Urgent! Help needed in Berkshire!!

Karsten · 25th March 2007, 14:05

I always thought that "spring break" referred to a week of sex&drugs&rock'n'roll that US students do when they are away from their universities...

But obviously spring break can also something that happens to Rover drivers

This morning I had to realize that my passenger side front spring is gone. Snapped almost in the middle and ruined my tire as well.

The car is definitively not even rollable and since I don't have another means of transportation it needs to be fixed ASAP. Needles to say that I'm on a tight budget,too

So, please anyone who is willing and able to help me or even has some useful info, do not hesitate to PM me here or at [email protected] ASAP!

Thanks a million in advance!

Karsten

Lates · 25th March 2007, 16:07

Bumpety bump gents, Are there any reputable guys down Newbury way who can look after this car ?

Mike · 25th March 2007, 16:16

I guess the issue is that the job needs a proper spring compressor to do and sadly they aren't the sort of thing people keep

Good luck. Sorry I can't be more help.................

Lates · 25th March 2007, 16:26

Afternoon Mike,
We use a standard pair of compressors, no need for fancy special tools. Each compressor has two "hooks" at either end to help prevent sliding around.

Karsten · 25th March 2007, 18:05

Could get a complete pair of front end suspensions for about 80 quid... how much is the repair worth...?
Who can help?

Karsten · 25th March 2007, 19:13

Anyone knows a reputable repair shop here in West Berkshire? I won't buy the front suspension off eBay unless I know who's gonna help me with the fitting... Can't do it on my own.
Any input is gladly appreciated!

GreyGhost · 25th March 2007, 19:24

Hang in there, someone will respond soon.

rovermech · 25th March 2007, 21:01

Pity I am too far away or I would fit you a new spring but its a fair distance
from Sheffield

Karsten · 25th March 2007, 22:43

Thanks Mate...
maks no sense from Sheffield. I need some help in RG-Land.

Anybody out there?

JohnFol · 26th March 2007, 06:46

I seem to recall RDHolmes said he has family that work for Woodley autos (just to east of Reading)

I've used them in the past with no problems. Also used Prince Bros in Twyford. Not so sure about West Berks.

Your 2 closest dealers are now SMC Slough / Wycombe or probably the one in Swindon

25th March 2007, 14:05	#1
Karsten Avid contributor Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Saloon Conoisseur Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Midleton, Cork Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Urgent! Help needed in Berkshire!! I always thought that "spring break" referred to a week of sex&drugs&rock'n'roll that US students do when they are away from their universities... But obviously spring break can also something that happens to Rover drivers This morning I had to realize that my passenger side front spring is gone. Snapped almost in the middle and ruined my tire as well. The car is definitively not even rollable and since I don't have another means of transportation it needs to be fixed ASAP. Needles to say that I'm on a tight budget,too So, please anyone who is willing and able to help me or even has some useful info, do not hesitate to PM me here or at [email protected] ASAP! Thanks a million in advance! Karsten __________________ Karsten It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarrettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses! Last edited by Karsten; 25th March 2007 at 14:21.. Reason: fixed some typos, added mail adress

25th March 2007, 16:16	#3
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	I guess the issue is that the job needs a proper spring compressor to do and sadly they aren't the sort of thing people keep Good luck. Sorry I can't be more help................. __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

25th March 2007, 18:05	#5
Karsten Avid contributor Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Saloon Conoisseur Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Midleton, Cork Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Update Could get a complete pair of front end suspensions for about 80 quid... how much is the repair worth...? Who can help? __________________ Karsten It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarrettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses!

25th March 2007, 19:13	#6
Karsten Avid contributor Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Saloon Conoisseur Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Midleton, Cork Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone knows a reputable repair shop here in West Berkshire? I won't buy the front suspension off eBay unless I know who's gonna help me with the fitting... Can't do it on my own. Any input is gladly appreciated! __________________ Karsten It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarrettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses!

25th March 2007, 21:01	#8
rovermech Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 54 Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 8 Posts	Broken spring Pity I am too far away or I would fit you a new spring but its a fair distance from Sheffield

25th March 2007, 16:07	#2
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Bumpety bump gents, Are there any reputable guys down Newbury way who can look after this car ?

25th March 2007, 16:26	#4
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Afternoon Mike, We use a standard pair of compressors, no need for fancy special tools. Each compressor has two "hooks" at either end to help prevent sliding around.

25th March 2007, 19:24	#7
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Hang in there, someone will respond soon.

25th March 2007, 22:43	#9
Karsten Avid contributor Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Saloon Conoisseur Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Midleton, Cork Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Mate... maks no sense from Sheffield. I need some help in RG-Land. Anybody out there? __________________ Karsten It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarrettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses!

26th March 2007, 06:46	#10
JohnFol Gets stuck in 75 Conn SE - XVWY* Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading Posts: 564 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I seem to recall RDHolmes said he has family that work for Woodley autos (just to east of Reading) I've used them in the past with no problems. Also used Prince Bros in Twyford. Not so sure about West Berks. Your 2 closest dealers are now SMC Slough / Wycombe or probably the one in Swindon