Recommended Local Garages [Archive]

Mark

04-11-2003, 08:51

Use this thread to post your experiences with places in the South East. I would prefer praise only but if you have any constuctive criticism then post that too.

I will say this once and once only..........

This is NOT a slagging thread and stuff like 'blah blah are a bunch of useless tossers' will not be tolerated. This is to help people out when they need work done on their cars and not to moan about certain people.

If anyone knows of good Main dealers as well (there must be at least 1 :rolleyes: ) then please feel free to say. This is not just limited to engine work but any area of the car be it paintshops, tyre fitters etc.

This is just an experiment to see if we can be mature and help people out, if it turns out to be a slagfest it will be closed :p

I may have a rating list at the top of the thread later (similar to in the for sale section) to save people wading through the whole thread to see if a place is any good. :thumbs:

Mark

04-11-2003, 09:18

I will start it off with Regency Autos in Southend. They are a Nissan specialist but also do other makes and bikes as well. Last time i was there they was charging £35+vat per hour for labour.

Alistair is the man to talk to on 01702 469800 :thumbs:

Ken

04-11-2003, 09:22

I have used TDi in Barking, Essex and have been very pleased with the work carried out for me, not cheap though they do give a discount to SXOC members http://www.tdi-plc.com/index.html

Stevecarter200

04-11-2003, 10:21

The Colchester Nissan main dealer is very good for parts, Mark is the man to speak to. He'll give you 10% off if you chat him up a bit (not in a :ghey: way though.:D ).

Dont know about the quality of their workshop though, never used it.

shadowninja

04-11-2003, 12:32

Austec Racing in Crawley (formerly Motorvation Motorsport from Dorking) serviced my 200sx. No probs at all.

-Darren

mambastu

12-11-2003, 00:01

Performance Tuning Services. Their workshop is located on the A259 between Bognor and Littlehampton in West Sussex.

Chris (one of the owners) knows S13's inside out and likes them :thumbs:

They do servicing as well as tuning and general development work. Labour rate is £35 per hour.

See their website at WWW.PerformanceTuningServices.co.uk for location and contact details

:Plug:

Nebular9

13-11-2003, 11:47

Scc Performance in St Albans, there good for standard stuff. NOT for modding work. There about £45 per hour + VAT.

NikB

13-11-2003, 12:04

Best place I have found for tyres is Bracknell Tyre and Battery in (not surprisingly) Bracknell. Their prices are always good, but they are always busy so best to go mid-morning or mid-afternoon to avoid the rush. The banter is pretty good as well.:thumbs:

Unit 1
Hurst Garages
Bracknell,
Berkshire
RG12 1RL

01344 411323

Ninja

21-11-2003, 22:18

Bookham Surrey

I can sort out bodywork ,welding , most mechanical, fitting mods, check fuelling with professional wideband a/f meter.
if you want to try a cheaper option give me a call on 07971 259928
cheers,
Mark

Giblets

21-11-2003, 23:32

Just had some nasty scratches and stone chips repaired on-site by Flying Colours. The guy did an amazing job, tarted up the whole bodywork and charged me £40.
Call Dee Simmons 07970 542613

Can also vouch for Bracknell Tyre and Battery... beat all the other quotes by a long way.

Asht_200

23-11-2003, 20:23

Mark, I knopw this was not meant to be a slagging thread but feel that I am the most qualified to say.

On first impressions, I thought that SE were quite good.

HOW WRONG COULD I BE

They'll take your money and do a bodge job. If you can wait that long :rant:

Don't go there

Asht_200

24-11-2003, 09:40

I can recommend.....
AUTOSAFE Heybridge near Maldon Essex.

Always helpful and their chief fitter loves 200s and always works on mine.

24-11-2003, 09:47

Nissan Chelmsford are very good a can be trusted.

Nissan Colchester are good for parts , but I would never get my car serviced their again (Thats why i drive 30miles to chelmsford)

C.

Asht_200

24-11-2003, 09:53

Originally posted by Cookie
Nissan Chelmsford are very good a can be trusted.

Nissan Colchester are good for parts , but I would never get my car serviced their again (Thats why i drive 30miles to chelmsford)

C.

Nissan Chelmsford... do you mean Glyn Hopkin?

Did me a full service but never changed the oil, although they charged me for it. :(

Don't think the car actually moved from where I parked it.

24-11-2003, 14:29

Never had that problem , i always wait and watch, takes about 3 hours for them to do everything (and the bloke is busy all that time)

C.

Vipers

24-11-2003, 14:55

nissan marshalls cambridge
not sure of the dudes name but seems to be same bloke most of the time call him up ask for the part if its not in then its usually in wihtin 3 days and you can pick up after 5:30pm (shutting time) by going round the back and walking thru their camera less wearhouse unquestioned :eek: if only i had a trench coat ;)

other than that don't use draytons if ur paying for the repairs urself they take their time and urs grrr...

Sideways Danny

24-11-2003, 18:11

The sideways danny turbo gasket changing service:Plug:

also available for other fitting jobs, Suspension, etc.

Very reasonable rates and a friendly service:D

I'm based in Bedford so serving the Herts, Beds, Bucks, Cambs area

TAC

26-11-2003, 22:29

They've serviced my car since the day I bought it :)

They have a dedicated bloke, Pete, for 200's and skylines etc - he's not an expert but he's pretty good! I trust them with my car - what higher accolade can you expect ? :D

(And if you're a regular they seem to be pretty understanding about costs for diagnosis of suspected faults :D )

Gambachi

04-01-2004, 19:50

A great place to get work done is :

Grove Garage
364 Camberwell Station Road
London
SE5

Give them a call on :

02077370029
02072747492

They have done plenty of work on my car and its always been first class.

:thumbs:

Fame

04-01-2004, 22:28

Automotive Solutions
Sonning Eye
Reading
Berkshire

0118 9699903

Top place to get work done have been going to this place for years, the guys know what they are doing, would not go anywhere else the man to speak to is Tony, he charges £40p/h. He will have a crack at anything and always pleases without fail.

arry

04-01-2004, 22:33

Can also recommend Regency Autos in Southend

For MOT's - Burnt Mills MOT station, Burnt Mills Ind Est, Basildon - speak to Dave or Neil - 01268 726 343

For Tyres - Jet Wheel and Tyre in Benfleet - speak to darren - 01268 792272 - he's a blinder :thumbs:

Stevecarter200

05-01-2004, 20:40

Originally posted by sideways danny
The sideways danny turbo gasket changing service:Plug:

also available for other fitting jobs, Suspension, etc.

Very reasonable rates and a friendly service

Well, in that case.....

Me.:Plug::D

Mark

05-01-2004, 20:45

Originally posted by SteveCarter200
Well, in that case.....

Me.:Plug::D

SC Garage Services, i wouldnt go there :no:

:wack: :wack: :wack: :wack:

Only kidding, Steve is a top bloke and will even work on your car with a ragging hangover :thumbs:

arry

05-01-2004, 21:13

aye - pretty damn useful with a set of spanners is steve :)

al_S13

18-01-2004, 21:17

MAS crabble hill in dover. May also be called spot garrage. Mark is a top bloke. Not a stranget to sports cars. Had numerous big BHP cossies. A lovely 700bhp supra Twin !!!!!!!!! Pulsar GTiR. Knows his stuff. 01304 211200

arry

28-01-2004, 21:12

autocare in timberlog lane, basildon, for parts.

