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STMO123

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« on: 21 July 2006, 21:50:05 »
Has anyone come across this site

http://www.goodgaragescheme.co.uk/

I put in my postcode and it came back with a garage within 1 mile. Just might be worth a try IF it does what it says on the tin.
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« Reply #1 on: 21 July 2006, 22:03:15 »
Crikey !  8 within 7mls, nearest one is 2mls away. as you say IF it does what it says on the tin. Personally I quite enjoy a bit of spannering, gives one a sense of satisfaction, when you know you have done a better job than, possibly a garage might  ;)
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« Reply #2 on: 21 July 2006, 22:07:03 »
Zero return for north Glasgow - although I've yet to have a problem with Arnold Clark (Garscube Road)... other than they're always far too busy!  :)
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« Reply #3 on: 21 July 2006, 22:20:32 »
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Crikey !  8 within 7mls, nearest one is 2mls away. as you say IF it does what it says on the tin. Personally I quite enjoy a bit of spannering, gives one a sense of satisfaction, when you know you have done a better job than, possibly a garage might  ;)

Always good to know thers a good local garage though, especially if you need a stamp in the service book
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« Reply #4 on: 21 July 2006, 22:25:24 »
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Crikey !  8 within 7mls, nearest one is 2mls away. as you say IF it does what it says on the tin. Personally I quite enjoy a bit of spannering, gives one a sense of satisfaction, when you know you have done a better job than, possibly a garage might  ;)

Always good to know thers a good local garage though, especially if you need a stamp in the service book


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« Reply #5 on: 21 July 2006, 22:26:31 »
Well putting in my post code brings up 6 known bad ones!

It doesn't include the only garage around the Nottingham area that I trust......Barn Garage, Keyworth.......very good
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« Reply #6 on: 21 July 2006, 22:28:44 »
Go on Mark, spoil it for us :(
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« Reply #7 on: 21 July 2006, 22:35:44 »
Just the usual faults you know, cambelt change and nothing else (no tenioner etc), oil and filter change where they didn't bother with either etc etc etc
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Re: GOOD GARAGE SCHEME
« Reply #8 on: 22 July 2006, 10:18:52 »
trouble is with that, someone might think they have done a good job when the have'nt, how does a regular joe no about the tensionrs and other bits (unless he's a member here)

Good idea though, maybe we should make one for here?

We have a good spread of members thoughout the UK who can reccommend garages.
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Re: GOOD GARAGE SCHEME
« Reply #9 on: 22 July 2006, 10:27:41 »
Deep down, I suspect it is like uswitch and similar sites - some kind of finacial payment from garages concerned, as those sort of website cost a lot to run...
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« Reply #10 on: 22 July 2006, 11:52:30 »
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Deep down, I suspect it is like uswitch and similar sites - some kind of finacial payment from garages concerned, as those sort of website cost a lot to run...

certainly makes sense to me, and the garages are guaranteed publicity :)
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« Reply #11 on: 22 July 2006, 14:21:20 »
I hope I never get as cynical as you lot,of course there are a lot of cowboys out there, but surely not everyone can be bad? If we treat every indy garage with suspicion, then we only have two alternatives----DIY or Vx :-/
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Re: GOOD GARAGE SCHEME
« Reply #12 on: 22 July 2006, 14:28:32 »
Believe me, I treat Vx garages with even more suspicion ;)

I have an independent that I use and trust - but I don't trust these so call independent websites. Ask yourself how such website finance themselves....
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« Reply #13 on: 22 July 2006, 14:33:36 »
I know you're right, of course, but it's a bit depressing if your a cack-handed old git like me. You just have to trust someone :(
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« Reply #14 on: 23 July 2006, 09:42:30 »
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I hope I never get as cynical as you lot,of course there are a lot of cowboys out there, but surely not everyone can be bad? If we treat every indy garage with suspicion, then we only have two alternatives----DIY or Vx :-/

Hence I listed a trusted garage above!
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Re: GOOD GARAGE SCHEME
« Reply #15 on: 23 July 2006, 10:10:43 »
There is another excellent garage in Nottingham.

Russell Automotive Solutions, over West Bridgford way. ;)

Rates are reasonable, workmanship is excellent (except for wet Senator engines...  ;D) but appointment is by invitation only.
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« Reply #16 on: 23 July 2006, 10:17:53 »
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Believe me, I treat Vx garages with even more suspicion ;)

I have an independent that I use and trust - but I don't trust these so call independent websites. Ask yourself how such website finance themselves....

Cant be that expensive...look at the great job you guys are doing and you haven't asked for any of our hard-earned...........yet :P
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« Reply #17 on: 23 July 2006, 10:41:09 »
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Cant be that expensive...look at the great job you guys are doing and you haven't asked for any of our hard-earned...........yet :P
We're not trying to make a business out of it ;)
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Re: GOOD GARAGE SCHEME
« Reply #18 on: 23 July 2006, 12:58:58 »
How about an area for 'trusted' garages?

 :-/Should I have posted this under suggestions? :-/
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