Mechanic In North London

[psimmon]

I'm looking at buying a T25 van so need a mechanic in my area - if anyone is interested, please let me know.

Cheers

[sternal]

stay away from chris cross motors !

[andywatts89]

Why should we stay away from chris cross motors?

I'm getting something done this week, is there something I should know?

[sternal]

Won't explain anything to you expensive and arrogant

If he's changed let me know...

If you have a diesel then he's not for you....what with him being an air cooled rip off merchant

[andywatts89]

To get a new water pump fitted and a bleed and refill its £156 (purchased the part myself but they will supply the coolant)

I thought that sounded reasonable so I'm booked in, let me know your thoughts on that price?!

[sternal]

I wouldn't know
Someone else will though

The main thing is if you're happy that's all that matters.

[Drucifer]

Am in Enfield too, tried to get quotes for stuff from Chris Cross and they was rather rude. Have used Elite in Basildon and they been not too bad. Also used our local garage on Lancaster road, he knows VW diesels and as a general mechanic he is pretty good.

[sternal]

How did it go with Chris cross garage ??

[andywatts89]

Was advised to get a waterpipe too, as the current one is rusty etc. waiting for this to be delivered. should be done this week so will let you know.

[andywatts89]

How did it go with Chris cross garage ??

Got the waterpump and metal waterpipe installed and all looks ok so happy with that.

As for the bleed and refill I'm trying to get to the bottom of what anti-freeze they put in. As my over flow tank (the one behind the number plate) is still sucking in water and emptying I'm assuming theres ether still a leak or its just not fully gone through the system yet.

Ether way I rang up chris cross and they told me they used 'blue' anti-freeze they get in big barrels and i didn't need to know the brand because it doesn't matter as all blue is the same. I was asking because if i'm topping up the tank I want to be adding anti-freeze too not just water.

Bit of a dilemma as I'm doing a 500 mile round trip next week. Going to replace the expansion tank cap just incase the water cant get back through when hot and expanding. Hmmmmmm

[sternal]

'blue' anti-freeze they get in big barrels and i didn't need to know the brand because it doesn't matter as all blue is the same.

Exactly why I wont use the guy just wont give you a straight answer...

[call me Al]

I read here you should use red antifreeze and always have done, something about the engine studs rusting through. I'm sure someone will elaborate
Al

[Ralf85]

I'm surprised that you are looking for a garage in North London. There must be a specialist mechanic closer to home in Middlesex. You may fine someone just up the road in Hertfordshire. That's where I had to go to get my camper restored. We must have a member in the area who can help. Anybody out there?

[andywatts89]

'blue' anti-freeze they get in big barrels and i didn't need to know the brand because it doesn't matter as all blue is the same.

Exactly why I wont use the guy just wont give you a straight answer...

Too right, the pipe and water pump was fitted ok so I cant complain too much, wont be going back though.

Anyone wanting to know more about Chris Cross Motors at Green Lanes green should read here.

Who do you use Sternal?

[andywatts89]

I read here you should use red antifreeze and always have done, something about the engine studs rusting through. I'm sure someone will elaborate
Al

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