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MARK 1, VINTAGE WAGEN SERVICEvw Service repair vw volkswagen Dieselution imobilizer key immobilizer service vw tdi walkersville frederick maryland Volkswagen beetle bus vw bug VW corrado rabbit gti vw golf volkswagon karmann ghia jetta TDI quantum turbo GLS diesel vw vanagon carat syncro westy REPAIR service syncro vw thing in Walkersville near frederick maryland md. Keys key oem original made. Do not copy in whole or in part without written permission (c) from
Kram 1 Inc. All rights reservered Kram 1 Inc, copyright 79-06
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We will be closed on May 25th for Memorial Day
2008 VW show schedule click here
Old Dominion Speedway in Manassas Virginia on Sunday May 25th
Super Jam June 8th?, Reading PA
Jitter Bug in Niagara Falls Canada June 22nd
High Country Bus Festival, Grandfather Mountain Boone NC July 28?
Look for VWKEY.COM at Waterfest July 19 & 20 at Englishtown New Jersey
Bandimere Speedway in Morrison Colorado(near Denver Colorado) Sunday August 3rd.
Old Dominion Speedway in Bug-Out 63 Manassas Virginia on Sunday May 25th
H2O International at Ocean Downs Race Track near Ocean City Maryland Sunday September 28th
buses by the tracks in Harpers Ferry WV (at the Brunswick Family Camp Ground)October 3rd 4th 5th
I will be cutting and selling keys.
September BUG-OUT 64 Manassas VA
Visit the LEGO convention Sunday August 27th brickfest 2008? at Tysons corner VA
Happy Holidays from Mark 1
Closing at noon Dec. 24th and 31st.
WHO: We are a Volkswagen repair shop. Specializing
in Volkswagen we can offer same day service
by stocking the majority of parts needed for your car.
Ordering parts is not a daily operation. We purchase our
parts from the importers, eliminating the middleman and
saving you, the customer, money. Having the parts on hand
gets your car repaired quickly.
The part is on hand.
The car is repaired the next business day.
WHAT: We specialize in the repair and service of Volkswagens.
Sales of quality parts for your Volkswagen.
WHERE: We are located in Frederick County Maryland.
45 miles west of Baltimore and Washington D.C.
10 miles north of Frederick City one mile north of Walkersville
@ 9633 Woodsboro Pike (rt194).
Map of 9633 Woodsboro Pike
Walkersville, MD
21793
Click here
for Map Quest Map to find us!
Click here for Google Map (9700 is used to put pointer on the driveway)
(from Frederick> rt15n > rt26e > rt194n, go 4 miles, we are on the right)
ADC Frederick County Maryland Map Page 22 j4
WHEN: We are open Monday thru Friday 8 am to 6 pm.
Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.
Service is performed
9am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday.
WHY: We like what we do. We have been servicing
Volkswagens since 1979. Kevin and Rodney have
made the service at the shop what it is since 1983.
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9633___gravel lane________yellow bug _____shop_____blue silos
AS YOU TRAVEL NORTH BOUND ON RT 194
JUST SOUTH OF THE SHOP, THIS IS THE VIEW
Helpful information in doing business with Mark 1 V.W.S.
TELEPHONE: We have two phone numbers.
Frederick 301-898-9444 is our extended area phone number.
1-800-499-9633 works nationwide.Please don't call the 800 number
from the Frederick area, same phone, different number! It rings through on the same line.
Please hang up after five or six rings, letting the phone ring is very annoying.
You will speak with one of us, not just a warm body.
We do not put you on hold, that is why we don’t answer the other lines.
Technology is wonderful, we have Caller I.D. We can call you
back if you are calling from an area within the system. We
often know who you are before we answer the phone. Our FAX
number is (301)845-6446, provides hard copy message service
for tows, service, etc. Due to the number of junk faxes, you will have to alert us to turn the machine on.
We eat lunch from 12:00 to 1:00
daily and may not answer the phone. We are here Monday thru
Friday 8AM to 6PM and Saturday 10am until 2PM even if we
don't answer the phone. Except 6 national holidays and the
preceding Saturday . New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of
July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
You may email us for service but please call to confirm your request.
