North West Specialist?

[25th QV]

Hi all, looking to get my first TVR and would like a Cerbera.

Whilst I can do a fair bit of spannering and basic maintenance, I'll likely need to get major works done by a specialist.

Like most marques, I'd expect some specialists are more reputable and knowledgeable than others.

I'm in the North West in the Cheshire / Merseyside area - who would be the best specialist to speak to without having to venture too far off patch to ensure a trustworthy and knowledgeable experience?

[RedSpike66]

I've always used TrackVRoad in Clitheroe. Very honest guys Craig and Ian you can trust them. There's another very well regarded specialist in the Kirkham/Preston area too but their name slips my mind at present. I'm sure they will get a vote by others on here but I can;t fault TrackVRoad.

Good Luck finding a Cerbera... wouldn't mind one myself

[noble3r]

Sportmotive in stoke get my vote.

They are happy to collect and drop off. Extensive brand knowledge. Keep you well updated with progress with pictures supplied where required.

Highly recommended


https://www.sportmotive.com/

[TR4man]

Another recommendation for Sportmotive.

[25th QV]

Thanks all.

I'll keep my eyes peeled in all the usual places but anticipate a long wait for a low owner, high history, cherished minter.

[frontfloater]

I used TrackVRoad once and found them expensive and not particularly good. I would recommend XWorks at Wesham, about a mile off junction 3 on the M.55. Heath is the area club organiser, and both he & Paul know their stuff.

http://www.xworksservice.co.uk/

http://www.xworksservice.co.uk/contact/

[Basil Brush]

frontfloater said:

I used TrackVRoad once and found them expensive and not particularly good. I would recommend XWorks at Wesham, about a mile off junction 3 on the M.55. Heath is the area club organiser, and both he & Paul know their stuff.

http://www.xworksservice.co.uk/

http://www.xworksservice.co.uk/contact/

You've had a very different experience of TvR than I have when using them for my Tuscan. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

[spitfire4v8]

frontfloater said:

I used TrackVRoad once and found them expensive and not particularly good. I would recommend XWorks at Wesham, about a mile off junction 3 on the M.55. Heath is the area club organiser, and both he & Paul know their stuff.

http://www.xworksservice.co.uk/

http://www.xworksservice.co.uk/contact/

Very different to my view too. Track v Road are on my very short shortlist of recommended tvr garages. Ian is a very gifted fabricator, car set up man, and driver. He brings together lots of areas of knowledge and is very capable in those areas. I can't think what issues you might have had, but ian's work is very very good.

[harry henderson]

Another recommendation for X Works here. Have used them for my old Cerbera and my current Tuscan. These guys are honest, do everything they say they are going to do and they know TVRs inside out. 10/10.

[The Three D Mucketeer]

X-Works are absolutely terrible .... I have to book 3 months in advance now ,,, Old loyal customers need to stop recommending them because it's harder to get my cars well maintained .

[e42]

…and another for X Works, excellent all round!

[25th QV]

Also have a Tuscan on my list, whatever comes up first as the right car.

I normally like to buy privately as I'm not a huge fan of paying retail wages as in my experience the retailers seldom add sufficient value to justify the premium, however I get the feeling that with a TVR, it very well might pay dividends.

Given I'd want a retail car extremely well prepared, and a minter with no stories or excuses, are Str8six a good shout to buy from? Anty others?