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Recommended Garage's Forum
« on: 05 December 2006, 10:20:35 »
How about a forum, spilt into North West, North East etc etc etc

We can then post in 'local' garages we have had good / bad experiences with.
Where can do tech2 work reasonably etc.


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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #1 on: 05 December 2006, 11:56:33 »
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How about a forum, spilt into North West, North East etc etc etc

We can then post in 'local' garages we have had good / bad experiences with.
Where can do tech2 work reasonably etc.


Sounds like a good idea :)
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #2 on: 05 December 2006, 15:23:19 »
Sounds a reasonable suggestion :y
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #3 on: 05 December 2006, 20:22:46 »
I like the idea but I'm not sure it would work.
Some may have a good experience at a garage whilst others may not & is it a good idea to "shame" a garage on a public forum?
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #4 on: 05 December 2006, 21:55:37 »
Sounds good but have to agree with BoBo
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #5 on: 05 December 2006, 22:36:37 »
I suppose it would be possible with a disclaimer about all comments being the opinion of the author and not of the site admins but expect it would be a legal minefield.
Shame really cause it could have been helpful.
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #6 on: 05 December 2006, 22:56:19 »
I'm entirely undecided on this one.
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #7 on: 06 December 2006, 07:50:52 »
All fair comments.

What started it was I found that a place near me has tech2, so wanted somewhere to post :

Just been to MW Performance, in Saltney, Chester
Where they do tech2 stuff for £15
Very helpful, As he couldn't / didn't know how to resolve at the time, no charge but is 'looking into it and come back in a day or 2'
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #8 on: 06 December 2006, 08:04:39 »
To avoid the problem of derisory comments for unhelpful garages maybe just garages that you would reccomend? You couldn't really be blamed for good publicity.
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #9 on: 06 December 2006, 10:12:59 »
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I like the idea but I'm not sure it would work.
Some may have a good experience at a garage whilst others may not & is it a good idea to "shame" a garage on a public forum?
Good Point :)
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #10 on: 06 December 2006, 13:53:35 »
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I'm entirely undecided on this one.

I agree....so am I.
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #11 on: 04 January 2007, 02:42:58 »
Great idea. How else are people to find a reliable garage in their area ?. Trial and error on omegas can cost a fortune as many members will testify. If a member knows a non rip off, knowlegeable mechanic and wants to recommend them, I for one would be willing to check them out. I agree slagging off should not be allowed (sadly) but this would mean, in the long run that only those with recommendations would prosper. And quite rightly so. I am sure a lot of members, like myself have had terrible experiences with mechanics who know little more than them, but do'nt mind emptying your back pocket. I think a recommendation section should at least be considered. How about it. All in favour say YEAH
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #12 on: 04 January 2007, 15:45:56 »
Yeah, good idea provided (as said above) it's recommendations only and no slagging off :y
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #13 on: 05 January 2007, 17:40:34 »
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Yeah, good idea provided (as said above) it's recommendations only and no slagging off :y

I can recommend the garage attatched to Marks house ;)
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Re: Recommended Garage's Forum
« Reply #14 on: 05 January 2007, 19:48:44 »
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Yeah, good idea provided (as said above) it's recommendations only and no slagging off :y

I can recommend the garage attatched to Marks house ;)
I shall try that garage this weekend.  I'll let you know if I get poor service there ;)
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