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Hi Guys,

I'm getting the impression that Fiat/Alfa main dealers are not always the best place to go for servicing etc.

Can anyone recommend a good independent garage in the Oxford/Northampton or Buckingham area? I know of a few towards London, but it's a bit far.

Thanks.
 
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#2 ·
Hi Everyone,

I would like to know the same thing, a good Alfa specialist within, say, a 50 mile radius of Birmingham - my local Alfa dealership is quoting £320 for a 48k service!

Thanks
 
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Originally posted by cheeky:[QB]Hi Guys,

I'm getting the impression that Fiat/Alfa main dealers are not always the best place to go for servicing etc.

Can anyone recommend a good independent garage in the Oxford/Northampton or Buckingham area? I know of a few towards London, but it's a bit far.

Thanks.[/QB]
Cheeky We have used Perrys (main dealer) at Amersham for a service and warranty work.Some on here have knocked them but we have had no problems with them,(so far).If you are looking at Northampton Jay Nine has had dealings with Motorvogue,so might be able to advise you.Bingy Bongy should be able to help you with an independent he has used in the West Midlands.

Cheers Pete
 
#4 ·
Originally posted by Mikee:[QB]Hi Everyone,

I would like to know the same thing, a good Alfa specialist within, say, a 50 mile radius of Birmingham - my local Alfa dealership is quoting £320 for a 48k service!

Thanks[/QB]
Thats about the going rate (at a main dealer)! BTW Many people advise that you get the cam and balancer shaft belts replaced at the same time .Alfa recommend 72k but some people have had them go at 50k.Bingy Bongy has used an independent in your area so should be able to advise you.
 
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Oh no, I don't think my finances can cope with a cambelt change, along with insuring my new toy! But thanks for that advice Pete, I will definately think about that - how much will that set me back? (I suspect I don't even want to know!)
 
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Hello...
I bought my car from Perry's Amersham and would take it back to them without hesitation.. I've also used Perry's Alyesbury to good effect. As for independants I would recommend D&J auto's in Le3ighton Buzzard. I@ve used 'em for my FIATS and Alfa's for about 120 years now. I trust them completely.
 
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#13 ·
Hi all

Had my baby serviced by WAD in Wolverhampton, and would recommend it to anyone - much cheaper than main dealer, and so knowledgable and friendly.
Anyone with an airbag-light-on problem, it seems simple to sort out - a simple reset, costing about 30 quid.
Thanks for the recommendation Steve & Bingybongy.

Cheers, Mikee
 
#14 ·
Im afraid i cant recommend Alfatech in Luton as they always made a balls up whenever i used them, with the result that i no longer use them.For those of you in Herts/Cambs i can recommend The Workshop/Jamie Porter in Royston Herts, a good quality honest service.
 
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:<hr /><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Greg:
<strong>Im afraid i cant recommend Alfatech in Luton as they always made a balls up whenever i used them, with the result that i no longer use them.For those of you in Herts/Cambs i can recommend The Workshop/Jamie Porter in Royston Herts, a good quality honest service.</strong><hr /></blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'd have to second that: Alfatech are pretty awful, I would strongly recommend going elsewhere.
 
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Had my cambelt changed at 69k - cost me £350 at my local garage Plough Garage) who I seem to be vistiting rather regularly in Dover- against £750 quoted by Northgate Garage, the Alfa dealer in Canterbury. No where near you lot though.
 
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