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Volkswagen of Ocala
Ocala, FL
1,571 Reviews
Welcome to Volkswagen of Ocala. We’ve been in the automotive business for more than a decade, and since our start back in 2010, we’ve learned that we love putting our customers first. Our commitment to providing the best customer service possible stems from our many sister stores in the Gettel Automotive Group that are spread across Florida. We carry the Gettel family name with pride because our roots have allowed us the resources of a big company and yet the freedom to create our own unique personality right here in Ocala, FL. You can be sure that no matter who walks through our doors, they’ll be treated with respect and care. We can’t wait to show off our dealership!
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Monday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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November 18, 2010
Vehicle: 2005 Passat TDI I bought the vehicle from Vehicle: 2005 Passat TDI I bought the vehicle from this dealer, but normally do most of the routine sevice (filters, oil change, etc.) myself. I Vehicle: 2005 Passat TDI I bought the vehicle from this dealer, but normally do most of the routine sevice (filters, oil change, etc.) myself. I have returned the car several times to the dealership for the more complicated repairs and servicing that I did not feel competent, or was not equipped, to do. While their prices tend to be higher than I expected, I gather that they are not out of line with other foreign care service centers. The only problem I have had with their service was during the break-in period, when I returned the car to them for oil changes. On two occasions, they slightly overfilled the engine, despite warnings in the owners' manual and on underhood decals cautioning against it. On the third visit, I pointed this out to them and they finally got it right. I have done all the oil changes (using the VW specified oil) since then. I must give them credit for one repair they performed. While on a trip to Alaska, the car developed a serious vibration while idling in gear. I assumed it was a problem with the engine mounts, so they were replaced by the dealership in Anchorage. That did not solve the problem and the service manager there was at a loss to explain it. When I got the car back to Ocala and explained the trouble, one of the technicians suggested it might be the front axles. That didn't sound logical to me, but that was the problem. Before leaving on the Alaskan trip, one of the CV boots began leaking. I had taken it to the local foreign car repair shop (not a VW dealer), who told me it was best to replace the entire axle rather than just replacing the boot. Big mistake! Their replacement was not an OEM VW part (probably a cheap copy made in China, I was later told) and lasted about 4,000 miles before it began to wear out and vibrate badly. I would never have thought of that as the cause, but the technician at Ocala VW (now Gettleman VW) nailed it. It seems to be a problem only with the diesel Passats, largely due to the inherent vibration of a four cylinder diesel engine. It was a costly experience, but I was pleased to have it fixed. On the other hand, they did not know about the balance shaft problem these cars develop, but that's another story for another time. Even Volkswagen itself denies any knowledge of it. More
by Wrightg7
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