Anyone Used an Essex Dealer for 45K service
26 November 2002, 01:09 PM
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Richard,
Hi there, I know Wilson`s - can they be trusted with the cambelt change?
For example I know Lancaster Sevenoaks has high quality workshop practice but charges for it, like 90ish pounds more for the 45K than Spring Park, in West Wickham, however I would not trust SP to do the work.......oh what to do!
Hi there, I know Wilson`s - can they be trusted with the cambelt change?
For example I know Lancaster Sevenoaks has high quality workshop practice but charges for it, like 90ish pounds more for the 45K than Spring Park, in West Wickham, however I would not trust SP to do the work.......oh what to do!
26 November 2002, 02:59 PM
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..James - they did the 45K service free of charge on my car just before I collected it.. at 22k miles 
Its goes its 3 yrs old so that "had" to do it or the deal fell through
Its goes its 3 yrs old so that "had" to do it or the deal fell through
26 November 2002, 04:16 PM
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Where abouts in Essex are you? I work at Osbornes in Colchester and can arrange the service for you.
Call me on 01206 751818 tomorrow and I can arrange it for you.
Cheers
Tim
Where abouts in Essex are you? I work at Osbornes in Colchester and can arrange the service for you.
Call me on 01206 751818 tomorrow and I can arrange it for you.
Cheers
Tim
26 November 2002, 04:21 PM
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James
why won't you use Wilsons?
i am keen to know as they are my local dealer. have you(or anybody) had a bad experience with them?
am i better off travelling to chelmsford?
ta
why won't you use Wilsons?
i am keen to know as they are my local dealer. have you(or anybody) had a bad experience with them?
am i better off travelling to chelmsford?
ta
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27 November 2002, 08:31 AM
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Used SP for minor services.
The one time I dropped the car in with a known problem - warped disks in this case, it was returned with a `they are as new` comment. Drove down the road, braked; judder judder judder, kind of reduced my confidence in them a bit!!! Plus I`ve always found the desk staff in the front very snotty. Don`t know why but there you go!
The one time I dropped the car in with a known problem - warped disks in this case, it was returned with a `they are as new` comment. Drove down the road, braked; judder judder judder, kind of reduced my confidence in them a bit!!! Plus I`ve always found the desk staff in the front very snotty. Don`t know why but there you go!
27 November 2002, 11:24 AM
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I used Scoobysport in Basildon for my cambelt service and few months ago.
Can't remember how much it was, though Pete did undercut my local specialist and the official dealer. I'd certainly recognise a service book with PE and SS stamps as being as good as a full dealer serviced car, if buying secondhand.
If it's out of warranty, then getting it serviced at a recognised specialist might save you enough to get such niceties as back boxes, decatted centres, downpipes, Cibies, etc, etc.
Early morning rush hour is not the time to drop it off, though
[Edited by stanmo - 11/27/2002 11:27:09 AM]
Can't remember how much it was, though Pete did undercut my local specialist and the official dealer. I'd certainly recognise a service book with PE and SS stamps as being as good as a full dealer serviced car, if buying secondhand.
If it's out of warranty, then getting it serviced at a recognised specialist might save you enough to get such niceties as back boxes, decatted centres, downpipes, Cibies, etc, etc.
Early morning rush hour is not the time to drop it off, though
[Edited by stanmo - 11/27/2002 11:27:09 AM]
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