what car mechanic do u use??

mani · 19-08-2005, 12:19

my car is in need of some DIY i know what the prob is but dont have the resources to fix it myself...

so what garage do u take ur car to? - nothing too expensive but i dont want someone who fixes one thing but leaves another which is hte case with alot of these ppl

staggeringman · 19-08-2005, 12:24

belgarth garage just off queens road west is good and pretty resonable ! a guy called colin runs it.

cashman · 19-08-2005, 12:28

been taking mine to hyndburn autos for nearly 30 years its across from greyhound ford on whalley road. a guy called pat duffy runs it and pete is the mechanic,never had cause to complain,

entwisi · 19-08-2005, 13:27

Grange lane for me. Does my Gas conversions as well.

Simon runs the place.

Mani what do you mean re fix one thing leave another? A lot of people will complain if they go fixing everything they think needs doingand then present a bill for it. You should tell them exactly what you want them to do. If you want them to fix everything then fair enough but expect a bill comensurate with what work has been done

mani · 19-08-2005, 13:47

enti - no i mean fix one thing and know another thing needs fixing but not telling u

i had an cosworth about 6-12 months ago and it was a clapper but its like i took it in for a general service and goes if anything else needs replacing - lemme know.

so i collects it and two days later the starter motor went - oh yeah we thought that mite b close to going...

staggeringman · 19-08-2005, 14:24

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Originally Posted by entwisi

Grange lane for me. Does my Gas conversions as well.

Simon runs the place.

Mani what do you mean re fix one thing leave another? A lot of people will complain if they go fixing everything they think needs doingand then present a bill for it. You should tell them exactly what you want them to do. If you want them to fix everything then fair enough but expect a bill comensurate with what work has been done

how little is a gas conversion entwisi?

Bordercollie · 19-08-2005, 14:32

Hi, what is your car & what is the problem?

mez · 20-08-2005, 09:00

when i take my car to the garage i tell him "i think this has gone & can you check for such a thing& ring me first" he then checks the car......... rings me tell me what needs doing & how much it will cost (roughly) & i tell him what i want doing that day, then take the car back for the rest of work doing ( if its not dangerous), i need my car daily so its the way me & the mechanic work..................... it works for me.

big al · 20-08-2005, 23:16

Mick Entwistle at Hyndburn vehicle services, on factory bottoms, next door to Sullys tyres. Great guy, fair prices, does what is needed & will advise on anything else if you ask him to check. He is also a rally support engineer for one of the local Blackburn rally teams. any mechanic that can sort a gearbox out in the middle of a forest will do for me when he is back in his own garage with even more gear. Colin at Belgarth is good too but wont suffer fools so be explicit as to what you need. Mechanics are not phsycic you know & any moving component can fail at a moment so is not nessesarily due to mechanics missing something.

jpest1 · 21-08-2005, 00:44

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Originally Posted by staggeringman

belgarth garage just off queens road west is good and pretty resonable ! a guy called colin runs it.

Colin Trezise at Belgarth Garage is one of the best. I know I worked with him before he started his own garage.

jpest1 · 21-08-2005, 01:10

If you want someone to come to you, at work,rest or play! pm me and I will give you my sons number. He has just left his last job because the boss was ripping customers off.

mickmc · 21-08-2005, 06:34

Try Autofix, on Argyle Street, behind Aldi - run by Ian - always done my cars, gives top quality service, MOT's etc - only does what needs to be done, if theres a cheaper way i.e you nip to scrapyard and get this little component and fit it yourself to save cash - then he'll do it that way too

His prices are very good - give him a ring & see

mani · 22-08-2005, 19:07

the prob is wiht my avensis - the key barrel is playing up - basically u have to fidget with it pushing it upwards to make some sort of connection before the car comes on...

any idea how much that wud cost to replace??

i've booked an appt with toyota in blackburn but if i can get a guy to fix it that comes recommended then fair do

K.S.H · 22-08-2005, 20:10

You'll find it a lot cheaper at an independant garage than a main dealers. Saying that it all depends if the key/lock are chipped, if they are it might have to be done through a main dealer.
Only a guess on price but I would say about £30 - £40 for a new barrel but this type of thing can take you by surprise sometimes! they know how to charge for things that you can't do without.
Try Colin at Belgarth on 01254 397426

Edit - just had a look round the web and found someone who had this problem and Toyota charged him £112 to fit a new lock

mani · 26-08-2005, 12:11

i've booked it in at belgarth - takin it in on monday

how long does it take to replace a ignition barrel