Can anyone recommend a 75 garage?

Artemis · 6th January 2015, 23:02

Hi folks.

Pleased as punch

I have a late Mk1 75 Connie SE Tourer with the diesel engine (the 135BHP). Had it a couple of months. It seems a good'un. Bodywork is superb. First seems to need a lot of revs to avoid stalling but it might be me getting used to different torque. The previous owner looked after it himself mainly and had anything done as it came up. I have all the records. I've had some fantastic integrated Kenwood/In Phase ICE-NAV installed including full s/wheel controls (by Car Audio Centre Tooting which I can recommend to members). New tyres on the back as they were a bit worn. What a ride! As good as a Jag S3 I had a few years back.

Shame it's usually to see Leyton Orient play away.

Want to stay pleased as punch

No problems so far but in six weeks we are going on the usual half-term driving trip to Lower Saxony for a bit of walking

and stocking up with German lemonade made from malted barley and hops.

. Beforehand I'd like it checked over, serviced (including anything he/she feels is due), the aircon fixed (I think it's more than a re-charge), and the engine diagnostics run (ideally I'd like an upgrade in BHP but only something sensible).

Help

I asked before if anyone had the answer to a few smallish things and had some spot-on advice. CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND AN AUTO-ENGINEER/GARAGE? In or near NE London would be great; but greater is the need for someone/somewhere club members use regularly and I don't mind staying over if need be. I don't want to waste money but nor am I looking to cut any corners, if that makes sense. Any responses welcome. Cheers.

harrisop48 · 6th January 2015, 23:17

LLoyd,

Suggest you contact Kenton at Borehamwood. Has a T4 and reputation is building within membership. Search Posts/Threads from Spike. Lives in Exeter W/E's works in London during the week. Drops his car at Kentons to have work done. Jobs a goodun!!
Come to The Star meet on Sunday, you may get your car on a T4 there.

Peter.

Artemis · 7th January 2015, 13:12

I'll check him out. Can he do aircon? Bit busy at weekend.

Thanks for reply.

10coupe · 7th January 2015, 15:00

I use RW Services - based near Crouch End / Hornsey in North London.
- -Originally specialised in MG and classic vehicles but now service modern MG and Rover etc.

Always found them very helpful

Website: www.mg-rwservices.co.uk/

Hope this helps

Neal

Gate Keeper · 7th January 2015, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10coupe

I use RW Services - based near Crouch End / Hornsey in North London.
- -Originally specialised in MG and classic vehicles but now service modern MG and Rover etc.

Always found them very helpful

Website: www.mg-rwservices.co.uk/

Hope this helps

Neal

I had the opposite experience. RW subcontracted A/C work to an A/C specialist on the V6 a couple of years ago. The subcontractor did a runner after only half completing the job. Never to be seen again. OK not RWs fault, but I had to pay. I still have the invoices. End result: No A/C working and I was not reimbursed, someone had to be out of pocket - the customer. A dissatisfied customer, I add. Other people have had better experiences than myself. I did not.

Last summer I took the bull by its horns and decided to drive up to North Wales from North London. Jules sorted out my outstanding A/C problem once and for all

Air con repairs is one of the specialist skills Jules offers. Whilst he is not local, he gave me peace of mind and a job well done.

Stick with the forum gurus. They know our cars inside out and they won't rip you off. All the best

jimmason · 7th January 2015, 16:31

I use Kenton as well a really great guy and very fair prices.

SD1too · 7th January 2015, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artemis

Can he do aircon?

Hello Lloyd,

Click4 is a self-employed automotive air conditioning practitioner. He's based in Essex but travels. He hasn't been on the forum for a while but should respond to an e-mail.

But before you go any further with the air con., press the windscreen demist button then walk to the front of the car and check that the electric radiator fan is running.

Simon

Artemis · 7th January 2015, 21:46

Yeah I will be careful. Lates600 near Rugby looks good and gets good reviews. Including aircon.

Artemis · 7th January 2015, 21:49

I will do that. Cheers.

