Can anyone recommend a service place nr Reading?

[tamper]

Hi,

Having just got an engine swap (thanks Stevo!) I need to get my 500 mile service to validate the warranty. Can anyone recommend a place near Reading / Henley?

Cheers,
tamper

[fatfires]

Hi,

Having just got an engine swap (thanks Stevo!) I need to get my 500 mile service to validate the warranty. Can anyone recommend a place near Reading / Henley?

Cheers,
tamper

reading to basingstoke.....not that far!!!!

[DaveD]

Basingstoke would be my first call.....
http://www.frogsisland4x4.com/ are at milton park
http://www.newbury4x4.co.uk/ was going to try these before I was tony'd
Matt da slug man would probably know about peeps in that area

[mooter]

Basingstoke would be my first call.....
http://www.frogsisland4x4.com/ are at milton park
http://www.newbury4x4.co.uk/ was going to try these before I was tony'd
Matt da slug man would probably know about peeps in that area

having just bought a surf with no service history I thought it would be a good idea to have it fully serviced. im aiming to get it done next week some time so fingers crossed...

... i called both of these places this afternoon. the guy who answered the phone at frog didnt know much, and they quoted me a fairly high price. as i need a full on service im looking at 5hrs for the service itself and 2.5 hours for the cam/timing belt apparently. all in I was looking at 5/600 + VAT with frog.

then i called newbury and the guy I spoke to was much more knowledgeable. he said that he does jap cars and he didnt think frog did... apparently they are more land rovers etc. he also said around 4 hours for the service and 2 for the belts. much better prices too... 360 + VAT all in (or thereabouts I think...)

so im gonna go for newbury!

[charliemuttley]

Surely everyone is pointing towards TonyN????? Basingstoke!!!
4x4 toys, give him a call he is in with Stevo for warranty.

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

Surely everyone is pointing towards TonyN????? Basingstoke!!!
4x4 toys, give him a call he is in with Stevo for warranty.

Yep, we can see you have tried the rest, now contact the BEST as voted by most surfers here

Tony


Trev

[TonyN]

Yep, we can see you have tried the rest, now contact the BEST as voted by most surfers here

Tony


Trev

[DaveD]

having just bought a surf with no service history I thought it would be a good idea to have it fully serviced. im aiming to get it done next week some time so fingers crossed...

... i called both of these places this afternoon. the guy who answered the phone at frog didnt know much, and they quoted me a fairly high price. as i need a full on service im looking at 5hrs for the service itself and 2.5 hours for the cam/timing belt apparently. all in I was looking at 5/600 + VAT with frog.

then i called newbury and the guy I spoke to was much more knowledgeable. he said that he does jap cars and he didnt think frog did... apparently they are more land rovers etc. he also said around 4 hours for the service and 2 for the belts. much better prices too... 360 + VAT all in (or thereabouts I think...)

so im gonna go for newbury!

Frogs Island are pricey and have just started doing Surfs........
Obviously I didnt make myself clear as I tend to forget that some newbies havent heard of Dr Anglegrinder.. from Basingstoke
First Call will always be TonyN
http://www.4x4toys.co.uk/garage/service.html check prices out........

[tamper]

Frogs Island are pricey and have just started doing Surfs........
Obviously I didnt make myself clear as I tend to forget that some newbies havent heard of Dr Anglegrinder.. from Basingstoke
First Call will always be TonyN
http://www.4x4toys.co.uk/garage/service.html check prices out........

Thanks all - I've given TonyN a shout. Hopefully he's available.

[DaveD]

Thanks all - I've given TonyN a shout. Hopefully he's available.

Well done that man........
Check the pics on Tony's site.......he knows what he is doing....

[mooter]

booked in with Tony for next weekend

edit...

actually, Tony, can you have a look at my air-con at the same time? I'm Pete, due to come and see you on Sunday afternoon, pick up Mon/Tues.

[mooter]

booked in with Tony for next weekend

edit...

actually, Tony, can you have a look at my air-con at the same time? I'm Pete, due to come and see you on Sunday afternoon, pick up Mon/Tues.

hmmm.... just had a look under the hood and the aircon belt is missing

grrr....

well, I'm guessing it's not going to be as simple as putting on a new belt! me thinks something must be wrong elsewhere, hence no belt. hopefully you can have a look at it at the weekend anyway?

[TonyN]

hmmm.... just had a look under the hood and the aircon belt is missing

That would stop it working!