Sevicing an elise anywhere near Reading
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Have just got my car back from a dealer service in Surrey. Standard A-service, no extras, £418. Seems more than a bit on the steep side. Can't wait for a B or C service - might have to sell my house!
Furthermore, there seems to be a sort of rattle from the gearbox when I lift off the gas while in gear, similar to when I had a low level of gearbox oil after a leaky seal last year. Will need to take it somewhere next week to have the gearbox oil level checked - not really what I was hoping for after such an expensive service.
Any advice re good specialists within 30 or so miles of Reading? Anyone got any experience of Plans motorsport south of Guilford? Would greatly appreciate any input.
Andrew
Furthermore, there seems to be a sort of rattle from the gearbox when I lift off the gas while in gear, similar to when I had a low level of gearbox oil after a leaky seal last year. Will need to take it somewhere next week to have the gearbox oil level checked - not really what I was hoping for after such an expensive service.
Any advice re good specialists within 30 or so miles of Reading? Anyone got any experience of Plans motorsport south of Guilford? Would greatly appreciate any input.
Andrew
I have mine serviced at:
Specialised Paintwork (ask for Karl)
Unit 4b
Pincents Kiln
Calcot
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 7SD
TELEPHONE
+[44]-(0)118-930 6206
www.specialisedpaintwork.com
Alos Steve Williams Maidenhead:
www.swlotus.com/
Both are well known on SELOC and Pistonheads.
Gary
Specialised Paintwork (ask for Karl)
Unit 4b
Pincents Kiln
Calcot
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 7SD
TELEPHONE
+[44]-(0)118-930 6206
www.specialisedpaintwork.com
Alos Steve Williams Maidenhead:
www.swlotus.com/
Both are well known on SELOC and Pistonheads.
Gary
Hi there - you could try Steve at Thames Valley Racing (0118 970 6767):
www.tvrbliss.co.uk/thames-valley-racing/
He's well know in TVR circles and is responsible for running some of the Tuscan Race Cars. Last time I spoke to him he was also servicing Lotuses as well.
You may have seen the Fifth Gear where they bought the Lotus Esprit as a project (which Tiff Needell managed to knacker twice) - they used Steve to carry out the work on the car.
You could also try Bell & Colvill - they charge £325 for an A service and £395 for a B service.
www.tvrbliss.co.uk/thames-valley-racing/
He's well know in TVR circles and is responsible for running some of the Tuscan Race Cars. Last time I spoke to him he was also servicing Lotuses as well.
You may have seen the Fifth Gear where they bought the Lotus Esprit as a project (which Tiff Needell managed to knacker twice) - they used Steve to carry out the work on the car.
You could also try Bell & Colvill - they charge £325 for an A service and £395 for a B service.
shangani said:
Have just got my car back from a dealer service in Surrey. Standard A-service, no extras, £418. Seems more than a bit on the steep side....
At £418 and 'no extras' for a mere 'A' service you have been royally ripped-off to a degree I have hitherto unseen!!
Next time research PH/SELOC and pay the going rate!
apprentice
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