Dingle's bro works there and can give a bit of discount here and there :)

Migraine

09-03-2004, 15:55

Great Hollands MOT, Bracknell, Berkshire

Initially, I thought they were decent enough.

It turns out they have made a complete bodge of my Tubby coolant pipe. They pretty much destroyed it, and used non standard washers and stuff to hide the damage. Now, 3 weeks later it has started to leak profusley, and the current mechanic my car is with (Autocare Maidenhead, best in the area imo) cant stop laughing at their "work".

Now, im not going to say they are *all* bad, as one member on this board has had many a good experience with them. But certainly not for me :(

Parker

09-03-2004, 17:29

Japspeed in Southampton did my turbo. It went in one day for gaskets and they found the turbo was iffy. They let me pop down and check it out. Next day, they drove 60 miles+ to Turbo Dymanics to pick up a new tubby (which they got at a good price) and fit it with favouable labour charges.

Got the impression that the boss thought I should be charged more, "that was VERY generous" he went!

pukkaSILVIA

04-05-2004, 22:36

no-one ever go to SE nissan/nisstek. the worst tuning company i know.

austec racing in crawley are ment to be good and have a rolling road too! :)

arry

04-05-2004, 22:38

no-one ever go to SE nissan/nisstek. the worst tuning company i know.

oooh, believe me I think just about everyone knows about this lot by now :nod: :D

Richie_Badger

11-05-2004, 12:01

Hi folks!
I live in Portsmouth, and would like to know if there is a reputable garage that could take decent care of my S13 for fair prices. Anyone know of any in the area?
Failing that, I have a bit of a stuttering prob that needs solving. trouble is, I'm an utter new boy to motor mechanics :( . If anyone would be prepared to spend a few hours on a weekend giving me some pointers in exchange for some premium beer, that would be the Mutts nuts.
Any help wud be appreciated guys (& girls).
Cheers,
Rich :thumbs:

karlf

12-05-2004, 09:14

docwra

09-06-2004, 08:40

Nick at Totally Custom in Cambridge. Did me a beautiful FMIC install, threw in a Supe cooler and lent me his Alfa GTV for 4 days :thumbs:

Even Carter doesnt do that ;)

Does fabrication, exhausts, engine rebuilds, servicing and stuff and is a top bloke :nod:

E-mail: nick@totallycustom.co.uk Tel/Fax: 01223 426110
Mobile: 07834 057737

Chetster

09-06-2004, 14:20

I live in Rustington thats good news!!

Performance Tuning Services. Their workshop is located on the A259 between Bognor and Littlehampton in West Sussex.

Chris (one of the owners) knows S13's inside out and likes them :thumbs:

They do servicing as well as tuning and general development work. Labour rate is £35 per hour.

See their website at WWW.PerformanceTuningServices.co.uk for location and contact details

:Plug:

Tony

19-06-2004, 12:20

I recomend T@F Motors in Amersham cos I work there as a mechanic. They charge £48 an hour but the service is good and all the poeple are friendly. If enough people start going I will talk to the boss about a members discount. :thumbs:

Trackstar

19-06-2004, 19:18

My 14a had some work done at Option motorsport (near silverstone) this morning and I'm impressed. They seem to know SX's inside out, workmanship is mutts nuts and they won't try to sell you anything you don't need. 70 mile trip but I'll be going there more often...

Blue Neon

19-06-2004, 20:08

Kent Auto Panels in Sandgate (near folkstone) for spares. Andy is a top bloke who needs chatting up for discount, got me bits for the Bluey that had not been asked for in 4 years in a few days but you pau nissan prices

They also do peugeot which is :ghey:

http://www.kap.uk.com/200sx.htm

nice :nod:

al_S13

25-06-2004, 22:19

kap is cool. :thumbs:

Amigo

28-06-2004, 20:33

...if you want the best performance tuning for your 200SX...or anything else on wheels...!
Then you need to go to Tuning Japanese a.k.a. SAS Surrey Automotive Specialists. They do a great job all round and have huge experience.
:)
free coffee, sometimes choc chip cookies, good chat and GREAT advice.
:clap:
Unit A, 17 Manawey Business Units
Holder Road, Aldershot, Hants
01252 328080
:notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

Rude Dog

28-07-2004, 20:37

My mate, Lee Crosby of Lee Crosby Auto's. Fast becoming a Nissan specialist thanks to me :D Looks after my 200 and my pick up truck. Also rebuilding a Sr20DET from a Pulsar so he knows his stuff
Works out of Wickford and does anything. Single panel painting to full rebuilds and resprays. Panel beating, welding etc etc.
Mechanically he can do anything from diagnostic services to full engine rebuilds, routine servicing, clutches, gearboxes, anything you want.
Works on anything you can throw at him, no preferences and always has classic cars and Jap imports going in and out of his place :eek:
Workshop: 01268 711969
Mobile: 07956 530641

jason13

29-07-2004, 12:05

I have just had an engine rebuild from CTM in Ilford (underneath Burton Power).

I have posted a seperate thread raving about the value for money, so to keep it short. Top Blokes, 30 years ish of race build experience, and in my case dirt cheep.

Just remember that its not garage servicing, i.e take your engine to them not your whole car.

Hates_

04-08-2004, 10:04

Just had a whole load of stuff done by Mark @ Ninja Speed in Surrey! Can't recommend him enough!!!

NikB

20-09-2004, 15:57

Just had a whole load of stuff done by Mark @ Ninja Speed in Surrey! Can't recommend him enough!!!

Got any more details? I did a quick web search and couldn't find much.

Can they do servicing?

Tangers

20-09-2004, 16:12

PM NinjaSX (Mark) on the board ;)

levi

29-11-2004, 14:33

HI, my s13 has just refuses to start.
Might need to get the rescue guys to tow it to a garage for fix.
Can anyone pleeeaaase recommmend an honest garage near West Drayton (UB7), near Uxbridge, west london. I know there are other members local as there is often a rather nice shiny s13 outside halfords.

I don't want to get ripped by the usual "it's gonner cost yer" boys.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanx
Levi

Jamiem

06-12-2004, 10:11

anyone in or around Ashford in kent, Trac-art are excellent. had my clutch, cv joint and a few other bits and bobs done down there, and regardless of problems that were unforseen, he still charges what he quoted, which is very rare. anyway, his website is http://www.trac-art.com/ which is soon to be updated.

if anyone does use him, tell him jamie sent you, and im sure he will sort you out with a good deal ;)

Jamie

Jonny

06-12-2004, 10:16

HI, my s13 has just refuses to start.
Might need to get the rescue guys to tow it to a garage for fix.
Can anyone pleeeaaase recommmend an honest garage near West Drayton (UB7), near Uxbridge, west london. I know there are other members local as there is often a rather nice shiny s13 outside halfords.

Try M&M in Iver. They did a top job when I used to take my BMW there...

