Ford Garages

[StevieS]

Can anybody recommend a Ford Garage in the area for servicing etc? The dealers we've tried so far haven't been great. We don't mind travelling to find somewhere decent.

[Podie]

I've given up on the Ford garages in this area, for anything other than buying parts - after several very bad experiences.

As the car is out of warranty I now buy genuine Ford parts and have them fitted by a mechanic I trust.

[Jem0911]

Have used Sndicliffe in Market Harborough for MrsJems Mundie.
They seem ok never had any probs.

Edited by Jem0911 on Monday 23 March 16:47

[StevieS]

Hmmm, we've used Sandicliffe in MK and they were crap!

[goff]

HI Steve,

Try Nigel at Automotive Services, Bunting Road, Kingsthorpe I've had very good service from him.

(He's also on the recommended Garage list)

Mick Gaugh

[StevieS]

Thanks Mick. We're seriously contemplating getting another brand as the dealers are quite shocking in the area.

[vanish]

Go and see Tim at Allen Ford in Daventry he is chief big spanners over there he is a member on here as well. A good chap to deal with and with no politics he talks straight with honest answers and recommendations.

[StevieS]

I don't suppose you know Tim's username do you? Work that another Allen Ford dealership did seems to have gone wrong so I have a couple of queries that I need to check.

[M3NOS]

Hi, i work with Tim, his user name is api330.
Cheers
Chris.

[Digger Man]

For a good old classic Ford garage there is only 1.
Brocks of Olney.

[baughany]

Late post - sorry

Thrapston Garage - nice people, good service, body shop very good. They also own Titty Ho at Raunds.

[Jem0911]

baughany said:

Late post - sorry

Thrapston Garage - nice people, good service, body shop very good. They also own Titty Ho at Raunds.

I'd vote for them as I work for the owners wife.

[StevieS]

baughany said:

Late post - sorry

Thrapston Garage - nice people, good service, body shop very good.

That's where we originally bought the car from. They did seem pretty good, but it was just a bit too far to travel for servicing and stuff so we never went back there. I'll bear them in mind next time though. I actually spoke to Tim today so we'll get the car booked in at his place.

[baughany]

I suppose if you're near Daventry then yes we are a little way away in Thrapston!

Reading through the Northants thread yesterday (only joined yesterday) most members seem to be from that side of the county? Funny that.

[StevieS]

Thanks for servicing the car in the week Tim. It's quite refreshing taking the car in for a service and for all the work to be done on it!

[api330]

No worrys mate.

[cpas]

Jem0911 said:

baughany said:

Late post - sorry

Thrapston Garage - nice people, good service, body shop very good. They also own Titty Ho at Raunds.

I'd vote for them as I work for the owners wife.

I'd vote for them as well - always helpful, family firm, and Titty Ho is always worth a visit. Struggle to tell Mark and Sean apart though!!!

[djdestiny]

I wouldnt buy a car from Tittyho though, their prices are to be desired!
I am in Thrapston too

[Jem0911]

djdestiny said:

I wouldnt buy a car from Tittyho though, their prices are to be desired!
I am in Thrapston too

Wow really?

Titty sold 10 cars over the weekend, 57 in the previous month?
Maybe its the same accross all second hand dealers.

[TheDetailDoctor]

Watch Ford garages parts prices. My daughters cheer coach had her 1.25 Fiesta in for a service, they said it needed new pads, discs & a brake fluid change. The PARTS ONLY price they gave her was £330 inc VAT!!!!!!!

I told her to go to Euro Car Parts and buy the parts then on her way home pop in for a cup of tea, the parts cost was £58, and an hour after arriving at our place her brakes were sorted.