Independent garage Recommendations

Merseyside / Wirral / Cheshire.

After using 3 Alfa Independants in this area, 1 stands out most of all.

Albert Ford Alfa Tech Services, based in Moreton in the wirral. His phone number is 0151 6780378, He was the former Chief Mechanic for Duttons Fiat / Alfa Indie in Wallasey. Now started a new business on his own he offers all the services. He has all the special tools.

His knowledge is unparalelled with all Alfa's and Fiat's and his attention to detail is second to none.

Normally he asks the customer to purchase the non consumable spares themselves, from the ususal outlets of EB Spares / Shop4parts, hence you only pay for labour time. He even collects you car and delivers it back to you when its finished with a detailed report of what was done and what additional was found.

Some forum members here have already used him and many have returned. So if you want magic service, Excellent labour rates, and superb relationship about your Bella, then Albert Ford is your man

Are there any independent speciallists in Warwickshire or Coventry area? I tried the number in the service book and it's a ladies gym!!!!!

Try Nigel at Angel Tuning. They are fantastic. Just did my Cambelt, waterpump, Variator and full service for under £500. (2.0TS 156)

They mainly work on Alfa and is highly recomended. I did a 320mls round trip to use them and would do so next time too..

Don't be frighened by them being a "tuning" compnay, they are Alfa SPecialists and excetionally helpful.

Angel Tuning Ltd
3 Church Terrace
Harbury
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV33 9HL
087 091 091 16

http://www.angeltuning.co.uk/

Originally Posted by FreddieL

Try Nigel at Angel Tuning. They are fantastic. Just did my Cambelt, waterpump, Variator and full service for under £500. (2.0TS 156)

They mainly work on Alfa and is highly recomended. I did a 320mls round trip to use them and would do so next time too..

Don't be frighened by them being a "tuning" compnay, they are Alfa SPecialists and excetionally helpful.

Angel Tuning Ltd
3 Church Terrace
Harbury
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV33 9HL
087 091 091 16

Chip Tuning VW, BMW, Audi and Alfa Romeo - Angel Tuning

Thanks, I'll give them a go,

I dropped my 156 off to Rusper Alfa Romeo this morning to cure my creaking suspension (was brutally bad this weekend in the cold). That place is an Aladdin's cave of Alfa gear - in the garage were a 156 Sportwagon, a 155 Q4, a boat-tailed Spider, a mid 1970's Spider, a Giulia Coupe (LHD) & a Spider (RHD). Awesome place.

I got a 155 2.0 16v as a courtesy car. Nowhere near as fast as my car, but the handling is excellent - still smiling now. This is the 2nd 155 I've had as a courtesy car, and they've both really impressed me. Hmmm... might be a possible candidate for my next project

Just had the defects list back from Rusper... his opening statement was "are you sitting down?". A lot of worn suspension components (front & rear) despite me being told 4 months ago that they were all in tip-top condition. £550 due now, another £350 in about 6 months time, and every possibility of needing a CV joint anytime between now & then too

This reinforces my point not to use SDR Autos to buy a car or repair it - they are shoddy when it comes to prepping a car for sale (i.e. they're blatantly not interested).

Rusper are the first people in a long time I actually trust to work on my car.

Originally Posted by Tim16V

I would like to recommend Black and White Garage near Newbury. Not only was my car superbly prepared and serviced when I went to collect it, the subsequent customer service has been as good as it gets in my experience.

:: Black and White Garage -- UKs Leading Alfa Romeo and Fiat Specialists ::

seconded,i would'nt take our 147 anywhere else.freindly knowledgeable people,not the cheapest but i'm a firm believer in getting what you pay for.
they've got a nice little museum of alfa stuff to look around,and if the missus let me loose i'd come home with the gt selespeed they've got there!
:: Black and White Garage -- UKs Leading Alfa Romeo and Fiat Specialists ::

The wife has had a 147 2.0 t-spark for a few months now, and after much searching i found an independent who replaced the cam belt (and other associated parts) for £300. He was by far the cheapest and did a great job. He was back again today to do a service, which again was very reasonably priced.

More details can be found at A For Alfa

We're in the Berkshire area, and he came out to do the work. I'd recommend him highly.

is there any in essex?

Try Power Fiat
Unit 14
Newlands End
Laindon North Industrial Estate
Basildon
Essex
07946616672

They specialize in Fiat Coupes and Alfa. I have hear much good of them, but not used them myself.
I spoke to them with regards to some work, but my warranty company demanded using a specific company on their books.

Great Alfa Indie in Lambeth, Sendon Motor Servces, Arch 15, Miles Street, London SW8 1RZ 02076227661 sorted my V6 Spider incl exhaust, shocks, wishbones ....handles like a go kart again !!! ask for Jose

Originally Posted by kevvykevkev

is there any in essex?

Clovertech in Dagenham.

Just had the 156 serviced by Auto Italiana in Exeter. Friendly helpfull and top quality service all round. And very reasonable prices

Steve,
Just been on the phone to Roy for some advice about superchargers and he is chuffed that he is getting good reports on here! I definitely have to agree with you, he is a top bloke and very honest with it!!!

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Heath Road Garage
50-52 Heath Road - Sandbach
Cheshire - CW11 2JU

Tel: 01270-764214
email: info@heathroadgarage.co.uk

would agree with dpat - Alfie is very knowledgable in all things Alfa and is very reasonable.

Alfie is the Mutts nuts

He fixed the Cup for me a couple of weeks ago

Originally Posted by Sterzo

Bianco Auto Developments
22 Reigate Road (A217)
Hookwood
Surrey RH6 0HJ

Bianco Auto Developments - Alfa Romeo & Fiat Specialists in Surrey / Sussex

Recommended to me by two customers, recommended by me because they're knowledgeable, helpful, low priced and all the other good stuff you seem to get from real Alfa enthusiasts.

I second that, been using them for years for the Spider and the wifes 147. Always a great service and they really know their Alfa's ( they race them as well!)

Originally Posted by cragmaz69

Leeds and West yorkshire area.

Nick Holmes
T/A Fleetech ltd,
Tel. 0113 2877272
mob. 07951 297171.

Nick is Ex Stratstone/dixons Alfa technician,with over 15 yrs experience, and has a fully equipped mobile workshop,so he comes to you!

I use him all the time, as he knows Alfa`s inside out and is very honest, reliable and i have always been happy with his prices, plus he lives round the corner from me, which is a mega bonus

Have used Nick a couple of times now for work on my gtv and found him to be very good on price and excellent service every time, plus a really decent bloke who knows his stuff - what more could you want?

I will certainly be using again - highly recommended

Id like to recommend

MotoTech
Litherland
Liverpool
07745535440
MotoTech | Vehicle Servicing, Diagnosis and Repair

Had a full service and cambelts done on my 156 last week, he was recommended to me by a friend and i have to say i am very happy with his professional service / prices and will definately be going back to him and recommending him to my friends and family, ask for mark he is very knowlegeble and will go out of his way to help you.

Alfa Tecnico: -

Alfa Romeo Specialist

In Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Top drawer service!!!

Solo Italia 01865 372111
Halfway Garage, Woodstock Rd, Kidlington, OX5 1RL

Very good with Fiats, does Alfas too.

Can anyone recommend an independant in South Warks/Glous areas?

Cheers
Paul

Try Nigel at Angel Tuning 087 091 091 16

I travele 180 miles to use them and will do so again.

The Market Garden
21 Welford Road
Bidford on Avon
Warwickshire
B50 4NP