Volksmaster’s Oldham Garage
Address:
387 Ashton Road,
Oldham,
Manchester
OL8 2NA
Tel: 0161 624 5060
Email: info@volksmasterltd.co.uk
Customer Services
Opening Times
Mon – Thu: 8.00am – 5.30pm
Fri: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Volksmaster Oldham has been a trusted name for car servicing in the area since it opened its doors in 1991. Recently, the centre underwent a full renovation to offer a modern, comfortable environment for customers and a state-of-the-art workshop for its skilled technicians.
Located conveniently for car owners in and around Oldham, our facility is equipped to handle everything from routine maintenance to complex repairs for a wide range of vehicles.
Our expert team at Volksmaster’s Oldham garage is led by Ryan McDonald, a manager with extensive experience in the motor industry who is committed to providing the highest level of customer service. The team includes six dedicated specialists who share Ryan’s passion for excellence and technical precision.
Together, they assist over 150 customers every week, performing essential services such as MOT testing, cambelt replacements, air conditioning servicing, diagnostics and more. We pride ourselves on being one of the busiest and most respected service centres in Oldham, a reputation built on reliability, transparency and the quality of our work.
Volksmaster Oldham has a strong focus on VAG (Volkswagen, Audi, Group) vehicles, making us a leading service provider for these brands in the region. Our team has a deep understanding of the intricate systems and unique requirements of Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, Seat or a Škoda vehicles.
We offer a full range of services tailored to these brands, ensuring that each vehicle receives the attention it deserves. Our specialists are fully trained in the latest diagnostic and repair techniques specific to these brands, which allows us to maintain the performance and safety of each car we service.
For those who are interested, we provide detailed pricing and service information on our individual manufacturer pages on the Volksmaster website.
In addition to our VAG expertise, we proudly extend our services to cars from all other manufacturers, making us a one-stop solution for car owners across Oldham looking for trusted garage. We’re equipped to work on a broad variety of vehicle types, so whether you drive a family car, a high-performance model, or a small city vehicle, you can trust Volksmaster Oldham to deliver a high standard of care.
Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do at Volksmaster’s Oldham garage. We believe in honest, straightforward communication, and we work hard to ensure that every customer leaves our centre feeling valued and informed about the services they’ve received. Our friendly team is always ready to discuss any questions or concerns and to provide expert advice on keeping your vehicle in top condition.
For trusted, comprehensive car care in Oldham, Volksmaster offers unparalleled expertise and commitment. Visit us today or explore our website for more details about the specific services we offer and how we can help keep your vehicle running smoothly.
Whether it’s a routine MOT, a specialised repair, or an annual service, we look forward to serving you.
Customer Reviews Volksmaster’s Oldham Garage
- Excellent service received at Volksmaster Oldham. Kat Farrell was so friendly and provided excellent service. Fantastic garage and staff 5 ⭐️read moreread lessVolksmaster Ltd (owner) - 2026-07-30Hello Kathryn, Thank you for your wonderful feedback on my colleague Kat which I have passed onto her this morning, I'm glad you received such excellent service and if there is anything we can do for you in the future please do not hesitate to contact us.read moreread less
Kathryn Robinson30/07/2026Dropped off my car Audi TTS for Dsg gearbox & filter change, also had Aircon re-gas, fantastic friendly customer service, good communication and with knowledgeable staff. Would recommend. Thank youread moreread less
Dee Meisuria28/07/2026Worst Service Experience – Complete DisappointmentFor years, I’ve had my tires changed at small local shops and never had a single issue with steering vibration. This year, I spent nearly £1,000 at this shop for top-tier Michelin tires, but the steering wheel vibrates violently—it literally feels like the car is shaking apart.To make matters worse, the oil they used (or how they performed the service) is terrible. The car lost 1 liter of oil by the time I reached Germany, despite having zero history of mechanical or oil issues. I explicitly told them I was driving abroad, yet I am now forced to find another garage in Germany to fix their amateur mistakes and pay extra money out of pocket.Last year I used Halfords and had an exceptional experience, but going to this shop was a huge mistake. Zero expertise and total lack of care. Avoid this place!read moreread lessVolksmaster Ltd (owner) - 2026-07-28Dear Azad,Thank you for your feedback. We are always sorry to hear when a customer is dissatisfied, and we would have welcomed the opportunity to address your concerns directly through our formal complaints process so we could investigate and resolve this for you right away.To address your specific concerns:Wheel Balancing & Vibration: Whenever we fit new tyres, every wheel is fully balanced before being refitted