Fuzz Looking for 'Classic Friendly' Facilities Nationwide
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Toledo Man
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Re: Fuzz Looking for 'Classic Friendly' Facilities Nationwid
Fuzz, have you checked the "classic friendly" section of the forum? My own recommendation is HERE It goes without saying that I'm just a satisfied customer having taken my Triumphs there in the past. One of the MoT testers is an MG enthusiast so he knows his onions.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Toledo Man
1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850 auto (NYE 751L)
2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2.0 HDi Exclusive (MA08 WCL)
1995 BMW 318i (M265 PNC)
1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB)
1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850 auto (NYE 751L)
2008 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2.0 HDi Exclusive (MA08 WCL)
1995 BMW 318i (M265 PNC)
1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB)
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Fuzz Townshend
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Re: Fuzz Looking for 'Classic Friendly' Facilities Nationwid
Cheers, Toledo Man!
Re: Fuzz Looking for 'Classic Friendly' Facilities Nationwid
Local to me:
http://www.classicandsportscarsessex.co.uk/about-us
http://www.classiccoachworkcompany.com/
http://www.classicandretro.co.uk/
http://www.eabclassiccars.co.uk/#/about-me/4576410161
http://classiccarrestoration.uk.com/rec ... jects.html
http://www.brodiemotorservices.co.uk/cl ... storation/
As far as MOT testing (as well as classic car feddling), i'd recommend
Earls Colne Service Centre
The Barn Garage,
Colchester
CO6 2PH
Phone: 01787 222736
I've known Mike for over a decade, used to be the head mech at the local Jeep Stealership, and has been a petrolhead for even longer (is currently also pitcrew for an amateur Beemer racer at weekends) . Knows his stuff and has always been helpful and willing to go out of his way.
Except for me at MOT time! Fails my YJ (and a recent XJ) every pigging year!
But always for a good reason, and always helps me find the best solution. Strangely enough i actually respect him more for that.
While you're there you can check his business partners various classic (70's and earlier) dirt bikes.
http://www.classicandsportscarsessex.co.uk/about-us
http://www.classiccoachworkcompany.com/
http://www.classicandretro.co.uk/
http://www.eabclassiccars.co.uk/#/about-me/4576410161
http://classiccarrestoration.uk.com/rec ... jects.html
http://www.brodiemotorservices.co.uk/cl ... storation/
As far as MOT testing (as well as classic car feddling), i'd recommend
Earls Colne Service Centre
The Barn Garage,
Colchester
CO6 2PH
Phone: 01787 222736
I've known Mike for over a decade, used to be the head mech at the local Jeep Stealership, and has been a petrolhead for even longer (is currently also pitcrew for an amateur Beemer racer at weekends) . Knows his stuff and has always been helpful and willing to go out of his way.
Except for me at MOT time! Fails my YJ (and a recent XJ) every pigging year!
While you're there you can check his business partners various classic (70's and earlier) dirt bikes.
Last edited by UKJeeper on Thu Nov 07, 2013 1:23 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Fuzz Looking for 'Classic Friendly' Facilities Nationwid
Here are a couple I can heartily recommend;
Garage/workshop facilities - http://www.rcmr.co.uk/
These guys are top notch and the only place I trust with my Rapier. They can do almost anything and have a very good reputation in the local (Yeovil) area.
And this guy is very good with engines, he's my Weber doctor. Has rolling road facilities too.
http://www.nemotors.co.uk/
Garage/workshop facilities - http://www.rcmr.co.uk/
These guys are top notch and the only place I trust with my Rapier. They can do almost anything and have a very good reputation in the local (Yeovil) area.
And this guy is very good with engines, he's my Weber doctor. Has rolling road facilities too.
http://www.nemotors.co.uk/
1971 Sunbeam Rapier H120
Re: Fuzz Looking for 'Classic Friendly' Facilities Nationwid
They like cake too, turning up with a home made one is guaranteed to get A1+ serviceFuzz Townshend wrote:Cheers Rob,mach1rob wrote:These guys (and girls) http://www.sopleygarage.co.uk/ have been my port of call for many years, classic friendly MOT tester, and they know their stuff. Never have any issues at all.