Jonny

06-12-2004, 10:23

Then you need to go to Tuning Japanese a.k.a. SAS Surrey Automotive Specialists. They do a great job all round and have huge experience

My car was tuned by them, for it's previous owner. They charged £1000 for fitting an AVC-R, doing the tubby gaskets, and 3 RR runs, where they 'adjusted the A/F ratio' (according to the invoice), and told the previous owner they had remapped it, with a custom chip. Bearing in mind this is an S14a, and at the time, this wasn't possible. No fuel computer was fitted.

They also tuned my mates import scooby, which ate 2 engines :(

I wouldn't take my car there :indiff:

Drifter

23-12-2004, 11:56

Hammonds Nissan in Halesworth are good for parts, ask for Matt Waller. Old school friend and petrol head, so usually knows what you are asking for :thumbs:

For servicing etc I use my uncles garage :Plug: Blyth Road Garage also in Halesworth. Main service was about £150 instead of Hammonds price of about £350 :eek:

orange_juice

08-01-2005, 01:56

APT just outside Norwich - I know the name speaks for itself but well deserves a mention. I have never used them myself (even though I keep hasseling them on the phone) every person who has used them raves about their work. And they know 200's inside out :thumbs:

ants13

08-01-2005, 15:42

APT :notworthy: great work, great prices,

Bayside Blue

10-02-2005, 16:24

Id just like to plug the work that Dex at Paintec does in Letchworth...

Set up doesn't look all that impressive from the outside, but he has done an amazing job at respraying my car after I had that accident in it.

Work he did on my car for £600 was:

- Swap wing (and fix minor dent)
- Swap bumper and respray (he had to swap round the black part also as the new one was all scratched up.)
- Repair the corner of the bonnet and Respray.
- Repair a broken headlight & bumper bracket.
- Replace Nissan badges with Nissan JDM Silvia badges
- He even saved my stripe on the front wing! :D (My backwards Irish one lol, a perfect match).

Dead pleased with the results :nod: He also works for cash which is good for me ;) I will post up some before and after shots in a bit, however weather outside is awful at the mo. Mono Phil is going there next week so he will be able to give a second opinion. :thumbs:

Address:

Unit 9 North Herts Commercial Centre,
Pixmore Avenue,
Letchworth,
Herts,
SG6 1JJ

Tel: 01462 677730
Mob: 07710991284
E-Mail: d_Isaac37@hotmail.com

You won’t be disappointed
Martin :thumbs:

Gary

11-02-2005, 11:54

APT :notworthy Gary is a quality bloke with a lot of patience and does a first class job :thumbs:

***** 5 stars :D

Kent_s13

25-03-2005, 17:59

I do know a guy who's a bloody wizard with jap cars.He's called Mike Chilcott.Anyone who's got a GTI-R will have deffo heard of him.He has access to 2 spacious workshop areas and is a timeserved mechanic.To date,I think he has done about 60-70 clutch changes on pulsars and really has lots of knowledge.He's taught me a thing or two,so he must be a genious!!!!!If anyone needs more info,PM me or mail me on emma.steve@blueyonder.co.uk
Not strictly a garage,I know,but im sure he can help anyone out there who has a car problem...........and we eventually do.

Colwell

31-03-2005, 17:28

J.F.L auto's in Byfleet, surrey. Just a small garidge but do a pukka job on general service stuff and at a good price. They just fitted my coilovers loads of me messing around and no moaning from them. Think they are getting an M.O.T liscence soon aswell i think. :nod: :nod:

NOAKSY

23-04-2005, 12:25

Rude Dogs mate Lee Crosby :thumbs: havent used him for mechanical stuff yet but if his bodywork repairs anything to go by it should be a top job, took my car to his last week and very pleased with the finished result he even sorted out some little dents (the supermarket carpark type dents) which i didnt asked to be sorted tho they were on the same panel he was doing but even so! a fecking nice bloke and top job!! :nod: :thumbs: hes works in Ramsden Heath just out of Wickford (01268 711969)(07956 530641)

andyf

11-05-2005, 09:54

Can someone recommend a garage around the Slough area? If not I guess I don't mind a bit of travel somewhere else but it makes it tricky with getting to work otherwise :indiff:

andyf

12-05-2005, 17:52

:'(

Parker

12-05-2005, 18:15

PTS might be worth a call :nod: *****'s used them and he's from London so it's not just local people who use them. One of his customers comes from Yorkshire :eek:

andyf

16-05-2005, 18:38

ATrull

29-05-2005, 11:59

just go to a tyre fitter to get them to fit the tyres - takes no time at all. :)

NikB

31-05-2005, 08:29

hmm PTS a bit far away .. I'm not after a performance orientated garage (We have APT for that ;) ), just somewhere I can feel secure with leaving my car for a bit of work (like having new tyres put on which I desperately need now).

Bracknell tyres are excellent, I got some new Eagle F1's fitted a couple of weeks ago, they were cheaper than mytyres.co.uk.

andyf

05-07-2005, 15:37

Cheers Nik, I'll probably go visit them on payday as I'm now starting to slip and slide on dry roads :(

My requirement for some fluid changes and other generic-but-requiring-tools maintenace work is escalating. I'm looking for a good garage recommendation in either Slough, Bracknell, Woking, Guildford or that area. After reading purplepowers' thread about his wheels, I don't have a huge amount of faith in 'local garages' and just wanna take the thing somewhere with a half decent rep for mostly standard work :)

Or, if anyone on the board wants to volunteer for some pocket money :D , I need pretty much complete fluid changes for one thing :)

sliver

06-07-2005, 11:10

In Slough I used a garage around the back of the ICI building off Wexham Road.
Think its called Woking garage.

Did my tuby gaskets, cam belt, services and welding. Very good service and good prices. They are not 200SX experts thoug, I tend to take along printouts of the service manual et al to help them along.
The MOT place there also doesn`t mind non CAT S13s.

DONT go to Dan Nissan, they are SHIT!!!

CA18DAT

06-07-2005, 21:21

For tyres and general servicing, try Thames Valley Tyre & alignment service..01753 571 199. Excellent customer service, ask for Rick. I have used them for tyre replacemnt & wheel alignment, very good & honest. They do servicing as well.

DaveP

11-07-2005, 09:10

Could anyone possibly put me in touch with a good garage in the Reading area. I would like some basic mechanical work done; possibly to the extent of plumbing in a few gauges, and in the medium to long term changing a clutch.
I would consider an SXOC member if they carry a good enough reputation - But any garage recommendation would be appreciated all the same...

andyf

09-08-2005, 17:42

Woking Garage were good. I took the car in only for an oil + plug change, and when I went back after lunch to pick it up, they'd made a nice note of all the issues they spotted with the car while working on it, including edge-wear on a front tyre, which means my suspicions of bad alignment seem true :)

MEL

10-08-2005, 07:55

My airbag warning light started flashing :confused: on the way to the Colchester meet last night and i need to get it sorted. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good garage?

HELP ME PLEASE :thumbs:

andyf

10-08-2005, 09:18

Well, you're inbetween Brentwood and Colchester - perhaps Ben Taylor / Steve Carter might be able to help :)

MEL

10-08-2005, 10:52

Well, you're inbetween Brentwood and Colchester - perhaps Ben Taylor / Steve Carter might be able to help :)
Cheers mate. I will pm them and see if thy can help.

