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Servicing South London

rob2005

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Jan 11, 2007
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Anyone recommend places to have my car serviced in sth london (eltham area) which will be cheaper than dealer and will keep my warranty intact.

cheers
 

FR_SAM

Guest
try big m`s in welling near the bingo hall quoted me £125 for my fr
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big boys toys over lakeside they quoted £150 and i know theres a tho people on here that have used them
 

FR-RUSH

IBIZA FR TDI BLACK MAGIC
Dec 3, 2005
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Islington
i work in bexleyheath, still take mine to the motorist centre in canterbury wld be about 45mins from you just fire straight down the a2 / m2.

mine is still under warranty and ive always used them from the begining. they used to be a seat dealer now private.

minor service around the £100 mark, my next 40k service is £217 they are the best guys ive ever used. its worth the extra journey, they can lend you a car too if you book it a week or so in advance.

call Ben Rumley (direct number 01227 710711)
 
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rob2005

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Jan 11, 2007
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and all these places will not have a negative effect come trade in time?

and i can still get my service book stamped?
 
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FR-RUSH

IBIZA FR TDI BLACK MAGIC
Dec 3, 2005
380
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Islington
you can take your car anywhere you like (thank god) as long as they use genuine seat parts, which TMC do.

The TMC guys are all ex SEAT guys so do know their stuff and yes they stamp your book.

The only thing you can't do at non SEAT garages is warranty work as they have to put it through SEATs books. but its the servicing that costs you the money so take it elsewhere.

call Ben as above, he will give you the low down if you want re-assuring. say i recommended them to you. I just spoke to him yesturday.
http://www.tmckent.co.uk/service.html

ohh and ben, ill take my commission now ;)
 
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DanGB

Who need's a Diesel....
Feb 12, 2006
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London
I take it down to Big boys toys in lakeside, a hell of a lot near than the motorists centre in canterbury. (im in mottingham). was £100 for my 10k
 

rob2005

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Jan 11, 2007
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I take it down to Big boys toys in lakeside, a hell of a lot near than the motorists centre in canterbury. (im in mottingham). was £100 for my 10k

im in mottingham too! i put eltham area because people dont seem to know mottingham lol

Bigboys could be the trick then, do they do it 'while you wait' ??
 

DanGB

Who need's a Diesel....
Feb 12, 2006
3,772
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London
im in mottingham too! i put eltham area because people dont seem to know mottingham lol

Bigboys could be the trick then, do they do it 'while you wait' ??

Yeah they do, plus there right next door to IKEA, and 5 minutes wlak to lakeside centre.

What car you got mate?

Dan
 

rob2005

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Jan 11, 2007
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Yeah they do, plus there right next door to IKEA, and 5 minutes wlak to lakeside centre.

What car you got mate?

Dan

totally standard 1.6 stylance, in silver!

Not noticed many regular if any other leons in the area, cant say ive noticed you around!
 

DanGB

Who need's a Diesel....
Feb 12, 2006
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London
are you the one that drives down leysdown road every morning? if so you drive past my car..
 

rob2005

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Jan 11, 2007
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are you the one that drives down leysdown road every morning? if so you drive past my car..


hahaha ur spying on me!

yep most mornings, come to think of it i had spotted the black leon in leysdown - and noted that it neva seems to move!
 

DanGB

Who need's a Diesel....
Feb 12, 2006
3,772
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London
hahaha ur spying on me!

yep most mornings, come to think of it i had spotted the black leon in leysdown - and noted that it neva seems to move!

Yeah I dont see you anymore as I get an earlier train now.

Its always there, dont normally drive in the week. (except I took it to the dealer this morning!)

Where abouts are you?
 

DanGB

Who need's a Diesel....
Feb 12, 2006
3,772
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London
What did you have done? I cant be ars*d with that place anymore. Ive gone there so many times with my car.

My camshaft sensor was unplugged for some reason :think: (engine light coming on + error code)
 

DIFT

Torquing all the Torque
Oct 8, 2004
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Kent/London
Fair enough... Just back from BBT now, replaced the top mounts on my car... Originally thought it may of been a dealer caused problem, however I think it may have been me :redface: .

But that was the 1st time down there. Fairly impressed. They said 3 hours, booked me in there and then, and after 3 hours it was ready. Fairly chuffed with that. However it did mean I had to spend 3 hours walking round Ikea and lakeside (iand its half term!!!! , kids everywhere).

I really need a strong drink now!
 

CK24

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morning peeps

just a quick one. i bought my TDI FR from autoworld Sheffield. ive done 6500 mile in 3 months and have started to look around for the first service. is it 10000 miles for the 1st service? and also can anyone recommend someone closer than sheffield that are good?

cheers

Craig
 
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