independant

Any other Italia Independant owners out there?

Hello I have an ALFA 166 3.0 Sportronic 2004 which i love and is the best car i have ever had and i have had Alfas for nearly 30 years! I have fairly recently moved to Kent and am looking for a new and very good independent ALFA specialist. I have a heater matrix leak and a non working blower...

Any recommendations for local garages to Glasgow?

Hello all, I've not long picked up my Italia Independent Brera from Veloces of London. I've previous had the 159 2.2 JTS Red and a black 147 2.0. Before buying the Independent I did look at the Prodrive 3.2 S, I had a good look round and also spoke with a couple of Alfa main dealers beforehand...

I have just booked my 11 plate Giulietta into Piccadilly Alfa, Knaresborough for an oil and filter change at a cost of £97.13. I budgeted nearly £21 for the 130 mile round trip from home so a total cost of £118. Why have I gone to the main dealer I hear you ask. However I also got four quotes...

Hi. I have been looking thro the threads on here and making a list of things I need to check/do. Forgive me if this has been covered elsewhere.. My 57 plate lusso has the dreaded red PAS fluid. I have been advised by 2 very good garages that there is a small chance of ruining the whole rack/pump...

Had my 60 plate for 4 months so far roof faults ending in boot respray boot catch had to be re adjusted Both wing mirrors had to be ordered sprayed and refitted due to over working motor, steering shaft replaced kept sticking on and leaky coolant bottle - lucky under warranty and guest...

pickin this beauty up on saturday, sadly its the wifes lol,,,,!!!!!!!!!!

Can anybody recomend a good independant garage in the west lothian / edinburgh areas. thanks in advance. keith

Due to family enlarging I'm having to sell my 2010 2.2 JTS Indepandant Italia Spider which has been remapped and got a lovely sounding Sports Exhaust. It's only done 8800 miles and 18 months old. I'd rather it went to an Alfa fan so if anyones interested in it here it is: Alfa Romeo ...

Hi, I would like to get a really reliable garage in the south to ensure my car is well looked after for years to come. Dont mind travelling quite a distance so any recommendations are welcome as long as the garage has been trading under the same company for a number of years. Appreciate there...

Hi guys, Im trying to buy a Brera as i love that car. Please help me out choosing the right one between these two cars that i really like. Are there any special points to look for?

Hello People Does anyone out there own an Italia Independant Brera? If so have you had any problems with the paint yet?

Hi Guys I'm just wondering if anyone knows of a really good Independent Alfa specialist in west London, I've just brought the alfa 159 a few months back and was planning to use H.R. Owen Alfa Romeo in Parson Green but have been informed that they have ceased trading. Thanks in advanced...

I'm really pleased to advise everyone that Johnny Cargo who some of you will already know has decided to start up his own independant garage specialising in Alfa, Fiat and Lancia. Johnny has been Mervyn Stewarts top mechanic for longer than I can remember, and has certainly kept me right over...

Hello Any body recommend a specialist near Newcastle? Having a mare with my recently bought 147 JTDM... :(

Just collected my 2010 2.2 JTS Spider II so thought I'd say hi, Previously had a 147 and a GT, just can't get Alfa out my system! bought the spider from a BCA auction last week...the bidding nearly killed me with nerves a very long minute:rolleyes: Just need to sort the iphone/ipod B&M plus...

hello i have been reading some of the posts in this section and would like to say there is a new independant out there.over 19 years experiance with alfa romeo. ta west sussex alfa romeo for all your alfa needs. [email protected] 07823883015:D

Hi all, After being quoted £340 from Alfa for a 2nd year service I decided that I wasn't prepared to be ripped off so I decided to look for an independant garage. After a question on here Graham pointed out that there was a garage (AFH1) in Mansfield so yesterday I took the plunge. Martin (the...

Hi all, im just about to do my 100,000 mile service on the 156 (2.0 TS).. from the sound of things the variator is ready for the bin as ive got the typical diesel sound, but on startup there is another ticking sound that can be heard above the variator, it lasts about 30 seconds to a minute...