Monkey

10-08-2005, 11:53

MDH Accident Repair Centre
73, Common Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 1HE
Tel: 023 8026 9955

Spot on for body work, they get most of West Way Nissan's cars and are recommended by them, very good body shop and reasonable prices

Rosary Garage
Bramshaw, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7JB
Tel: 023 8081 3342

Very good garage very cheap £25 ph labour inc VAT, they've done one of my cars before and was very quick and cheap, and they've done a couple of friends as well. (my SX is there now) they will also do a basic service (all fluids and filters, spark plugs etc) for £90 and that includes a Free MOT!!!!

theminiking

11-08-2005, 23:39

Another vote for PTS! :smash:

Very friendly guys and excellent at fettling that big lump of metal I found under the bonnet! :thumbs:

ATrull

12-08-2005, 06:39

remind me where PTS's garage is located ? :)

goon1001

12-08-2005, 20:30

do a search on here, there is a way of resetting the airbag light diagnosis thing using the door light switch on passenger side, honest! got told about from a sxoc guy at jae

Dave_renamed

13-08-2005, 11:23

Does anyone know of any 'reasonable' bodyshops in the south east area? Preferably in Essex.
My S14 needs some TLC after some wa#*er hit the drivers door and didn't leave details the other day! :mad:

Plus i've just scrapped thru MOT as i've got some rust eating away at her under the F/O/S wheel arch! :(
Needs sortin as poor girl looks like she's been thru the wars!!

Anyone got any ideas of prices as well for full respray in same colour 2? Nothing 2 fancy just a freshen up (exterior only) If anyone's had this done?

Ta Muchly

Calvin

14-08-2005, 19:01

Before I start, I want to make it clear that I'm not slagging off the work they do. However, if you want a 4 wheel geometry set-up to anything other than their Nissan S14 standard settings, you'd better make it clear up front, because they will try to charge you extra.

I was quoted £100+VAT by more than one person, even after saying that I'd fitted adjustable arms/top mounts (front caster & camber and rear camber and toe). I turned up when they told me to and had to wait an hour, the bloke doing the work then struggled for half an hour to try to input my preferred settings into the computer (as he hadn't done that more than once before), then it took ages to adjust everything, not helped by losing the computer settings yet again, adjusting the caster rods the wrong way (despite my saying that shorter meant more castor), and the computer being unable to read the caster angle without loads of playing about. I'm not complaining about that. The bloke who did it was very friendly and we ended up getting very close to what I'd asked for (nothing too radical). However, when I went to pay with my £120 cash I was told that it had taken longer because I'd asked for custom settings and that I'd have to pay more. Without going into boring details, I wasn't at all happy with this, refused to pay more than £120 and was told I'd asked for a job I wasn't willing to pay for and told to get out (after I'd paid £120 without a receipt).

Judge this for yourselves, but be warned that anything other than Nissan settings will cost you more than £100+VAT.

theminiking

07-09-2005, 23:22

remind me where PTS's garage is located ? :)

They're in Climping, West Sussex ....in a barn!

LoftyGTR

22-09-2005, 23:14

I can highly recommend MAX-GT, a new company based in Basingstoke. The main mechanic Paul is a former owner of Miami GT and they fully rebuilt and modified the head of my S13 only to find the bottom end was ****ed too so they ordered and fitted a new engine, (with the modified head on from the other engine) all in one night as I was desperate for the car the next day. They have also done all the work to my 300zx and the gf's MR2 and now I won't take my cars anywhere else even though it's over an hours drive away from me. They even came out to sort the 300 from my driveway in the evening and still charged competitive rates of pay. :thumbs:
http://www.max-gt.com
07875 084515

mitchy_B

18-10-2005, 20:57

andyf

25-10-2005, 13:49

Ok I made a start Frappr'ing some of these garages but boss told me to do some WORK :wack:

http://www.frappr.com/sxocgarages

Feel free to add the rest :)

Datsun-Des

12-11-2005, 15:36

Page and bird are great, good tyre prices, quick fitting and very helpful.

They fitted a stainless turbo back exhaust on my s14a for just £40! (I obviously supplied the exhaust) - and the original one was a right b@stard to get apart. I don't think this is a one off because they charged the same a few years earlier on my s14.
01553 769182

Oh yeh, I'll vouch for APT at norwich, I took my 14a there with a suspicious rattle and they made me a cuppa, sorted the problem and didn't charge me a penny. I've booked in for some more work with them at the end of the month.
01603 870990

Giblets

08-12-2005, 11:01

Bishops Nissan Guildford - Parts Department - Helped me source all the parts for my engine rebuild and gave a good discount.

Irf200

20-12-2005, 12:20

guys, can anyone recommend someone in the west london area. dont even mind going up to oxford or luton. i'm just tired of standing on top of the people i take it too to get things done correctly.

GKY

20-12-2005, 21:18

Someone have already recommend PTS at W Sussex & I would like to point out that Chris & Anthony are very helpful. Excellent, friendly service at good value of money at 35 pounds+VAT/hour of labour :thumbs: :thumbs:

GKY

nitrodave

12-01-2006, 16:36

I know slagging off isn't wanted here but I feel a brief caution about JEM (Japanese Expert mechanics) in colindale - north London is necessary. I went there just before xmas and was quoted £1000 to replace the turbo gaskets on my s14a. They tried charging 3 hours labour at £70 +vat an hour, just for the diagnosis. Thats nearly £250 to tell me i had blowing gaskets.

After a bit of research through the SXOC i found sideways danny from DATMO.

Hes the man and fixed my gaskets for £185 including parts. He even let me hang around for the day and help (attempt to anyway). If you can get to cambs/beds area he is an expert, only works on the 200sx and can do any job you need doing at very reasonable rates. He quotes for jobs and not for time so you won't get an unexpected bill afterwards.

I travel from north london to his garage for all my big jobs, might be 100 mile round trip but I have never found anyone that is so helpful and clued up!

BIG UP DATMO DAN

paul

12-01-2006, 17:51

He even let me hang around for the day and help
What did you do? Hold his comb :whip: ;) :D

Hydra

25-01-2006, 00:52

need a reasonable garage in north or west london area urgently? any recommendations?

nene

01-03-2006, 17:10

So, with the recent and sad demise of Datmo :cry: where should I go instead?

I need the subframe bushes replacing with solid ones, and the front track control arm bushes replacing with whiteline ones. :thumbs:

I'm based in Buckinghamshire, so Datmo was perfect, but I don't know who to go to now :(

BruS13

09-03-2006, 17:34

I have recently had the pleasure of dealing with MJP Eastern Auto based in Brentwood. They can get hold of literally any standard parts and they are discounted too, straight from Nissan, they also do performance bits too. Give em a call on 01277 374201, anytime coz the guy works at home.

If you need work carried out, MJP recommmend, and so do I, Carl from Highwood in chelmsford. He even dragged himself out of bed on a cold Saturday morning to replace my turbo gaskets etc. Give him a call 07767 415804

Smirnoff

15-03-2006, 02:42

im from Harrow in North West London and also looking for a good Mechanic
who will look after my S14a
is anyone know anyone around NW London area?

GMJ

20-03-2006, 11:12

If you're looking for a garage in Milton Keynes try

Marlin Motor Engineers LTD - 01908 366256

These guys did a top job of fitting my new discs, pads, hoses and brake fliud.

Not a bad price. Friendly and have experience of most jap performance cars including the SX.

