London - any recommended Pug mechanics?

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Alfamonk
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London - any recommended Pug mechanics?

Post by Alfamonk »

Hello, second-post newbie here. anyone recommend a decent and reasonably-priced mechanic in London? Preferably North or East..I've found one ex-delaer guy in Wood Green who looks ok but am having trouble contacting him. Any ideas or suggestions? ta
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teamster1975
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Re: London - any recommended Pug mechanics?

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I'm a Surrey lad, sorry! I don't think many folk here are Londoners but you could ask Jameslxdt as he lives on the outskirts.
Welcome to the club btw! :D
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Alfamonk
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Re: London - any recommended Pug mechanics?

Post by Alfamonk »

Thanks Teamster, I just spoke to the guy today. should be getting it in early next week so will report back. No way i'm paying stealer prices!
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teamster1975
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Re: London - any recommended Pug mechanics?

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Nice one Alfa, what's it going in for? (Apart from the droplinks! :wink: )
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there :(
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X

"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
Alfamonk
1.6 8v
Posts: 18
Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:44 pm
Location: London UK

Re: London - any recommended Pug mechanics?

Post by Alfamonk »

Cambelt, wheel-bearings, and a full-service; just recently got the car as a commuter - but zero service-history....so i thought i'd give it some tlc :D
booked it in for next wed so finger's crossed he knows his stuff...
Executive Turbo '97
Alfa Romeo 164 Cloverleaf 24V

Unreliability = Character
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