his variety show. This episode was directed by Hugh Martin, although it is unknown (and unlikely) that he is any relation to Dean Martin.
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First, I apologize. I try to regularly post. I know how disappointed I am when I read a blog loyally and then there are several days without a post. But, life does get in the way, doesn't it?
I was at the doctor on Thursday to have my cholesterol checked. My weight was down...YEAH! And to talk to her about my migraines. I have been in such a cycle with my migraines the past month or so. More days with than without. But we have a plan to get them under control. I actually had a day and a half where I was migraine free!
On Friday, sweet little Elliana had to go to the doctor. She has a double ear infection...AGAIN! Poor baby. No wonder she hasn't been sleeping.
On Saturday, we had our Thanksgiving dinner at church and our first Family Fun Night (also known as THE NIGHT OF AWESOMENESS...ask our youth pastor.) It was lots of fun. We had a bon fire on the front lawn, games in the lounge, a movie upstairs for the kids and nursery care. Something for everyone!
Sunday morning we had church as usual. A wonderful service. Our pastor rocks (not that I am prejudice at all.) After naps, it was back to church for my sister in law's ?? birthday party. I won't give her age away, just tell you she was 17 when my hubby was born....did I mention he's 43?
Then, of course we had to get the kids to bed before The Amazing Race started!
A really great weekend, but with kids so small, it can be exhausting to have fun!
Monday, November 19, 2007
What a weekend!
First, I apologize. I try to regularly post. I know how disappointed I am when I read a blog loyally and then there are several days without a post. But, life does get in the way, doesn't it?
Posted by Mom to 5...Daughter of the King at 8:46 AM
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- erin richardson said...
Apology magnanimously accepted. With the sweeping bow and EVERYTHING. The Night of Awesomeness was, indeed, pretty awesome. I can't wait till next month! Ohhhh, I hope I won't be out of town that weekend.
- November 19, 2007 at 10:05 AM
- Dawn said...
Your days are starting to sound so much like ours.
I'm so sorry the baby is sick, thats so hard!! Atleast the other stuff was fun!
I forgive your absences, but don't let it happen again. LOL
- November 19, 2007 at 3:32 PM


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As Quebec's Arctic north begins to open its doors to tourists, Phoebe Smith voyages to Nunavik to discover Inuit life and woodland caribou in Canada's greatest wilderness…
"There, a caribou – do you see it?" asked Suzie as I trained my eyes on the green thicket on the opposite riverbank. As hard as I tried I couldn't see the deer for the trees. This was not a good start to my wildlife-watching trip to Nunavik.
I was in the depths of the Torngat Mountains somewhere on the border between the national park of the same name, and the adjacent Parc national Kuururjuaq in Québec. Made up of gargantuan fjords and glaciated valleys, and a smattering of peaks so tall and serrated you'd think they'd been borrowed from the Himalaya, between them the two parks span the length of the Labrador Peninsula.
But these are not your normal national parks. There are no roads, no designated campsites, no signposted trails or "you are here" maps – these parks offers true immersion in the outdoors. Even the nearest visitor centre is 100km away back in the community of Kangiqsualujjuaq.
And I hadn't even begun my journey there; I had started in the gateway to this whole region – Kuujjuaq – accessed by a two-hour flight from Montréal. Up until now, other than a handful of intrepid Canadian tourists, the only visitors here have been temporary construction or oil workers, but all that is about to change: the government have begun investing money in tourism.
On arrival I met Allan, an Inuit man who had lived here since birth. "Most kids leave when they finish high school," he explained as he drove me around his hometown, pointing out the power plant (the whole community is run on generators), one of two general stores (where you can buy anything from a loaf of bread to a Skidoo snowmobile or a three piece suite) and the collection of traditional tents where teens like to stay with their friends in the summer to experience how their ancestors used to live. "They like to go to college in Montréal or Québec to experience life away from Nunavik," he said. "But most of them come back. The town is growing all the time – things are changing."
Kuujjuaq is changing. There are now two hotels in town. Originally built to house the temporary workers from "down south", the demand is such that they are now adding a second storey to one and updating the furnishings and décor, hoping to entice tourists.
Later that evening excitement was brewing in the one restaurant in town as word got around that overseas visitors were here. The owner of the general store came over to say hello and the waitress took it as an opportunity to try out her English (in schools here they are taught Inuktitut first, then can choose between French and English). While fish was the main thing on the menu, the elusive caribou also featured. Having seen the animal so readily available to eat in the town, the live variety was something I was desperate to see.
The visitor centre, a 45min flight away at Kangiqsualujjuaq, offered a promising start. There was an impressive exhibition of animals I might see in Parc national Kuururjuaq, from wolves to polar bears, and golden eagles to (hopefully) caribou.
Here I met Suzie Morgan, an Inuit elder who used to live out in the heart of the Torngats. She grew up there with her family and explained how every year they would follow the Koroc River from east to west with the seasons. On the Labrador Sea they would feast on seals – eating their meat, using blubber for cooking oil and the fur to craft waterproof boots to keep their feet dry. When the seals migrated they would head inland, stalking the caribou herds as they moved through the forests, sometimes meeting other Inuit families as they went, moving constantly.
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Now Suzie lives in town and has a house with electric, heating and satellite TV, but she agreed to accompany me on the flight into Torngat to see her old stomping ground. As we bounced on the thermals above the peaks she gestured down to a bend in the river. It looked like any of the others we passed, but for her it marked the spot where all the Inuit families used to meet up once a year for a celebration.
We descended towards a dense forest. Within seconds we were landing amongst the undergrowth and came to a stop in the middle of nowhere. Here Suzie lead us down to the river where she remembered her father heading into the mountains to hunt caribou – before she spotted one herself and pointed it out to me – which I still couldn't see.
She proceeded to open a basket containing a frozen Arctic char and sliced it, offering it out to us. I asked her if it was hard living out here.
"But there is everything you need," she replied, gesturing to the plants that surrounded her. "From food to eat, to water to drink, materials for clothes and medicine if you get sick, nature provides it all for us. You just need to know what you're looking at."
And, as I listened to more of her tales, I stared over at the river once more. In between the thick woodland I began to make out the shape of a caribou. It's white fur giving it away. The longer I looked the more began to emerge. One by one they cautiously stomped through the bushes. A place that at first seemed to offer nothing but a lonely wilderness was now, slowly, revealing itself to be full of life. I couldn't help but smile – this was only the beginning.
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