Drive Autoworks - Audi, VW, Seat, Skoda Specialist

Drive Autoworks - Audi, VW, Seat, Skoda Specialist Drive automotive is an independent vehicle specialist for Audi, Volkswagen (VW), Seat & Skoda.

Based in Dorset, South West UK, we offer a premium service with expert knowledge gained from many years experience.

Wednesday slump? Not at Drive Autoworks! ๐Ÿฐโ˜•Our Service Advisor Sarah nominated Steve and the crew for a well-deserved mi...
02/09/2026

Wednesday slump? Not at Drive Autoworks! ๐Ÿฐโ˜•

Our Service Advisor Sarah nominated Steve and the crew for a well-deserved midweek treat from the Italian Bakery via Hot Radio. Her reason? โ€œThey work really hard and never moan, Steve is a fab boss and has made me feel welcome since starting in April. What better way to say thanks than with cake?โ€

We couldnโ€™t agree more. Huge thanks to Hot Radio and the Italian Bakery for keeping the team fueled up, getting us over the hump and for letting Steve have a go in your truck! ๐Ÿ›ป ๐Ÿ”งโœจ

01/09/2026

This Audi SQ5 came in clogged up with carbon. ๐Ÿ”ง

And we mean properly clogged. Intake manifold, throttle bodies, valves. Absolutely packed with it.

Every bit stripped, cleaned and cleared. โœ…

The difference is night and day.

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21/08/2026

Polo update. ๐Ÿ”ง

And itโ€™s not good news.

The timing chain guides have completely disintegrated. Steveโ€™s never seen that before. The chain has been running on bare metal. The longer it ran, the more damage it was doing.

Good job nobody started it again. ๐Ÿ‘€

New guides, tensioner, cam sprockets and bolts all going in. All the debris cleared from the sump.

Itโ€™s fixable. Just. โœ…

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15/08/2026

This Audi RS6 came in for rear brake pads. ๐Ÿ”ง

Pads were worn right through the wear indicator. But that wasnโ€™t the only thing we found.

Damage on both caliper seals. These calipers wind back electronically. Looks like someoneโ€™s tried to twist them back at the last brake pad change. A costly mistake on these. ๐Ÿ‘€

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We are open butโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘The gate to the compound is closed. Shaun and his mates have popped in for a visit. Just come on in an...
13/08/2026

We are open butโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘

The gate to the compound is closed. Shaun and his mates have popped in for a visit. Just come on in and shut the gate behind you.

Sorry for the incon-LAMB-ience.

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08/08/2026

This Skoda Karoq came in for a minor service. ๐Ÿ”ง

Multiple warning lights on the dash told us there was more to do.

Right front ABS sensor, corroded solid in the hub. An absolute nightmare to get out. ๐Ÿ˜…

New sensor in, fault codes cleared, service done. โœ…

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01/08/2026

This VW T4 came in smoking with a lack of power. ๐Ÿ”ง

Faulty turbo control valve was the obvious fix. But Steve didnโ€™t stop there.

Timing was out dynamically too. Set it just forward of centre and suddenly it remembered it was supposed to be fun to drive. ๐Ÿ˜„

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26/07/2026

This Skoda Octavia taxi came in with an EVAP fault. ๐Ÿ”ง

The N80 valve, a split pipe and an overfilled charcoal canister.

And hereโ€™s something worth knowing. When your fuel pump clicks off at the pump, stop filling. Thatโ€™s it. Keep topping up past that point and you risk overfilling your charcoal canister with petrol and damaging it.

Genuine parts fitted, faults cleared. โœ…

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18/07/2026

This VW van came in with the air con not working. ๐Ÿ”ง

Watch how Steve got to the bottom of it. ๐Ÿ‘€

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10/07/2026

This Audi TT came in with a brake servo pipe on the verge of letting go. ๐Ÿ”ง

Really common fault on the Mk1 TT. The pipe splits right where it connects to the one way valve. When it goes, you lose all vacuum in the brakes and the pedal goes rock hard.

Steve caught it just in time. Simple repair kit, two clips, sorted. โœ…

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Address

Unit 11B Sunnyside Park Wimborne Road
Poole
BH166HQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+447952975643

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