Plus they have a rolling road. :thumbs:

Smirnoff

31-03-2006, 17:12

Django67

31-03-2006, 17:34

Very close to me, that.

Name? Phone no.?

Irf200

31-03-2006, 17:37

i just fond my self aa new Mechanic who dose his job properly
he's done my 32-way coilovers soon will do my FMIC, also done a front wing for one mate.
let me know if anyone needs a help with your 200sx or any other cars
he based in Sudbury near Wembley, 10 mins. from Ace Cafe, or 20 mins. from Haroow.

i live in sudbury!!!!!!!!!! pleeease tell:D

Smirnoff

01-04-2006, 09:20

i live in sudbury!!!!!!!!!! pleeease tell:D
hey dude
its me, Purple S14a with gold wheels (London Transport)

whats the problem with your s14 mate

Irf200

01-04-2006, 18:28

hey dude
its me, Purple S14a with gold wheels (London Transport)

whats the problem with your s14 mate

ahh sorry i didnt know your username:rolleyes: . there's nothing wrong with the car at all, but would like to know if there's someone local that knows what they're doing:)

thenickos

01-04-2006, 19:40

Lakeside Garage in Wraysbury do my bm i use for work. They are fantastic and fit any aftermarket parts i can be assed to buy too. They will spot things you could NEVER spot without a magnifying glass.

£55 an hour i think it was. BUT for service and quality of work it's WELL worth it.

Speak to Darren (Service Manager) on 1784 482158

N.

R-Spec

15-04-2006, 12:33

In Cambridge I find Marshalls pretty good for servicing (and to get that nissan stamp of course) and if you supply oil and filter can get a D1 for £65 (make sure you ask them not to use the addictives that they do be default).

For anything else I use www.barr-tech.com. Who are a really good bunch of guys.

Are these guys still going (as I can't find them on the web)?:

Nick at Totally Custom in Cambridge. Did me a beautiful FMIC install, ......

gomms13

24-04-2006, 12:38

gt art between brighton and lewis skyline specialist but always done my s13 proud also rolling road runs

T9BYG

25-04-2006, 23:48

I currently live in Bromley, Kent and need somewhere ASAP that can fit my Apex coilovers, alignment arms, 324mm brake kit and do the wheel alignment.

Can anyone recommend somewhere to do this in the South East which won't cost the earth but who at least know what they are doing?

Danny_Boy85

26-07-2006, 12:50

B and M auto's in Swanley Village

01322 668497

Brian and Neil, top blokes, just say Dan sent you with the Purple S14a :thumbs:

**EDIT**

Hes no longer there im afraid :( :( :(

SpongeBob

26-07-2006, 19:04

http://www.garage-d.co.uk/

Thats Julian Smiths new trading name, he's set up a deal with http://www.reddotracing.co.uk/ and there moving into a new huge place with rolling road etc.
I've used Julian for virtually all the work on my car and its all been spot on and he normally has a store of bits if there something I need urgently which has got me out of the poo a few times:thumbs:

ejog

31-07-2006, 17:02

NT.R In Slough are a new "performance tuning" garage that recently fitted a new elec wing mirror and decat pipe for £40 +VAT for me.

Really helpful, has worked on 200's before
Has new rolling road and is keen to offer rolling road day to the club but I will pm Mark to ask if its feasable.

Address is 146, Edinburgh Ave, Slough.
Tel 01753 521555
Ask for Bernie

pb63

14-08-2006, 14:24

Has anyone had any experiences with Hitchin Motorcare in Hitchin Herts?:

http://www.sdmicro.ukf.net/hmccars/index.htm

Says all their techies are Nissan trained and they specialise in Japanese cars - but that don't mean squat without reccomendations. I'm looking for someone to have a look at my hesitation problem that I've got and possible fit a new exhaust system.

I live in Bedford - anybody reccomend anywhere that I can trust and who aren't gonna charge thro the roof?

R-Spec

16-08-2006, 12:36

...Barr-Tech Specialist Cars in Cambridge (on/nr Science Park)

http://www.barr-tech.com/barrtech/site/index.html
"....would like to welcome you to our website

We are specialists in Italian, German, French and Japanese cars.

We genuinely believe that our experience and dedication will result in a better service at a reasonable price.

Please give us a call on 01223 425300."

They're really good and have done work on all my 200's and I've seen quite a few others in there before.

Nimrod

23-08-2006, 11:53

Need a reccomendation for a garage in the Heathrow area to take a look at my 200SX with a "stuttering" problem at ~4000 RPM.

Thanks,

Nimrod,

R-Spec

24-08-2006, 08:49

I'd change the plugs first

Yeah_Mick

03-09-2006, 10:28

can anyone recommend a nissan specialist in the hertrs/essex/north london area?

TheBigShow

06-09-2006, 15:40

not had agr8 dealing cos i dnt own a 200 ~YET!!!

but if ur in the mk area. theres a few good car units on the Blakeland Industrial estate, incl a rolling road.

Paint and body repairs, Clays Autos, not sure of number (3rd right wen u get in 3rd unit on left i think) sprayed my mates mini done a gr8 job, guys are well sound too. Seen some of their other work, V.Nice. all repairs, spraying etc.

Also Knight Racer is based next row up too, never even knew it was there i only live round corner. tinting, bit of tuning and fitting too. plus they got a sweet arsed Supra, and a couple of Skylines hanging around.

hope it helps someone....

GTi

Gary

07-09-2006, 12:28

I can highly recommend Harvey Lane garage in Norwich, had my cambelt replaced by them. Price was very reasonable and really polite and prompt service. :thumbs:

Harvey Lane Garage
32-36, Harvey Lane, Norwich, Norfolk NR7 0DD
Tel: 01603 433960

P4ULY

15-09-2006, 08:27

Went to PTS on Tuesday to get my Boost Controller, gauge & exhaust fitted.

Gotta say how professional and helpful they were! Top marks

I emailed alot of different garages about fitting these & I only had a reply from 2 both on email but PTS rang me to talk about what I wanted done and suggested other things to do next.

Will defo be using them again :thumbs:

Contact: 087000 765450

gazzer18

26-10-2006, 20:23

ne 1 know of a gd + garage that repairs alloy wheels in the woking area plz

cheers

Parker

26-10-2006, 21:23

Went to PTS on Tuesday

Good stuff. I'm off there on Monday :) :Plug:

Slarty

27-10-2006, 08:00

ne 1 know of a gd + garage that repairs alloy wheels in the woking area plz

cheers

9. Please refrain from using Txt 5p33k or slang. We expect a good level of English to be used and posts to be clearly written.
Sorry but it bugs the cr4p out of me :furious: :wack:

Mr C

27-10-2006, 13:20

Anyone use GBH Motorsport? Was thinking of getting my turbo gaskets done there amongst other things.

gazzer18

09-11-2006, 19:23

Sorry but it bugs the cr4p out of me :furious: :wack:

sorry mate didn't know about the text talk or the slange thing were can i find the rest of the rule and regulations like that

GmasterT

09-11-2006, 20:11

sorry mate didn't know about the text talk or the slange thing were can i find the rest of the rule and regulations like that

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/announcement.php?f=111&a=8

:thumbs:

gazzer18

15-11-2006, 19:08

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/announcement.php?f=111&a=8

:thumbs:

cheers:thumbs:

andy_yu

05-01-2007, 00:55

alexjj

27-01-2007, 12:15

Anyone in West London, near to Chiswick?? I could probably limp about 10-15 miles possibly... topping up with oil as I go :(.

