ScoobyNet.com - Subaru Enthusiast Forum

ScoobyNet.com - Subaru Enthusiast Forum (https://www.scoobynet.com/)
-   ScoobyNet General (https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-general-1/)
-   -   Powerstation in Tewkesbury (https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-general-1/879585-powerstation-in-tewkesbury.html)

LoftyMan 13 March 2011 07:48 PM

Powerstation in Tewkesbury
 
A couple of question about Powerstation. I have heard nothing but good things about this place and would just like to know if the prices are worth the service.

Unfortunately they dont have prices online but I am wanting to get a service, wheel alignment and new tyres. Will I be ok doing all of this at Powerstation?

Im happy to pay for a good service etc but dont want to be ripped off. Anyone care to comment on their experiences with them?

Thank you

richie001 13 March 2011 07:53 PM

Been using Powerstation for years,Customer service can be a little better but apart from that.You could try also try Litchfield imports,not that far from PS.

B0DSKI 13 March 2011 08:05 PM

Don't ask them to fit any gauges ;)

KeethTeeth 13 March 2011 08:07 PM


Originally Posted by B0DSKI (Post 9932995)
Don't ask them to fit any gauges ;)

whys that ?

lammylama 13 March 2011 08:12 PM

i used them a few times and was impressed with there service.would defo use again!

If you need suspension work then Curtis is your man there!

ScoobyDoo69 13 March 2011 08:40 PM

Their work is good.. customer service less so. Which is a shame really.

rickya 13 March 2011 09:18 PM

Use Litchfields rather than Powerstation

leecalcars 13 March 2011 09:28 PM

do they fit swirlpots ?
How much for geo set up ?
was supposed to be going over for a look on sat but something came up .

STi_Si 16 March 2011 08:27 PM

Used both Powerstation and Litchfields, no issues with either

maydew 16 March 2011 11:00 PM

i used them once , i fitted all my new coilovers with full camber adjustment/new track road ends, set it up best i thought,gets down there one side was half degree out still charged me £90 wouldnt use them again.

not sure if local to you but these are really good at half the price .
http://www.alineyourcar.co.uk/

juggers 16 March 2011 11:22 PM

Not used litchos yet, but you only need to look at there blog and cars to give you an idea of there workmanship is like.

B4D HK 17 March 2011 02:14 AM

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...job-sheet.html

LoftyMan 17 March 2011 09:10 AM

Thanks B4D UK. I have read through it am quite appalled. I got a full wheel alignment, four new tyres fitted and camber bolt added for £595.

Hope I havent been ripped.

53 17 March 2011 10:19 AM

What tyres ? :)

LoftyMan 17 March 2011 03:01 PM

Its was Toyo T1R's. They said they only sell Toyo's. aanted the Vredsteins initailly but I needed it all done at once so no real choice. Atleast the Toyo's are a nice tyre.

Mike @ ApexTrackdays 17 March 2011 03:19 PM

I have used Curtis at Powerstation for some time and found him very courteous and helpful.

juggers 17 March 2011 03:50 PM


Originally Posted by LoftyMan (Post 9939992)
Its was Toyo T1R's. They said they only sell Toyo's. aanted the Vredsteins initailly but I needed it all done at once so no real choice. Atleast the Toyo's are a nice tyre.

That's about right then as each tyre costs £130.

scooby L 17 March 2011 04:17 PM

If you want a professional, enthusiast's style company... with the work carried out by polite like minded people who love Subaru's and working on them..use Litchfields

If your not bothered about all that..then use Powerstation.


I called in (by accident) looking for Litchfield Motors... I walked out with zero directions, zero phone number, zero interest.... and all the time I was there, they were bitching about a client who was unhappy about a job they had done....
A previous re-map by them (back in 2003) was pretty dull too...

I'd use Ian anyday over PS imho obviously

wrx287 17 March 2011 04:48 PM

Id use Iain Litchfield too. Never had a problem with him or his customer service:thumb:

Coffin Dodger 17 March 2011 05:20 PM

They were good once, seems to be all about making money now. Hourly rate is a bit steep IMHO But hey main dealers are a lot worse :D

53 17 March 2011 05:35 PM


Originally Posted by juggers (Post 9940093)
That's about right then as each tyre costs £130.


Do they bollox ! :) £79 from camskill and £10 a corner fitting is £89 all day long :thumb:

You haven't been ripped but you've paid through the nose by about £70+ IMHO :(

Bearing in mind what they can buy Toyos in for (apparently exclusively ?:confused:), you were a healthy transaction ;) Vredesteins are £115 fitted which would have been bang on the money :)

jwhitton 06 February 2017 01:36 PM

Forgive me if this is discussed in another thread, but just seen Powerstation appear to be no longer trading.

Quoted directly from their website:
"Due to unforeseen circumstances PowerStation UK Ltd. has closed.
However, the exceptionally well equipped workshop
(including MAHA 4WD Dyno Cell) is available to lease."

Any idea when this happened?

On-the-bog 06 February 2017 01:51 PM

went bust,

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/2435088

The Rig 06 February 2017 08:02 PM

Still amazes me how they seemed to work on high end cars and charge a lot yet let themselves go pop ?

On-the-bog 07 February 2017 08:55 AM


Originally Posted by The Rig (Post 11917113)
Still amazes me how they seemed to work on high end cars and charge a lot yet let themselves go pop ?

High end cars tend to mean high end costs, not enough work in, company goes under. Unless of course it was a scam job.

jwhitton 12 July 2017 01:23 AM

Looks like they have reopened, now as Plum Crazy Performance:

"Formed in 1998 by Dirk Hale and Rich Benton and recently incorporated within Plum Crazy Performance"

http://www.powerstation.org.uk/

Jon

Tidgy 12 July 2017 01:07 PM

Worries me when thee companies go under then suddenly pop up again under a different name. If it didnt work the first time why would it a second?

Floyd 14 July 2017 02:06 PM

My last experience with them was pretty poor when it was Power Station. Reviews will be key to their current business.

sivo 14 July 2017 04:58 PM


Originally Posted by jwhitton (Post 11952894)
Looks like they have reopened, now as Plum Crazy Performance:

"Formed in 1998 by Dirk Hale and Rich Benton and recently incorporated within Plum Crazy Performance"

http://www.powerstation.org.uk/

Jon

Powerstation.......

Dont forget your lube if you go there, be prepared to be royally fuc@ed in the A$$ !!!

Just my opinion
Fuc@in wan@ers !!

ScoobyDoo69 14 July 2017 05:01 PM

The only issue I had there was with Rich the owner. Rude and uninterested.

Dyno days held there were always excellent though!


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:48 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands