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Mate of mine had his car booked into BMC tomorrow for some work and has just received a message from Gary (the owner i think) to say 'We will be ...
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Old 17-06-2008   #1 (Post Link)
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Mate of mine had his car booked into BMC tomorrow for some work and has just received a message from Gary (the owner i think) to say 'We will be unable to carry out the work on your car tomorrow as we have CLOSED DOWN' !!???

Anyone got a contact number for Jus to check out whats going on?
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Mate of mine had his car booked into BMC tomorrow for some work and has just received a message from Gary (the owner i think) to say 'We will be unable to carry out the work on your car tomorrow as we have CLOSED DOWN' !!???

Anyone got a contact number for Jus to check out whats going on?
Frickin Hell!!
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Exactly!! I only have a number for the garage not Jus personally. Not good news though of its correct.
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Exactly!! I only have a number for the garage not Jus personally. Not good news though of its correct.
I don't have his number either. I heard things had been quite quiet recently but not to the extent of closure.
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bloody'ell, this is quite a surprise. hope its not true.
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Could be time for one of those co-operative buy out type things where we all chip in and buy the place up so we have somewhere reliable to go!
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It's true!
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It's true!
Have you been talking to someone?
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Have you been talking to someone?
I can't say too much at this stage but I confirm that the lads took their tools home this afternoon.
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OH MY WORD !!!! this is absolutely shocking news.
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I can't say too much at this stage but I confirm that the lads took their tools home this afternoon.
OH BUGGER
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It's true!
Oh ****! I really don't want to have to go to FAST
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Not good news and your not the only ones losing a good and well respected indie, Wyn Lear in Keighley is moving to New Zealand
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I've just had a chat with Jus, he's quite happy for me or Mr. O to pass on his mobile number to anyone requiring his services.
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I've just had a chat with Jus, he's quite happy for me or Mr. O to pass on his mobile number to anyone requiring his services.
That's good news, is he going to set up alone or something?
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I've just had a chat with Jus, he's quite happy for me or Mr. O to pass on his mobile number to anyone requiring his services.
Excellent. I'll have it please. Thanks
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That's good news, is he going to set up alone or something?
I think he has a few irons in the fire.
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damn!

I hope everyone involved gets something sorted ASAP.

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I think he has a few irons in the fire.
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Nightmare!

I dont trust anyone else!
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Oh ****! I really don't want to have to go to FAST
They probably wont have you after last time.......
 
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Oh ****! I really don't want to have to go to FAST
Neither do I, nor Lyles for that matter.
 
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sorry everyone .bmc is no longer but if anyone needs advice or help with there car send me a message and if i can help i wll.i am looking for smaller premises,but iam only a poor mechanic so this could take time