Or anyone who is a member, and willing to travel to correctly diagnose what is up with my engine - thread in members.. cheers

Taffyox

31-01-2007, 15:00

Hi Folks ,

Anybody recommend a garage Nr Oxford who's knows there way round S13's .

In the process of buying one and would like to take it to a specialist for a look over??

Taff

Parker

31-01-2007, 15:42

H-Dev isn't far from Oxford. Check the Traders section :)

s14-luva

01-02-2007, 01:28

A big thank you to Watkins & sons garage services,top blokes! They know there shit when it comes to working on jap cars:nod: Ever so helpfull and really friendly and they don't charge silly prices! I'm so chuffed with the work they done on my car:D:notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

Unit 1,Lufkinn Farm,Great Bentley Road,Frating CO7 7HN
(located just outside of Colchester)
01206 252262 ask for Ray or Yan:thumbs:

Mr C

02-02-2007, 16:22

doogie

03-03-2007, 15:26

HI everyone:wave: Was wandering if anyone can recommend a garage that can set up suspension properly ie-camber,toe etc. I live in surrey cheers!:thumbs: :thumbs:

SkyJawa

08-03-2007, 22:42

doogie - where abouts in Surrey mate - PM me.

_shaun_

08-03-2007, 22:59

HI everyone:wave: Was wandering if anyone can recommend a garage that can set up suspension properly ie-camber,toe etc. I live in surrey cheers!:thumbs: :thumbs:

I will be interested in this as well! Need to get someone to look at the suspension in my car. Wheels have been balanced loads and the alignment done. Yet i still get vibration through the steering wheel at 60-70. Spigot rings maybe? Also not sure if the suspension is set up the best way road use?!:confused:

Nisman

09-03-2007, 16:15

Has anyone had any experiences with Hitchin Motorcare in Hitchin Herts?:

http://www.sdmicro.ukf.net/hmccars/index.htm

Too late to be of use but for the record they rebuilt the top end of my S13 a while back and did a good job. I recently asked them about a problem on my S14a and they offered sensible advice by phone and e-mail hitchinmotorcare@hotmail.com although I didn't ask them to do the work in the end.

I'll put in a plug for Fairway in Hatfield, who are curently doing a good job of looking after the basics and do a good deal on Toyo tyres. They also did a good job of replacing the turbo to manifold gasket :thumbs: 01707 268740 sales@fairwayhatfield.fsworld.co.uk

They've also diagnosed a failing rev counter but can only offer to replace the dash unit rather than fix the problem or replace the rev counter alone.

Which is why I'm looking for a good auto electrician, preferably one who knows their way arround the dash of a 200SX.

I've got what sounds like the usual problem, rev counter all over the place, bouncing off the stop. This might be cured by fixing 'dry solder' or by fitting a donor rev counter.

Can anyone recommend one? I'm in Herts. / North London but work out towards Milton Keynes / Silverstone so patch includes Beds. Bucks and Northants.

jw200f2f

03-04-2007, 11:53

hi i can highley recomend gda in tunbridge wells they do excellent work and have a high knowledge of jap cars phone number is 01892 740 006 website is gdasportscars.co.uk

mohawk

23-04-2007, 07:22

hi anone know a place where i can get my car hooked up to sort a fueling problem? :thumbs: im in southend area.:thumbs:

P4ULY

12-06-2007, 08:29

Anyone got any ideas if PTS are still in business?? Im having trouble getting hold of them.

Drifter

12-06-2007, 08:53

Anyone got any ideas if PTS are still in business?? Im having trouble getting hold of them.

As in the guys from Norwich? If so they "dissapeared" quite a while ago:)

EDIT: sorry I remember now the Norwich lot were PVS:)

ATrull

12-06-2007, 12:43

I was down there two months ago - I'm pretty sure they're still in business!!

I recall they were getting internet access in the office/hazzard and they may have changed number

tried calling http://www.performancetuningservices.co.uk/our_location.htm ?

alexjj

12-06-2007, 12:52

woo where you been Alex - hows things.. err.. on track... know of any good bodyshop places near London (on topic really)

ATrull

12-06-2007, 13:31

woo where you been Alex - hows things.. err.. on track... know of any good bodyshop places near London (on topic really)

Well, these last two weeks I moved down to a new house nr. Sutton. Been a very busy last two months!

I think I could sleep for a week :sleep:

How is your car getting on ?

Mytchett Mike

12-06-2007, 17:25

Third view for SAS in Aldershot (also see Amigo's post).

On the plus side:

They fixed the car where my local garage Avantec admitted defeat (I still use them for most servicing)
Firstly found intercooler leaking & replaced with "second hand unit"
This showed further problems & they identified it as the Engine Management Unit - NOT cheap :eek:
I got it back fixed and a rolling road graph showing 220bhp - my car is standard apart from the air filter
I got fitter cycling to work / them

On the minus side:

They had the car for 4& a half days
I struggled to get any real info on what they were doing - harder than I would have expected for a small specialist business
A circular scratch (like someone had wiped something up) had appeared when I went down to collect some bits I needed
The bill was well over £1K including parts / labour / VAT

I don't know if this is expensive as I have no previous experience of this kind of problem

Would I go back there?

Yes, if I had engine tuning / turbo problems (I don't 'do' cars) because:
1: I don't know where else to go
2: They are local and I can cycle there / back

Hope this helps

Mike

My car was tuned by them, for it's previous owner. They charged £1000 for fitting an AVC-R, doing the tubby gaskets, and 3 RR runs, where they 'adjusted the A/F ratio' (according to the invoice), and told the previous owner they had remapped it, with a custom chip. Bearing in mind this is an S14a, and at the time, this wasn't possible. No fuel computer was fitted.

They also tuned my mates import scooby, which ate 2 engines :(

I wouldn't take my car there :indiff:

Jonny

12-06-2007, 17:43

On the plus side:

This showed further problems & they identified it as the Engine Management Unit - NOT cheap :eek:

In my limited experience, ECU's either work, or they don't work.

Sensors may fail / work intermittantly etc - but the ECU is go/no go. If you've got a 14a, if they swapped the ECU they'd also have to swap the immobiliser bits, give you new keys etc etc

Parker

12-06-2007, 17:43

Anyone got any ideas if PTS are still in business?? Im having trouble getting hold of them.

They're still going strong :) Chris doesn't have anyone else to answer the phone so if he's out picking up a car or something you might have to try again.

xborninthefight

02-09-2007, 23:56

Anyone who wants wheel alignment done go to Wheels-In-Motion, in Essex. They are really good and really know what they are doing.:thumbs:

TheChin

27-11-2007, 08:56

nene

27-11-2007, 21:03

full service for an S13 without a monkey with a bent spanner.
Ironically, someone doing work on an S13 without a bent spanner is going to be in for a very unpleasant time during some jobs :p

Jonny Wilkinson

14-12-2007, 17:23

Anyone know of any good servicing garages, full service for an S13 without a monkey with a bent spanner. In the bromley/kent area. Not too pricey, but don't mind paying a few bob to make sure everything is kept in shape.

