Garage in Glasgow/Ayrshire.

Post by **pete** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:57 am

I know it gets asked three to four times a month, I've even aswered it myelf once or twice, but does anyone have a reccomendation other than MMC?

My last experience with the place I usually use wasn't the greatest, and although it may not be their fault I thought I'd try somewhere else...

Has anyone used Greer Motorsport?

Pete

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:06 am

I know its not glasgow, but Jude performance have been getting good reviews. Now they are our local honda expert, thats where i'll be going. Besides, its a great run to get down there.

Post by **pete** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:36 am

That's in Newcastle isn't it? Errrm that may be a bit far...

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bertieduff · Post by **bertieduff** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:48 am

It is a PITA that JPS is so far, but having been I'd recommend.

Falkland usually gets a mention too-anyone used them recently?

Somewhere Glasgow-ish would be nice.

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:57 am

suppose it really depends what work you need doing. If its just an oil change service then kwik fit could do it. If its more complicated then i would stick to a lotus specialist, and to get them, you have to travel.

Post by **pete** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:19 am

I've used Falkland and they are great but miles away and I'm trying to give up being precious about my car. It's just a service. (A I think).

Has anyone else noticed that there hasn't been a frost this year.

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Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:04 pm

There are always car going down and coming up to Dans, Shoomer was good enough to bring mine up after the AA were good enough to take it down

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:15 pm

I used falkland in September and they were really good

Greersport is owned by a friend of a friend who gets his high output cars (e.g. RS200) serviced there. Things have gone all quiet on that front as I believe there was a family crisis - not sure what the script is.

skellyjohn · Post by **skellyjohn** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:44 pm

I use a guy that works out of a farm between Kilmarnock and Irvine. He knows his stuff and is very reasonable. I was given his number by somebody on here and have used him for just about everything from brakes to an engine rebuild. Usually a Lotus or a Porche in getting repaired at the same time and always loads of Hondas. Gives you a bit of confidence when you see that others trust the guy with their treasured cars.

Henry Roy: 07828890283 or 07918052328

Post by **pete** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 4:02 pm

Look I'm not a mechanic but i realise the Elise is not that complex a car. It moust be possible to find someone who cares about his/her work; who doesn't give you the car back with bits missing or not re-attached properly; who doesn't charge the earth without me having to travel the width of the country!

(Currently Falklands is favourite - do they do courtesy cars?)

Pete

Gav · Post by **Gav** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:13 pm

I use Greersport on a regular basis, and cant fault them but they mostly work on Evo/Subaru's etc. Not sure if they have worked on Elises but you could always give them a call.

Ask for Bill 01505 683388

I've also used Henry Roy before when I owned my Integra type-R. He gets a very good name with the Honda boys, might well be worth a try. He used to own a garage in Irvine before moving to Dastek for a short time IIRC.

Hope that helps,

s333fee · Post by **s333fee** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:39 pm

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:28 pm

pete wrote:Look I'm not a mechanic but i realise the Elise is not that complex a car. It moust be possible to find someone who cares about his/her work; who doesn't give you the car back with bits missing or not re-attached properly; who doesn't charge the earth without me having to travel the width of the country!

(Currently Falklands is favourite - do they do courtesy cars?)

Pete

And on the flip side, you sit and change pads on Fords all day then a nice Lotus rocks up and needs a test drive after an oil change...

s333fee · Post by **s333fee** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:26 pm

tenkfeet · Post by **tenkfeet** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:00 pm

Off topic slightly but a friend just had her car in for some warranty work at Arnold Clark and was told her front tyres were almost illegal so she was quite worried. I just had a look and there is a minimum of 3mm above the wear markers left . Interestingly enough she was told at the last service all 4 tyres were illegal , Quick Fit of all people told her they were fine.

You can make your own conclusions about the employees motivation for making such claims.