The Chad (VaultPSU)

I have still yet to find a place to live but am making progress - talking to a few potential roommates. Will probably be near Ballston.

Anyways looking to find a good mechanic when I move up, but will also need the best dealer service in the area to take care of CPO items. Heard NGP is good, agreed?

Wondering what I can expect as far as meets, get-togethers, spirited drives, shows, local car clubs, and helpfulness of fellow audi/vag owners...

Thanks for any input!! Chad

apk-S4

Ok, I lied.

There are a couple mechanics in the area that you see popping up on here on a regular basis. Induktion is usually recommended, though they are up near BWI airport. It's not the most convenient drive from NOVA. Roger will always recommend his boy in Alexandria at Euro Imports. None of the dealers get terribly high marks, espcially Audi of Alexandria. HBL in Tysons does alignments for cheap, so they're on my good list.

Meets seem rare, though it's not my bag and I don't actively seek them. Get-togethers are usually impromptu, but fun when they happen. The only regularly "scheduled" event is Wednesday Night @ Rock Bottom in Ballston. Hit up Roger for the details or keep your eyes peeled for his Wednesday post. A few of us will meet up for beers when the mood hits us right.

Spirited drives happen occasionally - I would recommend the Fall Fun Run for sure. Many of us really enjoy track time and attending HPDEs through ACNA, TrackDaze, SCCA, NASA, or the other Marque clubs (except for the Porsche Club, those elitist bastards). Save your pennies - it's an awful addiction.

As for helpfulness, I can't say enough good things about this community. Most everyone is willing to pitch in and help. I have been the beneficiary of this generosity on numerous occasions and I just can't say enough good things about the people here.

Welcome to the area.

Giggles::Go 'cuse

he will fire back by saying i am the resident kettle but he just says that so he doesn't feel so alone.

welcome to awma. i have never owned an audi.

bobster4

Just a little PW payback.

BlueDog

Potomac is one of, if not THE, largest chapter of ACNA, and one of the most active.

As far as dealers go, there are pages of horror stories about HBL. Just search here and you'll find plenty of reading. Yeah, they are the cheapest on somethings like alignments, but its up to you if you're willing to take the chance.

I'll put my plug in for Criswell, out in Annapolis. If you like people that like you, then go there. Its a bit of a hike, BUT, George Criswell, the owner is very active in the Audi Club and the enthusiast community. He kicks in money and swag for out track events. He always brings out something cool to drool over. So ACNA very much appreciates him.

HBL on the other hand has been approached and they have NO interest in enthusiast community, sponsoring the club, hosting tech sessions, etc.

Andy@Spanky'sS.S.

HBL-WTF exS4! Maybe if you want to look at a pretty building. Sheesh.

Roger @ CA

But I do recommend EuroImports in Old Town Alexandria if you need an excellent local mechanic. We have GTG's farely regularly, especially if beer is involved.

A lot of us have been getting into track events in the last year or 2, so I you want to come join us you'll get a lot of support.

Welcome,
R.

exS4||wp0ZZZ

if you dont mind driving i recommend andy and bill at tischer.(i drive there every day)

better andy?

dscottjr

HBL for the Zippy parts hook-up. Name dropping there opens the champagne room comps.

dscottjr

Post ***** of the year that is;-)

<sorry giggles and ed>