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Title: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: wedge on 08 March 2010, 22:39:20
Hi everyone,

We're all always looking for value for money, especially when it comes to people working on our pride and joy.

My miggies engine warning light came on, then after 3 miles it was running absolutely horribly so I had to abandon it in a hotel car park. Unfortunately I don't trust garages much after having bad diagnoses by mechanics that are supposed experts.

I put in a call to Darth Loo-knee who i didn't know, but had been recommended and at his earliest chance(day & a half) he travelled the massive journey (really) to where my car was, taking with him potential pieces to fix it, but if not he was able to tow the car all the way back to his workshop.

After plugging the computer into the car he was able to diagnose the fault, unfortunately the nearest replacement part was about 80 miles away, which he thankfully went and got, keeping me posted all the time about what was happening.

After the part was fitted, the car started perfectly - problem solved.

He even stopped me from spending money on the car by getting unnecessary work done by him as it wasn't needed.

To sum up, Darth Loo-knee  really helped me out when I wasn't sure what I was going to do. He's really approachable & doesn't talk down to you, even with my limited knowledge & had all angles covered. I also couldn't have been happier with the size of the bill after all the effort he put in.

So if you're someone that can't afford vauxhall prices, can't physically do the work yourself, can't find the time to do the work or just don't want to, then my recommendation would be to look no further.

Martin

P.s. I may be guffing on, but all this has just happened today & my Miggy has come back to life  :y
Title: Re: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: Tony H on 08 March 2010, 22:52:49
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Hi everyone,

We're all always looking for value for money, especially when it comes to people working on our pride and joy.

My miggies engine warning light came on, then after 3 miles it was running absolutely horribly so I had to abandon it in a hotel car park. Unfortunately I don't trust garages much after having bad diagnoses by mechanics that are supposed experts.

I put in a call to Darth Loo-knee who i didn't know, but had been recommended and at his earliest chance(day & a half) he travelled the massive journey (really) to where my car was, taking with him potential pieces to fix it, but if not he was able to tow the car all the way back to his workshop.

After plugging the computer into the car he was able to diagnose the fault, unfortunately the nearest replacement part was about 80 miles away, which he thankfully went and got, keeping me posted all the time about what was happening.

After the part was fitted, the car started perfectly - problem solved.

He even stopped me from spending money on the car by getting unnecessary work done by him as it wasn't needed.

To sum up, Darth Loo-knee  really helped me out when I wasn't sure what I was going to do. He's really approachable & doesn't talk down to you, even with my limited knowledge & had all angles covered. I also couldn't have been happier with the size of the bill after all the effort he put in.

So if you're someone that can't afford vauxhall prices, can't physically do the work yourself, can't find the time to do the work or just don't want to, then my recommendation would be to look no further.

Martin

P.s. I may be guffing on, but all this has just happened today & my Miggy has come back to life  :y


One of his favourate words ;) He's a good egg apart from his disturbing liking for the colour pink  :y
Title: Re: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 09 March 2010, 00:02:29
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One of his favourate words ;) He's a good egg apart from his disturbing liking for the colour pink  :y

Heard rumours he wears a pink thong and a pink cape when he takes his bike out..... ::)
Title: Re: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: Vamps on 09 March 2010, 00:10:25
DLK coming to North Yorkshire :o :o getting a bit close for comfort..... ;D ;D ;D
He will be doing my cam belt next at this rate..... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: albitz on 09 March 2010, 05:18:09
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Hi everyone,

We're all always looking for value for money, especially when it comes to people working on our pride and joy.

My miggies engine warning light came on, then after 3 miles it was running absolutely horribly so I had to abandon it in a hotel car park. Unfortunately I don't trust garages much after having bad diagnoses by mechanics that are supposed experts.

I put in a call to Daft Lorraine Kelly who i didn't know, but had been recommended and at his earliest chance(day & a half) he travelled the massive journey (really) to where my car was, taking with him potential pieces to fix it, but if not he was able to tow the car all the way back to his workshop.

After plugging the computer into the car he was able to diagnose the fault, unfortunately the nearest replacement part was about 80 miles away, which he thankfully went and got, keeping me posted all the time about what was happening.

After the part was fitted, the car started perfectly - problem solved.

He even stopped me from spending money on the car by getting unnecessary work done by him as it wasn't needed.

To sum up, Daft Lorraine Kelly  really helped me out when I wasn't sure what I was going to do. He's really approachable & doesn't talk down to you, even with my limited knowledge & had all angles covered. I also couldn't have been happier with the size of the bill after all the effort he put in.

So if you're someone that can't afford vauxhall prices, can't physically do the work yourself, can't find the time to do the work or just don't want to, then my recommendation would be to look no further.

Martin

P.s. I may be guffing on, but all this has just happened today & my Miggy has come back to life  :y
Nice to hear you got such good service, he,s not a bad lad really. :y :D
Title: Re: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 March 2010, 08:05:11
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DLK coming to North Yorkshire :o :o getting a bit close for comfort..... ;D ;D ;D
He will be doing my cam belt next at this rate..... ::) ::) ::)

No, Maidstone....he then had a 50 mile drive to Grays to get a coil pack.....which is the cheapest place I could find within a reasonable distance!
Title: Re: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: david_omega on 09 March 2010, 08:39:14
good community spirit, not much of that about these days!
Title: Re: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: Debs. on 09 March 2010, 09:14:29
 :) Daz is a good egg; that`s for sure......a true exemplar of the OOF community spirit. :y
Title: Re: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: Seth on 09 March 2010, 09:21:36
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:) Daz is a good egg; that`s for sure......a true exemplar of the OOF community spirit. :y
Absolutely! :y
Title: Re: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 09 March 2010, 12:02:48
505.4 miles in total, but worth every minute when its appreciated :y

Mark "The Master" who I am honoured to be his apprentise ;D  managed to source the 2-4-6 bank Coil Pack.

The car then kicked up like a new one lovely and quiet.
I hope you get plenty of free motoring Martin now mate :y

Keep in touch :y

Title: Re: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: TheBoy on 09 March 2010, 23:59:53
I am glad one of our members managed to get you sorted wedge :y
Title: Re: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: Vamps on 10 March 2010, 00:12:11
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DLK coming to North Yorkshire :o :o getting a bit close for comfort..... ;D ;D ;D
He will be doing my cam belt next at this rate..... ::) ::) ::)

No, Maidstone....he then had a 50 mile drive to Grays to get a coil pack.....which is the cheapest place I could find within a reasonable distance!

There's a relief...........
He knows I love him really........ :D :D :D
Title: Re: Fantastic help & really good value
Post by: rikki_essex on 10 March 2010, 13:21:21
were abouts in grays did you find one if you called i would of picked it up and met you half way.