HELP US HELP YOU: When your car needs to be towed, please
bring the key to us or leave it with the car. Towing is
usually done after 7 p.m. weekdays unless it is a police
emergency. Do not leave your car blocking anyone or in the
driven portion of the road. Get the car to the shoulder or
a parking lot. Be sure to notify the local police or the
parking lot owner of your situation so it won't be towed
away as abandoned. You should also leave a note on the
dashboard with a phone number and or the phone number of
who is to tow the car to prevent impounding. Cars that sit
for more than 24 hours are more likely to be vandalized,
call us immediately. Towing rates are $50 hookup and $3.00
per mile one-way back to the shop. Call police to get us 24hr.
In Frederick County Maryland,
If your car is on a State highway call the Maryland State Police @301-644-4151
If it is on a City or County Road call the Sheriffs Dept at 301-694-1046
WAITING ON A SMALL REPAIR: We have a Coke machine,
candy machine (with Hotwheel & Matchbox cars in it) and
coffee is free if you bring your own cup (refill).
SCHEDULING SERVICE WORK: Please make a list of things you
want done.
This should contain scheduled maintenance and symptoms of a problem.
Please do not ask for things like "clean my injectors",
engine service may be needed or a hose or wire may be loose.
Cleaning the injectors or tuning the engine will not fix the problem.
There is a cause for the problem.
We must diagnose the problem before doing the repair.
WHEN HAVING PROBLEMS: Check everything! Fuses, fluids, tire
pressure. Who knows? You may find the solution yourself!
We thank you for your support.
Mark, Rodney, Kevin
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Before you visit us let me tell you a story.
A man moved to a small town that had only 2 barber shops.
He visited the first shop to find the place was a mess,
hair all over the floor, cluttered up and the barber had a bad hair-cut.
He went to the other barber shop to find the place was clean as a pin,
neat, orderly and the barber had a great hair-cut.
Which barber would you have cut your hair? Well you see,
the shop with all the business is the one with the hair on the floor!
The barber there, for professional courtesy, goes to the other barber for his hair-cuts.
(that is why he has the bad hair cut)
We understand Volkswagen. We only service Volkswagens. From
Beetles, Buses, Karmann Ghia, Type III, 411 412, to
New Beetles. Fox, Rabbit, Golf, Jetta,
Passat, Quantum, Corrado, Scirocco, Vanagon, and Eurovan.
We use the latest equiptment like the 1552 code box to
check engine warning lights on 1990 and newer Volkswagens.
DIESEL DO'S AND DON'TS
DO: Treat your fuel for added performance and component wear
protection.
DO: Service your engine and change your oil on time.
DO: Check your glowplugs at the first sign of starting
trouble, don't wait, below 50° it won't start without them.
DO: Replace your timing belt every four years or 60,000
miles, or it may break causing expensive motor repairs.
DON'T: Use ether to start your motor.
DON'T: Push start your diesel, you may jump your belt timing.
DON'T: Get frustrated when it won't start.....call MARK I
DIESEL STARTING TIPS
The duration of the glowplug light is longer when the engine
is colder to allow the glowplugs TIME to heat up. This does
not mean they work. We can install an indicator light to
verify voltage reaches the glowplugs. You must have them
tested to be certain they work (get hot). Your glowplug fuse
is not one of the colored fuses found in the fuse panel. It
may be above the relays or in the engine compartment. You
should keep a spare in the car. Jump starting requires 4ga
jumper cables for good results. You may have to leave the
jumping vehicle connected for 15 minutes or more to CHARGE
the dead battery. Vehicles with gummed up motors or frozen
fuel lines are not going to start. Follow the do's........
OIL CHANGE REQUIREMENTS:
Volkswagen of America has upgraded the oil change requirements
of the diesel TDI engines to 5w40 or 0w40 fully synthetic for the
10,000 mile oil change interval.
We use LubroMolly, ELF, Mobil 1, or Pentosin German Oil with the VW 505.01 505.00 ratings
Gas engine cars 1992 and
older use the 056 filter .Gas engine cars 1993 and newer
require the 06A oil filter.
CAN’T DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR CAR?
If the needed repairs exceed what you want to spend and you
can’t seem to get enough money by selling you car consider
donating your car to chairity. The Red Cross of Frederick County
has an office here in Walkersville . You may leave your
VW at Mark I, and send your signed title to them. They will
give you a letter of donation. If you are in the 20%
tax bracket and you claim your vehicle has a worth of
$500 dollars that is a tax savings of $100. That may be more
than what you can sell the car for. Call them at 301-662-5131
EMISSIONS TESTS:
Schedule your engine services to within 30 days of your test
date. This will allow that dollar amount to apply towards a
waiver in case your car does not pass. You should also have
an oil change no more than 1000 miles before your test. This
will help too.
