Garages in Bristol

mara

I have been having a few problems with my car. Following a recent service, I have been given a list of things which need replacing, including the cambelt and exhaust, looking at about £1K. I would like to get second opinion and alternative quote. Can anyone recommend any good garages in the Bristol area?

Thanks

Savvy_Sue

I will PM you.

tiff

Its a shame Hampstead Garage has gone now. This business was in Hampstead Road, Brislington for probably 50 years or so. The guy that run it was old fashioned and you received your bill a month after you had the work done, on a type written invoice! He never allowed the mechanics to replace anything that could be repaired. My sister in law took her car in as the clutch had gone, he did it for £10 as it was something small that could be done. Other (unscrupulous) garages would have gone for the new clutch!

Anyway, the poor old 80+ guy died over a year ago and the garage is now boarded up.

We used Moto Tech in Bedminster this week as we know the owner. Hope that helps a little bit.

mara

Thanks for the tips, will give them both a ring.

Tesla

I use Knowle garage and also know of an excellent Ford mechanic who works from his own small garage but is very honest.

Knowle garage (opposite the exit to Broadwalk car park) are also good. Friendly, knowledgable and not out to con you!

Out of interest, what's the car in discussion here?

mara

The car in question is a Peugeot 206 X reg. I am currently having a dispute with the dealer where I bought it so I have been looking for a garage for a second opinion on it. I don't trust the dealer's garage anymore so will be getting the repairs done elsewhere and I hope to use the oppertunity to find a decent garage where I can get the repairs done, and its always useful to get opinions from people who have used garages rather than relying on a random selection from the Yellow Pages.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

tiff

Just wanted to say, my Renault needs more work doing and had it booked in today at Renatec, Kings Road, Brislington as our friend is away and he recommended them. Have to say was impressed with them and they are also Renault and Peugeot specialists.

cowbutt

My family has used Motormend on Charlton Rd, Kingswood for years and been happy. Kerry or Dennis are the chaps to speak to.

losthour

Bathwick Tyres?

Meatballs

Anyone have any good suggestions for the Bradley Stoke area? Moving there in a few weeks, and I know the old banger will need some care and attention soon

CFC

Tesla wrote: »

I use Knowle garage and also know of an excellent Ford mechanic who works from his own small garage but is very honest.

Knowle garage (opposite the exit to Broadwalk car park) are also good. Friendly, knowledgable and not out to con you!

Out of interest, what's the car in discussion here?

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Don't tell anyone about them....there's already a fortnight's wait to get the car in to be looked at!!!! :eek:

In North Bristol, I've also used and can reccomend

Len Street
Unit 1a Elm Road
Horfield Avon BS7 8RJ
Tel: 0117 942 4996

Also very friendly and won't cheat you.