to the vehicle. During your visit, our technician noted that the offside front upper arm ball joint was split, which affects wheel alignment and is the most likely cause of the vibration you experienced. We highlighted this issue to you at the time of service.Oil Service: As Volkswagen specialists, we carry out these services daily to strict manufacturer standards. Every job undergoes a two-step quality check by a second technician. As noted on your invoice, your vehicle was refilled with 7.7 litres of 5W-30 (VW 507 specification) oil, which is the exact grade and capacity recommended by Volkswagen for your engine.We take the quality of our workmanship very seriously. Upon your return to the UK, we would appreciate the opportunity to inspect the vehicle ourselves, tripple-check our work, and help you get this resolved.Please reach out to us directly on 0161 624 5060 so we can make the necessary arrangements.Thanks, Volksmaster.read moreread less
Azad Saeed28/07/2026×
Azad Saeed28/07/2026Worst Service Experience – Complete DisappointmentFor years, I’ve had my tires changed at small local shops and never had a single issue with steering vibration. This year, I spent nearly £1,000 at this shop for top-tier Michelin tires, but the steering wheel vibrates violently—it literally feels like the car is shaking apart.To make matters worse, the oil they used (or how they performed the service) is terrible. The car lost 1 liter of oil by the time I reached Germany, despite having zero history of mechanical or oil issues. I explicitly told them I was driving abroad, yet I am now forced to find another garage in Germany to fix their amateur mistakes and pay extra money out of pocket.Last year I used Halfords and had an exceptional experience, but going to this shop was a huge mistake. Zero expertise and total lack of care. Avoid this place!
Peter Law26/07/2026MOT and service great. Video included with service - very useful to be able to actually see yourself what is inspected ! Have had a few things done here now and it’s always an honest and professional service at Volksmaster. Highly recommended to come here if you want your vehicle looked after properlyread moreread less
Lewis Crowther21/07/2026×
Lewis Crowther21/07/2026MOT and service great. Video included with service - very useful to be able to actually see yourself what is inspected ! Have had a few things done here now and it’s always an honest and professional service at Volksmaster. Highly recommended to come here if you want your vehicle looked after properlyDealership quality service at independent garage prices.Honestly, this is the most professional garage I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. I needed a new mechatronic unit fitted and decided to try Volksmaster after receiving a recommendation. I am very pleased that I did.Kat Farrell did an amazing job of keeping me informed throughout the entire process, liaising with the dealership to arrange the transfer of funds and advising me on additional work that needed to be carried out.The whole team was professional, polite, knowledgeable and highly competent. It was genuinely a pleasure dealing with them.Thank you, everyone!read moreread less
farzad kouchi20/07/2026×
farzad kouchi20/07/2026Dealership quality service at independent garage prices.Honestly, this is the most professional garage I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. I needed a new mechatronic unit fitted and decided to try Volksmaster after receiving a recommendation. I am very pleased that I did.Kat Farrell did an amazing job of keeping me informed throughout the entire process, liaising with the dealership to arrange the transfer of funds and advising me on additional work that needed to be carried out.The whole team was professional, polite, knowledgeable and highly competent. It was genuinely a pleasure dealing with them.Thank you, everyone!i have used this garage ashton road very polite staff very busy garage , unfortunately a few days after the service my oil light appeared on i noticed the same amount of oil was in when i took it . so they obviously have not changed the oil . i will be taking it back on monday they kept it until afternoon to say it was being washed and this also was not done. very disappointing .read moreread lessVolksmaster Ltd (owner) - 2026-07-17Hi Karen, thank you for taking the time to leave this helpful feedback. We are pleased you were happy with our work and customer services and would like to apologise for the lack of the free valet. If you are in the area next week, give us a shout and we would be happy to get this sorted for you. With regards to parking, we are currently looking at ways to alleviate this. Thanks, Volksmaster.read moreread less
Karen Ingham19/07/2026×
Karen Ingham19/07/2026i have used this garage ashton road very polite staff very busy garage , unfortunately a few days after the service my oil light appeared on i noticed the same amount of oil was in when i took it . so they obviously have not changed the oil . i will be taking it back on monday they kept it until afternoon to say it was being washed and this also was not done. very disappointing .- Friendly staff lovely service , got the car back cleaned and looking pristine. Will be back again for more work in the futureread moreread less