Cheers,

You could ask Dal. He's in Gravesend. He certainly knows his way around s13s. Not sure if he does "just servicing" though.

drax

23-01-2008, 21:22

Dont use power-gt.

Jonny Wilkinson

25-01-2008, 09:52

http://power-gt.com/?p=Workshop

Maybe give them a call :thumbs:

Have you used these guys then ?

drax

11-02-2008, 21:11

Ive been screwed around by them. Warning to all.

Jonny Wilkinson

13-02-2008, 09:46

I wasn't having a go. I was just trying to establish on what basis you were recommending them :thumbs:

NeilF

03-03-2008, 09:43

For many years I've been looking for a garage local to me that understand cars like the 200SX's.

Luckily one has opened near to me, and thus far they've proven excellent!

http://www.motorworx.net/

They have Evo's, Scoobies and Nissan Pulsars themselves :)

If you go there make sure you mention me or the club so they realise we're connected.

NOTE: Any service done there gets a dynotune run as part of it :)

Jonny

03-03-2008, 10:01

I've had mine dyno'd at motorworx (I work about 200 yards away) - they seemed OK, if a bit 'awight geezer' :)

NeilF

03-03-2008, 10:23

I've had mine dyno'd at motorworx (I work about 200 yards away) - they seemed OK, if a bit 'awight geezer' :)

I assume it was Carl who did your car? He seems the guy specialising in the rice rockets...

Jonny

03-03-2008, 10:43

I assume it was Carl who did your car? He seems the guy specialising in the rice rockets...

It was the younger guy, can't remember his name. The older guy dyno'd my mates scooby there for the second time but didn't adjust the centre diff (it's a type-RA) so the results were screwed up, so basically wasted my mates money, which is a bit annoying. The younger guy knew that you needed to set the diff up to run it on the dyno when he did it the first time round....

NeilF

03-03-2008, 10:50

It was the younger guy, can't remember his name. The older guy dyno'd my mates scooby there for the second time but didn't adjust the centre diff (it's a type-RA) so the results were screwed up, so basically wasted my mates money, which is a bit annoying. The younger guy knew that you needed to set the diff up to run it on the dyno when he did it the first time round....

Danny is the older guy who I believe is more on the BMW side of things. Carl is the younger guy who is more jap/turbo orientated.

When talking to Carl once, he hopped onto his mobile and phoned someone for some second advice who I believe is a famous figure around this forum?

Jonny

03-03-2008, 10:58

r some second advice who I believe is a famous figure around this forum?

Any ideas who? ;)

NeilF

03-03-2008, 11:39

Any ideas who? ;)

Unfortunately can't recall the name... Swear it was Kevin or James or something like than. I think he also used to know/work with Jez (Horsham)?

andypat

05-03-2008, 13:30

Unfortunately can't recall the name... Swear it was Kevin or James or something like than. I think he also used to know/work with Jez (Horsham)?

possably steve sadler he takes most of his cars there to be r.r and carl knows steve really well.

Jonny Wilkinson

11-03-2008, 11:25

Anyone needing tyres or alignment for cars or motorbikes (including bike MOTs) in Kent/Sussex should check out MTMC in Tonbridge.

They used to be based in Teston just outside Maidstone but they had to move when the lease was up.

The bloke in charge is Harry and he's a top bloke who knows lots about tyres and suspension.

He's just spent mega-money on a state of the art 3D alignment monster and he knows how to use it :nod:

Give him a call on (01732) 369888 or 369880

They're at Deacon Trdg Est Morley Rd, Tonbridge, TN9 1RA

I've used them for bike and car tyres for years and had good advice from them. Two of my mates and Karl (Blueboy) off here have been to him and been very impressed with the results and the service.

gazagaza

20-04-2008, 17:57

Newbies here! Should have my S13 pretty soon(this week) but have to bring it through to MOT before I could have some fun with it.

Is there any recommendation for MOT tester/garage near Sidcup SE area? I am looking to have a check up 1st before it runs the test so give it has a higher chance to pass - afterall it's a classic car!!

sliver

03-06-2008, 20:36

Highly recommend Dan Perkins in Slough. (Nissan Dealer)

I have had my Skyline serviced there since I bought it, and they have been fantastic considering its a gray import. They usually have a few S14s, 300ZX, 350Zs in whenever I go there. Also the MD has a 240Z in the front window, very nice refurbed car.

From what I understand they will also be selling and maintaining the GTR when its available in the UK.

They show a healthy interest in the skyline and the tuning scene. Although bear in mind, they only want to work on 'standard' stuff as a main dealer. Of course, main dealer prices, but a level 1 service for ~£150 in a 6 cyl engine is reasonable for me. They have always offered a courtesy car as well.

Also they can pretty much source any part in the Nissan catalogue, and are quite happy printing of FAST pages to confirm prior to ordering. I have sourced a few bits for the skyline already, and again, no shipping costs.

Well worth a trip if your looking for routine maintanance.
http://www.danperkins.co.uk/

NeilF

04-06-2008, 07:29

Highly recommend Dan Perkins in Slough. (Nissan Dealer)
There used to be a Dan Perkins in Wycombe (quite a few years ago) and they were excellent! Shame they closed :(

pukkaSILVIA

22-06-2008, 10:21

Sorry but this post breached sxoc trade rules. Please contact Jeff for details :)

s13dan

04-07-2008, 21:48

D2 is strood are awesome, never had a problem all the work is carried out to a very good standard and they are nissan specalists. Also carry out modifications and engine conversions.

D2 Vehicle services
Unit 2 Alma Place
Strood
Rochester
Kent ME2 2EA
Tel : 01634 296967

krzysmaxi

10-09-2008, 12:07

Hello!
My name is Chris. I don't want to advertise myself but I would be able to help around SW London area, I know one garage at Kingston where I have access to theyr equipment.
Ramp, welding tools, pipe bender, s/s exhausts which I was dealing with, VORTEX exhaust technology, tig welder, snap-on diagnostic equipment.
I used to work for them but .... whatever left in friendly atmosphere so still can go back and do some work myself.

Also looking for some one with S13 around SW London, good to know people.:thumbs:

My email krzysmaxi@aol.com
or mobile 07957494818

Jonny Wilkinson

28-10-2008, 14:34

Just want to recommend Colchester Rewinds.

They do machining, welding, fitting and fabricating etc.

They've just driven out to my Trevor in Chelmsford (about an hour there and back) and fitted a helicoil to the aluminium block for a very reasonable charge.

It saved me having to take the engine out again after one of the head bolts got ripped out pulling the head down.

Really nice guys. I got their name from Geoff (Bubbles on here).

