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Old 13 January 2010, 12:36 AM
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Has any one had any bad experience with Grahame Walker of Chester. I purchased an 04 plate STI Type UK last year and when I bought it I noticed a wing mirror was cracked which they promised to fix. Several calls and visits over the last year and no mirror. Yesterday I got a punction, no problem I'll put the space saver on, as it was the rear and the one supplied you would think it would fit. Wel in did'nt fit and in the dark trying to bolt it on I damaged my caliper.

I was going to use them for servicing but if they cant even get a mirror or supply the correct fitting wheel what else cant they do.

Just wondering if anyone uses them regular, I've emailed them and just waiting for reply

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Old 13 January 2010, 08:33 AM
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Hmm may not be their fault if someone swapped the spare before it got to them!

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Old 13 January 2010, 09:16 AM
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They should have done a PDC though and that should have been checked

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Old 13 January 2010, 09:27 AM
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Bought my classic from them 2 years ago, they seem nice, i spoke to matt think hes the owners son!

They give me good price for my trade in, before all this recession bollocks!
Old 13 January 2010, 11:53 AM
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They were great when buying car, but aftersales car seems shakey
Old 13 January 2010, 11:56 AM
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i bought mine from them they can be a touch pricey generally but more so on servicing hence why i go to www.dynodemon.co.uk but the work i did have done i had no problems.
Old 13 January 2010, 05:18 PM
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Used them for MOT and they were fine...always have some tasty cars in there Matt's a decent guy.
Old 13 January 2010, 08:58 PM
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I had mine off them a few years ago and the engine went.subaru told me my warrenty was no good because they had stamped the book.As for servicing they are 2 dear,now mine go,s to nks in wrexham,ex subaru rally team mech.very good on price 01978 751328 ask for kelvin
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fitted a clutch for £300 thats with the clutch kit
Old 13 January 2010, 11:24 PM
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Thanks

I live very near wrexham, might give them a go.

Think I am going to pay Grahamewalker a vist and ask why they havent supplied mirror and why they sold me the car with wrong spare wheel. They havent answerd email. Don't expect much but just wan't them to know how dissapointed I am with them

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Old 13 January 2010, 11:45 PM
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i bet it gets sorted tomoz >>>..
Old 14 January 2010, 10:04 AM
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Just Phoned (cant get out here snow too deep) spoke to sales manager and explained situation he is getting onto it says can swap spare for proper one and will get my mirror

Thanks for replies will let you know how I get on
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I was going to buy a car from them, but the price jumped £500 in the middle of the deal.. and they were 100% it couldn't be dropped.. I walked away.. only to be called and told they had worked a way to drop it.. sorry too little too late. Wouldn't go back .. I need to trust the people I buy from..

Everyone else I've spoken to has had good experiences with them though.
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I bought my STi from them last year. Nice cars there and Matt was very helpful. Thought a little pricey but pay for convenience. Did notice quite a few including mine had been caught on front splitter and various stone chips to front bumpers and bottom of doors.
Suppose thats the nature of the cars and previous owners. Not had any problems with my car but did get 4 new tyres as they had worn on inside.
Also been to NKS for wheel alignment and will be going there in future for any servicing.
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I bought a WRX STI about 2 months ago from there. To be fair i was disapointed at first as there were 18 faults. NOT a good start especially as it was my first Scoob. Plus a piece of the under plastics fell off on the way home from picking it up day one. Anyway they have sorted all the problems out and i am pretty well happy now.
Thought they would have done a better check in the first place!

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Originally Posted by blue00
I bought a WRX STI about 2 months ago from there. To be fair i was disapointed at first as there were 18 faults. NOT a good start especially as it was my first Scoob. Plus a piece of the under plastics fell off on the way home from picking it up day one. Anyway they have sorted all the problems out and i am pretty well happy now.
Thought they would have done a better check in the first place!

Rob
hi bob if it needs anything bring it to us in deehttp://www.silverstoneautosport.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=129&I temid=98side

soon sort it for you

rich
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