Milo Boughey17/07/2026HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.Second time using Volksmaster. They have completed service and MOT for us. Friendly professional service.Kept us updated and informed throughout.read moreread lessVolksmaster Ltd (owner) - 2026-07-17Hi Dawn, we are pleased you were happy with our services. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-Star review 🙂read moreread less
Dawn Evans17/07/2026Excellent service from Volksmaster! Kate and the other receptionist were both very welcoming, friendly and helpful from the moment I arrived. They kept me informed throughout and made the whole experience easy and stress-free.The work carried out on my car was professional and completed to a very high standard. Everyone was knowledgeable, honest and also had a great sense of humour, which made the visit even better. I’m very pleased with the service and would definitely recommend Volksmaster to anyone looking for reliable and professional work. I’ll definitely be returning!read moreread less
Nabeel Hussain17/07/2026×
Nabeel Hussain17/07/2026Excellent service from Volksmaster! Kate and the other receptionist were both very welcoming, friendly and helpful from the moment I arrived. They kept me informed throughout and made the whole experience easy and stress-free.The work carried out on my car was professional and completed to a very high standard. Everyone was knowledgeable, honest and also had a great sense of humour, which made the visit even better. I’m very pleased with the service and would definitely recommend Volksmaster to anyone looking for reliable and professional work. I’ll definitely be returning!i have used this garage ashton road very polite staff, completed the job service oil change supposed to have been washed and vacuumed but it was not .I’d recommend This garage to other people the only downfall is parking space trying to return the courtesy car because the garage was full abuse of customers from Tesco’s reporting. We are blocking them in when five minutes the road was clear. No fault with staff or Mechanics.read moreread lessVolksmaster Ltd (owner) - 2026-07-17Hi Karen, thank you for taking the time to leave this helpful feedback. We are pleased you were happy with our work and customer services and would like to apologise for the lack of the free valet. If you are in the area next week, give us a shout and we would be happy to get this sorted for you. With regards to parking, we are currently looking at ways to alleviate this. Thanks, Volksmaster.read moreread less
Karen Ingham16/07/2026×
Karen Ingham16/07/2026i have used this garage ashton road very polite staff, completed the job service oil change supposed to have been washed and vacuumed but it was not .I’d recommend This garage to other people the only downfall is parking space trying to return the courtesy car because the garage was full abuse of customers from Tesco’s reporting. We are blocking them in when five minutes the road was clear. No fault with staff or Mechanics. - After being quoted a ridiculous price by the Volkswagen dealership for my Golf GTE, I was recommended this garage and I’m so glad I came here instead.The team were professional, honest, and did a fantastic job. They took the time to explain everything clearly and the customer service was excellent. A special thanks to Kat, who was so friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience stress-free.They’re not the cheapest, but the quality of their work is absolutely worth it. I’d say they’re every bit as good as a Volkswagen main dealer, if not better.I’ll definitely be coming back if I ever need anything in the future. Highly recommended!read moreread less
Mobin Kazemi15/07/2026×
Mobin Kazemi15/07/2026After being quoted a ridiculous price by the Volkswagen dealership for my Golf GTE, I was recommended this garage and I’m so glad I came here instead.The team were professional, honest, and did a fantastic job. They took the time to explain everything clearly and the customer service was excellent. A special thanks to Kat, who was so friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience stress-free.They’re not the cheapest, but the quality of their work is absolutely worth it. I’d say they’re every bit as good as a Volkswagen main dealer, if not better.I’ll definitely be coming back if I ever need anything in the future. Highly recommended!Great experience, the reception staff are always on the ball, friendly and very efficient. Keep up the good work.read moreread less
chris large13/07/2026 - Had my car in today for its MOT they staff are always lovely and welcoming. Couldn't recommend a better business for your vehicles needs. Kat on reception is always amazingread moreread less
Skye Lomas03/07/2026I took my car to Volksmaster for a service and MOT, June 2026. I had a couple of queries that we dealt with very efficiently by the receptionist and left my car for the work to be done. I was kept informed of progress throughout the morning and received my car back, washed and cleaned inside, by mid-afternoon. I have absolutely no concerns about any element of the work that was done and feel that I paid a good price as well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Volksmaster.read moreread less
Kevin Garside30/06/2026×
