Hi I've just moved to Bristol and my van needs a bit of TLC.
Can anyone recommend me a good garage in or near bristol?
I have a 1.7 diesel hightop - 1988 if that makes any difference.
Many thanks for any advice.
P.S> By TLC I think I need a new accelerator cable as the pedal is not always returning when I take my foot off the pedal and I need to pull it back with my foot (I know this is dangerous hence my search for a garage). Also - I think I might need to get a new exhaust as mine is pretty rusted and rattling and its already been welded together twice (emergency repairs that have lasted surprisingly well) - how much should I expect to pay for a new exhaust?
Thanks again.
Can anyone recommend a good garage in Bristol?
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good garage in Bristol?
I live just outside Bristol (Portishead) and use Clive Allen at Old Dub Shop (07811 180549); he's a good bloke and his work on our van has been excellent. His workshop is at Easton-in Gordano, but I think he also sometimes works in Redland. By coincidence, ours is also a 1.7 diesel (KY) hightop 1988 .....
1988 1.7 diesel hitop
Re: Can anyone recommend a good garage in Bristol?
Snap! with the vans
Many thanks for the tip - I'll give him a go.
All the best, Ant
Many thanks for the tip - I'll give him a go.
All the best, Ant
Re: Can anyone recommend a good garage in Bristol?
Hi,
Iv have just acquired a van and recently moved to Bristol, this evening my van cut out at some traffic lights, and then again in a car park. Im going (I hope to be going away) in the van next weekend and now dont have the time I want to investigate. Does anyone have a recommendation for any garages. There is the aforementioned Clive, I have also tried to contact somewhere called the mad workshop.
Iv have just acquired a van and recently moved to Bristol, this evening my van cut out at some traffic lights, and then again in a car park. Im going (I hope to be going away) in the van next weekend and now dont have the time I want to investigate. Does anyone have a recommendation for any garages. There is the aforementioned Clive, I have also tried to contact somewhere called the mad workshop.
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I've used Volkswerke in Taunton, which I found through this helpful site http://www.dubdoctors.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, but have since found a good garage much nearer home.
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good garage in Bristol?
KEith Watkins in magor is reliable and has been around along time he won't rip you off and will do a good job, its just over the seven bridge in Wales
Re: Can anyone recommend a good garage in Bristol?
csb on the wells road (A37) in knowle have been looking after my van for a few years. not had any bad experiences with them. i was also reasured by the fact that they run a t3 as their recovery vehicle too.
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RM Autos in Lockleaze. I've been using them for donkeys years, no problems and usually fixes or reconditions a few other bits & pieces whilst doing whatever I've put her in there for. ie rebuilt the bearings when replacing the brake drums. Great lads in there, no problem getting parts or using bits I get myself. Best of all..quick & reasonably cheap and don't create drama like some vw 'specialists' I've been to.
They're not VW specialists, but are very capable of all the work & MOT's I've needed over the years. They do all my family's cars and never had a problem. Definitely would recommend them. Haven't got their details on me as I'm at work (lol) but they're in YP.
cheers
Cozzie
They're not VW specialists, but are very capable of all the work & MOT's I've needed over the years. They do all my family's cars and never had a problem. Definitely would recommend them. Haven't got their details on me as I'm at work (lol) but they're in YP.
cheers
Cozzie
Cozmik