Car mechanic in Kraków
Looking for a mechanic who finds the cause of the fault first and only then replaces parts? We repair all makes – from oil changes to timing belts and clutches.
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What our car mechanics repair
Engine, timing belt and oil change
Timing belt due, or the timing chain rattles after a cold start? We replace the timing belt or chain following the manufacturer's procedure for your engine code. We fix oil leaks from the valve cover and sump, adjust valve clearances, replace the serpentine belt and rebuild turbochargers. Oil and filters – oil, air, fuel and cabin – are changed according to your car's service schedule.
Brakes
Squealing brakes, a shaking steering wheel when braking or a soft pedal? We replace front and rear brake pads and discs, rebuild or replace calipers, and replace brake fluid, brake lines and the master cylinder. On cars with drum brakes we replace shoes and wheel cylinders, adjust the handbrake and replace its cables. We also repair ABS sensors.
Suspension and steering
Knocking over bumps, play in the steering or the car pulling to one side? We replace control arms, ball joints, control arm bushes, shock absorbers, wheel bearings, anti-roll bar links and bushes, and rear axle beam and subframe bushes. In the steering system we replace tie rods, tie rod ends and steering rack boots, and we rebuild steering racks and power steering pumps.
Clutch, gearbox and drivetrain
Clutch slipping, juddering when pulling away, or knocking from the dual-mass flywheel? We replace the clutch and the clutch master and slave cylinders, and bleed the system. We replace inner and outer CV joints, drive shaft seals and gearbox oil.
Cooling and fuel system
Engine overheating, coolant disappearing, or a diesel running rough and smoking? We replace the thermostat, water pump, radiator, heater core and expansion tank, and flush the cooling system. We recondition and replace fuel injectors and injection pumps.
Diagnostics and pre-purchase inspections
Before we replace a part, we confirm the fault. We run computer diagnostics and measurements: compression, oil and fuel pressure, intake leak test, CSS cylinder balance test and a CO2 test that detects a leaking head gasket.
Car mechanic prices
Labour prices for standard jobs. Non-standard repairs are quoted once we have inspected the car.
Service Price ListVAG specialists, repairs for all makes
Most of the cars we repair are from the Volkswagen Group: Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, SEAT and Cupra. We know their TSI and TDI engines, DSG gearboxes and the typical faults of each generation. We run computer diagnostics on them – and on models from 2020 onwards we use the official SFD unlock needed for coding and adaptations.
We also repair other makes – Toyota, Ford, Opel, Renault, Kia, Hyundai and more.
Turned out to be an electrical fault? Our auto electrician will take care of it. Problem with the DPF, EGR valve or silencer? See exhaust repair.
Questions for our car mechanic
How much does a car repair cost, and do you charge for diagnostics?
Labour prices for standard jobs, including diagnostics, are in the price list. Yes, diagnostics is charged – it means reading the control units and taking measurements, so parts aren't replaced by trial and error. You get a free quote for your repair – including parts – before we start, and we don't do any extra work without your consent.
How often should the timing belt be replaced?
According to the manufacturer's schedule for your specific engine – there is no single figure for all cars. For example, on 1.6 and 2.0 TDI engines from the EA288 family the belt is replaced every 210,000 km, while older engines have shorter intervals, often with an age limit as well. A timing chain has no fixed interval: it is replaced when it stretches, which shows up as noise after a cold start and timing fault codes.
Should the water pump be replaced with the timing belt?
If the water pump is driven by the timing belt, we recommend replacing it at the same time. Getting to the pump requires the same dismantling, so a pump failure after a belt change means paying for the same labour twice.
How often should I change the oil: every 15,000 km or on LongLife?
Volkswagen has two options. Fixed service means an oil change every 15,000 km or once a year. Flexible service (LongLife) is set by the car's service indicator, up to 30,000 km or 2 years, and requires LongLife-approved oil. If you mostly drive short trips around town, it's worth changing the oil more often.
Do you change the oil in DSG and automatic gearboxes?
Yes – automatic gearboxes get a dynamic oil change, manual gearboxes a standard one. Volkswagen specifies periodic oil changes for wet-clutch DSG gearboxes, while the dry 7-speed DSG has no scheduled oil change. We'll check the interval for your gearbox by VIN.
Does the dual-mass flywheel need replacing with the clutch?
Not always. LuK, which makes dual-mass flywheels, recommends checking the flywheel first – its play and noise – because the starter motor, for example, can cause similar symptoms. We check the flywheel before quoting so it isn't replaced unnecessarily.
How often should brake fluid be changed?
Volkswagen recommends the first change after 3 years and then every 2 years, regardless of mileage. Brake fluid absorbs water, which lowers its boiling point and makes the brakes weaker under hard braking.
Can you inspect a used car before I buy it?
Yes. A pre-purchase inspection means reading the fault codes of all control units and inspecting the car on the lift, plus measurements such as a compression test if anything looks doubtful. The price is in the price list.
Does servicing outside the dealer network affect the manufacturer's warranty?
No, as long as servicing follows the manufacturer's recommendations and uses parts of matching quality – that is what EU vehicle repair rules say. Warranty repairs are still carried out by an authorised dealer.
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Other services
Electrics
Computer diagnostics, batteries, alternators, starter motors, glow and spark plugs.
Air conditioning
AC service, R134a and R1234yf recharge, ozone treatment and repairs.
Tyres
Tyre changes, wheel swaps, tyre and rim repair, TPMS, tyre storage.
Exhaust
Silencers, catalytic converters, lambda sensors, EGR, DPF regeneration and cleaning.