Zircon · 8th January 2015, 10:55

Hi,

If you are willing to travel to get things put right 'by the book', I visited Terry at TS Autos in Stourbridge last summer to solve a tricky airbag system issue issue, change the automatic gearbox fluid plus fit new thermostat and service.

As Terry actually built the last of our cars, he really knows his stuff - he is most friendly guy and has reasonable charges too

.

Highly recommended.

All the best,

Nicholas/Zircon

6th January 2015, 23:02	#1
Artemis Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: London Posts: 55 Thanks: 22 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Can anyone recommend a 75 garage? Hi folks. Pleased as punch I have a late Mk1 75 Connie SE Tourer with the diesel engine (the 135BHP). Had it a couple of months. It seems a good'un. Bodywork is superb. First seems to need a lot of revs to avoid stalling but it might be me getting used to different torque. The previous owner looked after it himself mainly and had anything done as it came up. I have all the records. I've had some fantastic integrated Kenwood/In Phase ICE-NAV installed including full s/wheel controls (by Car Audio Centre Tooting which I can recommend to members). New tyres on the back as they were a bit worn. What a ride! As good as a Jag S3 I had a few years back. Shame it's usually to see Leyton Orient play away. Want to stay pleased as punch No problems so far but in six weeks we are going on the usual half-term driving trip to Lower Saxony for a bit of walking and stocking up with German lemonade made from malted barley and hops. . Beforehand I'd like it checked over, serviced (including anything he/she feels is due), the aircon fixed (I think it's more than a re-charge), and the engine diagnostics run (ideally I'd like an upgrade in BHP but only something sensible). Help I asked before if anyone had the answer to a few smallish things and had some spot-on advice. CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND AN AUTO-ENGINEER/GARAGE? In or near NE London would be great; but greater is the need for someone/somewhere club members use regularly and I don't mind staying over if need be. I don't want to waste money but nor am I looking to cut any corners, if that makes sense. Any responses welcome. Cheers.

6th January 2015, 23:17	#2
harrisop48 Passed Away Rover 75 Tourer Club CDTi 2.0 2002 Royal Blue Paint JFM Trim LBB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hayes West London Posts: 1,218 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,043 Times in 364 Posts	Kenton Borehamwood LLoyd, Suggest you contact Kenton at Borehamwood. Has a T4 and reputation is building within membership. Search Posts/Threads from Spike. Lives in Exeter W/E's works in London during the week. Drops his car at Kentons to have work done. Jobs a goodun!! Come to The Star meet on Sunday, you may get your car on a T4 there. Peter.

7th January 2015, 15:00	#4
10coupe Avid contributor ex Rover Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Posts: 173 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I use RW Services - based near Crouch End / Hornsey in North London. - -Originally specialised in MG and classic vehicles but now service modern MG and Rover etc. Always found them very helpful Website: www.mg-rwservices.co.uk/ Hope this helps Neal __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th January 2015, 13:12	#3
Artemis Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: London Posts: 55 Thanks: 22 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I'll check him out. Can he do aircon? Bit busy at weekend. Thanks for reply.

7th January 2015, 16:31	#6
jimmason Avid contributor ZT CDTI 135 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Stevenage Posts: 154 Thanks: 81 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	I use Kenton as well a really great guy and very fair prices.

7th January 2015, 21:46	#8
Artemis Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: London Posts: 55 Thanks: 22 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Yeah I will be careful. Lates600 near Rugby looks good and gets good reviews. Including aircon.

7th January 2015, 21:49	#9
Artemis Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: London Posts: 55 Thanks: 22 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I will do that. Cheers.

8th January 2015, 10:55	#10
Zircon Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Club SE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 416 Thanks: 371 Thanked 251 Times in 92 Posts	Hi, If you are willing to travel to get things put right 'by the book', I visited Terry at TS Autos in Stourbridge last summer to solve a tricky airbag system issue issue, change the automatic gearbox fluid plus fit new thermostat and service. As Terry actually built the last of our cars, he really knows his stuff - he is most friendly guy and has reasonable charges too . Highly recommended. All the best, Nicholas/Zircon