They can be contacted on 01206 768886

DREAD13

13-11-2008, 08:34

cAmy DEVELOPMENTS. Engine Re-builds, trouble shooting, body work, brake up-grades, turbo upgrades, fmic fitting, electricals, chassis, MOT'S, snap-on diagnostics, to name just a few...............located in Swanley, Kent(just off the A20).
Call on 07830071892 or 07957681777 :thumbs:
Address:
cAmy Developments
1 Hogspringville
Hockenden Lane
BR8 7QJ
E-mail:
camydevelopments@excite.com

TheChin

13-11-2008, 13:07

Interesting. Just down the road! :thumbs:

Kazuya Mishima

13-11-2008, 18:30

DREAD13

13-11-2008, 18:54

Are they ok for 'normal' servicing? I'm in bexleyheath, so this seems ideal. :)

Also has anyone ever used Sanspeed?

yep! he's ok for servicing, will even do a free ecu check to see if you have any other probems and half price MOT's if you have a full service(that's if your MOT is due):nod:
Hmmm! Sanspeed=cons:rolleyes:

Kazuya Mishima

13-11-2008, 19:22

Might give him a call. What's the guy's name? :)

Hmmm! Sanspeed=cons:rolleyes:

I'm getting mixed reviews from everyone I ask about them. I know they are expensive :eek: from what I've heard - services my friend's audi and vdubs - what's your experience of them?

DREAD13

13-11-2008, 19:33

Might give him a call. What's the guy's name? :)

I'm getting mixed reviews from everyone I ask about them. I know they are expensive :eek: from what I've heard - services my friend's audi and vdubs - what's your experience of them?

yep! the expensive part!:smash: my bro-in-law had his gear box rebuilt(sunny gti-r) by them & paid close to £1300:cry:

Kazuya Mishima

13-11-2008, 19:40

yep! the expensive part!:smash: my bro-in-law had his gear box rebuilt(sunny gti-r) by them & paid close to £1300:cry:

I'll give them a miss then...:nod:

What about getting parts? I know there's a Nissan dealer in Eltham and Dartford...

DREAD13

13-11-2008, 19:54

I'll give them a miss then...:nod:

What about getting parts? I know there's a Nissan dealer in Eltham and Dartford...

always try your local motor factors before you go to a dealer!:nod:

TheChin

14-11-2008, 07:21

There's a motor factors opposite the Tesco 24hour in Ruxley. SMC Motor Factors i think. :thumbs:

DREAD13

14-11-2008, 08:47

There's a motor factors opposite the Tesco 24hour in Ruxley. SMC Motor Factors i think. :thumbs:

:nod:

Chris

15-11-2008, 07:32

drax

27-12-2008, 16:30

I need somewhere to do me a wheel bearing, I can supply it unless they can supply it cheaper.. heh :)

Anyway, I am in north kent, Sittingbourne... Looking through this thread ive seen a few places near by like D2 and Trac-art but are they still as good as they were? Id usually use my mobile mechanic but such a thing can not be done out the back of a van properly.

SparkySX

02-01-2009, 23:36

Anyone on here good at re-fitting turbo + WMIC?

Car can't be moved and is in Brentwood/Shenfield.

Anyone willing to help? (*Wont be yet, just gauging interest :))

Ian C

08-01-2009, 20:18

Elitetech Automotive in Puxley near silverstone
Great workshop and you can't fault their nissan knowledge!

Great pricing and proven capability!

www.elitetech-automotive.co.uk

Plus4E

23-01-2009, 21:57

Dunno if this thread is to cover just work that needs doing, but I took my Omega to Eltham Test Centre for it's MOT, and the service and attitude were spot on :thumbs:

SparkySX

29-03-2009, 16:38

Can anyone suggest a local garage to Brentwood that's good with the S14(a)??

Marcos

05-04-2009, 21:12

There's a motor factors opposite the Tesco 24hour in Ruxley. SMC Motor Factors i think. :thumbs:

Small world, been using them for ever! (well, before they moved there!) It's SC Motor factors, their number is 0208 302 7624.:thumbs:

In the sevenoaks area, Forge Garage in Seal, 01732 762222 (speak to Pete). Very good mechanic and doesn't rip you off.

Plus4E

05-04-2009, 21:33

Small world, been using them for ever! (well, before they moved there!) It's SC Motor factors, their number is 0208 302 7624.:thumbs:

Yup - every time I've used them they've been very helpful :nod:

Dan23

29-07-2009, 12:57

mark mobile mechanic

mobile number 07825 886525
email sales@mobilemechanic.org
web site www.mobilemechanic.org

top bloke, very competitive prices and willing to travel to you where ever you are

NeilF

29-07-2009, 13:17

top bloke, very competitive prices and willing to travel to you where ever you are

Egypt?

Seriously though, what sort of area are we talking?

Mark3

29-07-2009, 17:56

Egypt?

Seriously though, what sort of area are we talking?

I go most places! coastal kent, portsmouth the other week, bedfordshire next week and cambridgeshire a few weeks ago. Hearts on friday, stevenage to be presise!!!

Did a Celica clutch change in Sheperton marina a few months back and a Supra head gasket in Brighton marina last week....also been to Newhaven too

The hardest job was all the work on AshT_200 S13 i done just recently! trying to get away without a pint was dificult to say the least :D

So most places, lol

Egon

29-07-2009, 18:09

Rainham? Heh, thats where i am RIGHT now! :)
(small world, isnt it? :D)

Mark3

29-07-2009, 21:02

Rainham? Heh, thats where i am RIGHT now! :)
(small world, isnt it? :D)

indeed it is, :wave: can you see me waving, lol

oh and why there a pic of a beemer in your sig?

Jonny Wilkinson

29-07-2009, 21:15

indeed it is, :wave: can you see me waving, lol

oh and why there a pic of a beemer in your sig?

... and why is he in Rainham Kent and you're in Rainham Essex :wack:

Ghazoobe

29-07-2009, 22:57

... and why is he in Rainham Kent and you're in Rainham Essex :wack:

Egon works in Rainham, Essex :thumbs:

Egon

01-08-2009, 16:37

Egon works in Rainham, Essex :thumbs:

and drives a bmw...:nod: :D

(britannia cafe for the breakfast....yay!)

tune in next week for more of your questions answered....:wack: :D

Ghazoobe

01-08-2009, 17:04

and drives a bmw...:nod: :D

we're still managing to ignore that part most of the time ;)

rob192

11-08-2009, 11:41

I need new sills, anyone fancy the task? Or know anyone who could do it?

NeilF

11-08-2009, 12:59

If you were closer to me I'd recommend the body shop that did mine (drivers side)... A work of art!

rob192

14-09-2009, 20:09

Right, binned the 200, now got a GS300 that's plagued with electrical problems (I do pick 'em). Anyone know a decent mobile auto electrician London area? Car won't charge very much, getting annoying only being able to drive it 30 minutes out of every 7 hours.

NeilF

14-09-2009, 21:26

TomK

27-10-2009, 15:36

I need to take my s15 in to be looked at, does anyone know any good garages, that know their way around an sr20, in the Romford Essex area?

Mark

27-10-2009, 16:09

Whats wrong with it?

Coxeh

11-11-2009, 19:00

I got my 4 wheel alignment (http://www.iamotorsport.co.uk), done by IA Motorsport in Sittingbourne a couple of months ago. and the car has been spot on ever since.

I cant believe there not already on this list, i cant recommend them enough, they have even helped me with a couple of boost issues ive had. Ian the main man is very knowledgeable and owns a very cool old skool ps13 so they know nissans.

They have also just got the facility for Nistune Tuning (http://www.iamotorsport.co.uk/engine-ecu-tuning.php), which hopefully ill be getting done soon. :D

http://www.iamotorsport.co.uk