Kevin Garside30/06/2026I took my car to Volksmaster for a service and MOT, June 2026. I had a couple of queries that we dealt with very efficiently by the receptionist and left my car for the work to be done. I was kept informed of progress throughout the morning and received my car back, washed and cleaned inside, by mid-afternoon. I have absolutely no concerns about any element of the work that was done and feel that I paid a good price as well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Volksmaster.These guys are great! Called in when passing for a quote on a Range Rover air-con re-gas. They said they'd do it straightaway which is exactly what they did!45 minutes I was driving around nice and cool. The staff are very friendly and helpful.A good price for air-con re-gas.Recommended.read moreread less
John Clarke26/06/2026×
John Clarke26/06/2026These guys are great! Called in when passing for a quote on a Range Rover air-con re-gas. They said they'd do it straightaway which is exactly what they did!45 minutes I was driving around nice and cool. The staff are very friendly and helpful.A good price for air-con re-gas.Recommended. - friendly staffvery good customer servicefelt welcomed and can’t ask for anything more highly recommend for the job i even travelled around 9/10 miles but well worth itread moreread less
Adam Lodhi16/06/2026Having had probably the worst experience with my warranty company and no car for 7weeks I can't thank the staff at volksmaster enough for all the help and patience they had for weeks.Especially Mandy you were amazing speaking to me daily keeping me up-to-date with everything you had the patience of a saint over the weeks. Also you manager I'm sorry I don't think I got his name but I know you both spent a lot of time to help get this sorted. And all your mechanics who spent time fixing our vehiclesYou have an amazing team of professionals and I wouldn't think twice about recommending your garage and coming again.We really appreciate everything you did. 👌🏻⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐read moreread less
emma burton16/06/2026×
emma burton16/06/2026Having had probably the worst experience with my warranty company and no car for 7weeks I can't thank the staff at volksmaster enough for all the help and patience they had for weeks.Especially Mandy you were amazing speaking to me daily keeping me up-to-date with everything you had the patience of a saint over the weeks. Also you manager I'm sorry I don't think I got his name but I know you both spent a lot of time to help get this sorted. And all your mechanics who spent time fixing our vehiclesYou have an amazing team of professionals and I wouldn't think twice about recommending your garage and coming again.We really appreciate everything you did. 👌🏻⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A “vw specialist” with non existent parts don’t bother wasting your time with them.😂read moreread lessVolksmaster Ltd (owner) - 2026-06-16Hi Nadeem,We are disappointed by your review, as it leaves out some crucial context. We originally quoted this job over 30 days ago, at which point the parts were fully available. However, you ignored our follow-up calls.When you eventually got back in touch, after repeatedly asking for further discounts and requesting we only replace the clutch while leaving the old flywheel (which goes against our quality standards and best practices)—the parts were unfortunately no longer stocked by our reputable suppliers.Because sourcing parts for a 17-year-old Scirocco can be time-sensitive, we always encourage prompt communication. Had this been booked in when the quote was originally provided a month ago, we would have happily been able to complete the job for you.read moreread less
Nadeem Khan15/06/2026Major safety issue - Do not recommend!Terrible experience with their servicing. They left the chassis screws loose, and most of them have already dropped off. Out of 5 screws for the front bumper/undertray, only one was left screwed in. Driving like this was extremely unsafe. Please avoid this shop for any maintenance services if you value your safety.read moreread less
J Sara14/06/2026×
J Sara14/06/2026Major safety issue - Do not recommend!Terrible experience with their servicing. They left the chassis screws loose, and most of them have already dropped off. Out of 5 screws for the front bumper/undertray, only one was left screwed in. Driving like this was extremely unsafe. Please avoid this shop for any maintenance services if you value your safety. - Can 100% recommend these guys. Took my Audi A1 2019 in for a Gearbox service & tracking as i was noticing it wasn’t acting as right & probably needed a gearbox service. Got a call saying the car was done, went to go pick it up and straight away I could notice the difference! Absolutely perfect they even gave it a nice wash inside & outside which is brilliant.read moreread less
Adil Iqbal03/06/2026×
Adil Iqbal03/06/2026Can 100% recommend these guys. Took my Audi A1 2019 in for a Gearbox service & tracking as i was noticing it wasn’t acting as right & probably needed a gearbox service. Got a call saying the car was done, went to go pick it up and straight away I could notice the difference! Absolutely perfect they even gave it a nice wash inside & outside which is brilliant. - Cheaper quotes than actual audi and vw garages. Very efficient and friendly staff. Would recommend to anyoneread moreread less
Khaled Miah21/05/2026 - Just had a service and an MOT at volksmaster as per usual absolutely brilliant service and experienceread moreread less