That's exactly what we're looking for.
Knowledgeable, supportive businesses, ready to help us persue our hobby well into the 21st century...
As for the Classics gallery, that's just a couple, the office walls are covered, oddly none are mine...
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Re: Fuzz Looking for 'Classic Friendly' Facilities Nationwid
These people don't have a website - Llangynidr Service Station, Forge Rd, Llangynidr, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1LU Tel: 01874 730234 - but there is always at least one classic car there and the proprietors own some themselves.
I am also contacting the place, who do my MOTS, to see if they are interested. They have a Frogeye Sprite, and MGA Mk2 and a Healey 100/6. They may still have a couple of old British motorcycles.
I am also contacting the place, who do my MOTS, to see if they are interested. They have a Frogeye Sprite, and MGA Mk2 and a Healey 100/6. They may still have a couple of old British motorcycles.
Rules exist for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.
MG Midget 1500, MGB GT V8, Morris Minor Traveller 1275, MG Midget 1275 & too many bicycles.
MG Midget 1500, MGB GT V8, Morris Minor Traveller 1275, MG Midget 1275 & too many bicycles.
Re: Fuzz Looking for 'Classic Friendly' Facilities Nationwid
Hiya Fuzz.
GO Motors.
Leamore Lane
Bloxwich,
Walsall.
George Owen 01922 492 086.
Nice bloke knows his stuff and real good ol' fashioned garage. Does MOT's with sympathy. He recently restored a Moggy Minor Convertable for himself. OK so the guys not perfect.
Phil
GO Motors.
Leamore Lane
Bloxwich,
Walsall.
George Owen 01922 492 086.
Nice bloke knows his stuff and real good ol' fashioned garage. Does MOT's with sympathy. He recently restored a Moggy Minor Convertable for himself. OK so the guys not perfect.
Phil
Re: Fuzz Looking for 'Classic Friendly' Facilities Nationwid
Hi Fuzz
My local garage does not have a website but here are their details
Traquair Road Garage.
Very classic friendly. I take my cars there for MOT every year and for any work that I can't handle at home. They have a stack of classic cars, mostly Morris Minor derivatives, around the back of the workshop and staff who remember working on this age of car first time around.
Dave
My local garage does not have a website but here are their details
Traquair Road Garage.
Very classic friendly. I take my cars there for MOT every year and for any work that I can't handle at home. They have a stack of classic cars, mostly Morris Minor derivatives, around the back of the workshop and staff who remember working on this age of car first time around.
Dave
1966 Rover P6 2000 SC - in daily use and running like a dream
1972 Rover P6 3500S currently undergoing surgery
1965 Rover P5 3 litre Coupe - long term project
1972 Rover P6 3500S currently undergoing surgery
1965 Rover P5 3 litre Coupe - long term project
Re: Fuzz Looking for 'Classic Friendly' Facilities Nationwid
Unfortunately some thieving scroat decided to nick a large chunk of their tools the other night.UKJeeper wrote: As far as MOT testing (as well as classic car feddling), i'd recommend
Earls Colne Service Centre
The Barn Garage,
Colchester
CO6 2PH
Phone: 01787 222736
I've known Mike for over a decade, used to be the head mech at the local Jeep Stealership, and has been a petrolhead for even longer (is currently also pitcrew for an amateur Beemer racer at weekends) . Knows his stuff and has always been helpful and willing to go out of his way.
Except for me at MOT time! Fails my YJ (and a recent XJ) every pigging year!But always for a good reason, and always helps me find the best solution. Strangely enough i actually respect him more for that.
While you're there you can check his business partners various classic (70's and earlier) dirt bikes.
However they are still open and in business.