BEFORE YOU BUY A CAR IN MARYLAND:
Have the seller get the vehicle to an inspection station of
their or your choice. Even if the vehicle is for sale “as is”
your next step after handing over your money is an inspection.
Do the inspection first. Offer to pay for the
inspection if the seller does not want to. If the seller
will not allow an inspection to be done then there may be
something to hide. Do not buy the car. If the inspection
station finds a lot of needed work and you still want the
car, then use the repair costs to negotiate the price down.
MARYLAND STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION
Maryland inspection requirements changed.
You can now "tag" your car with metal plates without the inspection certificate.
They will expire next month. You can drive where you like but they will not be renewed untill you pass inspection. As of October 2006 if your vehicle is older than 20 years (1987) you can register your car as historic and avoid the state inspection. Even if you want to inspect the car, the temporary plate surcharge of $25 is only $2 less than the 2 year registration for historic! This gives you a lot more time to pass inspection and no expriation in 30 days.
AIR CONDITIONING:
We no longer recharge R12 systems (1992 and older cars). We
will evacuate and charge the system with R134. The economy
method is not as successful as the full conversion method.
Call for an estimate.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS:
We can modify your headlight switch to have all your lights
come on with the ignition and turn off with the ignition.
(1992 and older cars). The cost is less than $30. No more
dead battery from leaving your lights on. No more driving
in fog or rain with them off. Other drivers will appreciate
it. Headlights are for you to be seen!
WE RECYCLE:
We went "green" in 1988 when dumpster fees went up, disposal fees skyrocketed. Your old metal parts are recycled by filling a car destined for the crusher with them.
We use your old motor oil to heat our shop by burning it in a furnace designed to burn old motor oil since 1986. This eliminates charging you a disposal fee on your oil change (you will never see an eco fee). The old filter is drained and put in a
car being scrapped.
Cardboard, paper, plastic and glass are all recycled. We don’t even have a dumpster!
USED PARTS:
We stock our own parts cars. All cars run on used parts.
These cars are called elves. End of Life Vehicles. Bought
from insurance companies, previous owners or through donations we keep a supply of used parts to keep your used car on the road. A used part on hand can put your car
back in working order the same day. Click here for list of our parts cars. Some new parts may take days to obtain. We stock all wear items as new
parts such as brakes and wheel bearings etc.
JUMP PACK:
You can buy a jump pack at SAMS CLUB or many other stores
for about $50 to $80. A jump pack is a compact high output
battery with jumper cables attached. You can keep it in the
trunk. If you have left your lights on, or the kids turned
the dome light on and the next morning your car battery is dead you
can get your car started again by using the jump pack. No
more jumper cables. No waiting for someone to come home or
asking strangers for help. If you call us for a jump start,
this is what we use!
TOYS:
We have an extensive inventory of Volkswagen toy cars.
Vintage diecast cars dating back to the 60's all the way
to the present. Looking for a particular VW or color? Call
Mark for price and availability.
INSURING YOUR CAR:
When your newer car gets older and you have finished paying
for it, do not cancel the full coverage! You will hit
a deer next week! Look into the actual costs of the different
parts of your coverage. Collision coverage repairs your
car when you are at fault. Adjust the deductible to save
money. Comprehensive coverage is for things that are not
your fault. Such as deer incidents, trees falling, debris hitting your
car, rodents nibbling wires. Vandalism, broken windows,
stolen radios, slashed tires. If you do not live in a
metropolitan area you can get ACV coverage. Actual cash value,
this is a zero deductible. It may only cost you $30 more a
year to lower your $100 deductible down to zero! After
replacing that rock chipped windshield it really saved you
money. Your premium will not increase for making claims on
comprehensive coverage.
LOCKS AND DOORS:
When you have lost your car keys or have doors or trunk locks
that don’t match your ignition. We can make keys and change
lock cylinders. We need a door handle or lock to obtain the
lock code. Then a key can be made. We can change a lock
cylinder to work with another key. Have us record your lock
code on your next visit . We also make original look and genuine
Volkswagen keys.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, © KRAM 1, INC 1979-2008
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