CRAIG HAYTER

Right guys i need your thought on this please

One of my mates is thinking about opening his own garage doing mot's,engine rebuilding,servicing resto's,concours work on RS'sbut also work on other cars he is VERY VERY good the best about imoa and alot of people i know his work really is 2nd to none he is a VERY nice helpfull guy and he helps me out mega with doing my own carnow the garage would be located in stoke area or there abouts iam just wondering if this would be any use to you or your freinds?and whats your opinions on it?imoa i think he would do really well and others have also told him aswell but really just want to see what you the public thinkFor got to say can build focus's,feista's,escort's mk1,2,3,4 with cosworth engines aswell


I will put pics up of his work and you will see what iam talking aboutmost of you cosworth owners etc etc or anyone who went to Ford Fair will more than likely seen his imperail escos L11 XRS



NATHAN I HOPE YOU DONT MIND ME SHOWING YOUR BEAST FOR PHOTO'S TO LET PEOPLE SEE

B13 JUS

iTrader: (24)

what sort of money will it be to do the underneath of the car like that?

CRAIG HAYTER

it would depends how far you would like to go really

thanks for your reply

maestrouk

can he open up next to my house ! lol

madmack99

id say yes from the pictures hes very capable of doing it

THEDMAN

iTrader: (1)

It didn't work out for a former RSOC & Autoglym champion up here,

It didn't work out for John Yaylor,

It wouldn't be me!

CRAIG HAYTER

But he does other cars aswell but specialises in RS's

thanks for your in comment

CRAIG HAYTER

If your making the cuppa t's


As i said above he has to be the best about imoa

thanks for your comments guys

Cragrat

iTrader: (4)

Seems to be working out well for jacko,as if his stanard of work is anywhere near as good well then he stands a good chance to be as busy

Not the best of times to give it a go tho,but always better to go through life saying I wish I hadnt rather than I wish I had

CRAIG HAYTER

well put it this way Jacko has Mark to do a cossie for himask Jacko how good he isyou will not get better his car and Nathans cars are concours winners his car wins basicly every show he goes tohis dedication in RS's is unbeleavible and also he is a really nice guy on Marks car and Nathans you will find no defaults

B13 JUS

iTrader: (24)

full floor, rear beam, rear arms, arb, tank and strap?
i've already done my diff, drive shafts and prop

CRAIG HAYTER

i can pm you his number and he could give you a pricehonestly you will defo not be disapointed

B13 JUS

iTrader: (24)

just a rough price will do, its just a thought at the minute

CRAIG HAYTER

i have just phoned himt to let him know about this post he will give you a ruff price

PT

I thought he just give up doing it not he failed at it

Bullett

iTrader: (2)

tbh i couldnt think of anyone better to do this.marks work is awesome and he is a perfectionist. as said it is a risk in this current climate but sometimes you have to take risks.
wish i could get trained properly to detail and open up for myself tbh but i couldnt risk not paying the mortgage.


i will no doubt at somepoint be letting mark loose on mine.but that once i have sorted other bits

Staffi

iTrader: (1)

He,s doing Lee,s 3dr at the moment isn,t he Craig??

Lee Reynolds

I thought John just got fedup?

Mark Barber

what car do you have plz

CRAIG HAYTER

thanks for the nice comment Neil you know Mark he really is a great guy and the way you have described him is better than i have


is it a moonstone with comps etc etc on it?if so iam sure he isMark is also building a focus cosworth for himself

CRAIG HAYTER

i hope you dont mind about this Mark i was just wondering what people thoughts would beas i really think you staring a business doing this would be good for yourself and members of the public

put some pics of your own car up bud

Mr RS500

iTrader: (6)

John Taylor gave up because of all the grief in doing it , same as Alan patterson

To do this kind of work needs people with very very deep pockets

I have done a few rs500"s and it aint cheap

To do an underside resto will cost between 5 and 6k ( to winning faultless concourse spec ) and if anyone says it can be done for less then they aint doing it right

And how many people have that kind of wonga

I would say there is a gap in the market for a good RS specialist to do small restos upto 2,3 k etc and who can do mechanical repairs , but full blown resto"s no

