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pb5691 · 15-10-2007

Just thought I'd let you all know about an excellent Alfa specialist I've used. A & M Alfas from Wickham (just north of Fareham, Hampshire). Just had a 72K service on my 2.0 147 included cambelt kit (tensioners, pullies, belt etc), balance belt & tensioner, variator, filters, oil, 2 x transverse rods & lower hub bushes (no spark plugs as these were ok since being done on previous service). Cost me £ 450.00. A lot cheaper than an Alfa franchise dealer, but it now runs like a dream

The workshop is small so he obviously doesn't have the big overheads of a dealer, but he's passionate about his Alfas & does an excellent job.

In case you're thinking this is an advert - I'm not in any way connected with him, but want to make Alfa owners in the area aware of a great independant garage.

Used Perry's in Portsmouth in the past & they wanted an arm & a leg for a service! Ok the receptionist Leanne was drop dead gorgeous & really helpful but I was never confident in what their service department could do for my Bella. Never used Meridian Milano, but their service charges are bound to be dearer than this guy!

Looking at the bill for the 72K service I noticed the labour charge was £ 112 now to me that sounds pretty good bearing in mind that most garages charge around £ 60 per hour.

His address is Unit 7, West Meon Valley Garage, A32 Alton Road, Wickham, Fareham. PO17 5AY & nos are 07855 385104 or 01329 836354

I'll be using him again!

15-10-2007	#114 (Post Link)
pb5691 AO Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 395 Member car: 147 2.0 TS Lusso	Re: Independent garage Recommendations Just thought I'd let you all know about an excellent Alfa specialist I've used. A & M Alfas from Wickham (just north of Fareham, Hampshire). Just had a 72K service on my 2.0 147 included cambelt kit (tensioners, pullies, belt etc), balance belt & tensioner, variator, filters, oil, 2 x transverse rods & lower hub bushes (no spark plugs as these were ok since being done on previous service). Cost me £ 450.00. A lot cheaper than an Alfa franchise dealer, but it now runs like a dream The workshop is small so he obviously doesn't have the big overheads of a dealer, but he's passionate about his Alfas & does an excellent job. In case you're thinking this is an advert - I'm not in any way connected with him, but want to make Alfa owners in the area aware of a great independant garage. Used Perry's in Portsmouth in the past & they wanted an arm & a leg for a service! Ok the receptionist Leanne was drop dead gorgeous & really helpful but I was never confident in what their service department could do for my Bella. Never used Meridian Milano, but their service charges are bound to be dearer than this guy! Looking at the bill for the 72K service I noticed the labour charge was £ 112 now to me that sounds pretty good bearing in mind that most garages charge around £ 60 per hour. His address is Unit 7, West Meon Valley Garage, A32 Alton Road, Wickham, Fareham. PO17 5AY & nos are 07855 385104 or 01329 836354 I'll be using him again!