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Newbury Today Forum _ Random Rants _ help please
Posted by: richy rich Jun 14 2010, 03:33 PM
I am looking for a local garage to service and MOT a Nissan figaro,an older car so a garage that knows cars more than computers would be good, I am new to Newbury so any help would be appreciated. It is a recommendation I am looking for rather than me picking randomly from a google search.
Thanks in anticipation
Richard
Posted by: Torchy Jun 14 2010, 03:58 PM
Long Lane Garage in Hermitage 01635 202005. Good value and not afraid of a bit of welding when needed!
Posted by: richy rich Jun 14 2010, 07:14 PM
Thank you, hopefully no welding will be needed, fingers crossed
Posted by: Strafin Jun 15 2010, 12:23 AM
£80 an hour labour and not very good with actual mechanics I would avoid this place like the plague. There's a garage further into Hermitage opposite The Fox that has a couple of good old school mechanics in situ.
Posted by: richy rich Jun 15 2010, 04:02 AM
The joys of trying to find a good mechanic, are there any good garages in Newbury itself ?
Posted by: Strafin Jun 15 2010, 07:17 AM
http://www.mechanicsregister.com/newbury
This list might help, but I honestly couldn't reccomend one - I haven't used many and haven't been happy with the ones that I have. Mays Autos were particularly bad.
Posted by: Brewmaster Jun 15 2010, 07:28 AM
Thanks in anticipation
Richard
For some years we have used the services of David Jones, tel: 07778176336. He has a workshop at Shefford Woodlands but also works mobile, so he could do the servicing and MOT at your premises. He is very competent and his rates are reasonable.
Posted by: Andy1 Jun 15 2010, 08:09 AM
Chieveley Motors in Curridge.
Posted by: JMH Jun 15 2010, 08:24 AM
Thanks in anticipation
Richard
Knightsbridge motors in Headley are pretty good.
Knightsbridge Garage and Car Sales - Newbury Road, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire, RG19 8LG - T: 01635 268 099
Ask for John and say you were recommended.
Posted by: Andy Jun 15 2010, 08:35 AM
Thanks in anticipation
Richard
Bryan Ford Motors
Unit 1 Industrial Units,
Green Lane,
Thatcham,
RG19 3RG
Next to Thatcham Snooker Club. Always been excellent for me over the years
Posted by: Torchy Jun 15 2010, 08:56 AM
Hmmm, that doesn't tally at all with my experience of the Long Lane garage at all, nor that of other people I know that use them. They offer a good service, and always seem busy (which is a good sign in my opinion). The site was operated by another company a few years ago though...
Posted by: Me-again Jun 15 2010, 09:05 AM
Hmmm, I don't know about a garage, but you are so lucky to have a Figaro......I love them!!
Posted by: Torchy Jun 15 2010, 09:14 AM
Yes - cute car. I have noticed one around in Newbury recently...
Posted by: JeffG Jun 15 2010, 09:51 AM
Isn't that the car that Andrew Marr drives around?
Posted by: Iommi Jun 15 2010, 10:12 AM
Yes, I think so.
Posted by: misc Jun 15 2010, 10:24 AM
Yes, I've always like the look of the Figaro. Some very neat styling, and way ahead of the current "retro" trend.
Shame it's one of these under the skin though:
Posted by: Biker1 Jun 15 2010, 05:04 PM
I use Newbury Motors in Faraday Road.
Good work, honest prices and excellent service.
Posted by: Exhausted Jun 15 2010, 06:20 PM
MoT at your premises. I don't think so.
Posted by: HJD Jun 15 2010, 06:34 PM
If you want a small independent family run garage South / West of Newbury i found AT Motors, Studland Estate, Gore End, Ball Hill. to be first class. ( They are on the same estate as the Coal Yard ).
Posted by: thatcham resident Jun 15 2010, 08:31 PM
I always use nationwide auto centre, hambridge rd,they are very good and you can even book on line. Also if you go to www.autotrader.co.uk you can print out a voucher for half price M.O.T
Posted by: Strafin Jun 15 2010, 08:36 PM
That's the little one I was thinking of!
Posted by: Strafin Jun 15 2010, 08:37 PM
There's a Nissan garage on the motor park as well.
Posted by: Strafin Jun 15 2010, 08:38 PM
Yeah that sounds dodgy as Daley. How would he test the brakes for starters?
Posted by: Iommi Jun 15 2010, 09:58 PM
I suspect that what Brewmaster means is that he will come and inspect/service/repair it and then take it to get MoT'd.
Posted by: Strafin Jun 16 2010, 03:27 PM
There's a place called the halfway garage in Thatcham, no idea what they're like but they will come pick up my Audi A4, do a full service and MOT and deliver it back that day for £129.
Posted by: richy rich Jun 17 2010, 08:29 PM
Thanks for all the help, please give my wife a wave, she is in a blue one, I have seen a Lapis Gray and a
Topaz Mist around Newbury. My pet hate car on the road is the Micra so I really had to bite my lip when my wife wanted one, but it was a great birthday surprise.
Cheers Richard
Posted by: Strafin Jul 7 2010, 04:54 PM
I had the halfway garage do my car and have so far been astounded by the great level of service I have recieved. Friendly knoweledgable mechanics and super friendly reception staff. I am almost happy to be parting with my cash!
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