Paul

CRAIG HAYTER

Paul i agree but i mean as not just doing fords or full blown resto's i mean repairs,servicing,engine rebuilding,problem solving etc etc but at the same time if someone wants a full blown resto it can be done and done to a very high level

cheeRS for you comment

Mark Barber

5-6 k god your expensive paul lol

do it for half that to a very high standard
and if your saying mine isnt then fair doos

Mr RS500

iTrader: (6)

Mark you get what you pay for ,

wait till you have your own unit to pay for
TAX / Rates / insurance / elecy etc etc

I have done quite a few now and they always work out roughly the same mate

And i mean no weld marks , Painted in 2k primer / sealed / painted in 2k

No selly painted parts etc
If you can do a Faultless resto for less mate the what you waiting for , go for it

B13 JUS

iTrader: (24)

3 door cosworth

BigJim19

i say go for it, if you don't then you will never know.......

there is a risk with walking out the front door these days, just depends how much of a risk you wanna take, and usually, the bigger the risk, the better the reward......!!

i keep meaning to bob down mark, messaged you on escortrscosworth.com, just not had the time.......

and i would defo be banging on the door for a job, as this is what i would love to do, and learn from the best

good luck!

Daz-rst

if its financially viable then i say go for it as you only live once. lifes to short. from the pics the work looks awesome.

L7 KOS

Im on with opening a vts as we speak and i reckon theres a lot of money to be earnt if done properly, being a specialist is something that will take time to establish.

CRAIG HAYTER

thanks for the comment guys it would be a local garage aswell for other cars aswell but specailising in Rs's well thats what i was saying to Mark would be a good idea

the things were like this i was susjestion as i would really like to see Mark doing good for himselfand also give member of the public and members on here etc etc a VERY good service as you see the comment above he is cheap for the level he does too cheap if you ask me but thats Mark a great freindly guy will to help anyone

here are some off the idea's and please leave a comment please and how this would be good or bad idea?

1.car servicing on ALL models (not just RS's)

2.mechanical stuff and rebuilds and advice on good ways to do it

3.electrics (of what Mark can do iam very sure he is very capible )

4.body work scratch repair,dents etc etc)

5 mini and full restoration jobs on RS's and some other cars,vans etc etc

6.mot's

Mark get your car pics on PRETTY PLEASE

col cos1

iTrader: (5)

paul


alan patterson gave up cause he was pish,and constantly ripped people off

now he can do it to joe public who dont use forums and get away with it

Mark Barber

i could do this too i am a tester and have been an authourised examiner for 10 yrs its all about getting the right place

Mr RS500

iTrader: (6)

Col

Im not going to get into this with you , all i will say is he has a very succesful business and employes quite a few people and is doing very very well , so he cant be that bad

steviecossie

Totally agree with col

L7 KOS

Its all about location, been looking for ages and the perfect location has turned up, just booked my AE course and i will need a refresher course as its been two years, apart from that everything is in place.

Mark Barber

ok some pics

CRAIG HAYTER

see what i mean guys i want this car SO BADLY it hurts

TurboShed

Dedication to RS's is great, but can he fix cars? My Cossie has had again and again problems that are mysterious and impossible for mere mortals to fix. Polishing cars is great, but in my experience it's hard enough to get your RS working properly, let alone looking pretty.

steviecossie

is that car not up for sale craig??

looks stunning

col cos1

iTrader: (5)

i hear what your saying paul, i know you get on with the guy

im not going to go on,but do you honestly think id make up my experiance with getting ripped off?

what would be the point?

of course his garage will be doing ok,hes just doing run of the mill stuff now,and probably got a proper mechanic working for him

i should of taken him to trading standards for the bogus shit he done or DIDINT do that he charged me for on my car


i know a guy thats a spark same as myself,but hes rough as fuk,i mean really rough,someone youd never want in your house

he now owns his own company,has done for a few years and doing very well,he has 4 sparks working for him,probably all good guys,do good jobs

so would you trust the company knowing the boss is dodgy as

or go with it cause the staff are ok?