MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: JoeDarKa on October 14, 2012, 08:56:08 am

Title: Service
Post by: JoeDarKa on October 14, 2012, 08:56:08 am
My car has just pinged up it needs a service in the next 700miles. I have used Smith Knight Fay in Bolton for my last one but would like other opinions on where you take yours? Ideally within the northwest! Think i may get my cambelt and waterpump done too as its 4years old soon! Expensive month!  :scared:
Title: Re: Service
Post by: richtung on October 14, 2012, 11:41:57 am
I used to take my Ed30 to Vw Manchester (not any more).

I now use Lee's Garage in Oldham :http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/353619.aspx (http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/353619.aspx)

He is the only mechanic i trust to work on my car. He is a small independant but i can promise top notch service, very good quality of work at very reasonable rates.

Ive used Lee for many years now. He is a decent honset guys that goes the extra mile to look after his clients. He will not be beaten on price on servicing (using Genuine Parts). All my family's cars as well as work colleagues take their cars to him. He knows the VAG platform inside out but his knowledge of all other brands is top notch.

He's based in Royton near Oldham so not too far. Give him a call and tell him Chinese Rich from the forum put you in touch. He will look after you  :happy2:

Hope this helps

Rich
Title: Re: Service
Post by: Kinks on October 14, 2012, 01:58:07 pm
I used to take my Ed30 to Vw Manchester (not any more).

I now use Lee's Garage in Oldham :http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/353619.aspx (http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/353619.aspx)

He is the only mechanic i trust to work on my car. He is a small independant but i can promise top notch service, very good quality of work at very reasonable rates.

Ive used Lee for many years now. He is a decent honset guys that goes the extra mile to look after his clients. He will not be beaten on price on servicing (using Genuine Parts). All my family's cars as well as work colleagues take their cars to him. He knows the VAG platform inside out but his knowledge of all other brands is top notch.

He's based in Royton near Oldham so not too far. Give him a call and tell him Chinese Rich from the forum put you in touch. He will look after you  :happy2:

Hope this helps

Rich

Like the sound of that sort of garage! I have a distrust of large dealers due an incident years ago and a recommendation carries a lot of weight! Cheers Rich
Title: Re: Service
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 14, 2012, 02:41:34 pm
See here fella: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,53981.msg611720.html#msg611720
 :happy2:
Title: Re: Service
Post by: bacillus on October 14, 2012, 04:28:41 pm
Had a look at Awesome in Eccles?
Title: Re: Service
Post by: Kinks on October 15, 2012, 10:20:07 am
Yes looked but they look as expensive as a main dealer! Not that I want a cheap job!
Title: Re: Service
Post by: Kinks on October 15, 2012, 10:22:28 am
Thanks for all advice guys but the way recommendations do go a long way in my book