Independent Specialists Bristol

[K0409964]

Apologises if this has been covered, I have had a quick look but can’t see anything; I’m looking for an independent specialist in Bristol and wanted some recommendations.

Has anyone used Porsche Mode or Advance Car Care, or are there any other recommendations people have, fingers crossed it is not for anything major just a routine service.

Cheers!!!

[anonymous-user]

Cameron Sports Cars does servicing and repairs as well, near Bath.

[K0409964]

OK thanks guys. Any reason why your not heading back to advance?

[K0409964]

Oh, are we not allowed to review our experiences on these forums? Sorry didn't know that, I thought that was kind of the point of forums.

I find the reviews on places like Amazon to be invaluable.

[hornetrider]

There was a big thing about Porschemode wasn't there? Something like they fell out and the knowledgeable Porsche guy left?

I also used ACC once, didn't have any real problem apart from them charging me almost a ton to clear out the blocked holes in the vented disks! I vowed never to go back after that, and wrote the car off before it needed servicing again anyway.

[K0409964]

OK, thanks both, I will remember to not name and shame .

Will try and search for positive comments and go from there.

Of course any further comments on recommendations would be much appreciated.

[DoubleSix]

Cameron

[griffter]

Is Steve Bull still in Devizes? Is that too far to go?

[Boxstercol]

I wouldn't let Advanced Car Care service my push bike.

One to steer clear of.

[K0409964]

Thanks for the advice chaps.

[tooryeay]

I have been pleased with Woodward Motors, Rockhampton, Nr Thornbury

[Discombobulate]

Neil Garner at Kemble. Top team.

[Carlson W6]

I have had first class service for the last few years at OPC Bristol.
So much so I drive there from London for routine servicing.
Call Ashley, he’ll take care of you.

[George Smiley]

Carlson W6 said:

I have had first class service for the last few years at OPC Bristol.
So much so I drive there from London for routine servicing.
Call Ashley, he’ll take care of you.

What Carlson said! I used OPC bristol, the prices are very fair (amazing at times!) and the service is impeccable

[Steve Devaney]

tooryeay said:

I have been pleased with Woodward Motors, Rockhampton, Nr Thornbury

Yes, I have used Brian Woodward for the past 15 years. Very knowledgable and good VFM.
I now have a 997.1 Turbo manual which has not needed any work to date but a small service is due and Woodward will be my choice.

[tjlees]

Discombobulate said:

Neil Garner at Kemble. Top team.

Double plus from me.

My friend and I have used these people several times. Reasonably priced and give excellent service. I also like the fact they give a service appraisal of your car - what needs doing soon and what you can leave for a while. Additionally when a sensor failed under their watch - unlikely it was actually there fault - they spotted it and replaced it without question.

Also opc at cribbs, Bristol. Very good for servicing and tyre changing - allowing you to bring your own tyres. Also got Porsche to pay for premature failure even though well outside warranty. TIPEC membership gives Indy level rates.

Edited by tjlees on Saturday 9th December 07:55

[George Smiley]

TIPEC ??

[onomatopoeia]

tooryeay said:

I have been pleased with Woodward Motors, Rockhampton, Nr Thornbury

Spoke to them this morning as mine is pushing water out the front and the radiators are looking sad (it's 18 years old, so I can't complain). Brian has retired and it's now a 4x4 specialist .

[Maph7]

I would recommend SCS in Honiton, approx 60 miles from Bristol but well worth travelling the distance IMO. Well priced, seem very straight and several ex OPC techs.

I live just outside Brizzle and use them and OPC Bristol depending on what is required. Hope it helps.

[Woodward 1914]

onomatopoeia said:

Spoke to them this morning as mine is pushing water out the front and the radiators are looking sad (it's 18 years old, so I can't complain). Brian has retired and it's now a 4x4 specialist .

Hi iam tom Woodward Brian Woodwards son we are still going dad has retired but iam still going in the smaller workshop 07792908918 thanks