Independent VW Transporter Specialist · Oldbury
Independent VW Transporter diesel specialist in Oldbury serving Birmingham and the West Midlands. T5, T6 and T6.1 panel vans, crew cabs and California-style campers — diagnostics, DPF, clutch and engine work.
Independent garage — no manufacturer affiliation.
Diesel Automotive is an independent garage and is not affiliated with Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Range Rover, Volkswagen, Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Iveco, Jaguar, Volvo, MINI, Porsche or any vehicle manufacturer.
VW Transporter — T5, T6 and T6.1 — is one of the most popular UK vans, including the California camper variants. We work on the diesel mechanical side: 1.9 / 2.0 / 2.5 TDI engines, DSG and manual gearboxes, DPF, AdBlue and engine repair work.
Transporter campers welcome — see our Motorhomes & Campervans page for the broader campervan service.
VW Transporter cambelt work on 2.0 TDI engines is routine — water pump, tensioner and coolant always done together.
Yes — independent diesel specialist work on VW Transporter. Diagnostics, DPF, AdBlue, EGR, turbos, timing components and engine work where suitable.
Yes. Manufacturer-protocol diagnostics — soot load, ash mass, differential pressure and underlying cause analysis before any spend. We diagnose first, then offer forced regeneration, off-car cleaning or replacement. We do not delete DPFs.
Yes. NOx sensor faults, AdBlue pump and heater issues, injector blockage and countdown clearing once the underlying fault is fixed. We do not delete AdBlue systems.
Yes. Cylinder head overhaul, head gasket repairs, full engine reconditioning where the bottom end is recoverable. We strip and inspect first then quote in writing.
Yes — clutch and dual mass flywheel replacement is routine. We inspect the DMF before recommending replacement, so you don't pay for parts you don't need.
Yes. We work on the Transporter base vehicle's diesel mechanical side. Habitation electrics, gas and pop-top mechanisms are referred to dedicated campervan habitation specialists.
Yes — see our VW Crafter Specialist page. Caddy work is covered under our VW Specialist service.
No. Diesel Automotive is an independent garage and is not affiliated with or approved by the manufacturer. We provide independent diesel diagnostics and repair services.
Send us your registration, symptoms and any fault codes or photos. We'll advise the sensible next step and quote properly.