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10-06-2007
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Independent garage Recommendations
Just a thought, why don't we make a sticky thread for people to make personal recommendations for Independant Alfa Dealers/Services? Can one of the mod's make this sticky?
This would, I am sure, be useful for new members and save a lot of searching through old threads. Just keep it simple, something like the below.
I can kick off with a recommendation for East Sussex/West Kent.
SDR Autos Ltd
Cousley Wood Garage
Cousley Wood
Wadhurst
TN5 6EP
01892 783366
Sales and servicing specialisting in Alfa's. Did a good job on my 156, changed all the belts, variator water pump etc etc.
Had my wife's 147 serviced by them last week. It's a 2.0l had a full service, spark plugs and all the belts (cam, aux and balancer) plus tensioners etc done. Came out at a bit over £500.
Still happy with SDR, they sorted a problem with water in the sparkplug wells, let me have a second-hand coil pack for less than £20 (£100 new) and when I collected the car the guy drove it round to the front of the lot and it had even been washed.
Cheers
Andy
Last edited by alfapersius : 18-12-2007 at 10:07.
Reason: update
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10-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Good idea Andrew.
In the East Midlands I'd Recommend these Guys, always done sterling work for myself and others on here.
Intaservices
Unit 16/Charnwood Ind Units
Vulcan Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 3EA
Telephone:
0116 2510899
Fax:
0116 2510899
here for more details:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/gener...lt-change.html (GTA cambelt change.) |
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10-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
I think there's a thread like this already somewhere. I'm sure someone will pop along and provide a link.
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11-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Originally Posted by Picard
I think there's a thread like this already somewhere. I'm sure someone will pop along and provide a link.
There may be but I have found trouble find threads with recommendations in. I thought a sticky thread in the General Alfa section would be the logical place to put it.
Any moderators able to give an opinion?
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12-06-2007
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Location: London
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Re: Indie Recommendations
I have stuck it for now, its nice to get fresh ongoing recommendations.
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12-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Last edited by phil155 : 06-07-2007 at 20:20.
Reason: added recommendation
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12-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Bluebell Motor Co (BMC)
Justin is yer man
They are in Newton Aycliffe (boo!) on 01325 300520
the sort of place where, when you collect the car they show you all the crap that they've taken off your car!  |
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12-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Jamie Porter ( Alfa Workshop)
Unit 15, Orchard Road,
Royston, Herts
SG8 5HD
01763 245481
...are an excellent combination of quality and price and are often recommended on the forum. Do a search on Jamie Porter or AlfaWorkshop, (if you're a guest, you must register to get the benefit of the forum search function).
They're real Alfa enthusiasts and people seem to come from all over the country to get their cars to him.
Thier website is a mine of useful information too. |
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12-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Gerry Campbell,
TI Autos,
1 Cowper Street,
Dublin 7
Ireland
01 838 6567
Highly recommended, keeps all the old bits to show you too...!
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12-06-2007
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Location: Cheshire
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Heath Road Garage
50-52 Heath Road - Sandbach
Cheshire - CW11 2JU
Tel: 01270-764214
email: info@heathroadgarage.co.uk
Ask for Alfie - great guy |
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12-06-2007
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Club Member Number: 45
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Heath Road Garage
50-52 Heath Road - Sandbach
Cheshire - CW11 2JU
Tel: 01270-764214
email: info@heathroadgarage.co.uk
Ask for Alfie - great guy |
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12-06-2007
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Location: Kent, England.
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Mobitech
Unit 6, Dane John works,
Gordon Road,
Canterbury
Kent.
CT1 3PP.
01227 463878
Ian Stamper & Mick Lee. Top blokes, know their stuff and always happy to offer advice.
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13-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Peak Alfa
Aston Industrial Estate,
Parsons Lane,
Hope,
Hope Valley,
Derbyshire, S33 6RB
Tel - 01433 623050
Mob - 07944 738016
Web - www.peakalfa.co.uk
Email - info@peakalfa.co.uk |
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14-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
McLennans Garage
1 Park Avenue
Loanhead
Near Edinburgh
EH20 9AS
Scotland
UK
Tel: 0131 440 0597
Web: www.mclennansgarage.com |
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15-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Alfa Sport
Peak House Dales Manor Business Pk,
Grove Road,
Sawston
Cambridge
CB2 4TJ
01223 839299
They do all my work and they have been brilliant
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16-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
I agree with Steve - Bluebell Motor Company, half the price of a dealership and considerable cheaper than either FAST (Stockton on Tees) or Lyles at Newcastle; although Lyles did quote £330 for cambelt and aux's.
Last edited by Rosso145 : 16-06-2007 at 18:36.
Reason: crap spelling - again!
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16-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
I agree with Padders. Alfaworkshop absolutely fantastic service. Ordered a set of cam locks (£40 - cheaper than anything I could find) on Thursday night, got them this morning (Saturday)! |
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17-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
W.A.D.
Unit 3
Waterside Industrial Estate
Ettingshall Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 2RQ
Tel/Fax 01902 401711
email: sales@wad-alfaromeo.co.uk
www.wad-alfaromeo.co.uk
Excellent service and advice , they sorted my sele problems and fitted new belts . Wouldn't use anyone else . |
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17-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Andy Moores in Poolsbrook, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The guy is a diamond. He'll top up windscreen wash for nothing, does MOT's for £15, goes out of his way to help. I really can't praise him enough. I take mine and my wife's car to him. His number is 01246 473444.
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17-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Wyn Lear
www.cwlear.co.uk
Based in Keighley, West Yorkshire and has worked solely on the marque for over 30 years, also has done some race prep in the past and is well known for his knowledge of classic alfa's as well as modern era stuff. |
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18-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Bridgend Motor Works (Independant Alfa Romeo Specialists)
Unit 3, block 1, Newlands Avenue,
Brackla Industrial Estate,
Bridgend. CF31 2AL
01656 750750
Always looked after my Alfa's (out of warranty), Chris really knows his Alfa's and has all the latest fault finding software for them.
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20-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
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20-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
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  |
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25-06-2007
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Re: Indie Recommendations
Originally Posted by steveisfrowning
Bluebell Motor Co (BMC)
Justin is yer man
They are in Newton Aycliffe (boo!) on 01325 300520
the sort of place where, when you collect the car they show you all the crap that they've taken off your car!
Seconded!
Have spent loads of dosh there in the last year and have saved myself at least as much had I gone to a dealer. They've never done a bad job, and Justin loves to show you the knackere | |
