Any good garages in Chelmsford?

Zirax · 13-11-2006, 11:29

My Focus is currently on 67k and so is nearing a cam belt change. I rung Ford who quoted £537!!!!! for a cambelt change and water pump WTF?

The whole thing is probably only worth 3k at a push!

I've been told at FFOC that if you do the cambelt, its an easier job to get the water pump done at the same time. The cambelt is £325, but that includes all pulleys, tensioners etc.

Erm, are there any garages that come recommended in and around Chelmsford?

Burble · 13-11-2006, 11:35

VW wanted £800 when I asked about getting my cambelt changed.

Aye, definately get the water pump changed at the same time. As it is driven off the cambelt and it if needs to be replaced at a later date (the bearings take a bit of a hammering what with it being run off the cambelt) then the cambelt has to come off and you're left with a big labour bill for a £30 part.

Zirax · 13-11-2006, 11:41

ok, its not as bad as I thought then. I just remember my old Polo costing £60 to get a cambelt put in including fitting

Zirax · 13-11-2006, 15:05

Rung the fools up again its £240 for the cambelt change and £30 inc fitting for the waterpump. Thats much more reasonable

He had previously charged me for a diesel cambelt and then complete labour ontop with the water pump earlier.

Burble · 13-11-2006, 16:50

That sounds more like it! In the end I paid £400 for cambelt, waterpump and service (glow plugs, filters and all the usual crap) which I was pretty damn pleased by.

Pebs · 14-11-2006, 15:23

Try Shaun Millbank 01245 422592 or 07850 815062

He fited a new clutch to my 4x4 this year and was a touch over half the price of the other quotes I had. And he picked it up and delivered it home. And...er...pay cash

(I didnt, well I did but I didnt think to tell him I was so he already did an invoice, the price was that cheap before any little discounts

)

Admiral Huddy · 01-12-2006, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pebbles

Try Shaun Millbank 01245 422592 or 07850 815062

He fited a new clutch to my 4x4 this year and was a touch over half the price of the other quotes I had. And he picked it up and delivered it home. And...er...pay cash

(I didnt, well I did but I didnt think to tell him I was so he already did an invoice, the price was that cheap before any little discounts

)

I need a new garage.. I've been using dovercourt because... because.. i have no idea why.. Wan't some one who is decent, won't rip me off and will stamp me book.. (maybe I should visit Chicagos one night).. So where is this bloke and is he decent, will he rip me off and will he stamp my book?

Pebs · 01-12-2006, 17:42

Yes he's decent, no he wont rip you off and I dont know if he'll stamp your book!

Admiral Huddy · 13-12-2006, 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pebbles

Yes he's decent, no he wont rip you off and I dont know if he'll stamp your book!

Pebbles. where is this chap located?

Pebs · 13-12-2006, 17:24

unit 5 Reeds Farm Ind Estate, Roxwell Road

For reasons unknown, I have one of his receipts by my pooter.

13-11-2006, 11:29	#1
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Any good garages in Chelmsford? My Focus is currently on 67k and so is nearing a cam belt change. I rung Ford who quoted £537!!!!! for a cambelt change and water pump WTF? The whole thing is probably only worth 3k at a push! I've been told at FFOC that if you do the cambelt, its an easier job to get the water pump done at the same time. The cambelt is £325, but that includes all pulleys, tensioners etc. Erm, are there any garages that come recommended in and around Chelmsford?

14-11-2006, 15:23	#6
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	Try Shaun Millbank 01245 422592 or 07850 815062 He fited a new clutch to my 4x4 this year and was a touch over half the price of the other quotes I had. And he picked it up and delivered it home. And...er...pay cash (I didnt, well I did but I didnt think to tell him I was so he already did an invoice, the price was that cheap before any little discounts ) __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

01-12-2006, 17:42	#8
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	Yes he's decent, no he wont rip you off and I dont know if he'll stamp your book! __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

13-12-2006, 17:24	#10
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	unit 5 Reeds Farm Ind Estate, Roxwell Road For reasons unknown, I have one of his receipts by my pooter. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

13-11-2006, 11:35	#2
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	VW wanted £800 when I asked about getting my cambelt changed. Aye, definately get the water pump changed at the same time. As it is driven off the cambelt and it if needs to be replaced at a later date (the bearings take a bit of a hammering what with it being run off the cambelt) then the cambelt has to come off and you're left with a big labour bill for a £30 part.

13-11-2006, 11:41	#3
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	ok, its not as bad as I thought then. I just remember my old Polo costing £60 to get a cambelt put in including fitting

13-11-2006, 15:05	#4
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Rung the fools up again its £240 for the cambelt change and £30 inc fitting for the waterpump. Thats much more reasonable He had previously charged me for a diesel cambelt and then complete labour ontop with the water pump earlier.

13-11-2006, 16:50	#5
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	That sounds more like it! In the end I paid £400 for cambelt, waterpump and service (glow plugs, filters and all the usual crap) which I was pretty damn pleased by.