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Old 02-03-2007 | 01:56 PM
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Hi there - recently aquired a 2WD 350bhp Saff. I'm looking for a reputable specialist garage in Essex who I can trust to take it to for repairs. Can get into north Essex or east London also if necesarry but preferred option ( coz I don't know if it will make it further!), is south Essex. Thx in advance for any advice much appreciated.
Old 02-03-2007 | 06:43 PM
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take it to grove garage in douglas road, romford, essex
excellent people, excellent service
i always use them
Old 03-03-2007 | 08:17 PM
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Tried them mate - as you say they are the obvious choice but i got some very suspect service - wouldn't use them again - wouldn't trust them with a push-bike. Just looking for a reputable trustworthy garage - don't even mind paying a bit over the odds for honest decent service.
Old 03-03-2007 | 09:32 PM
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Im in essex and i use joe at gsmotosport ,in romford !!! Wouldnt let anyone else near it. pm me if you want his details
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What sort of repairs you after? or just general stuff?
Old 05-03-2007 | 05:15 PM
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try dean at sheppard motors it in great baddow he always does mine
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General stuff really - got a couple of problems, low oil pressure biggest worry but might be guage - just looking for somewhere I can take my motor and not be ripped off. As I said - no problem paying for decent honest service - not too much to ask I hope!
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I would say Engine Advantages, took my old saff there and they done a top job with it..
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Originally Posted by MICKY84
take it to grove garage in douglas road, romford, essex
excellent people, excellent service
i always use them
There ok but moody and expensive
Old 29-11-2007 | 07:42 AM
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i know a few people that swear by joe at gsmotorsport and i have been out in ronnie aims' cossie and that thing is perfect in everyway!so smooth and quiet and pulls well.
i would avoid engine advantages myself!
you could use tommy at field motorsport as well.good bloke and so iare his team down there
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joe at gs motosport mate, he is the most trust worthy guy i know, he wont bullshit you, will tell you what needs doing and what not to do, wont try and fob you off with pointless parts for your car, goes out of he;s way to help anyone out a top bloke he built my engine and as bullett said for the spec it is, theirs not much that touches it lm know if you want his number
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Dean at Shephered Motors in baddow chelmsford all day long. Honest expert advice and very reasonable too.
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try field motorsport great guys always do a really good job and don't try to bullshit you or sell anything extra i would go for them
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what about ma.developments??
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Give jano oddkidd a call mate he does cossies as well as rs turbo's
he is a top fella, and he wont bullshit you
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I can totally recommend ENGINE ADVANTAGES, I am sure there are others who won't rip you off.
It does not matter what tuner you choose to use someone will have a horror story about them, find one you are happy with.
Most horror stories originate from pillock customers, not bad tuners, but they certainly are out there.
I use EA, I was there recently with another man who is doing the cuurrent WRC cars(engines) for FORD, and I should imagine with thier budget they would not choose lightly!!
Having been to many RR I can honestly say Paul at EA, knows his stuff and could do these blindfolded, but it is your money.
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Originally Posted by mechanic28
what about ma.developments??

MAD is in berkshire, this fella wants someone in essex



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