tired of standard garages - mr2 mk1 specialists in SE area?

[trunks_mk1]

as the title reads...tired of taking my car to non mr2 knowledge based garages...everything seems to be very expensive as 1. they don't know the car and takes them longer to sort/fix things 2. they know its old and know it could be troublesome.

SO in saying that, I really want to take my car to somebody how owns one or has worked on a few. I don't mind if its not a business just as long as the person has one. I would rather pay an IMOC member who knows what s/he is doing then a garage.

Want to start preparing for some jobs that need doing in the summer.

Looking for garages/people close to central london/se.

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[Ben]

Try:

www.kentcarcraft.com
3S/TGT
Kev "crazylegs" Crane (pm him, username is crazylegs)

I'm sure there are more but that's who I can think of first hand. I have personal experience of KCC and Kev Crane, both highly recommended

[trunks_mk1]

im sure there great but a bit too far from me, i'm central-south east. Just want good service and someone how knows mk1's

[sketch]

im sure there great but a bit too far from me, i'm central-south east. Just want good service and someone how knows mk1's

Hmmm would Pompey be too far ? My other half Limeymk1 and I own 2 mk1s between us and Chris is fantastic with the mechanical and welding side of things IMO.

[trunks_mk1]

yeah a bit, im london central....pompey would be a journey...thanks though

[wadeski]

Pacific Works, surely? near Luton just up the M1.

[Kooga]

If you're near essex, castle motors in hadleigh have an excellent mechanic called Terry.
Otherwise time to learn
www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/deta ... /tool-sets

[andyj]

Ian Royale near Chatham is a mechanic with 24 years Toyota main dealer experience and a specialist in Mark 1's. He offers very good prices. Haven't had work done by him but he knows almost everything about these cars and runs a modified Mark 1. His number is 07932 941008.

If not there's Jinxy in North London (email [email protected]) or as mentioned, Crazylegs Kev down in Woking ...both of whom have a very good reputation and extensive knowledge of Mark 1's.

[gforceuk]

I'd love to know if there are any in the nottingham area as I'm of the same thoughts

[tonigmr2]

Only place I would go is www.roguemotorsport.co.uk

Coventry area - sometimes you have to travel a bit to get people you can trust (and I go from J10 of the M1!).

[Danthrax]

Pacific Works, surely? near Luton just up the M1.

Second that, not used them but am taking mine to get the clutch done soon. Heard nothing but good things about them and we're a nice bunch when I went down with toxo.

you will be in good hands then, really nice guy. one of the worst things about not owning an mr2 anymore is not being able to use Luke as he is local, cheap and trustworthy which is not always easy to find.

[bobbyh]

Toyotech in Chadderton, North Manchester can be vouched for. Enthusiastic Toyota specialist. Loved the Mk1..

[trunks_mk1]

Pacific Works, surely? near Luton just up the M1.

Second that, not used them but am taking mine to get the clutch done soon. Heard nothing but good things about them and we're a nice bunch when I went down with toxo.

you will be in good hands then, really nice guy. one of the worst things about not owning an mr2 anymore is not being able to use Luke as he is local, cheap and trustworthy which is not always easy to find.

where are these guys? i might have to make a trip when it warms up.

[Danthrax]

http://www.pacific-works.co.uk/directions.php

[brgbrm]

You have Sbits up the road in Barnsley

I'd love to know if there are any in the nottingham area as I'm of the same thoughts