Laurencekirk Garages
Laurencekirk Garages
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Patrick Bateman

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12,787 posts

192 months

Tuesday 7th October
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Anyone familiar with the mechanics in the Laurencekirk area? I've recently moved a bit further south and looking to use someone close by for convenience.

Decent selection showing on the map here-



Maybe more important to know who to avoid...

James B

1,357 posts

262 months

Wednesday
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Patrick,

What is the car and what is the work?

The Autolounge (a local supercar dealership) is in the area of Laurencekirk and they have a service bay with a very capable ex-Porsche mechanic. He has done work for me previously and I can vouch for the quality of service. If the car is more run-of-the-mill then the Owner of Autolounge has also got an interest in Firstdrive Cars at Stonehaven where an equally skilled team operate.

Patrick Bateman

Original Poster:

12,787 posts

192 months

Wednesday
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Cheers but the usual guy I had been using when I was in Stonehaven was next to First Drive, I'm looking for someone a bit closer just for convenience the majority of the time. The cars are 18 and 20 years old (XKR and Clio Trophy) so niggles are not uncommon.

Where exactly are Autolounge on the map? The google location is a bit random but assume this isn't miles off?- https://maps.app.goo.gl/3dVX1DhjkCQ6pDj26

I had spoken to them before about more involved work on the XKR and would be happy to use them but the closer the better.

5 In a Row

2,040 posts

245 months

Wednesday
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One of my mates lives in Fordoun and, I think, has used the garage there for some work which he was happy with.

Ritchie335is

1,983 posts

220 months

Wednesday
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Mearns Motors in Laurencekirk are good, as are Wilson s over the hill at St.Cyrus.
Email sent.


Edited by Ritchie335is on Wednesday 8th October 16:37

James B

1,357 posts

262 months

Thursday
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Patrick Bateman said:
Cheers but the usual guy I had been using when I was in Stonehaven was next to First Drive, I'm looking for someone a bit closer just for convenience the majority of the time. The cars are 18 and 20 years old (XKR and Clio Trophy) so niggles are not uncommon.

Where exactly are Autolounge on the map? The google location is a bit random but assume this isn't miles off?- https://maps.app.goo.gl/3dVX1DhjkCQ6pDj26

I had spoken to them before about more involved work on the XKR and would be happy to use them but the closer the better.
Yes the map is right, that is the main drive up to the showroom and workshop.

Patrick Bateman

Original Poster:

12,787 posts

192 months

Thursday
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5 In a Row said:
One of my mates lives in Fordoun and, I think, has used the garage there for some work which he was happy with.
Would that be Grampian Garage just outside? There's also Barry Cooper right in Fordoun but they appear to be more of a bodyshop.

Ritchie335is said:
Mearns Motors in Laurencekirk are good, as are Wilson s over the hill at St.Cyrus.
Email sent.
Cheers, don't suppose you've heard anything on Riverside Motors in Inverbervie as well?

Ritchie335is

1,983 posts

220 months

Thursday
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Mail sent.

5 In a Row

2,040 posts

245 months

Patrick Bateman said:
5 In a Row said:
One of my mates lives in Fordoun and, I think, has used the garage there for some work which he was happy with.
Would that be Grampian Garage just outside? There's also Barry Cooper right in Fordoun but they appear to be more of a bodyshop.
It might have been this.
As an Alfisti the majority of his mechanical requirements have been attended to by CP in Dundee