Hey all

I picked up a beige beast (Beige be born!) this past weekend and the clutch leaves a bit to be desired.

I've got heaps of niggly jobs I don't have time to fix up (sump gasket, CVs) so I'm trying to suss out a likeable mechanic I can trust to fix 'er up for victorian rego without having to hawk over each dollar quoted.

Made a few calls today - Volkscare, Volkspower, can't get through to volkwerke, waiting to hear back from vw_tech, i'm getting quoted 800-1000 all inclusive for replacing the clutch. just the clutch.
volkspower said 450 for the clutch, couldnt quote on labor then said probably 4 or 5 hours so another 400ish.

Being it's got the 1.8l 8V, it's a 210mm clutch - Called Bursons for a price up, retail price is 290 and he said a couple more bits and he'd give me trade.

Is there any mechanics anywhere in Melbourne (don't mind driving out) who aren't gonna try to burn me? It's what, a 3 hour DIY job?

I'm off to Perth for a week from next Wednesday, the Tas reg expires while I'm away anyone got any recommendations?