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scoobyhunt07 23 September 2007, 20:21 Hi,
I have booked in my Classic 1995 WRX in for a Cambelt at Subaru for you in Reading.
The reason why is when I first joined this site some1 recommended them to me, to speak to a guy called Len,, I just cant find the thread now:(
Are they any good?
They have quoted £180 for cambelt change PLUS £129 for tensiorner if needed?
And/OR £535 for a full service and cameblt change?
Whats your opinions please
I am based in Bath, BA1 , Somerset.
Thanks
Jon
APIDavid 23 September 2007, 21:06 Len is a class act, he won't let you down
David APi
VJ_STi 23 September 2007, 21:16 I'll second that, Len is a top bloke.
Also he is in Newbury not Reading.
scoobyhunt07 24 September 2007, 21:23 Ok thanks:)
Jolly Green Monster 25 September 2007, 17:19 Yeah top outfit!
Simon
Mr Footlong 26 September 2007, 14:28 http://bbs.scoobynet.com/dealer-third-party-supplier-queries-3/633491-scooby-tuners-experts-round-reading-area.html like you needed any more ;).
TopBanana 28 September 2007, 09:33 Yes, he's always gone the extra mile in looking after my car.
Varboy 28 September 2007, 19:05 I'll second that, Len is a top bloke.
Also he is in Newbury not Reading.
Yep, very important to get that right:lol1:
+1 for Len and his team.
Have modded and looked after my car for the past 35K.
He might even make you a cup of tea if it's your first time there.
Mr Footlong 28 September 2007, 19:14 ROBBED! I have never been given a cup of tea in all my years going there! However, I never stay around long enough as I don't like taking up too much of his time lol :D.
Bartop 28 September 2007, 21:12 Unquestionable top service from Len and Mark - thoroughly recommended.
Forget the tea, promises of new waiting area with playstations and the like when the new premises are ready :D
Mr Footlong 28 September 2007, 21:16 Yep, I am really looking forward to that, it has been a lot of hassle for him sorting all this out as of late on top of the workload. I wish him every success as him and his guys deserve it :).
TopBanana 28 September 2007, 21:51 Does he strike you guys as one of these great British slightly eccentric types? Probably made all manner of contraptions in the shed as a lad!
... or maybe it's just me :D
scoobyhunt07 11 October 2007, 13:28 Would just like to say that S4U was very good and treat your car like their own, they did a cambelt change.
Len is a legend.
Plus he said my classic was looking very good for its age and things look good in general:)
very happy and a great service, I shall be going back.
TopBanana 11 October 2007, 14:50 I think it is just me
Mr Footlong 11 October 2007, 14:57 I think he thinks I am the fruitcake! :p
spider 11 October 2007, 15:56 Yup, another :thumb: for Len. He's been servicing my Scoob for the past few years.
The sort of bloke who'll travel to your house when your poxy car won't start, fiddle around in the dark & rain, and then not take anything for it.
Cheers,
Steve
Mr Footlong 11 October 2007, 15:59 The sort of bloke who'll travel to your house when your poxy car won't start, fiddle around in the dark & rain, and then not take anything for it.
I dunno, he's helpful, NOT stupid ;) ;)
Peanuts 11 October 2007, 19:36 :thumb:
another vote for the S4U crowd in Newbury.
They are so good I kidnapped Mark for a trip to Germany ;)
scooby-tc 11 October 2007, 20:15 Can't fault them.Had my Spec C serviced there last saturday and it was a top job,Len even made me a cup of tea i didnt know whether to drink it or frame it :D
scoobyhunt07 11 October 2007, 22:13 scooby-tc, I thought I recognised your scooby:)
I was there last saturday (silver classic) with my gf. you were patiently waiting :)
scooby looked nice:)
scooby-tc 11 October 2007, 23:07 Oh yes i remember your classic,one of the cleanest classics i have ever seen credit to its owner.I was going to have a chat with you but as you were with your other half i thought it would be a bit rude to intrude
scoobyhunt07 12 October 2007, 09:10 Thanks m8, yous was a lovely example too, kept on goingback and having a look:)
Will chat next time:)
GF wouldnt of minded i am sure, if she did , o well lol
Jon
spider 12 October 2007, 11:10 I dunno, he's helpful, NOT stupid ;) ;)
LOL - true! He didn't lose out as I slipped a slab of lager into the back of his van at the Southern Big One as a thank you! :D
*smiles* 18 October 2007, 21:05 Len and Mark are great :thumb:
Did my STi9 / forged bottom end into our STi 5 Wagon.
Proper Job :notworthy :notworthy
Would trust his work 100% and without question :thumb:
*smiles* 18 October 2007, 21:07 Post on my for sale thread for wagon, Nuff Said :thumb:
I didn't cotton on that Len & Mark did the rebuild. I would trust them with my first born. That rebuild will be as tough as old boots without a shadow of a doubt for a potential buyer :).
King Eric 19 December 2007, 14:12 He says I remind him of Jeremy Clarkson lol
To be honest, I'd never take my scooby anywhere else. Even at short notice (when I though disaster had struck my engine) he took delivery of it on the back of a low loader and sorted it all out for me, assuring me all the way that it would cost a lot less (worst case) that other firms had quoted me. In the end it was less than a good pair of shoes.
Absolutely first class service every time, and thats an understatement really.
If I lived up north I'd send the car down to him on a truck....
You will not hear anyone say a bad word about him, the firm or his team. That says a great deal. Not many scoob mechanics out there these days who won't let you drive the car away until he is happy that he would own it/drive it himself.
Must get him to sell me that P1 of his as well ;)
scoobyhoobydoo 19 December 2007, 20:20 Had my car worked on at Subaru 4 U, very,very good. :thumb:
stevie1982 20 December 2007, 15:35 think you have your answer chap
the guys there a great, personaly whatever he suggests is best i would take his word and go for, never let me down and always takes the time ot talk nad answer any questions
big thumbs up for all your help on the p1, uk turbo and the wrx i bought off you b4 hand
steve
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