Kevin Smith11/05/2026Lovely people, great service. Left my car gleaming too after doing work on it (gearbox service). Seems to be running a lot better too after this service. Lovely ladies at the reception too! Will definitely come here again and recommend this garage.Thank you again 🙂read moreread less
Hannah G (HanGarland)06/05/2026 - Great service at Volksmaster Oldham today! They changed my spark plugs in just 30 minutes. The staff were very friendly. Quick, professional, and highly recommended!read moreread less
Danial Waseem30/04/2026Booked my car in for a service for the 22/4/26 at Ashton Road (Oldham)From the point booking the service to picking the car up staff were lovely and very friendly.A added bonus is they send you a video of the car with what they are checking and is recommended.When I went to pick the car up the car was getting cleaned, whilst waiting I had a friendly chat on reception with Kat.read moreread less
Roshni Patel23/04/2026×
Roshni Patel23/04/2026Booked my car in for a service for the 22/4/26 at Ashton Road (Oldham)From the point booking the service to picking the car up staff were lovely and very friendly.A added bonus is they send you a video of the car with what they are checking and is recommended.When I went to pick the car up the car was getting cleaned, whilst waiting I had a friendly chat on reception with Kat.Avoid this garage. Poor communication and no empathy.After a diagnostic and further testing, they recommended replacing a part, but told me this may not fix the issue so I was reluctant to proceed.I was then told I could collect my car, but only late in the afternoon, making it impossible for me to get there before closing. This was despite me requesting collection before 3pm - whilst I appreciate this was not guaranteed, almost 2 hours later is poor. They claimed they told me it might run into the next day, which I disputed. The following day, they confirmed they did not tell me this, but there was no accountability or empathy despite the disruption caused.I also questioned paying over £200 without a clear answer. I was told they had identified the issue, but at the same time it could not be definitively confirmed, which felt contradictory and left me with little confidence.While the manager did apologise, it felt empty and there was no meaningful effort to resolve the situation.read moreread lessVolksmaster Ltd (owner) - 2026-04-24Hi Adele Clarke, we feel your review is unfair but not surprising since you once left a 1-Star review to a ferry company because the weather was windy. We understand that vehicle repairs can be stressful, especially when an issue proves complex, and we would like to clarify the events to provide a balanced picture.Regarding the diagnostic, we strive for full transparency. We identified that the throttle pedal required replacement to proceed with further testing. While we performed extensive checks on the wiring (which tested correctly) it is standard technical practice to replace a primary suspected component before definitively confirming a final resolution. We always aim to save our customers unnecessary costs by being honest about the 'next steps' in a repair, rather than guessing.Regarding the collection time, we have reviewed our records, including our call logs. We have confirmed that our team discussed the possibility of the work extending into the following day during our initial communication. When you requested the vehicle back, we worked hard to complete the intensive wiring diagnostics that same day. We apologize if the timing caused inconvenience, but we did our utmost to accommodate the request as quickly as the technical work allowed.As for the invoice of £217.50, this reflects the specialized labour and testing hours required to properly diagnose your vehicle. We remain highly competitive in our pricing, especially when compared to main dealer rates for the same level of diagnostic expertise.We pride ourselves on our professionalism and our commitment to our customers. We were disappointed that the conversation was abruptly ended by yourself before we could further assist, as we always aim to resolve concerns through open dialogue. We wish you the best with your vehicle’s future repairs.read moreread less
Adele Clarke23/04/2026×
Adele Clarke23/04/2026Avoid this garage. Poor communication and no empathy.After a diagnostic and further testing, they recommended replacing a part, but told me this may not fix the issue so I was reluctant to proceed.I was then told I could collect my car, but only late in the afternoon, making it impossible for me to get there before closing. This was despite me requesting collection before 3pm - whilst I appreciate this was not guaranteed, almost 2 hours later is poor. They claimed they told me it might run into the next day, which I disputed. The following day, they confirmed they did not tell me this, but there was no accountability or empathy despite the disruption caused.I also questioned paying over £200 without a clear answer. I was told they had identified the issue, but at the same time it could not be definitively confirmed, which felt contradictory and left me with little confidence.While the manager did apologise, it felt empty and there was no meaningful effort to resolve the situation. 
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